Must-see restaurants in Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

  • Nagi Ramen

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Straight outta Shibuya, this micro ramen joint has just four tables from which to slurp the Japanese-trained chef's near-perfect noodle and pork-bone…

  • Yu

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Addicts of the Sichuanese peppercorn flock to this guileless little shop for that tingling and numbing 'ma la' taste, which only happens when the…

  • La Creperie

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Decked out like a seaside town in Brittany, this quaint little crêperie whips up sumptuous savoury galettes with hearty fillings such as Reblochon cheese…

  • Sister Wah

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Locals and tourists pack out this steamy corner eatery to slurp flat rice noodles topped with wobbly beef brisket or tendon in a clear soup broth. Old…

  • Bowrington Road Market

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    One of the area's most buzzy indoor (and outdoor) wet markets, with a cooked-food centre of dai pai dong (大牌檔, food stall) on the floor above that sell…

  • Gi Kee Seafood Restaurant

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    You might have to queue for a plastic stool at this dai pai dong (大牌檔, food stall) perched above a wet market for delicious Cantonese fare like chicken…

  • Ham & Sherry

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    From the same team as 22 Ships across the street, Ham & Sherry carries over the modern Spanish vibes with cured jamon Iberico, trad tapas plates, seafood…

  • Joy Hing Roasted Meat

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    This basic stall is a good bet for chowing down on Cantonese barbecue – succulent slivers of barbecued pork, goose, chicken and liver over freshly steamed…

  • Tai Ping Koon

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Just like Chinese dishes have been adapted to western palates overseas, here the tables are turned. Throwback fare such as baked escargots, 'Swiss'…

  • Bond

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    On the floor above craft-beer gastropub Second Draft, Bond is a modern, brunchy Italian with a lovely terrace garden. Choose from a respectable line-up of…

  • Chuen Cheong Foods

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    So you're walking through Wan Chai and you smell something…wait, is there a horse stable nearby? Nope, that's just the manure-like stench of stinky tofu,…

  • Veg 6

    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…

  • Grissini

    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…

  • Che's Cantonese Restaurant

    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…

  • Nam Loong Cafe

    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…

  • Sabah

    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…

  • Little Chilli

    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…

  • Chrisly Cafe

    Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island

    Dine on buttery pineapple buns, fluffy scrambled eggs, and toast with condensed milk and peanut butter at this retro-styled faux cha chaan tang (teahouse)…