Hao Tang Hao Mian (Tai Wai)
- GF, 20 Chik Chuen Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
An owner-chef with over 20 years of experience in French cooking opened this 20-seater specialising in just 12 noodle soup items, each with a specific soup base and topping. The signature flat noodles in beef soup with Sichuanese beef cheek and French-style braised oxtail takes two days to make, involving eclectic techniques. The dessert menu is equally impressive – try the all-natural sorbets made in-house with fresh fruits.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2813 5077
Tai Wai Dining Room (Tai Wai)
- 98 Chik Fuk Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The red lanterns at the entrance are a prelude to the nostalgic, Chinese-style interior. The experienced kitchen team shows respect to Cantonese traditions, but with a subtle sense of cheeky humour. Dim sum dominates the menu at lunch, and all-time favourites like duo sausage rolls and pan-fried chicken sticky rice dumplings particularly stand out. Portion sizes are generous, service is thoughtful – and the food is consistently good.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2339 0189
Both Street (Yuen Long)
- Shop 18, GF, Shun Fung Building, 5-7 Fung Yau Street North, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Come for the gua bao sandwiches, especially the traditional version with pork belly and yuja marmalade in fluffy buns made in-house daily. Deep-fried mochi balls and pressed cheese sandwiches are also worth trying. The shop closes when the food has sold out.
+852 6176 7259
Tai Wing Wah
- 2F, 2-6 On Ning Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This bright, fresh and long-standing Cantonese restaurant serves dim sum and ‘Walled Village’ cuisine, alongside assorted Cantonese classics. Walled village-style five-flavour chicken boasts flavoursome, velvety meat. Other specialities include roast duck with bean paste and coriander; claypot rice with lard, premium soy sauce, steamed mullet with salted lemon; and, above all, the steamed sponge cake. Also check out the seasonal menu.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2476 9888
Ding Ba (Choi Hung)
- Shop 2C, Kwai Chi Path, Ngau Chi Wan, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The Taiwanese owner and chef serve authentic street snacks from their homeland – oyster omelette, vermicelli soup, stinky tofu, pancake rolls, and braised minced pork rice, to pair with rice milk or winter melon tea.
Ho To Tai
- 67 Fau Tsoi Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2476 2495
Tin Hung
- Shop D, GF, Yan Yee Building, 88 Kin Yip Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese Roast Meats
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Popular with locals since 2001, this shop sells its signature roast goose in specific cuts, halves or whole. Geese are shipped from Foshan daily, marinated, roasted to perfection, and served piping hot. Other standouts include honey-glazed char siu, roast duck and drunken chicken. Those looking to pair the meats with a local drink should try their herbal tea. Given the reasonable prices and limited seats, it makes sense to arrive early.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2474 8849
Chan Kan Kee Chiu Chow
- Shop 353B, Level 3, The LOHAS, 1 Lohas Park Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Chiu Chow
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The third-generation owners of this 70-year-old household name decided to move from Sheung Wan to this shopping mall in 2020. Regulars would feel reassured finding the familiar gilded sign on black hanging over the semi-open kitchen where a dazzling spread of food is on display. The must-try signature marinated goose sports velvety, flavourful flesh and just the right amount of fat. Seafood like crabs and fourfinger threadfins needs pre-ordering.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Car park
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2858 0033
Lucky Indonesia
- 46 Tung Ming Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Indonesian
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The décor of the small dining room may feel a bit dated, but it’s the authentic, tasty middle-Javanese cooking that has kept regulars coming back for over 30 years. The signature chargrilled satay exudes an addictive smoky aroma – and it comes in lamb, beef, pork and chicken varieties. Other Indonesian specialities such as Nasi Kuning and Bandeng Goreng are also highly recommended.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2389 3545
Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodles
- Shop E, 1 Wing Lung Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
It’s inside a local market but easy to spot, thanks to the big yellow sign. Watch the kitchen at work through the glass wall as noodles are made the traditional way – with the chef seesawing on a bamboo pole to painstakingly knead the egg-rich dough for that stringy texture. Secret techniques are deployed to remove the soapy taste of lye and accentuate the eggy flavour. Don’t miss the signature noodles tossed in shrimp roe and oyster sauce.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 3484 9126
Lau Sum Kee (Fuk Wing Street)
