Yet, Hong Kong’s most populous district, boasting more than 650,000 people living in the northeastern slither of Hong Kong, hosts a list of top restaurants well-suited for quick bites or family meals on the weekend.

Here are our recommendations for dining in Sha Tin for any occasion, fancy or quick!

The best restaurants in Sha Tin

1. Sha Tin 18

Famed for their roast duck, Sha Tin 18 excels with Chinese delicacies familiar to the Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Fujian, and Shunde palate inside the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong. The grand restaurant is a family favourite, with their roast duck skin, breast meat, leg meat with skin (HKD568) essential to order for a large gathering. Their wok-baked cod fish (HKD528) and simmered cod fish puff (HKD468) are great picks for balancing the meal with different protein.

Sha Tin 18, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, 4/F, 18 Chak Cheung Street, Ma Liu Shui, 3722 7932, book here

2. Bakehouse 

At Bakehouse’s newest and first all-day-dining location in Sha Tin, the bakery brand expands its repertoire to lay its Bakehouse signature for brunch, dinner, and new snacks. On the weekday lunch menu (HKD118), we recommend ordering the piri-piri chicken burger or mushroom tartine, both offering a grand umami oomph. For à-la-carte, go with the grilled M4 wagyu striploin (HKD368) and burrata & hot honey (HKD128). Their newest mango sago bolo bao (HKD28) is worthy of a finisher, even if you may feel stuffed afterwards.

Bakehouse, Shop 247, 2/F, Phase I, New Town Plaza, 18–19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin

3. Shing Kee Noodles

Shing Kee Noodles is an eclectic dig in Sha Tin. The Chinese restaurant is littered with aged artifacts and local Hong Kong motifs, serving hot pot in the night and neighbourhood-beloved lunch deals in the week. We recommend their Gung 1 Si 1 noodles (HKD62) noodles packed with every ingredient sold at the eatery, braised beef brisket noodles (HKD52), shrimp wonton noodles (HKD32), and steamed mince pork patty with Chinese-style salted egg (HKD54).

Shing Kee Noodles, Shop 5, Lek Yuen Estate Market, Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin, 2692 6611, book here

4. Hong Kong Wing Nin

Hong Kong Wing Nin moved into Sha Tin a number of years ago, expanding a 60 year old Hong Kong restaurant chain which specialises in slow cooked sizzling meat plates and cart noodles. Their Sha Tin-exclusive five treasures beef cart noodles (HKD88) and three-choice oil noodles (HKD65) are crowd favourites for lunch, with their baked Portuguese chicken (HKD118) and three pork cart rice (HKD78) worthy for ordering at dinner time.

Hong Kong Wing Nin, Shop 113, L1, New Town Plaza Phase 1, 18 Sha Tin Centre St, Sha Tin, 2117 2368

5. Four Seasons Fun Fong

A sister restaurant to 130-year-old Ser Wong Fun in Central, Four Seasons Fun Fong aims to modernise the snake recipes celebrated for a century and more. The highlight of the menu is their snake banquet (HKD99) soup juiced up with snake meat and herbal touches. Other specialities include their deep fried duck liver sausage dumpling (HKD39, 2pcs), crab cream stirred noodles (HKD139), and chilled sweet and sour pork (HKD109).

Four Seasons Fun Fong, Shop 363A, 3/F, New Town Plaza Phase III, 2-8 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 3108 2196

6. Nongenji Hunan Cuisine

With five locations across Hong Kong, real Hunanese dishes can be found at Nongenji Hunan Cuisine in Sha Tin, a leading restaurant brand from China. With ingredients sourced directly from farms in Hunan, the dishes are fresh and vibrant, including the aged duck with stir-fried peppers (HKD158), stir-fried Chinese kale (HKD68), and sauteed yellow beef pot (HKD138).

Nongenji Hunan Cuisine, Shop 3013, 3/F, Lucky Plaza, 1-15 Wang Pok Street, Sha Tin, 6502 2764

7. Pici

If you are feeling Italian food whilst you are up in Sha Tin, Pici’s Sha Tin restaurant is your answer for all the classic warm dishes familiar with every Hong Konger. Covering the basics, we recommend ordering the tuna tartare (HKD140) and burrata cheese (HKD98) to start off with, before picking the pappardelle beef cheek (HKD150) or taglioni truffle (HKD198) to pair up. 

Pici, Shop 251, 2/F, New Town Plaza Phase I, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 2776 6222

8. Tei Mou Koon Dessert

A branch of the original Kowloon City dessert shop, Tei Mou Koon Dessert serves classic Cantonese desserts made for post-lunch or dinner snacking with your plus one. For sweet tooths, their mango soup with sago balls (HKD32), fresh egg custard (HKD28), and walnut with egg custard drop (HKD36) are worthy of an order.

Tei Mou Koon Dessert, Shop 3106, 3/F, Lucky Plaza, 1-15 Wang Pok Street, Sha Tin, 6465 0981

9. Tai Wai Dining Room

Located in Tai Wai, we will still count Tai Wai Dining Room in Sha Tin with its proximity to the mega City One shopping complex. The dim sum restaurant has long been the favourite of North-living Hong Kongers with their traditional Cantonese plates, including sand ginger pig trotter (HKD88), shrimp roe beancurd wrap (HKD38), supreme broth dumpling (HKD88), and black sesame (HKD48). Tai Wai Dining Room has won a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for four years till 2025.

Tai Wai Dining Room, G/F, 92 Chik Fuk Street, Tai Wai

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It’s 5PM somewhere, so it’s time to get your drink on!

The best happy hours in Hong Kong 2026

1. Quiero Más

With sunset- and skyline-watching in mind, it doesn’t get much better than the happy hour enjoyed on Quiero Más’ rooftop terrace. One hour of free-flow drinks, including Prosecco, house wine, bottled beer, the Med restaurant’s signature gin & tonic mixed with house-infused gin, plus juices and soft drinks, comes with a price tag of just HKD138 per person. Even better, each after-work guest is entitled to a three-tapas platter on the house. 

Quiero Más, 20/F, M88, 2–8 Wellington Street, Central, 2383 0268, book here

Daily, 5–7PM

2. Uncle Quek

Uncle Quek is another spot in Central with an al-fresco happy hour, this time with a Southeast Asian slant. During happy hour, draught beer is priced at HKD68 for the first glass, whilst all subsequent glasses can be yours at half-price. You can line your tummy with the restaurant’s newly unveiled snack line-up, of which the roti prata with salted egg butter sauce (HKD68) sounds the most enticing.

Uncle Quek, 6/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, WhatsApp 9521 6179, book here 

Monday–Saturday, 3–6PM

3. Bistro La Baie

If you work or live near the Tseung Kwan O ‘hood, Bistro La Baie is a great spot to hit up for its cracking happy hour, on for seven hours daily from 12PM, with drinks priced from HKD38. This seaside-facing modern French bistro’s al-fresco happy hour gets even better at the end of the workweek; on Fridays, the eatery’s all-you-can-drink deal (HKD178 pp) comes with complimentary canapés for munching.

Bistro La Baie, Shop G02, G/F, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2360 0801, book here 

Daily, 12–7PM, with complimentary canapés served on Fridays from 5:30PM

4. Cadillac Bar & Grill

At Cadillac’s vibey al-fresco space, you can sip killer margaritas and more Latin cocktails with the Tex-Mex restaurant and bar’s incredible “Crazy Hour” promotion, starting at 2PM, when the classic margarita and selected wine, spirits, and beer are priced from a mere HKD19. The prices go up by HKD10 every hour, culminating from 5PM to 7PM with drinks costing HKD49, making this one of the happiest of all happy hours.

