Central business district shuts down completely after 11pm — Restaurants close, bars charge hotel prices (HK$200+ cocktails), and your food options shrink to 7-Eleven sandwiches or McDonald's. For actual late-night Hong Kong food, you need to cross the harbor to Jordan and Temple Street area.

Australia Dairy Company (47-49 Parkes Street, Jordan) serves their legendary scrambled eggs and thick toast until 2:30am with the same brusque service and shared tables. Mido Cafe (63 Temple Street) operates until 2am serving proper Hong Kong milk tea and pineapple buns to shift workers and insomniacs. Both accessible via Jordan MTR Station (Tsuen Wan Line).

Don't expect to find authentic late dining in Central or Admiralty areas — The business district empties out leaving only expensive hotel bars and convenience stores. Plan to travel to Kowloon side if you want real Hong Kong late-night food culture.