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Lei Garden (Mong Kok)

Lei Garden offers Chinese cuisine, including a chef's choice menu and seasonal dishes. The Lei Garden Group has consistently pushed for innovation. It maintains high standards and makes improvements on the existing menu based on customer feedback and, more importantly, to make room for new dishes. Over the last 30 years, more than a thousand new dishes have been perfected in this way.

Signature dishes include Pan-fried Shark-Fin with Fresh Crab Meat, Crispy Roasted Pork, Grilled Lobster Steak, Braised Abalone with Fresh Goose Liver and Double-Boiled Sea-Whelk Soup.

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

Lei Garden restaurant in Mong Kok. The restaurant has 11 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: trip.com

Lei Garden restaurant in Mong Kok. The restaurant has 11 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: trip.com

Address: 121 Sai Yee Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong (3-min walk from Exit B2, Mong Kok MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 2392 5184
Operating hours: Mon-Sun: 11:30 - 15:00 / 18:00 - 23:00. Apr 01 - Apr 15: Closed
Website: www.leigarden.hk
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 
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Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and OpenRice for the content.

Kwan Kee Store

*Featured on our Private Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour and Small Group Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour

This Chinese bakery started as a hawker long ago and operated till now. Its specialties include homemade white sugar pudding, clay-pot pudding, red bean pudding, sesame pudding and fluffy cake. It also serves savoury items.

Signature dishes include White sugar cake, Sesame cake and Red bean cake.

Michelin Award: The Plate

Kwan Kee Store packed with local snacks delight. Photo credit: OpenRIce

Kwan Kee Store packed with local snacks delight. Photo credit: OpenRIce

Address: Shop 10, 115-117 Fuk Wah Street, Sham Shui Po (1-min walk from Exit B2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 23600328
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 23:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 
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Michelin Award: The Plate

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and OpenRice for the content.

HELLO! HONG KONG TOP PICK | Kung Wo Beancurd Factory

*Featured on our Private Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour and Small Group Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour

One of the most popular snack shops in Hong Kong, it specialises in tofu snacks, especially the "Tofu Fa"- its most celebrated dish. This little snack shop is very affordable and good for a healthy snack.

Signature dishes include Fried Bean Curd, Soy Milk and Tofu Fa.

Michelin Award: The Plate

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Snacks Shop (2010-16), Best Restaurant in Sham Shui Po (2015-16).

Locals’ favourite, Kung Wo Beancurd Factory. Photo credit: OpenRice

Locals’ favourite, Kung Wo Beancurd Factory. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: G/F, 118 Pei Ho Street, Sham Shui Po (1-min walk from Exit B2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 23866871
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 
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Michelin Award: The Plate

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and OpenRice for the content.

Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po)

Tim Ho Wan is a dim sum restaurant with one Michelin star where every dish is steamed upon order.  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. Two rooms on the first floor offer more privacy.

Signature dishes include: Sticky rice in lotus leaf in tradtional style, Steamed Rice Roll. Sweet Medlar Laurel Blossom Cake, Steamed Prawn Dumplings and Baked Barbecued Pork Bun Pastry.

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Guangdong Restaurant (2015), Best Restaurant in Sham Shui Po (2015).

Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po branch), the restaurant has 6 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: OpenRice

Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po branch), the restaurant has 6 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: G/F, 9-11 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po (6-min walk from Exit B2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27881226
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 21:30, Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:30
Website: www.timhowan.hk
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 
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Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

Hong-Kong-foodie-michelin-culinary-pictograms.jpg

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide Hong Kong and OpenRice for the content.

Congee and Noodle Shop

Hidden in a glass office tower, this simple shop may have no ambiance or character to speak of, but guests come for the creamy congee made by a chef with over 30 years of experience. Bestsellers include fresh crab congee and salted pork ribs congee with bitter melon. Regulars also customize with their favourite ingredients such as fish belly and beef. Expect to sit on plastic chairs and share a table with strangers.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Congee and Noodle Shop in Quarry Bay, it is one of the famous dining place of celebrities. Photo credit: OpenRice

Congee and Noodle Shop in Quarry Bay, it is one of the famous dining place of celebrities. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: 683 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong (5-min walk from Exit B, Quarry Bay MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27500208
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 10:30 - 20:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 
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Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

Hong-Kong-food-guide-Michelin-Culinary-Pictograms.jpg

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide Hong Kong for the content.

Hop Yik Tai

*Featured on our Private Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour and Small Group Kowloon Street Food and Culture Tour

It is said that they sell about 5,000 steamed rice rolls per day. The steamed rice roll is silky, smooth and flavoursome, seasoned with peanut sauce and lard.