Cadillac Bar & Grill, Shop 718–719, 7/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, 2521 2322

Monday–Friday, 2–7PM

5. Top Town

Glitzy American seafood bar Top Town offers amongst the most wallet-friendly happy hours in Central, especially considering its swish surrounds and awesome views. On the first three days of the workweek with the watering hole’s “Hotshot Deal” promotion, you can order up Chilean red and white wine, house spirits, and soft drinks from the open balcony and rooftop terrace priced at HKD10 for the first drink. More premium spirits, champagne, Prosecco, rosé wine, bottled and draught beer, and selected cocktails cost from HKD40 for the first drink. 

Top Town, 31/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, 2133 5769, book here  

Monday–Wednesday, 5–8PM

6. Tequila Mex

It’s time to get your marg on at Tequila Mex, Tsim Sha Tsui’s happening reinvention of long-standing Mexican hotspot Tequila Jack’s. The happy hour here is one of the longest in the ‘hood, kicking off bright and early at 12PM and lasting a full nine hours. The cut-price drinks range from draught beer priced from HKD60, to frozen margaritas in tropical flavours like guava, mango, and passion fruit with price tags from HKD68, to red and white wine costing from HKD58 per glass. If you find yourself partaking in happy hour at Tequila Mex on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night, you’ll be treated to a live band too. Note that there’s a brand-new Tequila Mex branch in Causeway Bay that doesn’t appear to subscribe to this deal (yet). 

Tequila Mex, Shop 7–8, G/F, Union Mansion, 33–35 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 7010 6310, book here

Daily, 12–9PM

7. The Optimist

For an affordable Spanish-style drinking experience, The Optimist’s extended happy hour, available in the ground-floor bar area, is one to consider. It stars red and white wine priced from HKD58 per glass, with most of the bottles originating in Spain or Chile, plus Prosecco at HKD48 per glass and gin & tonics from HKD58. To start your workweek on a chipper note, the restaurant’s Monday Night Wine Club grants free corkage to all.

The Optimist, G/F & 1/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2433 3324, WhatsApp 6129 8372, book here

Daily, 3–10PM

8. Murray Lane

At The Murray hotel, Murray Lane’s aperitivo hour – Murray Hour – is a superb choice if you’re feeling peckish as it’s inclusive of complimentary unlimited snacks from the bar counter. On the drinks front, it’s buy-one-get-one-free house champagne, wine, and spirits, premium whisky, draught and bottled beer, and selected cocktails.

Murray Lane, G/F, The Murray, Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 3141 8888, book here

Monday–Friday, 5–8:30PM

9. Sam Fancy

Sam Fancy, a bar inspired by San Francisco’s Chinatown, is tucked away in a commercial building off the cusp of Lan Kwai Fong and offers two floors and an outdoor terrace for your drinking pleasure (the downstairs bar is more chilled, whilst shisha is also on the cards in the sleek upstairs space). The happy hour kicks off from 6PM to 7PM with drinks priced at HKD30, increasing to HKD40 from 7PM to 8PM, and then with a final push at HKD50 from 8PM to 9PM. Sam Fancy’s cocktails are seriously inventive, making this promotion a jewel in the crown of Hong Kong’s happy hours. 

Sam Fancy, 3/F & 4/F, The Plaza, 21 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central 

Monday–Friday, 6–9PM

10. The Dispensary

Seven days a week, you can head to The Dispensary at Tai Kwun for a prescriptive  cocktail that’s sure to do a world of good for your outlook on the night ahead, particularly if you’re sat on the bar’s verandah overlooking the Parade Ground. From Saturday through Thursday, the promotion features buy-one-get-one-free cocktails like the spicy margarita and Japanese whisky sour, whilst happy hour on Fridays provides a wide selection of bottomless East-meets-West snacks alongside your drink order.

The Dispensary, 1/F, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2848 3088, WhatsApp 6713 9035, book here

Saturday–Thursday, 3–7PM, and Friday, 5–7PM

11. Honky Tonks Tavern

Honky Tonks Tavern is a reliable favourite for happy hour, where it’s known as “Honky Hour.” Every day from opening till 7PM – extending all night long on Wednesdays – Honky’s brings it with HKD65 house spirits, mixers, and wine by the glass, draught beer, micheladas, and hard slushies, the bar’s legendary frozen mix of juice, fresh fruits, and booze that goes down a (dangerous) treat. For HKD50, drinkers can save some bucks and order tins of cider, Young Master highballs, and vodka lemon tea. Equally epic on the food front are the pepperoni or four-cheese pizza slices, jalapeño poppers, and fried pickles (HKD35 each).

Honky Tonks Tavern, G/F, 75 Hollywood Road (enter via Man Hing Lane), Soho, Central

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 5–7PM, Wednesday, 5PM–1AM, and Friday–Sunday, 2–7PM

12. The Globe

Hong Kong’s OG gastropub, The Globe runs what might be the longest happy hour in the city. Every day, bright and early from 9AM for the next 10 hours, discounted pints of draught beer and cider can be yours. The Globe is well known around town for stocking a huge collection of beer styles from around the world, hosting both full-time and guest taps. A favourite house tap is Si L Dan IPA, a fruity collab between local craft brewers hEROES Beer Co and HK Brewcraft.

The Globe, G/F, Garley Building, 45–53 Graham Street, Central, 2543 1941, book here

Daily, 9AM–7PM

13. Vibes 

Vibes, the atmospheric open-air lounge at The Mira hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, has long got our blood pumping with its ongoing happy hour. From 2026, the cocktail bar has upped the weeknight game with a series of new drinking promotions that stand out. Vibes Uncorked runs Sunday through Thursday till midnight offering an extensive range of Old and New World wine bottles at discounted prices. On Wednesdays, Tick-Tock, Girls, It’s Sip O’Clock! turns the traditional ladies’ night on its head with drinks priced at HKD18 from 4PM to 6PM, with the price tag doubling every two hours as the evening progresses. Thirsty Thursday brings even more drinking fun, a three-hour free-flow package (HKD258 pp) of unlimited pours of house bubbly and wine, house spirits with mixers, and beer of the day.

Vibes, 5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118–130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 5599, WhatsApp 9828 3890, book here

Sunday–Thursday, 4PM–midnight (Vibes Uncorked and Thirsty Thursday), with Tick-Tock, Girls, It’s Sip O’Clock! on Wednesday, 4–10PM

14. Stazione Novella 

With the Italian wine and spritz bar recently making a welcome return to Soho, we think Stazione Novella continues to rank high on the list with a happy hour that includes plenty of quality bites. The watering hole’s aperitivo hour, beloved for its complimentary unlimited antipasti alongside your drink order, is a daily tradition that keeps on giving. The food spread is colourful, flavourful, and seemingly endless, so you might even be able to skip dinner afterwards.

Stazione Novella, G/F, 52–56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central, 2559 0559

Daily, 5–7PM

15. Busan Sanghoe

If you’re a beer lover, take note of this Korean speciality restaurant’s excellent late-night happy hour delivering economical 380ml Stella Artois pints (HKD28) seven days a week. If that’s not enough to tempt you during the wee hours, Busan Sanghoe is also giving patrons 20% off all à-la-carte menu items on Monday through Saturday from 12AM to 4AM. A discounted order of dwaeji gukbap (HKD128), Busan’s soulful pork and rice soup, alongside your brew,  perhaps?

Busan Sanghoe, Shop A–C, G/F, Passkon Court, 79–81 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3758 4517, book here

Monday–Friday, 5–7PM and 12–4AM, and Saturday–Sunday, 12–7PM and 12–4AM

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So where should you head when you’re craving a succulent steak, be it at a five-star hotel or a more affordable eatery? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the greatest steakhouses in town – where you should be booking for the best Hanwoo, Wagyu, USDA Prime, and more juicy steak options.

