The best halal restaurants in Hong Kong, from Turkish to Cantonese to Indian
From Foodie| March 31, 2025
With the religion practised for more than 175 years in the city, Hong Kong’s Muslim communities of the former colonial British city birthed the first halal restaurants to be frequented and enjoyed here.
Immigrants from Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Africa, and China and foreign visitors to Hong Kong have long relied on a collection of more than 120 restaurants in the city to satisfy the halal diet.
Restaurants serving halal food are provided certifications denoting adherence to Muslim dietary requirements, with strict examination made by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong.
For those travelling to or living in Hong Kong, check out our list of the best halal restaurants in the city, from Cantonese and Indian to American and Turkish.
The best halal restaurants in Hong Kong
Halal Food
A verifiable classic in the halal dining scene, Islam Food has been serving up beef buns, fried dumplings, and soy milk in Kowloon since 1950. The queues stretch long for their halal-certified Chinese menu, which encompasses Sichuanese, Cantonese, and northern Chinese plates. We recommend their pan-fried beef buns (HKD50/2pcs), steamed mutton dumplings (HKD60/5pcs), spiced ox tongue (HKD90), and curry beef brisket with vermicelli in soup (HKD57/HKD76/HKD99).
Islam Food, 33–35 Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, 2382 1882
Bombay Dreams
Bombay Dreams has existed within the furniture of Hong Kong’s restaurant space since 2002, delivering high-quality Indian food and marking 12 of those years as a Bib Gourmand award winner. The vegetable samosa (HKD98) and chicken makhni (HKD192) are signatures for a reason at the restaurant, whilst the Lucknowi gosht biryani (HKD188), tandoori pomfret (HKD178), and malai jheenga curry (HKD188) burst with flavour and North Indian spice.
Bombay Dreams, 1/F, Winning Centre, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, 2811 9888, book here
Cappadocia Turkish Kebab
Located on the Lockhart Road strip, husband-and-wife-owned Cappadocia Turkish Kebab is one of Hong Kong’s top kebab restaurants, serving lamb, chicken, falafel, and iskender (doner meat slathered in a spicy tomato sauce) with chips, salad, rice, or in wrap form. The restaurant is best for quick lunches or dinners as the seating is limited, but the flavours are big. For the best taste, go for the mixed kebab wrap (HKD65), iskender kebab (HKD100), or lamb kebab rice (HKD80).
Cappadocia Turkish Kebab, 18 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 5598 1881
Himalaya Restaurant
Wan Chai’s Himalaya offers a blend of Nepalese and Indian food that makes for a suitable exploration of spice and meat from South Asia. The restaurant has been around since 2007, popular for its affordable prices. The Himali lamb sekuwa (HKD87) and chicken chilli (HKD98), seared on the grill, are great choices for strong, meaty flavours. You also can’t go wrong with the traditional chicken momos (HKD58), chana aloo chatpate (HKD53), a tangy snack of potato and chickpea, and vegetable rice jogi bhat (HKD79).
Himalaya Restaurant, Unit A, 1/F, Shu Tak Building, 22–30 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 2527 5899
Saffron
Hong Kong’s first and only Persian restaurant, Saffron operates as a small kitchen in Soho serving authentic halal kebab meat, rice dishes, and vegetables. The menu sees a sharing of authentic Persian (Iranian) appetisers, meat plates, stews, and desserts. Our suggestion is to go for the cucumber and mint yoghurt dip mast-o-khiyar (HKD55), aubergine and tomato dip mirza ghasemi (HKD98), koobideh with naan (HKD218) grilled lamb-mince kebabs, and Saffron joojeh kebab with rice (HKD140), delivering quality grilled marinated chicken.
Saffron, Shop E, G/F, Garley Building, 45–53A Graham Street, Central, 2595 9900, book here
KFC
You might be surprised, but KFC’s Hong Kong outlets, serving the city’s three regions, are all halal certified. You can’t go wrong ordering the Original Recipe Chicken Bucket (HKD118/HKD245) and Zinger Burger (HKD29), along with some hot wings (HKD13/HKD23) for good measure. KFC’s egg tart (HKD10) is a must-try sweet bite.
