Hong Kong Eats
[/text_box] [/ux_banner] [divider] [title style=”center” text=”Hong Kong is the land of good food” margin_top=”25px” size=”undefined”] [row] [col span__sm=”12″]There are no ends of gastronomical superstar in this metropolis. While I wouldn’t call myself a foodie, I am an avid food lover who has a particular obsession with food. This page includes both lists and individual reviews, but the one common thread is the good food!
[/col] [/row] [title style=”center” text=”Fine Dining” margin_top=”25px” size=”undefined”] [row] [col span__sm=”12″] [accordion] [accordion-item title=”Hong Kong Island”] [row_inner] [col_inner span=”6″ span__sm=”12″ align=”center”] [title style=”bold-center” text=”Duddells” tag_name=”h4″]Duddell’s is a One MICHELIN-starred Cantonese restaurant in the heart of Central, Hong Kong.
Recently reimagined in August 2025 by André Fu Studio, the venue offers two distinct experiences across two floors: a refined Main Dining Room for formal gastronomy on the 3rd floor and a more casual Upper Room with an outdoor terrace on the 4th floor.
I highly recommend their goose pie, which is a perfect fusion of Cantonese and Western cuisine. Their cocktail menu is also worth a try as well.
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The weekend brunch at Somm in Landmark Mandarin Oriental remains one of my sister’s favourite. They serve 2 seatings every weekend with seasonal changes to their dishes, but remains high quality with the option of add on free flow as well.
We went there a few times and love the changes to the menu they made every time, but a constant is the Abinao Chocolate Soufflé with Caocao Sorbet which really is a must order.
*They are temporarily closed as MO is under upgrade
[button text=”See their latest menu” radius=”99″ link=”https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/hong-kong/the-landmark/dine/somm” target=”_blank”] [/col_inner] [/row_inner] [row_inner] [col_inner span=”6″ span__sm=”12″ align=”center”] [title style=”bold-center” text=”Food Studio, Renaissance Hotel” tag_name=”h4″]A high quality buffet in Wanchai that attracts a crowd even on weekdays for dinner. This outstanding buffet in Food Studio, Renaissance Hotel has 3 truly standout items among the unlimited offerings:
- Uni Caviar Hand-rolls
- Lobsters prepared in 5 different ways
- Foie Gras with Wagyu Beef
Apart from these, you can also find cold seafood, assorted sashimi, grilled meat, Cantonese BBQ, salad bar, and various curated dishes.
The dessert selection was also amazing with a live Suzette Crepe station, various cakes and pastries on offer.
For drinks, there is an auto Asahi Machine, Espresso Martini Machine, and if you are feeling fancy, you can order the Renaissance Own Brand Champagne.
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This might be the most high quality all you can eat Japanese restaurant in Hong Kong. They have over 70 items you can order and also a buffet section with starters, cooked food, drinks, and desserts. You can get:
🍺 Craft Beer on Tap
🍨 Soft Serve Ice Cream station
🍨 Branded Ice cream
👑 Premium Quality items included
They have several locations in Hong Kong, and the one I went to is in Tsim Sha Tsui.
[button text=”See full details here” radius=”99″ link=”https://renhongkong-eshop.com/en/food-studio” target=”_blank”] [/col_inner] [/row_inner] [/accordion-item] [/accordion] [/col] [/row] [title style=”center” text=”Street food & Hidden Gems” margin_top=”25px” size=”undefined”] [row style=”small” width=”full-width”] [col span=”4″ border=”5px 5px 5px 5px”] [ux_image_box style=”default” img=”6947″ link=”https://www.laughtraveleat.com/asia/9-most-instagrammed-place-in-hong-kong/” target=”_blank”]Mong Kok Street Food
My favourite street food neighbourhood, you can find everything and anything in Mong Kok. See where you can find the best Japanese hand roll, pineapple buns, as well as fishballs and fish sui mai!
Hong Kong’s very own Egg Waffle
Egg waffle is one of the most popular snacks in Hong Kong and for good reason. It’s fluffy, crunchy, and a perfect snack. You even get a variety of flavours! Here are my favourite egg waffle places in Hong Kong.you can find everything and anything in Mong Kok.
Best Bubble Tea in Hong Kong
Bubble tea shops can now be found in almost every corner in Hong Kong! Originally a Taiwanese invention, it has taken over the city and here are some of my favourite for you to try!
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The same can be said for pineapple buns as well!
So when I saw a place that combines the two – it was impossible not to try it even if it means queuing for a long time.
And it was worth it!
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Spice Bazaar is tucked away in the meandering streets of Tsim Sha Tsui and one of the best places for Indian food in Hong Kong.
Their chef has cooked for Indian royal family and helmed the kitchen in 5 star hotels. The restaurant is his personal venture and a take on modern Indian tandoor barbecue.
Here are dishes I highly recommend:
🍗 Hyderabadi-style Chicken 65 印度鹽酥雞
🍞 Chole Bhature 酥炸麵包
🧀 Chutney Paneer Tikka 碳烤自家製印度芝士
🐑 Hyderabadi Lamb Shank Biryani 慢煮羊膝燴香料飯
🍛 Old Delhi-Style Butter Chicken 牛油咖喱雞
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If you want to try authentic Hokkien Indonesian cuisine, then don’t miss this hidden gem in Sham Shui Po. It’s not far from the Garden Factory and a short walk from the MTR.
They mainly serve handmade noodles with some rice options, and these are the two I recommende:
👍 超哥手打麵BAKMIE SINGKAWANG
👍 印尼海鮮炒麵MIE GORENG SEAFOOD
Note: drinks are on the sweet side though!
[/col_inner] [/row_inner] [/accordion-item] [/accordion] [/col] [/row] [title style=”center” text=”Best Restaurants” margin_top=”25px” size=”undefined”]Hong Kong is bigger than you think! I have a list of my favourite restaurants but there isn’t enough room to cover everything. Check below for individual districts/areas’ food guide!
[row style=”small” width=”full-width”] [col span=”4″ border=”5px 5px 5px 5px”] [ux_image_box style=”default” img=”9594″ link=”https://www.laughtraveleat.com/asia/tai-tun-shan-hike-sai-kung-hong-kong/” target=”_blank”]Sai Kung’s best eats
Sai Kung town is the gateway to the most beautiful slice of nature in Hong Kong. Naturally, one would need to fill their bellies before and after an adventure. As someone who visit there often, here are my top picks.
Sheung Wan’s secret & not so secret restaurants
Sheung Wan is a quirkly neighbourhood fill with good (and much cheaper) food and a close walk from Central. I have worked there for half a year and returned many time since, here are my top picks.
Sham Shui Po’s noms
A district bordering Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po is a more local neighbourhood with many cha chaan teng and delicious international food that’s budget friendly.
