10 Best non-touristy restaurants in Hong Kong

10 Best non-touristy restaurants in Hong Kong

A photo of One Dim Sum restaurant in Hong Kong by See-ming Lee – Wikimedia commons

China is completely a gourmet country with varieties of cuisines, and the masses of dishes and snacks are good things making your escape from all the vexations. Hong Kong ranks number eight among the Chinese cities with good cooking.

Cantonese dishes in Hong Kong are influenced by western cuisine or mixed with western ingredients. In the article, you will realize that most of the non-touristy restaurants in China serve Cantonese dishes.

1. Lung King Heen

It is a 4.5-rated un-touristy fine restaurant in the four seasons Hotel. It offers traditional cuisine and has a good Victoria Harbor view. It is the world’s first Chinese restaurant to be awarded 3 Michelin ever since the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau’s launch in 2009!

It s an Haute-cuisine, fine dining Cantonese restaurant with a beautiful interior design. The recommended meal is the Chinese Omakase. However other Chinese delicacies are served and they are very good.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
Located in: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Address: 8 Finance St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–9 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–9 PM
Monday 12–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm
Tuesday 12–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm
Wednesday 12–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm
Thursday 12–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm
Friday 12–2:30 pm, 6–9 pm

2. The Chairman

A photo of fried Flat Rice Noodles by Dr.Francostein1975 – Wikimedia commons

It is an upmarket eatery serving classic Cantonese dishes. Ingredients used are homed and locally sourced. The food is not only delicious but it tastes like a world-class chef who spent time perfecting every dish.

The restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine. Services from the staff are very good. The recommended meal combination is the signature Steamed Fresh Flowery Crab with Aged Shaoxing Wine and Flat Rice Noodles.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
Address: 18 Kau U Fong, Central, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 12–3 pm, 6–10pm10 pm
Sunday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Monday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Tuesday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Wednesday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Thursday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Friday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm

3. Tin Lung Heen

A photo of Shrimp toast by Neodymium+Nd – Wikimedia commons

It is a Cantonese restaurant where you will find a wonderful dining experience! It has a stunning view, a nice ambiance, and very fine wine and tea. It is a Michelin 2-star Cantonese restaurant.

The restaurant has the best dim sum choices made from fresh and high-quality ingredients. Don’t forget to try their Shrimp toast and salty mango cake!

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
Located in: 香港丽思卡尔顿酒店 (The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong)
Address: International Commerce Centre (ICC), 102/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, 1 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 11:30 am–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Sunday 11:30 am–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Monday 12–2:30 pm, 6–10 pm
Tuesday 12–2:30 pm, 6–10 pm
Wednesday 12–2:30 pm, 6–10 pm
Thursday 12–2:30 pm, 6–10 pm
Friday 12–2:30 pm, 6–10 pm

4. Yan Toh Heen

A photo of Crab meat by pelican – Wikimedia commons

It is a 4.4-rated upscale, modern Cantonese option in the Intercontinental featuring seasonal dishes and dim sum. It is a cozy place with professional services from the staff. I recommend you the combination of Steamed Pork Dumpig with Sea Urchin and Crab meat in Pumpkin Broth.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
Located in: K11 MUSEA
Address: Yan Toh Heen, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Sunday 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Monday 12-10:30 pm
Tuesday 12-10:30 pm
Wednesday 12-10:30 pm
Thursday 12-10:30 pm
Friday 12-10:30 pm
Public Holidays 11:30 am-10:30 pm

5. Hue Dining

A photo of dessert by Gzen92- Wikimedia commons

It is an Australian restaurant situated in Hong Kong. For Australian in Hong Kong and those interested in Australian dishes, this is the best place to go for meals.