Hong Kong’s top steakhouses

1. La Parrilla Steakhouse

An exceptional Argentinian steakhouse, La Parrilla’s three Hong Kong Island locations offer a warm nod to the South American nation. The grilled grass-fed beef on show at the eatery is aged for one month, delivering a robust natural flavour. When you want to splash out, the T-bone (HKD1,288/1kg) is the ultimate cut to go for. A meal at La Parrilla is not complete for us without an order of the beef steak tartare (HKD258) to start; we adore the delicate umami smokiness imparted by the caviar and paprika aioli. 

La Parrilla Steakhouse, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

2. The Steak House

With the grand opening of the Regent hotel in 2023 came the reinvention of The Steak House, the first steakhouse in the city to boast a charcoal grill in its former incarnation at the InterContinental back in the 80s. The Steak House is now better than it’s even been, remaining at the pinnacle of the list for steak connoisseurs. The curated selection of steaks comes from around the world; highlights for us include the Hanwoo rib-eye (HKD1,298/12oz) from Korea, Kagoshima A5 Wagyu sirloin (HKD1,100/8oz) from Japan, and USDA Super Prime chateaubriand (HKD1,780/20oz). At The Steak House, the meat is aged in-house, and responsible sourcing and provenance are key. The expansive salad bar (HKD298/HKD498) at the Foodie Forks 2024 Best Steakhouse is also highly recommended.

The Steak House, G/F, Regent Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2313 2313, book here

3. Fireside

Foodie Forks 2025 Best Steakhouse winner Fireside embraces a “fun-dining” approach to seared steak and charcoal-touched sides. Chef Jaime Ortolá’s way with meat has gained the attention of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, with the eatery ranking at a very respectable number 50 in 2025. The steak, imported from around the world, is seared on the wood-fired grill using binchotan charcoal. Our recommendation is to opt for either the Blonda Rubia Gallega (HKD228/100g) from Spain or Italian Carima Frisian (HKD208/100g), along with a portion of smashed crispy potatoes (HKD128) on the side.

Fireside, 5/F, The Steps, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, WhatsApp 6610 8689, book here

4. Carna by Dario Cecchini

One of the latest luxury steakhouses in town is Carna by Dario Cecchini at the Mondrian hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, the brainchild of the “world’s best butcher” and Netflix star. Firebrand Dario is passionate about sustainable dining, and this nose-to-tail approach is what sets Carna apart from the rest of the pack, utilising 18 cuts of beef at the Italian steakhouse. The starter standout is the tableside Chianti tartare (HKD318), made with the rump, whose flavour is pure yet explosive, seasoned simply with garlic, paprika, lemon, chilli, Chianti salt, and olive oil. In terms of the steak itself, the star for us is the Italian bistecca Toscana (HKD1,980/1.2kg), a hefty chunk of grain-fed Carima beef that is supremely marbled, tender, and juicy.

Carna by Dario Cecchini, 39/F, Mondrian Hong Kong, 8A Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3550 0339, book here

5. La Vache!

The formula at French steakhouse La Vache! is simple, but it works well indeed. The Black Sheep eatery, inspired by the tradition of Parisian entrecôte steakhouses with their red chequered tablecloths and leather banquettes, offers the best steak frites in town. For HKD418 per person, diners get trimmed entrecôte steak with a special house sauce, accompanied by baguette and butter, green salad, and (unlimited) French fries, which are piping hot, salted, and crisped to perfection. Dessert is ordered à la carte from the tempting roving trolley.

La Vache!, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

6. Grand Hyatt Steakhouse

Another hotel steakhouse stunner, Grand Hyatt Steakhouse excels in its mission to deliver excellent salty, smoky, beefy flavours. We’re huge fans of the restaurant’s Hanwoo striploin (HKD1,200/12oz) in particular, with the steakhouse being amongst a select few in Hong Kong to offer this prized Korean beef with its delicious 50-50 balance of meat and fat. The Caesar salad (HKD190) and seared foie gras (HKD320) starters are also winners. Though posh and regal in design, the venue itself does feel dated and could do with a refresh to match its worldly steak cuts. 

Grand Hyatt Steakhouse, G/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2584 7722, book here

7. Buenos Aires Polo Club

This sleek Argentinian steakhouse concept by Black Sheep Restaurants embodies the spirit of a bygone era of faded luxury, veneered in glossy dark wood with an exclusive country club feel. Unlike fattier cuts of American and Japanese beef, grass-fed Argentinian beef is leaner, offering a robust flavour and tender texture. Buenos Aires Polo Club’s General Pico Black Angus rib-eye (HKD518/12oz) is a firm favourite, grilled on the bone to maximise flavour. The restaurant’s provoleta (HKD168), an oozing pan of four spiced cheeses served with grilled rustic bread, is a must-order starter.

Buenos Aires Polo Club, 7/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2321 8681, book here

8. Morton’s The Steakhouse

Morton’s comes to us from the USA, a quintessential American steakhouse chain originating in Chicago in 1978. When it comes to grilling the perfect steak, Morton’s has been at the top of the game in Hong Kong for over two decades. Morton’s dry-aged rib-eye (HKD848/16oz) is a cut above the norm owing to its intense beefy flavour. Couple the delicious steak with comforting sides and desserts – we’re diehard devotees of both the lobster macaroni shells & cheese (HKD320) and Morton’s legendary hot chocolate cake (HKD180) – a sophisticated wine list, and picture-perfect harbour views and we’ve got ourselves a steakhouse that’s played host to countless special celebrations over the years.

Morton’s The Steakhouse, 4/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2732 2343, book here

9. The Grand Patagonia Argentinian Steak House 

As its name suggests, The Grand Patagonia is a steakhouse specialising in the simple, soulful flavours of Argentina. The premium Argentinian steaks cuts, such as the sirloin (HKD368/14oz) and rib-eye (HKD398/14oz), are hearty and well grilled, served with homemade chimichurri, Argentina’s ubiquitous bright, tangy sauce of coriander, parsley, garlic, and vinegar that’s ideal for cutting through the rich savouriness. The chorizo (HKD128) and empanadas (from HKD138) with a variety of meat, seafood, and veg fillings round off the Argentinian spread in style. 

The Grand Patagonia Argentinian Steak House, 3/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, 3628 2795, WhatsApp 9145 5937, book here

10. Beefbar

Michelin-starred Beefbar is a high-end steakhouse brand boasting locations around the world, from Monte Carlo, where it was born, to Mykonos. Here in Hong Kong, the elegant Central outpost offers superb grilled steak cuts originating from across the globe. Teppanyaki (from HKD780/100g) showcasing the best of the best of Japanese Wagyu beef – Kobe, Omi, Hida, Miyazaki, and more – is a special feature of this starry steakhouse, as is the street-food section of the menu, which presents internationally inspired small plates focusing on beef. These beefy bites include the crunchy tacos (HKD390) with Kobe beef, sea urchin, and caviar, Black Angus beef and black truffle mini burger (HKD200), and braised Wagyu beef quesadilla (HKD280).

Beefbar, 2/F, Club Lusitano, 16 Ice House Street (enter via Duddell Street), Central, 2110 8853, book here

11. HENRY 

Formerly leading the hotel’s Spanish restaurant Bayfare Social, chef Jorge Vera Gutiérrez has taken up the reins of the Rosewood’s classic American steakhouse HENRY, which also houses a butcher shop. The hormone-free steak cuts are sourced from certified farms around the world, including 44 Farms, Brandt, and Snake River Farms (USA) and Stone Axe (Australia). HENRY’s charcoal-grilled sustainable steaks come with plenty of theatrical flair with the signature whisky flambé (+HKD68) finish. The grand Australian M7 Wagyu tomahawk (HKD198/100g), carved tableside, is the ultimate sharing steak.