KFC, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles
Recently opened Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles is a welcome addition to halal dining in Hong Kong. The noodle shop serves halal Chinese classics, made famous in China’s northern and western Muslim regions. The Lanzhou beef noodles (HKD48) and beef and lamb skewers (HKD18/pc) are solid options, whilst the tomato and egg with dry noodles (HKD38) and Chinese hamburger with cumin lamb (HKD32) are even more affordable picks. The noodle sizes and flavours can be adjusted to your taste too.
Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles, 298 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2666 6290
Burger Circus
Soho’s golden American diner Burger Circus not only cooks up the real deal of salty beef and chicken burgers, but their meat products are sourced from halal food providers, providing the ultimate fix for your burger cravings. The classic (HKD88) and crispy chicken (HKD108) are your best bets for salt and meat, pairing up nicely with the eatery’s Circus spiced fries (HKD68) and vanilla milkshake (HKD98).
Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, 2878 7787
Islamic Centre Canteen
A secret to many, the Wan Chai mosque operates a halal dim sum restaurant on its fifth floor. Serving non-pork dim sum options and a menu packed with Indian- and Pakistani-spiced Cantonese favourites, the canteen is a must for halal diners. We recommend the fried rice with minced beef (HKD40/HKD80), fried flat rice noodles with sliced beef in soy sauce (HKD42/HKD84), deep-fried chicken dumplings (HKD20/3pcs), and spicy diced chicken with peanuts (HKD66/HKD132).
Islamic Centre Canteen, 5/F, Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre, 40 Salvation Army Street, Wan Chai, 2834 8211
Kimchi Korean Fusion
Hidden in Little Seoul, Tsim Sha Tsui’s haven of authentic Korean eateries, Kimchi Korean Fusion is the city’s only halal Korean restaurant. On the menu are familiar plates from Korea with a local twist. Try the kimchi fried rice (HKD78), original fried boneless chicken (HKD98/HKD148), veggie jajangmyeon (HKD78), egg roll (HKD68), and chicken ginseng soup (HKD148).
Kimchi Korean Fusion, Shop 4, G/F, Pacific Building, 67 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 9831 2176
Popeyes
Another American fast-food chain that serves great fried chicken, Popeyes only operates one location in Hong Kong, yet it delivers the same flavours as its Southern American friends, here with a halal twist. Enjoy the tenders combo (HKD66), Cajun chicken sandwich (HKD36), and popcorn shrimp (HKD26/HKD43), along with the buttermilk biscuit (HKD15) and mushroom gravy rice (HKD26/HKD45) as worthy sides.
Popeyes, Shop S2, B/F, T.O.P, 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, 2333 3251
Tribes
Located in the thick of Tsim Sha Tsui, Tribes places high on the shortlist of Pakistani restaurants operating in Hong Kong. More importantly, familiar dishes are made fancy at the inviting venue. Expect specialities found in the hearts of Lahore and Karachi, including degi chargha (HKD75/HKD150/HKD240) marinated chicken prepared in a big pot, dal makhani (HKD110), and chicken malai tikka (HKD160). Side orders of vegetable samosa (HKD68/2pcs) and Peshawari naan (HKD38) are recommended.
Tribes, 2/F, Eastern Flower Centre, 22–24 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 5373 1145, book here
Gaylord
Dating its opening 50-plus years ago to 1972, Gaylord is a venerable Indian restaurant in Kowloon, stocking North and South Indian dishes made with halal meat on its plentiful menu. On the meaty side, the tandoori mixed grill (HKD298), lamb rogan josh (HKD188), and Mughlai dum biryani (HKD188) are must-orders. If you’re in the mood for curry, try the paneer makhani (HKD148) and fragrant truffle butter chicken (HKD228).
Gaylord, 5/F, Prince Tower, 12A Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 1001, book here
La Vache!
Believe it or not, Black Sheep’s starry French steakhouse uses halal beef to serve guests at all three of their locations in Hong Kong. Whilst not a halal-certified restaurant, La Vache! delivers a top steak frites experience. The trimmed entrecôte steak (HKD398 pp) comes with unlimited French fries, house sauce, and a green salad.