- 82 Fuk Wing Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Since 1956, this branch (and the original shop around the corner) has been packed with customers buzzing in and out. The third-generation family business still kneads noodle dough with a bamboo pole, like it used to be done, for that springy texture. Wontons are made on the spot with whole prawns and pork; even the crunchy radish pickles are homemade. Wonton noodles are a must; you can choose one or two more toppings if you like.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
Kung Wo Beancurd Factory
- 118 Pei Ho Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This much-loved shop makes its own tofu that boasts a deep, rich soy aroma. As well as the renowned tofu pudding, it also carries other soy products like soy milk, fried stuffed tofu, tofu puffs and golden fish tofu.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2386 6871
Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po)
- 9-11 Fuk Wing Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Dim Sum
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The second branch of this famous dim sum chain is roomier than the original, but don’t be surprised to still find a queue of expectant diners at the entrance. Over 20 different dim sum are on offer, all skilfully made and reasonably priced. Some items rotate every two to three months to keep the menu fresh. Don’t miss their shrimp dumplings, baked buns with barbecue pork filling and steamed beef balls. Two rooms on the first floor offer more privacy.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2788 1226
Glorious Cuisine
- 31-33 Shek Kip Mei Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Picking out live critters from the tank is part of the fun – Hokkaido scallops, Thai marble goby, and even Hanasaki crab if you’re lucky. As well as the signature braised chicken stuffed with abalone and sea cucumber, do try dishes made with chicken offal, such as stock-poached leafy greens with chicken liver. Double-boiled chicken soup with conpoy and Yunnan ham is available in limited quantities, so consider pre-ordering certain items.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Diners Club credit card
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2778 8103
Ju Xing Home
- GF, 416 and 418 Portland Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This hole-in-the-wall is always jam-packed and that’s down to chef-owner Ng’s cooking, not the décor or service. Cantonese stir-fries prevail, alongside a few spicy options. The must-try salt-baked Wenchang chicken is succulent, flavourful and tends to run out early. Live seafood is also big on the menu, like lobster with pan-fried rice vermicelli. Reservations are recommended and it’s worth pre-ordering the chicken to avoid missing out.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2392 9283
http://juxinghome.com/
Twins Liangpi Limited (Prince Edward)
- GF, 15 Cedar Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Icy cold glass noodles dressed in a secret blend of chilli vinegar are topped with shredded cucumber, coriander, peas and ground peanuts. Try also spicy diced lotus root, and ice jelly in dark brown sugar syrup.
Facilities & Services
- Cash only
Eton
- 1-2F, European Asian Bank Building, 749 Nathan Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Shun Tak
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
In 2019, the long-standing household name Fung Shing closed its doors as the owner-chef retired. A regular customer and the staff then got together to re-open it as Eton in 2020. The room was renovated and about 80% of the kitchen and service teams returned. The menu is largely the same; dim sum, crispy fried chicken, deep-fried shrimp toast, scrambled egg white with milk in Daliang style, and Shun Tak fish tripe thick soup are still recommended.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2381 5261
Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling
- 60 Lai Chi Kok Road, Hong Kong
- $ · Dumplings
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The shop has a traditional feel to it. Green wooden window frames on the wall are reminiscent of old-time Hong Kong. Dumplings are handmade daily and only the freshest ingredients are used in the fillings. Try their most-ordered item lamb and Peking scallion dumplings. Or surprise yourself with the specialty, such as mackerel dumplings and cuttlefish dumplings. Shandong roast lamb and meat pie are also recommended.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2789 9611
Takeya
- Shop 1, On Wah Building, 31C1 Tak Man Street, Whampoa Estate, Hong Kong
- $$ · Japanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This intimate 15-seater yakitori shop is the brainchild of a Japanese engineer, now the chef, and his wife, now the maître d’. For over a decade, they’ve been feeding hungry diners in the neighbourhood with quality grilled food, with some ingredients flown in from Japan. Rare cuts such as chicken heart and hatsumoto (artery) are definitely worth a try. Pair them with their selection of sake or home-brewed umeshu. Reservations are recommended.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2365 8878
Wing Lai Yuen
- Shop 102-105, 1F, Gourmet Place, Whampoa Plaza, Site 8, Whampoa Garden, 7 Tak On Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Shanghainese, Sichuan
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Originally a run-down shop in a squatter village, it moved to this airy and bright location in 2000. But one thing never changed – the food is as delicious and affordably priced as ever. The signature Dan Dan noodles come in two versions: a meat one with ground pork and a traditional one without, plus a spicy or mild broth to choose from. Shuizhu mandarin fish packs numbing heat and the portion size is big enough for a few to share.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Car park