HENRY, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732, book here

12. Flat Iron Steak

Flat Iron Steak’s breakout success can be attributed to two factors: great taste and affordability. As its moniker suggests, the juicy, savoury Australian Black Angus flat iron is the way to go, priced at HKD168 for lunch and HKD228 for dinner, coming with salad and addictive skinny fries (HKD38) that are triple-cooked in beef dripping. If you’re dining with a group, you can head to the steakhouse on selected weekdays to indulge in T-bone Tuesday or Tomahawk Thursday for half-price steaks.

Flat Iron Steak, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

13. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse landed in Hong Kong in 2017, one of several dozen global locations of the upscale American steakhouse chain founded by Wolfgang Zwiener, a former headwaiter at perhaps the most famous steakhouse in the world, Peter Luger in Brooklyn. The dry-aged USDA Prime steak is the deserving signature here, particularly the porterhouse for two, three, or four (HKD1,680/HKD2,520/HKD3,360). To start, Wolfgang’s crab cake (HKD178) is one of the best in town, and we always order a side of creamed spinach (HKD98).

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, 1/F, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, 3990 1646, WhatsApp 6656 7900, book here

14. Picanhas’

Picanhas’ comes to us from the same team as Flat Iron Steak (see above), this time placing the picanha on a pedestal – a steak cut that’s a favourite in Latin America for its winning combination of fattiness and tenderness. The value-driven steakhouse’s Australian Wagyu M9+ picanha (HKD348) steals the show here with its buttery richness. All of Picanhas’ steaks are drizzled with a suitably piquant chimichurri that acts as the perfect foil to the meaty overload, along with garlicky triple-cooked duck-fat chips on the side.

Picanhas’, Shop A, G/F, 27–29 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, 5348 0985, book here

15. OMAROO Grill

Hong Kong’s newest steakhouse sensation, OMAROO Grill by Wooloomooloo Group sits perched atop H Queen’s in Central. The sleek Australian steakhouse is highlighted by exceptional wet-aged Australian steak cuts, starring the showstopping short bone-in rib-eye (HKD1,528/1kg) and Wagyu tomahawk (HKD2,420/2kg) for sharing. A more affordable menu option comes in the form of the two-course signature set dinner (HKD498 pp), where the filet mignon with seared foie gras and 200-day grain-fed rib-eye (+HKD180) are up for devouring. 

OMAROO Grill, 26/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2656 6678, WhatsApp 6160 1950, book here

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Our guide to the best sushi spots in Hong Kong ranges from neighbourhood gems offering affordable sashimi, nigiri, and maki to luxe omakase emporiums housed within five-star hotels. Keep this article pinned to your browser to utilise when your next urge for sushi strikes!

Hong Kong’s top sushi restaurants

1. Sushi Saito

Landing at the Four Seasons in 2018, this bastion of fine fish by master chef Takashi Saito offers some of the most exceptional Edomae sushi in Hong Kong. The premium seasonal seafood showcased at Michelin-starred Sushi Saito is flown in fresh daily from Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Market. Securing a reservation to delight in chef Takashi’s highly sought after omakase menus (HKD1,980 for lunch; HKD3,480 for dinner) is an experience in itself as booking is only available by phone between 12PM and 8:30PM every day except Wednesday.

Sushi Saito, 45/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2527 0811, WhatsApp 6136 0898

2. Sushi Shikon

Sushi Shikon (also known as Shikon by Yoshitake) is another hotel restaurant standing tall in Hong Kong’s sushi scene, this time at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Crowned with an incredible three Michelin stars for the past decade, the main counter seats just eight diners eager to savour the master sushi chefs’ Edomae sushi excellence. These chefs carefully age the raw fish to achieve an intense umami. Even more eye-watering than Sushi Saito, the lunch omakase course is priced at HKD2,250, whilst the dinner omakase course comes in at a cool HKD4,000. 

Sushi Shikon, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2643 6800, book here

3. Mikasaya

A more wallet-friendly option for high-quality and impeccably prepared sushi, Mikasaya’s omakase menus (HKD780 for lunch; HKD980 for dinner) are made all the more enjoyable owing to the gregarious nature of sushi chef Taichiro Motoyama. Originating in Tsim Sha Tsui over a decade ago, the chef’s loyal patrons have gladly followed him to this iteration in Causeway Bay. Chef Taichiro’s delicious homemade ice cream is a bonus!

Mikasaya, 17/F, The L. Square, 459–461 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, 2804 2004, book here

4. Sushi Nyoi

Also in Causeway Ba, Sushi Nyoi delivers another well-priced sushi experience on Hong Kong Island. The sushi chefs at this tranquil restaurant are friendly and accommodating, crafting sterling seasonal sushi. Lunch is particularly good value for money, with the premium sushi nine-piece set costing HKD368 and the deluxe sashimi set priced at HKD408. We especially love the briny, buttery uni at Sushi Nyoi.

Sushi Nyoi, 18/F, The Sharp, 11 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, 2352 3368, book here

5. Sushi Zo

Founded by acclaimed Japanese chef Keizo Seki in Los Angeles, the Hong Kong branch of Sushi Zo has appointed experienced chef Ryohei Sugawara to lead the kitchen. Chef Ryohei’s omakase menus (HKD1,500 for lunch; from HKD1,680 or dinner) at this zen Tai Kwun sushi temple spotlight beautifully presented seasonal sushi of the highest quality, with polished service to match. The sushi is infused with local flavours and bespoke sauces and seasonings, setting Sushi Zo apart in Hong Kong.

Sushi Zo, Shop 01–LG103, LG1/F, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2884 0114, book here

6. Udatsu Sushi

Udatsu Sushi is the one of the newest sushi hotspots to open in Hong Kong, the first outside the Michelin-starred restaurant’s home in Tokyo. This outpost is located within FWD HOUSE 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui in a contemporary space designed to resemble an art gallery, hosting rotating exhibitions of Japanese, local, and international artists. Chef Hiroki Nakamura, chef Hisashi Udatsu’s sous-chef and protégé for over a decade, drives the creative omakase menus (HKD1,580 for lunch; HKD2,580 for dinner) that focus on conscientious sourcing and sustainability.

Udatsu Sushi, G/F, Stable Block, FWD HOUSE 1881, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, WhatsApp 5729 4188, book here

7. Sushi Tachi

Sushi Tachi is Hong Kong’s first standing sushi bar, first opened in Tsim Sha Tsui in 2018 and expanding to a further three locations since then. The chain uses freshly imported fish from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, rice from Fukui Prefecture, and premium red vinegar to craft its extremely affordable and extensive sushi menu. Expect queues if you want to devour the eight-piece selected sushi set (HKD138) or eight-piece premium sushi set (HKD188). Sushi Tachi’s collection of hand rolls is equally impressive, holding over 40 varieties.

Sushi Tachi, multiple locations across Hong Kong

8. Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten

Another Japanese import with a long-standing presence in the Land of the Rising Sun, Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten has just one restaurant in Hong Hong, located at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Umegaoka offers quality sushi at prices that won’t break the bank. To give an idea of the cost, the premium sushi assortment (HKD298) features 11 pieces of sushi and one maki, whilst the salmon sushi assortment (HKD148) comes with six salmon nigiri and six salmon maki..

Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten, Shop 703, 7/F, Phase I, New Town Plaza, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 3107 0901, book here

9. Sushi Hare

Notorious for being one of the hardest-to-book restaurants in Hong Kong, Sushi Hare is famed for chef Motoharu Inazuka’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in terms of the shari (rice and vinegar) utilised to complement each market-fresh cut of fish. There’s only one seating each for lunch (HKD980) and dinner (HKD1,980) at this uber-exclusive eight-seat sushi counter. 

Sushi Hare, G/F, 29–31 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, 3008 4606

10. Sushi Fujimoto

Kenichi Fujimoto is the man behind Sushi Fujimoto’s moniker. Chef Kenichi was formerly the head sushi chef at Sushi Saito (see above), and he continues his dedication to the artistry of traditional Edomae sushi at his eponymous restaurant. Immaculate simplicity is at this sushiya’s core, with the chef minimising the use of seasonings in order to allow the natural essence of each premium ingredient to dazzle in the lunch (HKD1,580) and dinner (HKD2,980) omakase menus.