La Vache!, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here
Cuisine Cuisine
The Mira Hong Kong’s modern Chinese eatery, Cuisine Cuisine delivers on a halal set menu (HKD988 per person) that enshrines the traditions of Chinese dining with the strict halal diet. The eight-course menu was crafted by Chinese Executive Chef Edwin Tang with halal-certified ingredients. Take note of their exquisite braised minced spotted garoupa soup, pan-fried tenderloin, crispy chicken and minced shrimp, and chilled mango cream.
Cuisine Cuisine, 3/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 5222, book here
Flaming Frango
South African restaurant Flaming Frango is Hong Kong’s original piri-piri chicken space, using halal chicken and beef across the menu to serve everyone with their mean and spicy piri-piri spicy sizzle. Their specialties include their piri-piri chicken, best served for 1/2 chicken with two sides (HKD198), plus the finger-licking piri-piri chicken wings (HKD146, 12pc). Don’t forget the sweet and spicy chicken burger (HKD168) too.
Flaming Frango, G/F, 55 Elgin Street, Central, 2556 7555
Ebeneezer’s Kebab & Pizzeria
Hong Kong’s largest kebab chain stocks all halal-certified meat and ingredients across all corners of the city. Ebeneezer’s priorities bold roasted and aromatic flavours with their kebabs, biriyani’s, and salads, making their chicken tikka kebab (HKD70), gyros chicken kebab (HKD70), and lamb biriyani (HKD99) must-orders at this chain. Their new tandoori chicken tikka (HKD110) offers a heavier and meatier bite too.
Ebeneezer’s Kebab & Pizzeria, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Café Kool
Spanning six sections on the mezzanine floor of the Kowloon hotel, Café Kool dishes out a special halal menu for à la carte to order at the buffet restaurant. Their chicken satay (HKD155), beef rendang with nasi lemak (HKD280), chicken shish kabob (HKD280), and shawarma wrap with spiced chicken (HKD280) are must orders. Whilst priced higher than other establishments in the area, their flavours are worth every penny!
Café Kool, Mezzanine, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2733 8753
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For cocktail lovers, Hong Kong can be a notoriously pricey city, where many sleek bars charge upwards of HKD150 for a quality tipple. Luckily for our readers, we’re here to save the day with our shortlist of the best happy hours in town – where to go for quaffable drinks at a discount. Even better, some of these deals include delectable bar bites too.
It’s 5PM somewhere, so it’s time to get your drink on!
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Yurakucho
Hip izakaya Yurakucho caters to both the early birds and night owls with its dual YFC happy-hour promotions. On Monday through Saturday, it’s three hours of discounted drinking fun from 4PM, while Monday through Thursday eves see an additional two hours of deals from 10PM. To wet your whistle, there’s Ozeki Silver sake (HKD60), Asahi Super Dry draught beer (HKD45), highballs (HKD60), wine (HKD50), and Prosecco (HKD50). The watering hole’s awesome YFC (HKD48), or Japanese-style fried chicken doused in wasabi mayo, is the ideal fortifying accompaniment.
Yurakucho, G/F, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43–55 Wyndham Street, Central, 2663 0068, book here
Monday–Saturday, 4–7PM, and Monday–Thursday, 10PM–12AM
Boticario Bar & Grill
Alongside a food menu starring chargrilled Argentinian steaks, Boticario’s beverage programme transports guests to 1920s Buenos Aires to explore the era of farmacias, when modern medication was prescribed alongside holistic herbs and flowers. The bar’s quirky and theatrical craft cocktails are available as part of its daily seven-hour-long Healing Hours menu (on Tuesdays, these hours are extended all day long!), which features buy-one-get-one-free prices for sparkling, red, and white wine, house spirits, beer, and selected cocktails.