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2320 6430
Moon Tong Lok
- 4 Ming On Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
For 25 years, the owner has been making cifan sticky rice rolls à la minute to ensure freshness. His hot and sour soup exudes a tomato tang, while savoury soy milk is made with dried krill that lends robust umami.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2363 6488
Saya
- Shop G701, GF, Square Mile II, 18 Ka Shin Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Thai
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
A turquoise colour scheme, rattan furniture and wall coverings impart a retro tropical vibe. The menu is dominated by Isan cuisine from Northeast Thailand, mindfully prepared by a Thai kitchen team. Khao Soy bursts with aromas from the coconut milk curry and chargrilled chicken. Pla Phao, salt-crusted grilled fish seasoned with lemongrass and pandan, is served with lettuce, rice vermicelli and a tangy sauce. Lunch menu offers great value.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 9555 8452
Congee and Noodle Shop
- Shop 2A, 2F, Kerry Centre, 683 King’s Road, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles and Congee
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Hidden in a glass office tower, this simple shop may not have much ambiance or character, but everyone is here for the creamy congee made by a chef with over 30 years of experience. There are countless combinations of toppings and you can customize your own congee; bestsellers include fresh crab congee, and chicken congee with abalone. Deep-fried dough items, and pan-fried fish cake with fermented clam sauce, are also worth trying.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Car park
- Cash only
- Wheelchair access
+852 2750 0208
Yi Jia
- Shop G04, Lime Gala, 393 Shau Kei Wan Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Shanghainese, Sichuan
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
A stark contrast of colours, neon lights and retro patterns make the room unorthodox but welcoming. On the menu, you can find Shanghainese and Sichuanese classics like Qili Zhuang drunken chicken in wine lees, and Sichuan boiled fish. But novelty creations such as deep-fried soufflé meringue with mango custard filling are also worth trying. The creator’s sense of humour comes through in the cheeky drinks menu. Set menus are especially well priced.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Car park
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2865 1131
Chiuchow Delicacies (North Point)
- Shop 4, GF, Gain Yu Building, 96 Wharf Road, Hong Kong
- $ · Chiu Chow
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This shop isn’t particularly spacious, but that doesn’t stop customers from coming here for their authentic Chiu Chow cooking at wallet-friendly prices. Sliced goose steeped in signature spiced marinade is velvety without being greasy – refer to the mural for the spices used. The variety of chilled steamed fish on offer is quite a spectacle, all oily and delicious. Some dishes need pre-ordering and expect to share a table with strangers when it’s busy.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 3568 5643
Fung Shing (North Point)
- 62-68 Java Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Shun Tak
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This long-standing heavyweight in Shun Tak cuisine has a traditionally furnished look and is spread over two floors. Guests come for dim sum in the morning while Cantonese favourites and painstakingly prepared Shun Tak specialities are served at lunch and dinner. Try fatty pork crabmeat fritters, Daliang-style scrambled egg white with milk, and crispy fried chicken, all showing astute techniques. Call ahead to ask about dishes that need pre-ordering.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2578 4898
Ancient Moon
- Shop A, 29 Kam Ping Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Singaporean and Malaysian
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
On a trip to Singapore and Malaysia, owners Fanni and Lico fell in love with their street food which inspired them to open their fun little spot. The small menu lists about 12 items, but you won’t find typical national dishes here. Instead, it’s among the few places that offer Malaysian chilli pan mee (a flavoursome noodle dish with dried fish and chilli sauce) and free refill of Singaporean bak kut teh, a MSG-free, peppery pork rib soup.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
- Restaurant offering vegetarian menus
Kai Kai
- 29 Ning Po Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Traditional Chinese sweet soups like tofu skin soup with ginkgo and Job’s tears, or black sesame soup boast rich flavours. Top it with glutinous rice balls or a hard-boiled egg for extra texture.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2384 3862
Sai Kwan Lo Jo
- Shop B, 18 Man Yuen Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This takeout-only shop carries both traditional and novelty snacks. Try hand-made lai fun noodles in Sai Kwan style, deep-fried sticky rice dumpling with Iberico pork, or stir-fried turnip cake with XO chilli sauce.