Signature dishes include Soy milk, Rice Noodles, Siu Mai, and Glutinous Rice.

Michelin Award: The Plate

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Snacks Shop (2016), Best Restaurant in Sham Shui Po (2016).

Michelin guide recommends its rice rolls; fish balls and radish. Photo credit: earthlingorgeous.com

Michelin guide recommends its rice rolls; fish balls and radish. Photo credit: earthlingorgeous.com

Address: G/F, 121 Kweilin Street, Sham Shui Po (1-min walk from Exit C2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27200239
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 
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Michelin Award: The Plate

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

michelin-culinary-awards-hong-kong-food-tours.jpg

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.


 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, discoverhongkong.com and OpenRice for the content.

Fei Jie

Customers here are spoilt for choice with Hong Kong-style snacks, ranging from innards and cuttlefish to mini waffles. Not only does the food attract customers but the price is also a key factor. A queue is almost always there but the wait is definitely worth it.

Signature dishes include Chicken Kidney, Pig's Intestines and Octopus.

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Snacks Shop (2009-16), Best Restaurant in Mong Kok (2009, 2011, 2013-15).

The endless queue at Fei Jie. Photo credit: top.trangdangtin.com

The endless queue at Fei Jie. Photo credit: top.trangdangtin.com

Address: Shop 4A, G/F, 55 Dundas Street, Mong Kok (5-min walk from Exit A2, Yau Ma Tei MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 91917683
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 14:00 - 23:30, Sat: 13:00 - 23:30, Sun: 13:00 - 23:00
Online reviews: OpenRice

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, discoverhongkong.com and OpenRice for the content.

Australia Dairy Company

The speedy-paced Australia Dairy Company offers high-quality fried egg, with a smooth and juicy texture and a surprisingly strong flavor.

Signature dishes include Toast, Scrambled Egg and Steamed Milk.

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui (2014-15), Best Hong Kong Style Tea Restaurant (2008-2016).

The company was named by the founder, who had worked on an Australian farm in the 1940s. Photo credit: hongkongliving.com

The company was named by the founder, who had worked on an Australian farm in the 1940s. Photo credit: hongkongliving.com

Address: G/F, 47-49 Parkes Street, Jordan (2-min walk from Exit C2, Jordan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27301356
Opening Hours: Mon - Wed: 07:30 - 23:00, Thu: Closed, Fri - Sun: 07:30 - 23:00, Public Holiday: Closed, Mar 26 - Apr 16: Closed
Online reviews: OpenRice

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, discoverhongkong.com and OpenRice for the content.

Sing Heung Yuen

A classic dai pai dong, Sing Heung Yuen is famous for their macaroni, instant noodles and crispy buttered buns. Drop by either for a quick snack or a full meal.

Signature dishes include Peanut Milk Toast, Kaya Crispy Crispy, Salty Seven-up with Lemon Tomato and Beef with Instant Noodles, Tomato and Egg with Macaroni, and Lemon Honey Crispy Crispy.

OpenRice People’s Choice Awards: Best Restaurant in Central and Western (2008-2016), Best Hong Kong Style Tea Restaurant (2009-2016)

Sing Heung Yuen is always packed with customers. Photo credit: OpenRIce

Sing Heung Yuen is always packed with customers. Photo credit: OpenRIce

Address: G/F, 2 Mei Lun Street, Central (6-min walk from Exit E1, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 25448368
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 08:00 - 17:00, Sun: Closed, Public Holiday: Closed
Online reviews: OpenRice

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, discoverhongkong.com and OpenRice for the content.

Yum Cha Restaurant

Yum Cha serves traditional Chinese dishes and dim sum with a modern twist. The food is infused with a hint of playfulness, while maintaining authentic flavors and the original essence of each dish. Fresh and quality ingredients are used, with no added MSG.

Yum Cha now has four branches across town such is its popularity. The restaurant’s vomiting custard buns are a constant on Hong Kong Instagram feeds and the Doggy Sausage Rolls and BBQ Piggy Buns are almost too adorable to eat.

Yum Cha restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, the restaurant has 4 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: wcity.com

Yum Cha restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, the restaurant has 4 branches all over Hong Kong. Photo credit: wcity.com

Address: 3/F, Attitude on Granville, 20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (3-min walk from Exit B2, Tsim Sha Tsui / East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 27511666
Opening Hours: *Last order: 22:30, Mon - Fri: 11:30 - 23:00, Sat - Sun: 11:00 - 23:00, Public Holiday: 11:00 - 23:00
Website: www.yumchahk.com
Online reviews: OpenRice

 

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, discoverhongkong.com and OpenRice for the content.