Boticario Bar & Grill, Shop G5 & UG15, G/F & UG/F, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2765 0800, book here
Wednesday–Monday, 12–7PM, and Tuesday, 12PM–2AM
Ask for Alonzo
Alonzo Hour at Ask for Alonzo is a chilled Italian affair showcasing reduced prices on Italian-inspired drinks and bites at the five branches of this Italian trattoria around town. On the drinks side, we suggest Auntie Maria’s Aperol spritz (HKD68), Prosecco by the glass (HKD48), Alonzo lager (HKD38), and the classic negroni (HKD68) – which the restaurant refers to as the “second-best negroni on Bridges Street” (IYKYK). When it comes to snacking, you can’t go wrong with the truffle Parmesan fries (HKD58) and potato and mozzarella croquettes (HKD68).
Ask for Alonzo, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here
Daily, 3–8PM (food available till 6PM)
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 with a final push at HKD50 from 8PM to 9PM. Sam Fancy’s cocktails are seriously inventive, making this promotion a jewel in Hong Kong’s happy-hour crown.
Sam Fancy, 3/F & 4/F, The Plaza, 21 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central
Weekdays, 6–9PM
The Dispensary
Seven days a week, you can head to The Dispensary at Tai Kwun for a prescriptive happy-hour 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 Friday comes with a wide selection of bottomless East-meets-West snacks alongside your drink order.
The Dispensary, 1/F, Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2848 3000, book here
Saturday–Thursday, 3–7PM, and Friday, 5–7PM
Cruise Restaurant & Bar
As you take in the sparkling harbour views at Cruise’s rooftop space, you can also sip on an array of half-priced drinks as part of the bar’s happy-hour deal that includes beer (from HKD39), wine (from HKD49), and cocktails (from HK59). To go with your colourful Asian-inspired tipples, we recommend the Cruise combo for two (HKD350), which features two happy-hour drinks and a snack platter loaded with signature bites of pork belly ssam, maitake mushroom taco, salt-and-chilli squid, and chicken satay.
Cruise Restaurant & Bar, 23/F, West Tower, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, 3896 9898, book here
Weekdays, 3–7PM
FRITES
Hong Kong’s ever-popular FRITES puts on a cracking happy hour dedicated to all the beer lovers out there. During these weekday golden hours, a diverse selection of Belgian draught and bottled beer (from HKD40) can be yours at a pittance, ranging from Stella Artois and Hoegaarden on tap to bottles of Duvel and Kwak.
FRITES, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here
Weekdays (except public holidays), 3–8PM
Bobby’s Rabble
Small and vibey Bobby’s Rabble on Wyndham Street is always a good choice for an after-work tipple, especially considering the affordable happy-hour pricing on offer. Happy hour at this drinking den manages to feel more like a house party than a public house, with a price tag of HKD46 for selected beer, wine, and spirits. Bobby’s addictive shoestring fries seasoned to perfection with steak salt are free during happy hour too.
Bobby’s Rabble, G/F, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, WhatsApp 9165 6144
Weekdays, 5–9PM
HerbHub
Greenery-filled HerbHub is a Foodie favourite for its super-chilled vibe, quality shisha, and craft cocktails, even more so on weeknights from 6PM when the drink prices start at a mere HKD10, increasing by HKD10 each hour until 9PM for a final happy-hour price tag of HKD40 per drink. That plus hookah, and HerbHub’s got us our evening sorted.
HerbHub, 2/F, Asiarich Court, 5 Staunton Street, Soho, Central, 9733 1367
Monday–Thursday, 6–9M
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Kinsman
Kinsman, a lively cocktail salon inspired by the rich history of Cantonese spirit-making coupled with the films of Wong Kar-wai, has unveiled the “Happy Together” menu, perfect for after-work drinking sessions with a local twist. On this 90-minute menu, selected cocktails are priced at HKD80, house spirits at HKD70, Prosecco, red and white wine, and canned beer at HKD50, sparkling tea at HKD40, and free-flow sparkling water at HKD30 per table. In terms of bar bites (HKD50 each) during happy hour, the flavourful “comestibles” section features the likes of typhoon shelter fries and salted egg yolk wings.