Sushi Fujimoto, 6/F, FOCO, 48 Cochrane Street, Central, WhatsApp 6013 2900, book here

11. Sushi Wadatsumi

Sushi Wadatsumi defies staid mall-side dining with its location at K11 MUSEA. This long-time Michelin-starred restaurant moved from Sheung Wan to the swanky Tsim Sha Tsui shopping mall in 2021, with its top-of-the-range sushi now attracting even more discerning diners. Whether you’re splashing out for lunch (HKD1,080) or dinner (HKD2,380), we feel the omakase price tags are justified given the exemplary ingredients and service presented by chef Kin-san, a local Hong Konger who has honed his craft over several decades. 

Sushi Wadatsumi, Shop 607, 6/F, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2619 0199, WhatsApp 9406 3806, book here

12. Kanesaka

This sushi stunner is an offshoot of two-Michelin-starred Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo. Kanesaka, brought to Hong Kong in 2023, is headed by chef Seiji Taniguchi, formerly of Sushi Kanesaka’s Palace Hotel Tokyo branch and an Edomae sushi genius. The chef’s seafood sourcing is obsessive, and a comprehensive list of the fresh seafood items he’s sourced from various regions in Japan can be provided upon request, guaranteeing quality and safety. Kanesaka offers four season-driven menus: the lunch nigiri set (HKD1,180), lunch omakase (HKD1,980), dinner nigiri set (HKD2,380), and dinner omakase (HKD2,980).

Kanesaka, 5/F, CCB Tower, 3 Connaught Road Central, Central, 5503 0913, book here

13. Sushi Zinc

A contemporary eight-seater sushiya located off the beaten track in Shau Kei Wan, Sushi Zinc has garnered a loyal following since its mid-2024 opening for its artistic seasonal sushi creations brushed with Italian touches. Chef Zinc Leung closely collaborates with top-tier local seafood supplier Davey Wong to design his lunch (HKD800) and dinner (HKD2,400) omakase menus.

Sushi Zinc, Shop A1, G/F, Pak Ling Mansion, 5–7 Miu Tung Street, Shau Kei Wan, WhatsApp 9867 5271, book here

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Scroll through this guide when you’re in a pinch and need a good recommendation for some sugary caffeine!

The best bubble tea in Hong Kong

1. HEYTEA

HEYTEA came from humble beginnings in Guangzhou and now boasts stores all over China – and currently 10 in Hong Kong! The Chinese brand is known for something very special indeed: its signature Cheezo tea. In recent years, the admittedly strange-sounding cheese tea has grown in popularity, and we can see why. HEYTEA’s cheese topping is made with cream cheese and condensed milk, which adds an extra layer of indulgence in the form of this sweet and tangy foam. If you’re sceptical, there are cheeseless varieties at HEYTEA (the Fruity Boom teas are wonderfully refreshing), but we recommend giving the Cheezo a go. 

HEYTEA, multiple locations across Hong Kong 

2. CHICHA San Chen

Award-winning Taiwanese brand CHICHA San Chen has been going strong for over quarter of a century, even developing its own teapresso machine, LION, to extract the best flavour from its six types of tea. To order a bubble tea at CHICHA San Chen, there are three steps. First select your preferred tea type, then add on a flavour, such as honey, lemon, or passion fruit, to the mix. Finally, it’s time to choose a topping, ranging from konjac to taro balls. Like most shops specialising in bubble tea, you can also customise the amount of sugar and ice added.

CHICHA San Chen, multiple locations across Hong Kong

3. POT•ION HOUSE

In 2023, home-grown brand POT•ION HOUSE debuted in Wan Chai as the first jelly-based bubble tea concept in Hong Kong, and it now boasts two smart locations on Hong Kong Island. All the delicious bubble tea concoctions are made with ingredients from Taiwan, featuring signature add-ons like white pearl tapioca, jasmine green tea jelly, and taro balls. Our ideal combination is the Jin Xuan alpine tea with apricot kernel jelly, which is refreshing and aromatic.

POT•ION HOUSE, Shop LG7, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 6258 8876

POT•ION HOUSE, G/F, 20 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 5118 5522

4. THE ALLEY

With just one tiny shop located opposite iSQUARE in Tsim Sha Tsui, THE ALLEY is a Taiwanese brand with an iconic deer logo that has made a splash in Hong Kong’s booming boba scene. The ALLEY’s house-made sugar-cane syrup really makes a difference in the addictive sweetness of its drinks. The “crunchy milk” series is a big hit, especially the crunchy milk tea with brown sugar jelly, as is the snow velvet peach oolong tea with its creamy cheese topping. 

THE ALLEY, Shop F, G/F, Alpha House, 27–33 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2157 9267 

5. Chun Shui Tang

The inventor of the actual concept of bubble tea, Chun Shui Tang deserves a prominent place on our list, with the brand founded in Taichung in 1983 under the name Yanghsien Tea Shop. Chun Shui Tang’s extensive menu of cold tea beverages presents a variety of teas and flavours, alongside a food menu of traditional Taiwanese dishes like braised beef noodles, spicy beef tripe, and deep-fried chicken wings. On the tea front, the pearl milk tea is a deserving signature, showcasing all-natural and delectably chewy tapioca balls. If you’re not all boba’ed out, the tea-based desserts are also winners, in particular the tieguanyin tea cake with brown sugar pearls.

Chun Shui Tang, multiple locations across Hong Kong

6. Silk.

Founded as a tribute to the heritage of Hong Kong milk tea, Silk. is a burgeoning local brand that uses a secret 50-year-old recipe to craft its beloved milk tea, which is literally as smooth as silk. The Smooth King is a well-balanced signature for good reason, delivering a mixture of milk tea and plump black sugar boba topped with a cheese “cloud” and bits of honeycomb. On the lighter side, the Starburst is a fruity delight of four seasons oolong tea, fresh grapefruit, apple, and orange, passion-fruit nectar, and agar crystals.

Silk., multiple locations across Hong Kong

7. COMEBUYTEA

COMEBUYTEA is another Taiwanese brand with a long history, this time dating back to 2002 and now operating hundreds of shops around the world. The chain stands out from the pack in Hong Kong with its locations displaying large glass canisters containing different types of hand-picked tea from across Asia, as well as its showpiece teapresso machines. The number-one order here is the evaporated milk roasted oolong tea, which comes with a foamy “creamccino” topping and taro and yam boba.

COMEBUYTEA, multiple locations across Hong Kong

8. KOI Thé

Extremely popular in its native Taiwan, KOI Thé is preferred for its precision and consistency, and its baristas are stringently trained in every aspect of the tea-making process, from the ideal ratio of tea to water for brewing to the optimal amount of ice in each drink. KOI’s bouncy boba, made with natural ingredients, is well loved for its signature golden sheen. The golden bubble milk tea is a go-to here, whilst the caramel biscuit milk tea adds another layer of rich sweetness.

KOI Thé, Shop 6, G/F, Dundas Square, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok, 2385 8518 

9. Milksha

Born at Green Light Ranch in southern Taiwan, Milksha’s founder, Kevin Lin, is a dairy farmer who truly knows his milk. The Taiwanese brand’s milk tea is naturally creamy and full-bodied from the quality milk used to craft it. There are now 13 Milksha branches in Hong Kong, serving up the likes of bubble Earl Grey milk tea and strawberry coulis jasmine green milk tea.

Milksha, multiple locations across Hong Kong

10. Mizimamei

Originating in Taichung, this Taiwanese brand is a mainstay for its nutty drink flavours and chewy handmade boba. The headlining bubble tea at Mizimamei is the Ah Mei boba caramel milk tea, which is rich but not overpowering in sweetness, whilst for non-tea drinkers, the peanut sesame boba caramel fresh milk is the standout. 