Facilities & Services
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 6382 4270
https://www.saikwanlojo.com/
Mak Man Kee
- 51 Parkes Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
No one is here for the no-frills interior, typical of any noodle shop in Hong Kong. This 60-year-old establishment is all about Cantonese wonton soup noodles – firm and bouncy prawns, visible through the paper-thin translucent skin, with springy duck egg noodles swimming in a flavourful broth. The noodles taste equally great when simply tossed in oyster sauce or shrimp roe, the latter also available as a pre-packaged condiment to go.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2736 5561
https://www.mmk.hk/
She Wong Leung
- Shop A, GF, 298 Electric Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
In business for over 20 years, this shop is famous for its snake soup. While most people consume snake soup only in winter, the owner formulates a different herbal base for every season to make it a healthy tonic all year round. Set menus comprising of snake soup and home-style dishes offer exceptional value and cater for all tastes. Go for glutinous rice or lamb stew in winter. Double-boiled soups are popular but require pre-ordering.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2578 8135
Nishiki
- Shop 103, 1F, Regal Kowloon Hotel, 71 Mody Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Japanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Despite opening over 20 years ago, the bustling atmosphere and tasty grill dishes of this izakaya-style place still shine. The Japanese owner-chef teaches his kitchen team the tricks for perfect barbecue – his famous tsukune, for example, is made with boneless chicken thigh from Japan and Brazil in a specific ratio. Grilled chicken liver from local farms is another speciality. Reservations are recommended; ask for counter seats to get close to the action.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Counter dining
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Valet parking
Fisholic (North Point)
- Shop 14, GF, Victor Court, 14-28 Wang On Road, Hong Kong
- $ · Street Food
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Famous for snacks and noodles made with fish, this stall sells playful items like deep-fried minced fish in the guise of French fries, or fish skin nachos. Fishotto, where minced fish is shaped like rice grains, is also good.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
Yue Kee
- 9 Sham Hong Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
From humble beginnings as a tiny countryside joint in 1958, this second-generation family business has gone big, but without losing its flair. Owning a farm that breeds Qingyuan black brown geese ensures quality and a steady supply. Chargrilled according to the owner’s family recipe and served after 11:45am, their goose is known for its distinctive smokiness, crispy skin and juicy meat. The menu also includes seafood and stir-fries.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Car park
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Valet parking
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2491 0105
https://yuekee.com.hk/
Eight Treasures
- Shop B, GF, Wing Wah Building, 124 Electric Road, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This noodle shop moved here from Hung Hom in 2018 and has a loyal following. Beef lovers adore its signature beef brisket in a tonic broth simmered with eight herbs (hence the name) and beef bones for over 10 hours. Alternatively, top your soup or tossed noodles with boneless short ribs, inside skirt, outside skirt or a combo of all three. Honeycomb tripe, sinew, tongue and beef balls are also great. Arrive early as certain cuts can run out before 1pm.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2889 8366
Shek Kee Kitchen
- 15-17 Ngan Mok Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
During the day, this cosy joint in the heart of the city serves light meals and fried noodles. At night, the menu specialises in home-style Cantonese dishes. The owner-chef Mr Shek sources the freshest ingredients from wet markets daily and regulars also call him directly to pre-order certain dishes, such as fried chicken with toasted garlic which needs a day’s notice. The pan-fried hand-minced cuttlefish patties are springy and flavourful.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
Din Tai Fung (Tsim Sha Tsui)
- Shop 306, 3F, Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Shanghainese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
From the late Mr Yang’s first shop in Taiwan in 1958 grew a multinational chain with branches all over the world. It’s famous for good service, competitive prices and listening to its customer’s feedback, but mostly for its xiao long bao made on the spot. Even the vinegar, free of artificial colours and preservatives, is shipped from Taiwan. Seating accommodates different party sizes, from solo diners to parties of 12. Expect long queues at peak hours.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2730 6928
Sister Wah
- Shop A1, 13 Electric Road, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The legendary Sister Wah is no longer at the helm but her sons are running the shop just like she used to. The signature beef brisket in clear soup uses fresh local beef which is braised in a stock with over 10 different herbs. Popular items on the brief menu include homemade pork and cabbage dumplings, drunken chicken, Dan Dan noodles, and braised white radish in beef juices. With only six tables, it fills up as soon as it opens.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2807 0181