Kinsman, G/F, 65 Peel Street, Soho, Central, 2865 5011, WhatsApp 9662 7675, book here
Monday–Thursday, 6–7:30PM
Honky Tonks Tavern
Honky Tonks Tavern is a reliable favourite for happy hour, where it’s known as “Honky Hour.” Every night from 5PM for two hours – extending all night on Wednesdays – Honky’s brings it with HKD65 house spirits and mixers, house wines by the glass, Orion draught lager, 2 Towns pineapple cider, and more – including the legend that is the hard slushie, an icy mix of juice, fresh fruits, and booze that goes down a (dangerous) treat. Equally epic on the food front during this golden hour 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), Central
Thursday–Tuesday, 5–7PM, and Wednesday, 5PM–midnight
Santa Monica Cantina
New-to-the-Soho-scene Santa Monica Cantina’s Southern Cali vibes translate to a happy hour that’s mellow to the max. The cocktails are priced from HKD58, including the eatery’s signature margaritas in an array of flavours, from mango to cucumber mint. Our marg of choice is the Spicy Mamasita version with muddled chilli and a chilli-salt rim. Another fun tipple is the Santa Monica Sunset, a fruity blend of tequila, orange juice, grenadine, and soda. If you head to Santa Monica Cantina on Margarita Monday, you’ll get HKD58 margaritas all day long.
Santa Monica Cantina, G/F, 9 Shelley Street, Soho, Central, 6193 7331, book here
Daily, 3–7PM
Qué Pasa Tapas y Vino
Qué Pasa has recently opened in Tai Hang, and along with its quality tapas and Spanish wine, the eatery has launched a Spanish-style happy hour dubbed the “Siesta Hour.” Diners can kick back with a selection of wine, beer, sangria, cava-based cocktails, and mocktails priced at an unbeatable HKD48 per drink. The HKD48 price tag also extends to a variety of tapas, such as Ibérico ham croquettes, cod croquettes, Ibérico chorizo, and churros.
Qué Pasa Tapas y Vino, G/F, 98 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, WhatsApp 9169 0298, book here
Daily, 3–6PM
JOM
JOM, a modern Singaporean restaurant with locations in Sheung Wan and Wan Chai, is celebrating three years in Hong Kong with the debut of a happy-hour promotion with a dangerous motto: the more you drink, the cheaper it gets! Select cocktails, including the salted pandan margarita, whisky-based Man on the Go with mango, lemon, and soda, and Aunt Alice’s lychee martini, are priced at HKD100 for the first drink, HKD80 for the second drink, and HKD10 for the third (or more) drink. Wash down these bevvies with JOM’s new happy-hour sharing platter (HKD99) of stuffed youtiao with otak paste, prawn roll, and salted egg lotus root. As a special offer for those ordering the sharing platter at the Wan Chai branch, free-flow wine costs just HKD10 during happy hour.
JOM, G/F, 81 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, 2809 2868, book here
JOM, Shop A, G/F, Wealthy Mansion, 7 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 6426 3084, book here
Daily, 3–8PM
Holy Eats
Holy Eats, our favourite Asian fusion restaurant in Soho, has launched a delectable happy-hour promotion that’s available six days of the week. It comes with unlimited drinks, chicken wings, and fries – the perfect trifecta – for just HKD200 per person. Early dinner, anyone?
Holy Eats, G/F, 23 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, 2890 2892, book here
Monday–Saturday, 4–7PM
Ellipsis Cafe & Lounge
The happy-hour bargain at Ellipsis Cafe & Lounge is unbeatable when it comes to late-night drinking. Tipples are priced at HKD10 from 8–8:30PM, with the price tag increasing by HKD10 every 30 minutes until 10PM. The deal is inclusive of all standard single-mixed drinks, red and white wine, and Prosecco. During this daily happy hour, drinkers can also buy one cocktail and get the next free.
Ellipsis Cafe & Lounge, 2/F, Connaught Marina, 48 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan, WhatsApp 6973 0691, book here
Daily, 8–10PM
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The Terrace
The Hari hotel’s verdant al-fresco drinking space, The Terrace, has recently launched a series of happy-hour promotions that will surely go down a treat as the weather starts to cool down. On Sunday and Monday, Tipsy at the Terrace (HKD298 pp) offers two hours of free-flow beer, red and white wine, Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne, and selected cocktails. The Ladies First (HKD188 pp) promotion on Tuesday gives all the women out there three hours of unlimited drinks and welcome bites. Heading into the weekend, Thirsty at the Terrace on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday delivers special prices on selected drinks, cocktails, and bottles, including shots of tequila (HKD38) and Aperol spritz (HKD108).