Mizimamei, G/F, 16A Aberdeen Street, Central, 9289 7864

11. Uniboba

Uniboba is a heavyweight – literally – in the Mainland China bubble tea scene. The brand made its grand Hong Kong debut in June 2025 in Mong Kok, and it’s already become a hit in person in the city and on the ‘gram for its creamy cold milk drinks featuring oversized boba. Uniboba’s Boba Monster is the star here, showcasing the chain’s massive and bouncy brown sugar tapioca pearls. There’s now an even newer branch of the chain in Wan Chai. 

Uniboba, Shop 11A, G/F, Hung Fai Building, 43P–43S Dundas Street, Mong Kok, 9555 7243

Uniboba, Shop 1, G/F, Brim 28, 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 9260 9187

12. VETEA

A home-grown brand in operation since 2024, VETEA has quickly made its presence known around town, with branches from Central to Kwun Tong. The hype is real with VETEA’s fragrant bubble tea flavours, of which the osmanthus milk tea and mango grapefruit fruit tea are the most cherished. The Central shop with its pretty soft green exterior has become a hit on Instagram.

VETEA, multiple locations across Hong Kong

13. CHAGEE 

CHAGEE is a relative newcomer to the bubble tea scene, founded in Yunnan, China, in 2017, but now running over 100 shops around the world; there was even a CHAGEE pop-up at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! Considered quite a bougie brand, CHAGEE’s beautifully designed takeaway cups and bags are coveted by customers. The jasmine green milk tea and osmanthus oolong milk tea are the sweet-scented bestsellers. 

CHAGEE, multiple locations across Hong Kong

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Stanley’s waterfront promenade is lined with a litany of bars and restaurants, many of which are recommended solely for their ambience, but we’ve unearthed several dining gems that serve to amplify this Southside village’s charm. 

The best restaurants in Stanley

1. Bubbles & Wines

Nestled just off Stanley Market is Bubbles & Wines, a cosy, homey wine bistro starring dozens of bottles by boutique, small-batch wineries, premium charcuterie imported from Italy and Spain, and more than 30 varieties of cheese presented on a tailor-made cheese table; the Vacherin Mont d’Or (HKD280) is a must-order. This spot is perfect for a relaxed date night, especially sat outside on the atmospheric terrace space.

Bubbles & Wines, Shop B1, G/F, 28 Stanley Main Street, Stanley, WhatsApp 5721 6161, book here

2. Mamie Yvonne

Another tucked-away favourite, Mamie Yvonne is a spot for savouring authentic French crêpes and galettes in Stanley. There’s a menu page each dedicated to sweet and savoury options; on the sweet side, the homemade salted butter caramel (HKD64) is our pick, whilst the Complet (HKD170) with ham, cheese, egg, mushroom, and onion compote is a savoury winner.

Mamie Yvonne, Shop A & B, G/F, Princeton Court, 118 Stanley Main Street, Stanley, 9430 3008

3. Beef & Liberty

This Stanley outlet of Beef & Liberty is one of two remaining in Hong Kong of this once-burgeoning burger chain. In addition to top-notch beef, pork, and chicken burgers, the restaurant dishes out a range of vegetarian burgers courtesy of plant-based sister brand Leaves & Liberty. Also on board are hearty salads, main dishes like BBQ ribs (HKD79/HKD148) and organic grass-fed Australian sirloin steak (HKD238), and comfort-food starters that include awesome mac & cheese bites (HK68).

Beef & Liberty, Shop G04, G/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley, 2563 2085, book here

4. Pane e Latte

Pirata Group’s Pane e Latte continues to draw the weekend crowds in Stanley. This spot was seemingly made for the ‘gram, and the dreamy space truly does feel like an elegant seaside café in Italy, after which it was modelled. The café’s marble counters and glass display cases showcase a beautiful bounty of Italian baked goods, whilst the food menus run the gamut from all-day brunchy plates, to set lunch (HKD168 pp) and afternoon tea (HKD198 for 2), even to a dinner tasting menu (HKD288 pp). If we had to select just one dish to order, it would be the incredible truffle croissant (HKD158), filled with creamy truffle-laced scrambled egg and anointed with even more freshly shaved black truffle.

Pane e Latte, G/F, U-C Court, 25 Stanley Market Road, Stanley, 2337 7221, book here

5. Surf & Turf Grill and Bar

Given Surf & Turf’s moniker, it’s a given that the Stanley Plaza eatery’s globally inspired seafood dishes stand out from the pack, including the seafood paella (HKD178) and seafood spaghettini chitarra (HKD168). On the turf side, the Indian offerings are the surprising standouts here, especially the butter chicken (HKD158) and lamb biryani (HKD168). We also crave the signature surf & turf (HKD498) plate, pairing whole lobster with Angus rib-eye. Bonus points go to the restaurant’s trio of outdoor terrace, pool table, and live music.

Surf & Turf Grill and Bar, Shop 302, 3/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley, 4679 9850

6. Si Yik (泗益)

This down-and-dirty dai pai dong located within the twists and turns of Stanley Market serves up what many say is the best HK-style French toast (HKD30) in town – puffy, cloud-like, filled with kaya, and crowned with a generous slab of butter. The pork chop bun (HKD20) is another classic local staple to devour.

Si Yik, G/F, 2 Stanley Market Road, Stanley, 2813 0507

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It feels like a challenge to be dining at a restaurant you fought hard to book, rather than turning up at dinnertime to squeeze in besides the reserved folks. Competitive reserving is a big thing in dining capital New York City, yet Hong Kong has some edge to the game.

For several of the city’s hardest-to-reserve restaurants, we’ve researched to tell you how you can snag a table at these elusive spots, even if it means hunkering down for months to finally eat there.

How to eat at Hong Kong’s hardest-to-book restaurants 

1. The Chairman

Revered for its classic Cantonese cooking, Michelin-starred The Chairman is a symbol of swanky fine-dining in the city, updated to a stylish new venue as compared to its former space. On top of serving some of the best char siu, fresh flowery crab, wood-smoked goose, and century egg plates, the restaurant is notoriously difficult to book.

How to get a reservation: head to their website at 9AM on the first day of the month prior to each quarter

The Chairman, 3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, 2555 2202, WhatsApp 5501 5102, book here

2. CHAAT

Now manned by chef de cuisine Gaurav Kuthari after the departure of Manav Tuli, CHAAT has long held a famous reputation for being great to taste but hard to book. Focusing on elevated Indian street food, the Michelin-starred restaurant is iconic for its bold and smoky flavours, due in part to the powerful tandoori oven. 

How to get a reservation: log on to the CHAAT SevenRooms website at 9AM on the first day of the month for the next month to have your best chance.

CHAAT, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732, book here

3. Trattoria Felino

The now viral Neapolitan restaurant in Wan Chai has become a hit with foodies chasing to try Trattoria Felino’s sumptuous pasta dishes, punchy pizza, and unforgettable yellow chicken. The former head chef of Grissini, Marcello Scognamiglio, mans the kitchen, sharing his homely Italian recipes to a wealth of Hong Kong diners.

How to get a reservation: plan 30 days out and check in daily on the SevenRooms reservation site for a chance to book a table for lunch or dinner.

Trattoria Felino, G/F, 1–7 Ship Street, Wan Chai, WhatsApp 5697 4477, book here

4. WING

Coming in high at number 5 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, WING is chef Vicky Cheng’s second opening after VEA. Creativity flows on the restaurant’s tasting menu, embracing an artistic form of Chinese banquet dining made fine with splashes of European techniques and ingredients. 

How to get a reservation: to dine here for lunch or dinner, head onto WING’s online reservation portal at 12AM 28 days prior to join the list for a table.

