Hong Kong’s food scene has been shamelessly flirting with me from across the ocean for years. Dim sum, roast meats, egg tarts and char siu. Wonton noodles, pineapple buns, egg waffles and hot pot. This city’s dining scene is about as extra as its skyline, swinging effortlessly from sizzling, wok-tossed street eats to white-linen, Michelin-starred feasts.
If you’re ready to book that flight and loosen your belt, here are 15 Hong Kong restaurants worth every delicious bite.
Ho Lee Fook
G/F, 3 - 5 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Translating to 'good fortune for your mouth', Ho Lee Fook lives up to its name in every bite. Slip down the stairs and you’re instantly hit with the feeling that you’ve wandered onto the set of a retro Hong Kong fever dream. Moody lighty, 80s Canto-pop hits blaring, gold mirrored ceiling
Chef and Hong Kong native ArChan Chan takes Cantonese classics and gives them a cheeky, modern twist—think silky dumplings with unexpected pops of flavour, seafood dishes that demand your full attention, and slow-cooked Wagyu short ribs so tender they barely survive the trip from plate to chopsticks.
It’s fun and theatrical, but make no mistake, the food is deadly serious. I’ve heard of a few lucky walk-ins scoring a table, but I wouldn’t risk it. Book ahead and thank yourself later.
Tai Cheong Bakery
35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
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If there’s one thing I insist you eat when in Hong Kong, it’s an egg tart from Tai Cheong Bakery. This local institution has been perfecting them since the 1950s, and one bite will tell you why the queues snake out the door. The shortcrust pastry is golden, buttery, and just the right amount of crumbly, cradling a silky-smooth egg custard that’s still warm from the oven, not too dissimilar from the Portuguese tarts you might know.
Don’t bother with restraint here. I’d be going for the six-pack of assorted egg tarts so you can try the matcha, coconut, and the original OG in one glorious sitting.
Kam's Roast Goose
G/F, Po Wah Commercial Centre, 226 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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You’d be a silly goose not to try a Michelin-starred restaurant when in Hong Kong. With dozens of spots proudly holding stars, Kam's Roast Goose stands as the longest-running legend of them all.
For over 70 years, this Wan Chai gem has been perfecting its signature roast goose—crispy-skinned, juicy, and endlessly popular. Expect waits of an hour or more on weekends, and an authentic family-style vibe when you do make it inside. If you want a Michelin-approved taste of Hong Kong’s rich culinary history, Kam’s is the place I’d send you.
Tsim Chai Kee
98 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Another no-frills Hong Kong eatery quietly rocking a Michelin star, Tsim Chai Kee is the no-frills joint that made a name for itself with generous, springy wontons and silky noodles swimming in a rich, flavour-packed broth.
I’d suggest the King Prawn wonton noodles, with three super-sized wontons stuffed with fresh seafood. It is the essence of Hong Kong in a humble but intoxicating bowl. Just a heads-up: it’s walk-in only, so be ready to join the queue for your noodle fix.
VEA
30/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Vicky Cheng's Michelin-starred VEA sits right at the top of my Hong Kong dining wish list. From the open kitchen, you can watch Cheng work his magic, expertly crafting an eight-course tasting menu where each dish tells a story, blending Hong Kong’s rich food culture with personal memories from his childhood. The result is a stunning fusion of French technique and bold Cantonese flavours, beautifully plated and full of meaning.
It’s not just the food that leaves an impression, though. The passion and warmth that Cheng and the team bring to the table really sets this place apart.
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Lung King Heen
8 Finance Street, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Central, Hong Kong
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Lung King Heen at the Four Seasons is the kind of place that makes even the most seasoned foodies weak at the knees. Once the world’s first Chinese restaurant to snag three Michelin stars (and hold onto them for over a decade), it’s still sitting pretty with two — proof that Executive Chef Chan Yan Tak hasn’t lost his touch. Think next-level seafood, dim sum that’ll ruin you for all others, and comforting double-boiled soups.
Their legendary pineapple pork buns stuffed with barbecued pork and pine nuts are on my own personal bucket list. Sweet, savoury, fluffy and decadent, they’re the kind of thing you plan a flight around.
INSIDER INTEL
- There’s a strict dress code here—men need full-length pants—but word is if you turn up in shorts, they’ll lend you a pair. A touch humbling, but worth it once the buns hit the table
- The views of Victoria Harbour from the dining room are spectacular
Luk Yu Tea House
24-26 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Luk Yu Teahouse is old-school Hong Kong at its finest. Tucked on Stanley Street in Central, this historic spot has been serving dim sum and tea since the 1930s, and walking through the doors feels like stepping back in time. Inside, you'll find wood-panelled interiors, white-clad waiters and a dining room buzzing with regulars who’ve been coming here for decades.