The Terrace, 2/F, The Hari Hong Kong, 330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, WhatsApp 2129 0338
Available daily except Wednesday (Sunday–Monday from 3–9PM; Tuesday and Thursday–Saturday from 8–11PM)
AMMO
Another happy hour in swish surrounds can be had at AMMO nestled within the gorgeous colonial-style Asia Society complex in Admiralty. AMMO’s happy hour showcases buy-one-get-one-free mocktails, red and white wine, and cocktails. So that you don’t drink on an empty stomach, the restaurant has also crafted several happy-hour snack combos. We rate the Spanish-style platter (HKD128) of olives, cheese, Ibérico ham, garlic prawns, and tomato toast, ideally paired with a glass of vino.
AMMO, LG/F, Asia Society, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, 2537 9888, book here
Available daily from 3–8PM
The Green Door
Cheekily dubbed “Business Development” (or “BD”), The Green Door, an uber-cool hidden speakeasy in Central, is always a favourite for drinks, now even more so that chef Audrey Li has launched this menu of comforting Big Apple-inspired happy-hour eats to match the bar’s creative cocktails. To pair with your tipples, there’s a spinach dip with bagel chips (HKD160), Chinatown chicken nuggets (HKD110) marinated in soy and miso and drizzled in a honey-garlic sauce, and every New Yorker’s go-to bodega order: a chopped cheese sub (HKD180).
The Green Door, LG/F, Welley Building, 97 Wellington Street, Central
Available daily from 5–7PM
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Top Town
Glitzy American seafood bar Top Town, next-door neighbour to its sibling, Manhattan-inspired Italian restaurant ORO, offers arguably the most wallet-friendly happy hour in Central, especially considering its swish surrounds and awesome views. You can enjoy sundowners from the bar’s open balcony and rooftop terrace that are priced from just HKD10 per drink from Monday to Wednesday till 8PM, and HKD60 per drink from Thursday to Saturday till 9PM. Top Town’s Prohibition Hour menu includes Prosecco, house red and white wine, bottled beer, house spirits, and classic cocktails.
Top Town, 31/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, 2133 5769, book here
Available Monday–Saturday from 5–9PM
Jimmy’s Kitchen
Reopening with a bang earlier this year, Hong Kong’s 96-year-old restaurant icon Jimmy’s Kitchen has unveiled a refined bar snacks menu as part of its new happy hour. The bites crafted by chef Russell Doctrove are a condensed collection of Jimmy’s Kitchen’s British-inspired signature dishes, from prawn cocktail (HKD178), to crispy coronation fried chicken (HKD148), to freshly shucked oysters like the Belon “1930” No. 000 (HKD78/pc). During happy hour, in addition to the extensive drinks menu starring East-meets-West tipples, be sure to check out the off-menu cocktail of the day, a daily mixology mystery.
Jimmy’s Kitchen, M/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, 2526 5293, book here
Available daily from 4–7PM
The Optimist
As part of Pirata Group’s newly launched Stiletto Nights mixology series comes this weekly happy hour at the F&B group’s popular Spanish restaurant The Optimist. Every Wednesday evening is G&T Night, when drinkers can knock back free-flow gin and tonics (from HKD198 pp for 90 minutes). The G&Ts showcased take a global slant, featuring unique combinations of botanicals, fruits, herbs, and gins, including Beefeater from the UK, Italy’s Malfy Gin Rosa, Nordés from Spain, and Two Moons calamansi-infused gin, made right here in Hong Kong. Guests can also enjoy buy-one-get-one-free signature cocktails, wine, and beer, priced from HKD48.