WING, 29/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, 2711 0063, WhatsApp 9310 0172, book here

5. Hop Sze Restaurant

Humble Sai Wan Ho restaurant Hop Sze has landed local love for its rustic menu that encompasses real-deal Cantonese classics. Regulars return for their no-frills soy sauce chicken, King of the Stir-fry rendition, shrimp toast, and baked pork chop rice.

How to get a reservation: call weeks or months ahead for dinner and prepare to be placed at the end of the list, depending on if you’ve previously dined at the restaurant.

Hop Sze Restaurant, G/F 18 Jupiter Street, Causeway Bay, 2566 3377

6. Happy Chefs Happy Friends 東煮友喜

Helmed by Fiona Leung and Matthew Chung, Happy Chefs Happy Friends is a Hung Hom-based private kitchen that serves up refined Cantonese cuisine, with just four tables at the venue. People head to the eatery for braised abalone, steamed crab with French toast, spicy saliva chicken, and fish maw.

How to get a reservation: call Happy Chefs Happy Friends with the expectation that you’ll be booking a table for up to a year or more away.

Happy Chefs Happy Friends, Shop A, C1, C2, & F, G/F, Sunshine Plaza, 17 Sung On Street, Hung Hom, 3598 2968

7. Sushi Hare

Counting only eight seats at its counter, Sushi Hare retains the title of being one of the hardest sushi restaurants to book in the city. They previously operated an online reservation system, yet they now only accept bookings by phone for their market-fresh sushi crafted by chef Motoharu Inazuka. 

How to get a reservation: whilst it’s best if a former Sushi Hare customer makes an introduction, you can call to book for a minimum of two months ahead for lunch or dinner.

Sushi Hare, G/F, 29–31 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, 3008 4606

8. Sushi Saito

This Japanese omakase restaurant at the Four Seasons is well deserving of its Michelin star, so much so that nabbing a table there is tough. Chef Takashi Saito’s Edomae-style sushi menu at Sushi Saito features ingredients imported fresh daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. The dinner omakase menu is priced at a hefty HKD3,480 per person. 

How to get a reservation: call between 12PM and 8:30PM any day except Wednesday. 

Sushi Saito, 45/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2527 0811

9. Andō

Fan-favourite one Michelin-starred Andō has long earned custom for menus that explore the chef’s background of Spanish, Italian, Argentinian, and Japanese flavours. Inclusive of their three- to four-course lunch menus and their more extravagant experience (HKD2,388 per person) and celebration menus (HKD1,688 per person) hosted at night, bookings are hard to come by, so ready your laptop or phone when it comes to securing your meal here. 

How to get a reservation: log onto their reservation system at 12PM on the first day of the month for bookings for the following month.

Andō, 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street, Central, WhatsApp 9161 8697, book here

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Luckily, this means that restaurants have stayed a long course, rather than pressured to close amidst a changing Hong Kong. Across its streets, predominantly regional Chinese and Hong Kong restaurants have curried strong favour with its residents.

Below are our top suggestions for enjoying a quality meal in the buzzing neighbourhood of North Point.

The best restaurants in North Point

1. Lee Keung Kee

If a North Point trip is on the itinerary soon, a visit to Lee Keung Kee completes your visit in the foodie neighbourhood. Their most popular snacks to order, egg waffles (HKD28) and egg pancake (HKD28), are served fresh and drenched in peanut butter, condensed milk, and butter for the best bite. They have received tourists and locals for over 15 years, loving their sweet treats.

Lee Keung Kee, G/F, 492 King’s Road, North Point, 2590 9726

2. Banpo

This family-run Korean restaurant is humble and packs a punch with their meat selection and banchan served alongside. Banpo’s top meat plates include their pork belly (HKD148), marinated chicken (HKD138), and beef small intestine (HKD198). If you fancy adding more onto your table for a big meal, we suggest their kimchi pancake (HKD118) and tteokbokki (HKD158).

Banpo, G/F, Kingsfield Centre, 18 Shell Street, North Point, 2385 8255, book here

3. Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge

Arguably one of Hong Kong’s best views can be had from Le 188°, where you can soak up both sides of Victoria Harbour. Wish for a stunning sunset on your next visit as you dig into their premium European dishes like French spring chicken (HKD380), halibut roll (HKD380), and pan-roasted European dover sole (HKD880). This restaurant is best visited with a partner or a celebration.

Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge, 41/F, Harbour Grand Hong Kong, 23 Oil Street, North Point, 2121 2693

4. La Parilla 

La Parilla second location in Hong Kong calls North Point home with an oaky and vintage-styled space in the heart of the neighbourhood. If you are feeling for some steak and South American food, this is your place. For a full-bodied experience, order their beef empanada carnes criolla (HKD68), wild prawn ceviche (HKD138), Bife de Lomo fillet (HKD268, 250 grams), and thin cut fries (HKD58)

La Parilla, LG/F, King Man House, 19 Fort Street, North Point, 2662 3000, book here

5. Jiu Fen Full

The world of Taiwan and its mythical village of Jiu Fen can be explored culinarily at Jiu Fen Full. The creators of this restaurant have done an excellent job in designing the space to mimic the scenes of everyday Taiwanese life. Their red oil beef noodles (HKD55), salt and pepper fried chicken (HKD38), corn cheese egg pancake (HKD32), and Taiwan dan zai mian (HKD47) will bring you straight back to any street market in the country!

Jiu Fen Full, G/F, KP Tower, 93 King’s Road, North Point, 3619 5049

6. Fisholic

Everything on Fisholic’s menu is made out of fish, a means to promote Hong Kong’s colourful sea bounty. Their menu features funky main course dishes like beef with fish noodles in spicy sauce (HKD72) and truffle fishotto (HKD88), both carrying strong sea flavours. Pair your mains with spicy and salty starters fish nachos (HKD35) and typhoon shelter siu mai (HKD38). 

Fisholic, Shop 14, G/F, Victor Court, 14-18 Wang On Road, Fortress Hill, North Point, 3590 4930, book here

7. Good Luck Dai Pai Dong

Unassuming from the outside, Good Luck Dai Pai Dong follows from his predecessor Little Chilli delivering a hit of spicy Sichuan flavours to the neighbourhood. Now taking on a dai pai dong concept, the spice of China’s central province come alive in dishes like kung pao chicken (HKD56), celery sliced pork (HKD56), vegetarian mapotofu (HKD53), and shredded potatoes with green pepper (HKD53). They are open till 4AM daily, a great place to visit after drinking.

Good Luck Dai Pai Dong, Shop B2, G/F, The Wharf, 33 North Point Road, 2682 2888

8. Big Boil’s Club

Big Boil’s Club ushers you into an ancient world of imperial China. The hot pot restaurant has a distinct moody and refined design, allowing customers to cosplay as emperors, with the food to match the grandeur. The South African abalone (HKD198), Australian wagyu hind shank (HKD178), bamboo shoots (HKD88), and fresh handmade seafood meatballs (HKD188) are signatures at the hot pot restaurant, made for dunking!

Big Boil’s Club, Shop 116-125, 1/F, Marble Garden, 33 Marble Road, North Point, 2331 3838, book here

9. Koji Teppanyaki

Led by a team of chefs formerly working at Hong Kong’s top Japanese restaurants, Koji Teppanyaki cooks a spectacle with their lunch and dinner tasting menus. Diners are exposed to a breadth of Japanese dishes, grilled, sauteed, and served fresh with maximum flavour. Their lunch menu for two (HKD1,2888) offers great value with Australian lobster, South African abalone, Koji fried rice, tsukemono, a choice of mains of Wagui beef usigiri, Hokkaido pork usigiri, or Tokushima-ken chicken chop, among other dishes.

