Must see restaurants in Kowloon

Renowned as the first budget dim sum eatery to receive a Michelin star way back in 2010, Tim Ho Wan has spread from its Mong Kok roots (opened by a former…

Savour organic wild mushrooms with rice or noodles, and impeccable veggie dim sum such as steamed asparagus with lily bulbs and truffle, as an artificial…

DTF's steamers of perfectly pleated xiao long bao (Shànghǎi-style dumplings) have made this Taiwanese chain an Asia-wide institution. Order them wrapped…

Dark woods and subdued lighting inspired by 1920s Shanghai impart an air of romance to this otherwise bustling restaurant serving exquisite Shanghainese…

Regulars come to this charming 50-year-old shop for fresh soy milk, pan-fried tofu and sweet tofu pudding (HK$12), made the traditional way from beans…

Hong Kong’s most authentic Northern Chinese–style roast lamb is served at this long-standing locals' favourite. Better known is the perfectly bronzed…

Kowloon's most famous tea cafe, this highly instagrammable cha chaan tang (teahouse; c 1950) with mosaic tiles and metal latticework stands astride a…

Rub shoulders with Indian business people, tailors and traders at this tiny halal kitchen, the best of many in the marvellously multicultural maze that is…

Deep carpets, fine silks and burgundy drapes equal a rarefied ambience at this highly praised, high-rolling Cantonese eatery with three Michelin stars…

This cheery little place is known for all-day, bang-for-the-buck dim sum. Tick your selections on the menu card; the quality is more than a match for Tim…

Dine on tasty Northern Thai fare like khao soi noodles, larb (a Thai/Laotian meat salad), and fried fish with lemongrass at this cheap and cheerful eatery…

Indecisive gluttons will scream at the mind-blowing hotpot choices here – 200 ingredients (the majority fresh or homemade), 20 kinds of broth (from clam…

Dim lighting and nightly live music set the scene for enjoying the excellent rogan josh, dhal and vegetarian dishes at Hong Kong's oldest – and Kowloon's…

Crowned with two Michelin stars, Sun Tung Lok (c 1969) proudly upholds the fine traditions of Cantonese cooking. It's evident in the dim sum (available at…

Though the decor is imposing – Xi Jinping would feel quite at home – the service is personable and the views phenomenal at this two-Michelin star palace…

Real Thai cooks, heads twirled in bandannas, sling yellow and red curries and authentic pad Thai at this rough-and-ready budget eatery that even sells…

This 40-year-old shop has retained its Michelin commendation and fan following. Now the al dente egg noodles, bite-sized wontons and silky congee that…

Collars are required for gentlemen dining at Gaddi's, a baronial French restaurant with splendid heritage interiors and a history stretching back to just…

This humble shop has been serving up tasty Canto fare for the past half-century. Order a side of fritters to dunk in your congee, tackle a pyramidal rice…

A rarified setting to dine on rustic Northern Chinese fare such as mutton hotpot, which involves dunking paper-thin slices of mutton into boiling soup and…