The Optimist, G/F & 1/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2433 3324, book here
Available every Wednesday from 6PM
Murray Lane
At The Murray hotel, Murray Lane’s aperitivo hour – Murray Hour – is a great choice if you’re feeling peckish as it’s inclusive of complimentary (and unlimited) snacks from the bar counter. The pizzas and oysters also have special prices during happy hour, including La Margherita pizza (HKD132) and the half-dozen freshly imported oysters (HKD280). On the drinks front, it’s buy-one-get-one-free house champagne, sparkling, red, white, and rosé wine, house 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
Available weekdays from 5–8:30PM
The Stage
Unveiled recently as part of the multi-concept Sophia Loren House in Wan Chai, The Stage is a cocktail lounge and live entertainment venue with a retro 1970s vibe. Their glam-tastic happy happy offers buy-one-get-one-free signature cocktails for HKD128, house spirits for HKD138, wine by the glass from HKD98, and beer for HKD68. The creative libations by beverage director Benjamin Boyce include the tropical Summertime, marrying Ketel One vodka and Aperol with passion fruit, pineapple, and lime, and Milestones, a complex blend of Bulleit bourbon, Laphroaig 10 single-malt whisky, Campari, and Saison Fallen Quinces vermouth.
The Stage, 2/F, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60–66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 3594 6302
Available Tuesday–Friday from 3–7PM
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, pints of draught beer and cider can be yours for just HKD50. The Globe is well known around town for stocking an exciting 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
Available daily from 9AM–7PM
Casa Cucina & Bar
With Casa Cucina’s move to Causeway Bay earlier this year came a more refined Italian-inspired menu by chef-owner Anthony Cheung, now extending to the eatery’s new happy hour. On the drinks side, there are cocktails, mocktails, tea, coffee, red and white wine, house spirits, and Suntory Malt draught priced from HKD48. To complement your Aperol spritz, chef Anthony is whipping up an array of light bites, such as grilled truffle cheese (HKD88), caprese (HKD98), and his signature tofu panna cotta (HKD58) sweet treat.
Casa Cucina & Bar, Shop C & D, Riviera Mansion, 59–65 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay, 9266 7969, book here
Available daily from 3–6PM
Stephanie Pliakas is the Digital Editor of Foodie. From Michelin-starred fine-dining to the local comfort-food eats dished out at cha chaan tengs, she has immersed herself in the city’s ever-changing food scene since making Hong Kong her home more than a decade ago. When Stephanie is not devouring something delicious, she’s cooking and baking up a storm at home (whilst listening to true crime podcasts).
Competing with coffee and bubble tea for the drink of choice in Hong Kong, matcha has taken the city’s F&B scene by storm, with matcha lattes and matcha ice cream proving particularly sought after.
What is it about this Japanese green tea powder that’s seen its popularity soar in recent decades? Some people attribute matcha’s success to its low caffeine quotient and high cancer-fighting antioxidants, whilst others rave about its bright, sweet, vegetal flavour.
Whatever the reason, we’ve hunted down the best matcha-focused cafés in Hong Kong, where to go whether you prefer your matcha in beverage or dessert form.
Hong Kong’s top matcha cafés
nana’s green tea
Debuting at AIRSIDE mall in Kai Tak in September 2023, nana’s green tea, Japan’s largest matcha-branded café chain, has quickly expanded in Hong Kong with a second outpost at new mall THE SOUTHSIDE in Wong Chuk Hang. The café’s specialities run the gamut from matcha latte (HKD45), to matcha nama chocolate parfait (HKD98), to matcha soft-serve frappe (HKD58).
nana’s green tea, Shop B128, B1/F, AIRSIDE, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, 2117 1309
nana’s green tea, Shop 206–207, 2/F, THE SOUTHSIDE, 11 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, 2117 0639
Via Tokyo
Open for over a decade, Via Tokyo remains a dependable spot dishing out a myriad of matcha-flavoured desserts made with matcha imported from Kyoto. The café’s creamy and intensely flavoured Uji matcha soft serve (HKD43/HKD45) is the most popular sweet treat of them all. The brand has also recently unveiled a whole Basque cheesecake series, and we have our eyes on the Uji matcha and black sugar warabi Basque cheesecake (HKD460/18cm) for our next celebratory event.