Koji Teppanyaki, Shop 6, G/F, China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, 9462 1151

10. Fook Yuen

For fans of Cantonese desserts, cool and sweet, Fook Yuen is the enticing option for foodies gathering in North Point. Their signature still remains in their plump black sesame tong yuen (HKD32) with a robust sesame flavour clashing with a cooling chrysanthemum-infused soup. Other recommendations come in the way of the fruity mango pomelo soup (HKD37) and herbal almond tea (HKD29).

Fook Yuen, Shop I-1, G/F, Lei Do Building, 7 Fuk Yuen Street, North Point

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We can admit that many health nuts do reside in Hong Kong and, thus, demand a health kick once in a while. Many of the city’s smoothie joints can be found in the glitzy malls, whilst juice stands have long been a staple for Hong Kong’s street food culture.

Follow our sugary, sweet, fruit and vegetable-packed recommendations below for spots to enjoy top smoothies and fresh juice in Hong Kong. 

The best smoothies and fresh juice in Hong Kong

1. More Yogurt

More Yogurt is in the business of supplying yoghurt shakes to thirsty mouths, powered by fresh fruit. Their thick slurries feature creamy additions of mango, avocado, hawthorn, pineapple, and banana, all juiced up with addictive yoghurt. More Yoghurt operates in 17 locations so you are never too far away from a sugar fix from them.

More Yogurt, multiple locations across Hong Kong

2. Jamba

After dominating Asia with their sweet smoothies and smoothie bowls, Jamba finally has arrived in Hong Kong to share their fruity touch with customers in Tsim Sha Tsui. The new K11 Art Mall shop stocks a wealth of vibrant drinks, including mango-a-go-go, apples ‘n greens, orange dream machine, and peach pleasure. The chunky strawberry is a must to order if you are fancying a smoothie bowl, with the peanut butter flavours mixing well with strawberry.

Jamba, Shop B101A, B1/F, K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

3. noodfood 

With 12 juice bars across the city, noodfood leads the pack in the smoothie and juice game for their sheer availability and choice at their bars. Juices like the citrus-strong carroty Recharge and berry-heavy Yin-Yang are perfect for getting your nutrients in. In the smoothie space, they sell 13 smoothies at each bar with flavours like Mint Chocolate, Breakfast Buff, and Piña Kale-ada.

noodfood, multiple locations across Hong Kong 

4. Le Jus

Le Jus stocks fruit-based vegetarian smoothies in Pacific Place, Hysan Place, and AIRSIDE perfect for recovery or a quick energy boost. Their funky smoothies are packed with nutrients and colours. Best sellers include their tropical Coco Papaya, Hong Kong speciality Mango Yogurt, Hit the Gym, and Immunity C smoothies, each packed to the brim with naturally sugary flavours. 

Le Jus, multiple locations across Hong Kong

5. Blend & Grind

At their Mid Levels, Kennedy Town, and Starstreet locations, Blend & Grind blend and serve their eight signature smoothies suitable to pair with your brunch or after a long hike. We recommend their Berry Bomb, avocado-spinach-blended Green Machine, Recovery using chocolate protein powder

Blend & Grind, multiple locations across Hong Kong

6. Old Local Juice

This quaint Sham Shui Po-based juice bar has served the community for years with affordable freshly-cut and freshly-squeezed juice on the street. Old Local Juice goes creative with their juice combinations, like the Sunny Number, featuring a blend of pear, mango, milk, and honey, and the White Snow Grandmother with pear, strawberry, and milk. You can also order a variety of pressed fruit and vegetable drinks.

Old Local Juice, G/F, Chow Har Building, 260 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Sham Shui Po

7. Sheung Fai Fruit Shop

In Sheung Wan, Sheung Fai Fruit Shop specialises in freshly cut fruit boxes and an assortment of juices and smoothies. Make sure to snag one of their yakult juice drinks, including apple, mango, and strawberry variations. Plus, their special juice mixes like Beetroot, Lemon and Pair Juice, and Five Green are perfect for detoxifying yourself.

Sheung Fai Fruit Shop, G/F, 32 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan

8. Fat Girl Juice

Fat Girl Juice preaches “healthy and simple” drinks in Wan Chai with dozens of their mixes and smoothies on offer. Their fruit juice mixes are inventive, from the green pepper celery apple and carrot star fruit, to bitter gourd pear and kumquat pear. Just like Sheung Fai, they also sell yakult juice drinks and vegetable fruit juices.

Fat Girl Juice, Shop B4, G/F, Golden Coronation Building, 177-179 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai

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Whilst bars present a more modern approach to drinking with flashy cocktails and innovation, pubs reflect traditionalism with a more rustic vibe and simple offerings in the alcohol section with pints of beer and cider, glasses of wine, and salty plates of food to match.

For those seeking an evening at a pub to sink a few pints, here are our top picks in Hong Kong.

The best pubs in Hong Kong

1. Delaney’s Kowloon

Down into the basement you go exiting the noisy centre of Tsim Sha Tsui and you will find yourself entering through a portal into a pub that could be found in any street of Dublin or Belfast. Delaney’s is homely, pouring a great pint of Guinness and Tetley’s, both with the mandatory froth to enjoy the beer in its entirety. The pub regularly streams football and rugby games for ardent sports fans.

Delaney’s Kowloon, B/F, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2301 3980

2. The Queen Victoria

A fan favourite for many homesick Brits living in Hong Kong, The Queen Victoria is one of Wan Chai’s more favoured pubs simply for its no-frills approach with fresh pints of beer and quick service. For European football fans, this place will have live games playing as late as 3AM kick offs. Luckily, their happy hour extends from 4PM to 10PM, ensuring you won’t be missing a pint with a discount late into the night.

The Queen Victoria, G/F, Gaylord Commercial Building, 108 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 2529 7800

3. King’s Belly

Tai Po’s King’s Belly pub is a very close replica to a British-styled pub in Hong Kong with their dolled-up interior. With oaky bar tops, worn-in floors, and high chairs with plump cushion seating, this is where you go for the basics, but the familiar basics. Their beer is fresh and they specialise in a beastly Sunday and holiday roast menu with all the meats and trimmings.

King’s Belly, Shop C, G/F, Mei Fung Building, 6 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po, 2663 3550

4. The White Stag

A few doors down from The Queen Victoria, The White Stag is a classic pub on the Wan Chai strip well known for their live sports and atmosphere. Their prices are fair and their beer selection is broad with Belgian, British, American, Japanese, and local Hong Kong draught beers. The pub shuts at 4AM on weekends so you can fit in all of your pint-drinking.

The White Stag, G/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 2866 4244

5. Ned Kelly’s Last Stand

For over five decades, Ned Kelly’s Last Stand has served those seeking a pub experience in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. Their large bar menu imports a variety of British and European draught beers for many pints to be enjoyed at this venue. Check their social media to see their schedule for live music and bands playing.

Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, G/F, 11A Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 0562

6. Breaks

Breaks evidently emulates a proper Wetherspoons, neighbourhood-style pub from British origin with an oaky interior, plump bar seating, and a strong pour of Guinness. The Prince Edward-pub is located just off Boundary Street. Many loyal patrons to the space head there for a competitive game of snooker in the back of the pub.

Breaks, Shop A, G/F, May Bong Mansion, 221-225 Sai Yeung Choi Street North, Prince Edward, 2398 7933

7. The Globe

At Hong Kong’s original gastropub based in Central, The Globe’s history spans over three decades long in the neighbourhood. With a hearty menu containing classic British pies, fish & chips, bangers and mash, and lamb chops, it is as British and pubby as you can get in Hong Kong. Their beer selection spans pale, IPA, stout, lager, pilsner, saison and many other varieties. Make sure to visit between 9AM to 8PM to catch their happy hour deal, the longest in Hong Kong.

The Globe, Shop A, G/F, Garley Building, 45-53A Graham Street, Central, 2543 1941

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