Din Tai Fung (Causeway Bay)
- Shop G3-G11, GF, 68 Yee Woo Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Shanghainese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The xiao long bao are good enough to justify the long queues – so worry not. Alongside the traditional soupy pork filling, they also come in novelty versions such as black truffle and angled luffa with shrimps. Ingredients are sourced from the same suppliers as its Taiwan flagship and the same kitchen team here delivers food in consistently high quality. Other standouts include double-boiled chicken soup and braised beef brisket noodle soup.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 3160 8998
https://www.dintaifung.com.hk/
Tai Woo
- 9F, Causeway Bay Plaza 2, 463-483 Lockhart Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
One of the district’s most famous names, Tai Woo opened its door in the 80s and moved to this address in 2011 and, while the restaurant may be smaller than before, business is better than ever, with over 1,000 customers served every day. What hasn’t changed is the quality of the cooking – along with a menu of wallet friendly Cantonese seafood dishes, such as fish fried rice with ginger, are favourites like sesame chicken baked in salt.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Diners Club credit card
- JCB
- Maestro
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2893 0822
https://taiwoorestaurant.com/
Putien (Causeway Bay)
- Shop A, 7F, Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Fujian
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The original restaurant was founded in Singapore in 2000 and named after a coastal city in Fujian province – the owner’s hometown. This branch comes with an easy-going atmosphere and its Fujian cuisine is respectful of tradition, with a focus on natural flavours. New items are added to the menu from time to time. Don’t miss their themed offerings that feature a particular seasonal seafood, such as razor clams or oysters.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Car park
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2111 8080
https://www.putien.com/hongkong
Trusty Congee King (Wan Chai)
- 7 Heard Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles and Congee
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
As suggested by its name, you can really trust the quality of the food served in this long-standing congee shop. The menu has become more versatile in recent years with congee, noodles and snack sets available. All congee is cooked in fish broth that gives an extra dimension of flavour. Many rave about the pork liver and scallop congee, sticky rice dumpling with salted egg yolk and pork, and poached grass carp skin.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
- Wheelchair access
+852 2882 3268
Megan’s Kitchen
- 5F, Lucky Centre, 165-171 Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The menu offers many Cantonese dishes, but steamed minced beef patty with dried mandarin peel, and Yu Xiang eggplant in claypot stand out in particular. Better still, all mains come with complimentary rice, soup and dessert. Their famous hot pots spoil diners with an array of soup bases and good quality ingredients. Those who prefer a little privacy will appreciate the booth seating with sliding screens as dividers.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Diners Club credit card
- JCB
- Mastercard credit card
- Restaurant offering vegetarian menus
- Valet parking
- Visa credit card
+852 2866 8305
https://meganskitchen.com/
Sang Kee
- 1-2F, Hip Sang Building, 107-115 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Having stood here proudly for over 40 years, Sang Kee is a true symbol of Wan Chai and remains refreshingly impervious to modernisation. The owner insists on buying seafood herself each day and dishes are made the traditional way. You’ll find yourself thinking about their salt-baked chicken, pork liver and wolfberry leaves blanched in stock, and baked fish intestine with egg long after you’ve sampled them. Book a table and pre-order your favourites.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Bring your own
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
Tasty (Central)
- Shop 3016-3018, 3F, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Noodles and Congee
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Be prepared to queue and share a table because over 1,000 customers a day, many of whom work in IFC, crowd into this Tasty. They mostly come for the trademark shrimp wonton or the much-loved beef and rice noodle stir fry; congee with prawns and dim sum are also recommended from the vast choice on offer. The last redecoration left the interior looking a lot more contemporary.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Car park
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Valet parking
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2295 0101
http://www.tasty.com.hk/
Ship Kee
- GF, Pao Yip Building, 7 Ship Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Ship Kee opened its doors in 2021 and prides itself on Cantonese classics from the old days. The barbecue chef honed his skills in some prestigious kitchens for over 40 years; his Master Woo’s honey glazed BBQ pork is seasoned perfectly, tender but springy. The dim sum chef has 30+ years of experience; his steamed rice rolls with shrimps and Chinese chives look like gems under a velvety, translucent skin. Call ahead to pre-order certain dishes.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2893 9688