Via Tokyo, Shop 1A–1B, G/F, Lei Shun Court, 106–126 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, 2895 1116, WhatsApp 9850 3656
Matchali
Home-grown matcha brand Matchali, founded by cousins Cara and Laura Li, sources the finest ceremonial-grade matcha powder from a fifth-generation tea farm in Uji, Kyoto, to craft its health-conscious matcha beverages made without refined sugar. For a classic drink, it’s difficult to beat Matchali’s matcha latte (HKD42/HKD50/HKD55), but we also love the colourful starburst iced matcha (HKD60) with the fruity additions of mango, raspberry, and butterfly-pea flower and seasonal offerings like the white chocolate latte (HKD55/HKD60).
Matchali, G/F, 5 Moon Street, Wan Chai, 9880 7661, book here
THE MATCHA TOKYO
Based in its namesake Japanese city, THE MATCHA TOKYO currently boasts eight shops in Hong Kong showcasing matcha creations made with organic premium matcha. This brand’s matcha is light and delicate without even a hint of bitterness. Our go-tos here include the silky-smooth Tokyo Rich (HKD38) matcha latte, coffee-tea hybrid matcha espresso latte (HKD48), and, for snacking, the matcha mochi croffle (HKD42).
THE MATCHA TOKYO, multiple locations across Hong Kong
caflex by the coffeeology
This comfortable and cosy café in Causeway Bay serves up several matcha-flavoured items that rock our world. The Uji matcha latte (HKD52/HKD60) at caflex features a hefty layer of foam that we dig, and the matcha cheesecake (HKD58) is an excellent accompaniment to double your matcha ante.
caflex by the coffeeology, G/F, 15A Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, 2898 8805
A CUP THING.
Another cute café, this time in Jordan, A CUP THING. delivers a solid Uji matcha latte (HKD44/HKD46) that’s more reasonably priced than many around town. We also highly recommend the matcha warabi mochi (HKD46), a traditional, deliciously chewy Japanese confection dusted in matcha powder, and matcha waffle (HKD118), topped with a delightful assortment of warabi mochi, shiratama (rice-flour dumpling), adzuki, matcha ice cream, matcha sauce, and whipped cream.
A CUP THING., Shop B, G/F, 28 Man Yuen Street, Jordan, 9637 0015
BASAO tea
BASAO has zen teahouses both in Mainland China and Hong Kong that provide an immersive and peaceful tea-drinking experience. Along with the brand’s signature seaside honey oolong and rock oolong lattes is its cracking matcha latte (HKD52), prepared traditionally with a bamboo whisk known as a chasen. On the food front, the tofu mousse matcha cube (HKD60) is a light-as-air matcha-infused chiffon cake wrapped in velvety tofu mousse.
BASAO tea, G/F, 17 Moon Street, Wan Chai, 2952 3313
Matsuya’s
A humble neighbourhood spot in Sai Ying Pun, Matsuya’s specialises in sweets made with top-of-the-line matcha from tea grower Marukyu Koyamaen in Uji, Kyoto, which has been in business since the 17th century. The matcha lava cake (HKD75) at this dessert shop is a must-order, as are the matcha roll cake with red beans (HKD58) and matcha cheesecake (HKD62).
Matsuya’s, Shop F, G/F, Yen Shun Mansion, 142–150 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, 2512 2620
sundazed
Purveying matcha goodies to those on the go, sundazed is the newest member of Hong Kong’s matcha pack, a cheerful, green-hued spot at the foot of the Central–Mid-Levels escalators on Queen’s Road Central. The matcha latte (HKD38) is the signature for purists, though we’re keen to try the playful matcha float (HKD45), matcha latte jelly (HKD42), and matcha coconut (HKD38) too. They also serve up an array of matcha sundaes (from HKD38) topped with honeycomb.
sundazed, Shop A, G/F, 100 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Tealosophy Tea Bar
Tealosophy is an import from Macau with a simple, chilled Japanese aesthetic. The premium hand-whisked matcha comes from a range of regions throughout Japan. We usually opt for the Divine Cloud matcha (HKD138/HKD188), hailing from Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, which has a particularly smooth and creamy texture. If you opt for two shots of matcha instead of one, you’ll have the opportunity to try your own hand at whisking. The café’s matcha cheesecake (HKD54) is to die for!
Source:
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