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Centuries-old Cantonese traditions, strong influences from its past as a British colony and with many expats calling it home, Hong Kong’s food scene is as dynamic as it is delicious. Diners are packed with sweet milk teas and crispy pineapple buns alongside sizzling dim sum stalls and mouthwatering Cantonese BBQs.
The Best Restaurants in Hong Kong
Kam’s Roast Goose
Kam’s Roast Goose has been an institution for over 70 years: famous for its juicy roast goose with crispy skin, Cantonese barbeque as a whole shines here – enough to earn the small shopfront 11 consecutive years of Michelin recognition. Meats are prepared on an open fire and bring rich flavour with the restaurant’s signature caramelised glaze.
226 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Yee Shun Milk Company
One of the city’s oldest dessert companies, Yee Shun Milk Company – a popular cha chaan teng (tea shop) in Hong Kong, is celebrated for its milk pudding. Made of boiling then cooling milk, egg white and sugar, it is a rich and creamy delight with a velvety, custard-like texture – a ‘double-skinned’ treat that’s nothing short of legendary.
506 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Hung Tong
In Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong, Hung Tong perfects steamed fresh crab, marinated jellyfish and stir-fried scallops. Chef Ken Yu’s dim sum menu is a highlight: a steamed pork dumpling conceals a tender quail egg inside, and the crystal-skinned truffle dumpling has a distinctly earthy taste.
Level 7, Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Temple Street Night Market
While technically not a restaurant, nowhere showcases the city’s culinary diversity like Temple Street Night Market. More than 28 food stalls serve delicious dim sum, warming snake soup, Turkish lamb, Pakistani cuisine and much more.
Temple St, Jordan, Hong Kong
Mammy Pancake
Hugely popular in Hong Kong, egg waffles are a street food made of batter cooked in semi-spherical cells with a recipe designed to remind locals of ‘how Mum used to make it’, Mammy Pancake is among the very best. Served hot and eaten plain or with toppings like coconut, this is a sweet treat staple.
Shop 17, G/F, Leishun Court, 1-5 Haven Street, Causeway Bay
Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge
At Harbour Grand Hong Kong hotel, five-or seven-course fine dining at Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge showcases an array of Cantonese cuisine. Try the poached sea bass, mild and sweet, and the confit pigeon leg – where meat is cooked slowly to achieve perfect tenderness.
41/F, Harbour Grand Hong Kong, 23 Oil St, North Point, Hong Kong
The Best Restaurants in Central
Tim Ho Wan
Often referred to as the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, Tim Ho Wan specialises in dumplings, spring rolls and rice noodle rolls. It’s their dim sum, however – with a crumbly and fluffy outside, a filling of barbecued pork and a secret special sauce – that keeps locals coming back.
Shop 12A & 12B, Level 1, MTR Hong Kong Station, Central, Hong Kong
The Chinese Library
Set in the spectacularly restored old police headquarters at Tai Kwun, The Chinese Library serves one of Hong Kong’s best unlimited dim sum brunches. Pop into adjoining speakeasy The Dispensary for a delightful post-meal tipple – signature cocktails artfully bring traditional Chinese flavours to the American classics.
Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Popinjays
Popinjays, an Italian rooftop restaurant atop The Murray Hong Kong, boasts fresh market oysters, tartare, tiramisu and an extensive vegan menu. Hosting sunset sessions daily, indulge in the fresh Lillet Spritz cocktail (lilet, sparkling wine, tonic, cucumber and mint) while overlooking Hong Kong’s iconic skyline.
Rooftop, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong
Yat Lok Restaurant
Awarded one Michelin star in 2025. Yat Lok is a family business famed for serving one of Hong Kong’s most beloved cuisines: Cantonese BBQ. The salty roast geese is a must-try – marinated in a secret sauce, the way it’s made is meticulous, with 20 preparatory steps before being chargrilled.
34-38 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Maison ES
Maison ES’s Asian-French fine dining menu is inspired by the life of model-turned-chef Esther Sham. Its diverse seafood menu is excellent, with five- or eight-course tasting menus offering cuttlefish, horsehead fish with clam meat and French pigeon with foie gras.
Shop B, UG/F, Hang Tak Building, 1 Electric St, Starstreet Precinct, Hong Kong
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The Steak House
Located in the opulent Regent Hong Kong, The Steak House is known for serving carefully curated prime meats from around the world. Earning MICHELIN Guide recognition in 2025, the menu is delightfully old-school: think prawn cocktails fresh oysters before grilled cuts from your choice of Poland, Japan, Spain, Korea, the USA or Australia.
18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
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Mr Wong’s Restaurant
Years ago, a group of exchange students entered Mr Wong’s Restaurant seeking authentic Cantonese dishes, and Mr Wong served them a cheap buffet of fried spring rolls, egg noodles, curry chicken and more. Word spread, and his budget buffet was born. Now, lines out the door prove a love for the menu so good that it’s remained unchanged since 2007.
10 Shamchun Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop
Uniquely Hong Kong, Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop is a tea restaurant staple for breakfast and lunch. Stop in for a quick bite of scrambled eggs or French toast, or order the restaurant’s star dish: the pineapple bun, a sweet, fluffy bun named for its golden crust (it contains no pineapple).
45-47 Bute St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
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Feature image: The Chinese Library.
