Its gigantic red sign, typical greasy spoon style interior and traditional stir-fries all point to an authentic Hong Kong culinary experience. Claypot rice is only served at night and features a three-rice blend enrobed in the oil brushed on the bottom of the pot. The rice is chewy and fragrant, with a crispy crust at the bottom perfectly scorched from the right amount of heat and time.

Signature dishes include White Eel Clay Pot Rice and Boiled Pig Bone with Soup.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Kwan Kee Clay Pot Rice, dubbed the best clay pot rice in Hong Kong. Photo credit: myannoyingopinions.com

Address: Shop 1, Wo Yick Mansion, 263 Queen's Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Western District (3-min walk from Exit B1, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28037209
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 14:30, 18:00 - 22:30, Sun: 18:00 - 22:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 for the content.

*Featured on our Private Food Tour and Small Group Food Tour

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 lungs soup with almond juice. The pastry shop below is worth a look on the way out.

Signature dishes include Eight treasures Duck, Malay Cake, and Pork Liver Siu Mai.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Guangdong Restaurant (2013-15)

Lin Heung Kui restaurant in Sheung Wan is similar to its sibling Lin Heung Tea House in Central. Photo credit: withmaris.com

Address: 40-50 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (4-min walk from Exit A2, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 21569328
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 23:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

One of the oldest Chiu Chow restaurants in Hong Kong. Ms Chan’s grandfather set up this family business in 1948 in Sheung Wan; it moved to its current location in 1997 and was completely refurbished in 2010, when the kitchen was also expanded. Chan Kan Kee features omelettes, deep fried duck and steamed sliced eel. Li Ka Shing is said to order takeout from this place.

Signature dishes include Chiu Chow Goose, Pan Fried Baby Oyster with Egg, Steamed Goby Fish with Salted Lemon, and Double-Boiled Pig’s Lung with Almond Soup.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Chan Kan Kee Chiu Chow restaurant in Sheung Wan has been operating for generations. Photo credit: tabelog.com

Address: G/F, 11 Queen's Road West, Sheung Wan (8-min walk from Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28580033
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 22:30, last order: 22:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

Located next to Sheung Wan market, this traditionally styled, simple but well maintained barbecue shop has been run by the same family since the mid-1970s. Over the years they’ve built up an appreciative following so the small place fills quickly. The appetising looking suckling pigs are not the only draw: roast pork, duck and pigeon all have their followers, as do the soft-boiled chicken, the homemade sausages and the preserved meats.

Signature dishes include Suckling pig and Roasted rice.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

The suckling pig is a must try at Sun Yuen Hing Kee in Central. Photo credit: EDTguide.com

Address: G/F, 327-329 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan (6-min walk from Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 2541-2207
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 19:45
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

With over 90 years of history in Hong Kong, Kau Kee Restaurant is famous of their Beef Brisket Noodles served in clear broth and Beef Curry Noodles. This restaurant almost always has a long line so try to visit during non peak hours.

Signature dishes include Beef Brisket Noodles, Curry Beef Noodles and Beef Tendon Noodles.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Restaurant in Central and Western (2008,2011, 2013-14), Best Chinese Noodles, Congee Restaurant (2009-16)

Kau Kee restaurant in Central is famous among the locals. Photo credit: therollingstorm.com

Address: G/F, 21 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong (5-min walk from Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28505967
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 12:30 - 22:30, Sun: Closed
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

This highly regarded, simple noodle shop has been here since 1998 and is easy to spot – just look for the lunchtime queues. The staff are as bright as their aprons; the popular side booths are quickly snapped up; and the regulars know to eat outside peak times when the pace is less frenetic. The attraction is the handmade fish balls, the generously filled wontons and the beef; ordering a three topping noodle is the way to go.

Signature dishes include Wonton Noodles, Fish Ball Noodles and Beef Noodles.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Chinese Noodles, Congee Restaurant (2008)

Tsim Chai Kee, one of locals’ favourite wonton noodle restaurants in Central. Photo credit: TripExpert

Address: 98 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong (7-min walk from Exit E1, Hong Kong MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28506471
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 21:15
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

Wang Fu was one of the first shops to open on Wellington Street and its Pekingese dumplings are renowned. It is a Beijing-style restaurant that is famous for their traditional handmade dumplings. They offer 10 different types of dumpling stuffing and also have a variety of cold and hot noodles.

Don’t miss the green onion mutton dumpling or the vegetarian dumpling – the tomato and egg dumpling, which is only available after 2pm, is also good. As well as the dumplings and noodles, assorted hot Sichuan snacks are also offered.

SIgnature dishes include Dumplings with Dried Beef Stew and Beijing Sauce Pork Meatballs.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Taste amazing variety of dumplings at Wang Fu restaurant in Central. Photo credit: etw.nextdigital.com.hk

Address: G/F, 65 Wellington Street, Central (7-min walk from Exit C, Hong Kong MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 21218089
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 22:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

Large numbers of both regulars and tourists come to Luk Yu Tea House for the traditionally prepared and flavoursome dim sum, and its three floors fill up quickly. The animated atmosphere and subtle colonial decoration are appealing but no one really stays too long; the serving team in white jackets have seen it all before and go about their work with alacrity. Popular dishes are crispy deep fried chicken and fried noodles with sliced beef.

Signature dishes include Fried Pork Rib, Fish Roll, Pork Lung Soup, Scrambled Egg with Shark's fin, Crisp Chicken Stuffed with Glutinous Rice, Grilled Yunnan Ham and Sliced Pigeon.

Michelin Award: The Plate

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Guangdong Restaurant (2012)

An elegant and beautiful Yuk Lu teahouse in Central. Photo credit: diningcity.hk

Address: G/F-3/F, 24 Stanley Street, Central (3-min walk from Exit D2, Central MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 2523 5464
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: The Plate

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

The signature roast geese glistening behind the window are marinated with a secret recipe and go through over 20 preparatory steps before being chargrilled to perfection. Char siu pork uses pork shoulder from Brazil for melty tenderness. Roast pork belly and soy-marinated chicken are also recommended. Expect to share a table with others. It’s been run by the Chu's since 1957 and in this location since 2011.

Signature dishes include Roast Goose, Grilled Guilin Rice Noodles, Homemade Peking Dumpling, and Vegetarian Dumplings.

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

Humble looking One Michelin Star, Yat Lok restaurant in Central. Photo credit: OpenRice

Address: G/F, 34-38 Stanley Street, Central (3-min walk from Exit D2, Central MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 2524 3882
Opening hours: Mon-Tue: 10:00 - 21:00, Wed: Closed, Sun and Public Holiday: 10:00 - 17:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: One MICHELIN Star

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.

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 the seafood herself each day and the Cantonese dishes are prepared using traditional methods. You’ll find yourself thinking about their classic dishes like fried snapper, fried minced pork with cuttlefish, and braised fish with bitter melon long after you’ve sampled them.

Signature dishes include Siganus Guttatus Congee and Salt-baked Chicken.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Entrance to Sang Kee restaurant in Wan Chai through Hip Sang Building. Photo credit: whereisfatboy.blogspot.com

Address: 1-2/F, Hip Sang Building, 107-115 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai (1-min walk from Exit A2, Wan Chai MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 25752239, +852 25752236
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00, Sun: 18:00 - 23:00
Website: sangkee.com.hk
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

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 and OpenRice for the content.