suk6 sik6 dong3熟食檔熟食档
Jyutpingsuk6 sik6 dong3
Yalesuhk sihk dong
Definition
Cooked food stall; a stall that sells various kinds of prepared or cooked food.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to small, often semi-permanent or mobile stalls that sell ready-to-eat meals rather than raw ingredients. These are distinct from formal restaurants or cafes, often found in wet markets or street-side settings. The term carries a nostalgic connotation of traditional Hong Kong street culture, though many have been moved into indoor municipal complexes for hygiene reasons.
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The food at that cooked food stall is very good value.
Do you know where there are any cooked food stalls?
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Common phrases
cooked food centre
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 大牌檔, which is a specific type of open-air food stall with seating. While all 大牌檔 serve cooked food, not all 熟食檔 provide seating or the same social experience.
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