Us Hong Kongers know a thing or two about dining, and we are not afraid to dine out by ourselves, whether we are enjoying a solitary lunch meal or venturing out solo when we are hungry for dinner.
Cherish this guide to ensure you won’t let yourself down when you are solo dining in Hong Kong. These are some of the best restaurants designed and suitable for one-person meals.
The best restaurants in Hong Kong for solo dining
Lung Dim Sum
Lung Dim Sum flips the traditional dim sum script on its head and inserts bright colours and bold modern twists to revive a dying art in the city. Their dumpling platters and premium dim sum combos are perfect for solo dining as each bamboo steamer features an assortment of dim sum, including mashed pandan and sesame bun and pickled vegetables and fish dim sum.
Lung Dim Sum, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Men Wah Bing Teng
Inspired by the original Men Wah Bing Teng standing in Kowloon, this beng sutt chain shows off a menu of Cantonese dishes heavily inspired by Western dishes and influences. Their service is quick and flavours prominent. We recommend checking out their sa cha beef noodles with scrambled eggs and toast, Malaysian curry chicken with rice, and char siu pork with egg and rice at Men Wah.
Men Wah Bing Teng, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Victuals
Chef Michael Smith, formerly of Moxie, opened Victuals in the summer, aiming to show off the power of greens with Asian-style green bowls and protein-forward meal sets. Their three-grain mapo tofu and seared salmon chilled soba offer spicy and healthy versions of classic dishes found in the region. Hit up the restaurant during dinner for a better chance to get a seat and to savour their chicken katsu after-hours exclusive.
Victuals, Shop 9A, 9B, & 9C, BaseHall 02, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, order here
Kampoeng
A cult-favourite amongst Hong Kong’s Indonesian community, Kampoeng reveals an expansive space to indulge in the salty and meaty flavours of the nation’s cuisine. Nasi kuning campur (rice with rendang beef and assorted vegetables), gado gado (vegetable tofu salad with peanut sauce), and nasi goreng jawa (Indonesian fried rice) are the best dishes to order here for your solo trip here.
Kampoeng, B/F, Causeway Bay Commercial Building, 1-5 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, 2488 1492
Ramen Shokudo Kura
Centred in the middle of Gough Street, known as Central’s Japanese foodie street due to the abundance of eateries lining the road, Ramen Shokudo Kura fixes up lunch goers and late-night diners with a menu of the classics. On the menu, pick between Japanese hamburg, deep-fried house mackerel, and beef yakiniku sets, alongside an assortment of ramen bowls, shabu shabu sets, and yakitori sticks.
Ramen Shokudo Kura, G/F, 13 Gough Street, Central, 2322 2150
Little Cove Espresso
Little Cove Espresso is now in Admiralty too in addition to their original Sai Kung and Kennedy Town locations. The brunch chain strikes right for a solo brunch meal date with you and yourself. Grab a cup of coffee and gorge on some salted caramel french toast, shakshuka, smoked salmon on sourdough rye, or spirulina smoothie bowl, their signatures across the chain.
Little Cove Espresso, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Yakiniku Like
If you are in the mood for grilled meat and perfectly portioned meat sets, Yakiniku Like delivers just that in Hong Kong with mini grills granting diners a chance to sizzle up their own ordered Japanese and wagyu beef and pair that up with delicious soy sauce, yuzu, and garlic dips, as well as rice and greens to match.
Yakiniku Like, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Seoul Noodles
Seoul Noodles is quickly dominating the noodle market in the city, opening up in most heavy business and shopping districts to feed solo diners and those lunching or dinnering together. The stars on the menu include the delectable chicken noodle, bibim noodle, pork bone spicy broth, kimchi dumplings, and mini kimbap.
Seoul Noodles, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Burger Circus
Burger Circus is perfect for solo-dining, whether that be day-time or night. The all-American diner hosts booth seating and window stools to make guests comfortable for a quick bite of their juicy burgers – we recommend the American cheeseburger or classic amongst the four options on the menu. Add in a thick vanilla milkshake if you are feeling extra peckish.
Burger Circus, G/F, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, 2878 7787, order here
Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop
Mong Kok’s famous cha chaan teng is a gem for solo dining, made possible for its long opening hours and spacious seating, just prepare to queue up prior before you enter. Kam Wah’s best menu items include their world-famous pineapple buns, Cantonese-style french toast, cheese curry chicken noodles, and beef ho fan.
Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop, G/F, 45-47 Bute Street, Mong Kok, 2392 6830
