Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
Henry's is the new Lucy's, the 23-year establishment known for its old-school, French-inspired recipes. Henry was Lucy's head chef and he took over the…
Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
Henry's is the new Lucy's, the 23-year establishment known for its old-school, French-inspired recipes. Henry was Lucy's head chef and he took over the…
Hong Kong
Helmed by British chef Nate Green, who has worked with big guns like Tom Aikens and Jason Atherton, Rhoda serves modern European food in a vast warehouse…
New Territories
If you happen to be in the neighbourhood after hiking, these are some of the best-value strands around. Popular combos include thick noodles tossed with…
Outlying Islands
Not far from Pak Tai Temple, this 40-year-old bakery supplies ping on bao (peace and prosperity buns), the round white buns with a lucky red stamp, for…
Yuen Long
This is a takeaway stall that specialises in the quintessential Hong Kong snack –eggettes aka egg waffles. The chewy pastry comes in sweet and savoury…
Hong Kong
One third of celebrity-chef Joel de Robuchon’s Michelin-crowned wonder in Hong Kong, this red-and-black workshop has a tantalising list of French small…
Hong Kong
Even before it was Michelin-recommended, discerning foodies had been raving about Cafe Hunan's earthy dishes prepared with spices from Hunan, a province…
Outlying Islands
Locals here call Fresh Basil Peter Pizza because of the American expat owner. The menu here makes an effort to please everyone. Gangnam Style pairs…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
More hits than misses, with a few surprises to boot at this restaurant that tries to satisfy vegetarians craving for many cuisines at once, be it Japanese…
Hong Kong
Glowing in an alley off D'Aguilar, Brickhouse draws hipsters and young expats with its funky atmosphere. Graffiti art is splattered over walls distressed…
Hong Kong
For an authentic Chiu Chow treat, this family-run restaurant serves hearty marinated goose, baby oyster omelette and duck soup. It’s jam-packed during…
Lantau
The famous Po Lin monastery has a reputation for inexpensive but substantial vegetarian food. The restaurant is located in the covered arcade to the left…
Kowloon
The standout feature of this smart Italian eatery is its al fresco seating beside Ocean Terminal and overlooking the Star Ferry. It's an underutilised…
Hong Kong
In contrast to its opulent decor, Caprice, with two Michelin stars, has a straightforward menu. The meals are masterfully crafted from ingredients flown…
Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
Young families and office workers tuck into grilled Wagyu beef, okra tempura, and other Japanese-inspired eats at the long communal tables here. The semi…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
Dine in moneyed style at this old-world Italian serving Milanese specialities and its namesake grissini (breadsticks), chewy, addictive and baked fresh…
Kowloon
Meaning 'typhoon shelter', this family-run affair is bossed by a feisty fisherman’s daughter known for her tasty seafood dishes prepared the way they were…
Nam Long Shan Road Cooked Food Market
Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
This two-storey indoor market is what remains of a working-class community after its affiliated housing estate was razed. The fan-cooled, fluorescent-lit…
Hong Kong
Offering quick, fresh Vietnamese fare in a canteen-style industrial setting, Bêp has rapidly become a Soho standby. It's popular for its pho, and small…
Lamma
The granddaddy of Hong Kong's healthy and eco-conscious dining scene, Bookworm Cafe lays claim to Lamma's widest range of vegetarian dishes. We like the…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
This Cantonese restaurant, favoured by suits, serves homestyle dishes and a small but delectable selection of dim sum. The crispy barbecued pork bun is a…
New Territories
Arguably the best restaurant in Plover Cove and Tai Mei Tuk food-wise, though not the most atmospheric, loud and busy Chung Shing serves up hearty satays,…
Outlying Islands
This cha chaan teng on the ground floor of a village home serves 'shrimp toast' (蝦多士), an old-fashioned Hong Kong snack of chopped shrimp meat breaded and…
New Territories
There's always a queue for a table at Guong Shing (c 1962) on weekends for the sumptuous egg sandwiches and other cha chaan tang fare. True, you can get…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
Junky Hong Kong breakfasts sail out of the kitchen all day long at this modern, clean take on a cha chaan tang with comfy banquette seating. Sets…
Grand Cuisine Shanghai Kitchen
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
In an upscale residential neighbourhood, this pleasant spot serves good quality, affordable Shanghainese specialities alongside classic Cantonese fare…
Lantau
Near the ferry pier is this small, busy place where locals and expats alike opt to eat at outdoor tables in the warmer months. Chow down on heaping plates…
Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
Weekenders flock to this small tin-roofed dai pai dong (food stall), right opposite the Stanley Municipal Building, for its fluffy Hong Kong–style French…
Kowloon
This restaurant is famous for the Kimberley Pig – a 30-day piglet stuffed with sticky rice that’s been cooked with shallots and garlic, then roasted whole…
Hong Kong
Wellington St is jam-packed with quality dim sum cafes and this one is known for its handmade Běijīng-style steamed bundles, which you'll see visitors…
Hong Kong
Just around the corner from trendy Tai Ping Shan St, the ‘bistro’ label undersells the chic, contemporary interiors of this large restaurant, where petal…
Aberdeen & South Hong Kong Island
A workers-canteen-turned-trendy-restaurant that serves thoughtful vegetarian and healthy meat dishes, including many gluten-free options. Avocado, quinoa,…
Hong Kong
Warning to vegetarians: different parts of a pig will confront you in every repast at this Chiu Chow eatery. The locals flock to this unpretentious…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
Sabah, in Wan Chai's less salubrious boozing district, serves the food of Malaysia (and its neighbours) tempered for the Hong Kong palate, though that…
Kowloon
With outlets all over town, this fast-casual Korean chain is a refuelling option when moving between the Star Ferry and TST. Pop in for cheap and tasty…
Yuen Long
Popular with local tour groups, Happy whips up hearty fried rice with crab roe and steamed abalone on the shell. You can also choose seafood from the…
Kowloon
The '90s ('80s?) decor is well past its best, but the authentic Indonesian food at this Kowloon old-timer is alive with spice and colour. Dine on seafood…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
This Sichuan greasy spoon has been slinging hotpot beef and peanutty dan dan noodles to crowds of local teenagers and vacationing mainland families for…
Kowloon
Akin to a private dining experience, the Asian vegetarian meals here, cooked by a yoga teacher, are very good. But you'll need to book at least a week in…
Sai Kung Peninsula
The Disneyfied cowboy decor is goofy, but the excellently executed American-style burgers, nachos, pulled pork and apple pie are no joke. Especially good…