Samsen (Wan Chai)
- 68 Stone Nullah Lane, Hong Kong
- $$ · Thai
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This casual Thai noodle shop next to the historic Blue House is aptly named after an area in Bangkok where the Chinese traded with the Thais. Rattan blinds, bare concrete walls and distressed wood furniture give off a street-stall vibe. The signature boat noodles are not to be missed – the flavoursome broth alone takes 6 hours to make. Those with a sweet tooth can round things off with young coconut ice cream. Come early to beat the crowd.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Counter dining
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2234 0001
https://www.samsen-hk.com/
Shugetsu Ramen (Central)
- 5 Gough Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Ramen
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The queues form early for the ramen here, with many of the customers coming for the Tsukemen ramen, as well as the Abura and special soup ramen. The shop makes its own noodles – which you can have thick or thin – but it is the sauce at the base of the slow-cooked soup that really makes the difference: it’s fermented for 18 months in a 100-year-old wooden basket and adds richness and depth.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Counter dining
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
Kau Kee
- 21 Gough Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Kau Kee has been trading since the 1930s and has consequently built up such a huge following that you’ll probably have to line up in the street first to eat here. It’s all very basic and you’ll have to share your table but the food is delicious. Beef noodles are the speciality; different cuts of meat with a variety of noodles in a tasty broth or spicy sauce. Try the milk tea too.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2850 5967
Tsim Chai Kee (Wellington Street)
- 98 Wellington Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The long lunchtime queue happens for a reason – the noodles here are bouncy and the broth is flavoursome. Only three toppings are offered – springy dace balls, wontons generously filled with pork and shrimps, and sliced beef with a robust meaty flavour and tender texture. You can even choose a combination of any two or all three toppings. Expect to share a table with strangers when it’s busy or eat outside of peak times to beat the crowd.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2850 6471
Wang Fu (Central)
- 65 Wellington Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Dumplings
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Wang Fu is famous for its Pekingese dumplings – among the great variety of handmade dumplings on the menu, the green onion mutton one stands out most. Apart from dumpling soups, it also serves fried dumplings with light charred crispy skin and juicy fillings. Try also the tomato and egg dumpling, only available after 2 pm. If you fancy more variety, check out their noodles and cold appetisers as well, or ask about the daily special.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2121 8089
Lin Heung Kui
- 2-3F, 40-50 Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This huge two-floor eatery opened in 2009 with the aim of building on the success of the famous Lin Heung Tea House in Wellington Street. It’s modest inside but hugely popular and the dim sum trolley is a must, with customers keen to be the first to choose from its extensive offerings. The main menu offers classic Cantonese dishes with specialities such as Lin Heung special duck. Don’t miss the limited offered pig’s lung soup with almond juice. The pastry shop below is worth a look on the way out.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2156 9328
Sun Yuen Hing Kee
- 327 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
- $ · Cantonese Roast Meats
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Located next to Sheung Wan market, this traditionally styled, simple but well- maintained Cantonese barbecue shop has been run by the same family since the mid-1970s. Over the years they’ve built up an appreciative following. After a renovation in 2021, the shop was downsized and its 12 seats fill up quickly. The appetising looking suckling pigs are not the only draw: roast pork, soft-boiled chicken and homemade sausages all have their fans.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2541 2207
Sing Kee
- 2F, 1 Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong
- $$ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Sing Kee is a bright, tidy spot serving traditional, no-frills Cantonese food – something that’s increasingly hard to find in Central. Standouts include pan-seared salted chicken, and grilled tiger prawns in Malaysian curry sauce with crispy rice crackers. Specialities like double-boiled fish maw and pork lung in almond milk need pre-ordering. Come at lunch to take advantage of some reasonable prices.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2970 0988
https://www.taihing.com/
What To Eat
- Shop A, GF, Carfield Commercial Building, 75-77 Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Taiwanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Two Taiwanese mums have revived the old name of their first bento shop. The menu is now bigger, but the food is just as good and the service just as warm and homely. Egg crepe roll is made with ingredients imported from Taiwan and the beef shin in the noodle soup is braised for more than five hours in a spiced broth. Bento rice boxes at lunch make for a balanced meal, while the Taiwanese snacks at dinner are definitely worth trying.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2810 9278