I love how unapologetically classic it is. The dishes are served just as they were right at the beginning, and the first floor is reserved for locals and regulars, whereas tourists are guided to the second floor and handed an English menu. No frills, no fuss, just tradition done right.
Haiphong Road Temporary Market
Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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If fine dining is Hong Kong’s polished side, Haiphong Road Temporary Market is its gritty, delicious heart. Stalls spill out onto the street, each one competing for your attention with sizzling skewers, steaming wonton soups and wok-fired noodles that hit you with a punch of wok hei.
The beauty of this place is in the wandering. No menus, no game plan, I'd just be following my nose and my instincts until I found the stall that stops me in my tracks. You’ll probably end up balancing a plastic stool, chopsticks in one hand and a cold drink in the other, grinning like a local who’s been doing this for years.
Hutong
28/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Dinner with a view doesn’t get much more dramatic than Hutong. Sitting 28 floors above Tsim Sha Tsui, this moody beauty dishes up contemporary Northern Chinese eats with a fiery kick—the kind of spice that’ll have you reaching for one of their signature cocktails between bites.
The interiors are pure Shanghai-noir glamour, the backdrop of Victoria Harbour sparkling at night will have you pinching yourself, and I've heard that the Peking duck could convert even the most devoted roast-chook loyalist. If you’re after a night that feels a little bit cinematic, Hutong is where to book.
Mak Man Kee
G/F, 51 Parkes St, Jordan, Hong Kong
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Craving more comforting noodles? Look no further than Mak Man Kee. This legendary noodle house has been slinging silky wonton noodles and rich, umami-packed broths for decades, earning itself a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the process. It’s no-frills, super affordable and absolutely packed with locals.
I can imagine sitting elbow-to-elbow with strangers here, slurping through a steaming bowl and wishing I had a second stomach for round two.
INSIDER INTEL
- They stay open late, making it perfect for a quality midnight snack
Man Wah
25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
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Complete with an eclectic royal blue theme and birdcage chandeliers, this one Michelin Star dining experience in the opulent surroundings of Man Wah is one you won’t forget quickly. Up 25 floors, timeless elegance meets culinary excellence with an offering of classic Cantonese delicacies, each crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail.
From delicate dim sum in bamboo steamers to artful mains like lobster with garlic and ginger, I can already tell Man Wah is a feast for both the eyes and the tastebuds.
Grand Majestic Sichuan
Shop 301, 3rd Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Gucci gang, this one's for you. Draped in 1970s supper-club glamour (marble, silk, velvet curtains, chandeliers that look more like disco balls and that iconic Gucci wallpaper), this Sichuan powerhouse is the most glamorous and avant-garde restaurant in Hong Kong.
Led by Chef Theign Phan with Sichuan guru Fuchsia Dunlop on the playbook, the menu runs the full gauntlet of 24 traditional flavour profiles. That means everything from tongue-tingling mala and smoky wok-fried dishes to zesty hot-and-sour tofu and dry-fried meats.
From behind gilded bar, there's one of the best wine lists I've seen in my Hong Kong research, with the chockers cellar categorised by the Chinese Zodiac.
INSIDER INTEL
- Pop into the loos even if nature isn’t calling—their bathrooms come stocked with complimentary Champagne and scotch, the perfect antidote if the Sichuan spice has you breathing fire
The Chairman
3rd Floor, The Wellington, 198 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong
The Chairman is the Hong Kong table everyone's clamouring for. Regularly ranking among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, it’s revered for taking Cantonese cooking back to its roots. This means laborious, old-school techniques, housemade sauces and broths and market-fresh ingredients handpicked daily by Chef Danny Yip himself.
If you manage to land a booking here, I salute you. Reservations are incredibly difficult to come by, but will be worth the hustle and hassle when you're deep in The Chairman's signature steamed flowery crab with Shaoxing wine and chicken oil.
Rùn
1 Harbour Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Yum chat has had a serious glow-up at Rùn. The dining room nods to a traditional Chinese tea pavilion with wooden pillars, ceiling beams and lantern fixtures, but it’s been given a sleek, modern lift that feels both refined and welcoming. The menu mirrors that balance of tradition and innovation, with chef Hung Chi-Kwong's contemporary take on classic Cantonese dishes that surprises without straying too far from its roots.
I’m a bit obsessed with tea, so I can only imagine how next-level it must be to have Tea Master and Restaurant Manager Kezia Chan greet you with a bespoke welcome tea and guide you through expert tea pairings.
Mammy Pancake
Various locations across Hong Kong
After all these Michelin-star feasts and big bowls of noodles, I implore you: summon that second stomach and make a beeline for Mammy Pancake. This egg waffle empire takes the humble bubble waffle and flips it into pure street-food stardom. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and stuffed with everything from chocolate and taro dreams to match and coconut, the handheld puffs are made fresh to order
Expect late-night queues, neon lights buzzing, waffle irons sizzling and locals lining up for this nostalgic sweet treat.
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