Dishes made in the restaurant are of high quality and the food presentation is very decent and classy! Try their dessert and have a good taste of the well-made delicacy.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Located in: Hong Kong Museum of Art
Address: Hong Kong Museum Of Art, 1/F – inside HKMoA, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 11 am–12 am
Sunday 11 am–12 am
Monday 11:30 am–12 am
Tuesday 11:30 am–12 am
Wednesday 11:30 am–12 am
Thursday 11:30 am–12 am
Friday 11:30 am–12 am

6. Kinship

It is a 4.1-rated non-touristy Western restaurant. The staff is overall very friendly with nice service. Its Braised Okinawa Pork Belly is very classy! the meat used to prepare is soft and tender the taste is very rich. Don’t forget to try it.

The restaurant also prepares other meals like Risotto, Okinawa Pork Loin, Jaffa Cafe, and Mr. Whimmpy Ice Cream. Everything the restaurant makes is very good and above standards.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
Address: 3/F LL Tower, 2 Shelley St, Central, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 11:30 am–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Sunday 11:30 am–4 pm, 6–10 pm
Monday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Tuesday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Wednesday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Thursday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Friday 12–3 pm, 6–10 pm

7. Ho Lee Fook

The restaurant serves Chines dishes. It is a popular place turning out creative Chinese and Asian fusion plates in a stylish funky atmosphere. It serves high-quality Chinese food. It has a great new menu with plenty of options for every diet.

Service is genuine in the restaurant with friendly staff. The new layout and decor are comfortable and provide a great balance of a lively buzz and a peaceful meal. The recommended meal is fish and prawn toast.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No-contact delivery
Address: 蘇豪 3-5號地下, Elgin St, Central, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 6–11 pm
Sunday 6–10:30 pm
Monday 6–10:30 pm
Tuesday 6–10:30 pm
Wednesday 6–10:30 pm
Thursday 6–11 pm
Friday 6–11 pm

8. Mott 32

A photo of Sidecar cocktail by Evan Swigart – Wikimedia commons

It is a 4.4-rated non-touristy Chinese restaurant. It is an elevated eatery serving contemporary Chinese dishes and clever cocktails in a design-led dining area.

The restaurant is so cool! It is modern and elegant, with a nice and quiet atmosphere. The service is very good by the staff. The Pecking duck is the recommendation in this restaurant thogh other delicacies are served like Vegetable pot and sliced beef.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
Located in: Standard Chartered Bank
Address: Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong
Saturday 12 pm–12 am
Sunday 12 pm–12 am
Monday 12 pm–12 am
Tuesday 12 pm–12 am
Wednesday 12 pm–12 am
Thursday 12 pm–12 am
Friday 12 pm–12 am

9. TATE Dining Room

A photo of Abalone dish by Paololong2002 – Wikimedia commons

It’s a 4.6-rated non-touristy restaurant serving Western dishes. It has an excellent dining experience and excellent services from staff. It also has good wine. Don’t forget to test their roast chicken and abalone.

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · No delivery
Address: 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Central, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 12–4 pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–4 pm
Wednesday 12–4 pm
Thursday 12–4 pm
Friday 12–4 pm

10. BELON

It is a 4.66-rated non-touristy restaurant that serves Western dishes. The French cooking in the restaurant is very great with a fine selection of fine wines. Try out their roast chicken.

I can conclude that the restaurant is a neo-Parisian bistro showcasing French-rooted yet locally influenced cooking. The cooking is created with the best available ingredients in the form of well-executed basics from scratch.

Service options: Dine-in · No delivery
Address: 1st Floor, 1-5 Elgin St, Central, Hong Kong
Hours:
Saturday 6–10 pm
Sunday 6–10 pm
Monday 6–10 pm
Tuesday 6–10 pm
Wednesday 6–10 pm
Thursday 6–10 pm
Friday 6–10 pm

The so-far stated non-touristy restaurants are not the only best touristy restaurants in Hong Kong. Of course, there are other many restaurants that I will encourage you to visit also like Duddell’s, Mandarin Grill + Bar, Uma Nota, and many others.