Kwan Kee Clay Pot Rice (Queen’s Road West)
- Shop 1, GF, Wo Yick Mansion, 263 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong
- $ · Cantonese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Its red sign, basic interior and traditional stir-fries all point to an authentic Hong Kong food experience. Claypot rice is only served at night and takes time to prepare, so order it first as soon as you’re seated. The three-rice blend results in a chewy texture and appealing fragrance; the bottom crust is always perfectly scorched. The white eel variety is especially popular; pair it with claypot dishes with excellent wok hei.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2803 7209
Eng Kee Noodle Shop
- GF, 32 High Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Noodles
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This family-run shop is always jam-packed with hungry locals craving Cantonese noodle soup. No matter for dine-in or take-out, expect a reasonable wait. It prides itself on its signature beef brisket – braised one night ahead and steeped in a spiced marinade overnight for silky tenderness and deep flavours. Their oven-grilled char siu is made with pork shoulder and pork neck and has a juicy, springy texture thanks to the fine marbling.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
+852 2540 7950
Café Hunan (Western District)
- 420-424 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong
- $$ · Hunanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
The kitchen team of Hunanese natives boasts solid skills, especially in quick-fried dishes that sport exceptional wok hei. Ingredients such as chillies and smoked pork are sourced directly from farmers in Hunan. The speciality braised pork elbow involves four complicated cooking steps spanning over 10 hours to develop layered flavours and the right texture. Stir-fried pork with Youxian beancurd and spicy organic cauliflower are also worth trying.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- China UnionPay
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2803 7177
Ba Yi
- 43 Water Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Xinjiang
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Despite being somewhat out of the way, lamb-lovers gather here in numbers for items such as stewed lamb and mutton skewers, prepared by the Xinjiangese kitchen team. The signature roasted lamb leg is big enough to share between two and needs pre-ordering. Besides lamb, it’s also worth trying the chicken stew with potato and chilli, as well as the Ketik yoghurt drink. The dining room still features the map of the Silk Road on a stretched canvas.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2484 9981
Dragon Inn
- Miles 19, Castle Peak Road, Hong Kong
- $$ · Seafood
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This restaurant is known by almost everyone in the neighbourhood and was revamped in 2017 to include more private rooms alongside the main dining hall. Most guests pick their seafood from the nearby wet market for the chefs here to cook up; others choose from the catch of the day without looking at the menu. Baked baby lobster with cheese and baked oysters with port are not to be missed. It also serves dim sum during the day.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Car park
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
+852 2450 6366
http://www.dragoninn1939.com
Po Kee
- 425P Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong
- $ · Cantonese Roast Meats
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
How far would you go for a bowl of Lai Fan noodles with roast duck leg? Every morning loyal fans line up at the door before this shop opens – that’s how good it is. A fixture in the neighbourhood for over 40 years, Po Kee is hugely popular among locals for its roast meats freshly grilled in the factory behind the shop. Time your visit as roast pork tends to run out before 2 pm and the goose before 4 pm; or you can pre-order to avoid disappointment.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Cash only
Tak Kee
- Shop G, 3 Belcher’s Street, Hong Kong
- $$ · Chiu Chow
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
It started out as a street-side hawker stall in the 1990s and still retains the casual, vibrant vibe. The second-generation hands-on owner shops for groceries every day and sometimes helps the experienced chefs with kitchen chores. Pork tripe and peppercorn soup is a culinary highlight, using peppers from Malaysia and Indonesia. Regulars also come for its spiced marinated goose liver, crispy chitterlings stuffed with glutinous rice and oyster omelette.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- China UnionPay
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 2819 5568
Yuan is Here (Western District)
- 31 North Street, Hong Kong
- $ · Taiwanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Decorated with memorabilia and evincing a night market buzz, this Taiwanese street food shop moved here from Sai Ying Pun in 2019. The owner and chef hail from Taiwan and make sure every bite they serve is as authentically Taiwanese as it could be. The signature braised minced pork rice has great depth and a melty texture. Deluxe seafood omelette is a variation of the oyster fritter, with shrimps and scallops. Round it out with taro balls for dessert.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Mastercard credit card
- Visa credit card
+852 3579 2460