The residential-heavy neighbourhood of Tseung Kwan O has grown in strength with its local dining scene as more Hong Kongers flock there to live or escape from other areas on the weekends for fresh air.
Unlike other locales in the city, the area boasts a great mix of indoor restaurants stationed in malls and restaurants that open up to the ocean or gardens dotted in this corner of New Territories.
Our guide to the best restaurants in Tseung Kwan O – called ‘TKO’ if you are a cool kid – has everything you need for your next visit or local meal around the area.
The best restaurants in Tseung Kwan O
Maison Beirut
Located on the edge of Tseung Kwan O overlooking the harbour, Maison Beirut is a must when visiting the neighbourhood for their quality Lebanese flavours. Their hearty portions do not disappoint. For a mezze selection, order hummus beiruti (HKD88) and garlic labneh (HKD88) before digging into the chicken fatteh (HKD168) and beef short ribs (HKD268) for mains. Their al fresco dining area is as large as their indoor space, a big reason to visit them.
Maison Beirut, Shop 10, G/F, Greenwich Village, Alto Residences, 29 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2321 0368, book here
Hygge
Inspired by the Danish word of living comfortably and convivial, Hygge has a menu stacked with pizza, French crepes, brunch plates, and European main dishes. In their morning, lunch, and dinner menus, the comfort begins with their crepe suzette (HKD78), smoked salmon, spinach, cheese, and egg galette (HKD128), Hygge’s Neapolitan meat ball (HKD148) pizza, and the duck confit with potato terrine (HKD248). It’s hearty and uniquely European.
Hygge, G33, G/F, Ocean Popwalk, 28 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O, 5172 9104, book here
Tai Er Suancai & Fish
China’s uber-popular pickled greens fish soup brand Tai Er operates a location in Tseung Kwan O, opening ten years after the original location in Sichuan Province launched. For those seeking sour and tangy flavours, this spot is for you. Order the non-spicy Suancai & Fish (HKD188) bowl for a taste of the brand’s flavours, tomato fish fillet (HKD188) if you prefer meatier flavours, and the Chongqing styled boiled blood curd (HKD158) if you can handle the spice!
Tai Er Suancai & Fish, Shop G42, G/F, Park Central, 9 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O
Cielo
Inside the Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East hotel, Cielo stands tall on the 47th floor with an enviable view of Junk’s Bay and the rolling hills below. The rooftop steakhouse restaurant serves the classics: lobster bisque (HKD168), caesar salad, smoked salmon (HKD168), and fettuccine carbonara (HKD238). Their steaks cover USDA angus beef, Australian Wagyu, tenderloin, and porterhouse cuts.
Cielo, 47/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, 3983 0638, book here
Paradise Dynasty
Paradise Dynasty is a Shanghai restaurant chain dominant in Hong Kong and Asia with a menu that is affordable and colourful – make sure you check out their rainbow-coloured specialty dynasty xiao long bao set (HKD148/8 pcs). Other authentic flavours come with the la mian with sliced pork (HKD82), braised duck in Shanghai style (HKD78), sweet and sour fish (HKD108), and pork rib with plum sauce (HKD118).
Paradise Dynasty, Shop G31, G/F, Park Central, 9 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2217 7770
Milk Cafe
One of Hong Kong’s most well known cha chaan teng chains Milk Cafe operates a location in Tseung Kwan O. Like every other branch, the focus is on milky and creamy flavours. Must-orders include their ever-so-fluffy scrambled egg & luncheon meat sandwich (HKD31), beef and ginger with macaroni in soup (HKD51), and the spiced pork cubes with scallion stirred noodles (HKD39).
Milk Cafe, Shop 1, G/F, Maritime Bay, 18 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, 2656 1208
Bistro La Baie
Another al fresco dining hit is Bistro La Baie. Located in the seaside Monterey property, the French bistro opens to the neighbourhood waterfront and Junk’s Bay. Flavours at this spot are uniquely French and hearty. Try the butter fried frog leg (HKD148, 6 pcs), pan-seard foie gras (HKD218), seared three yellow chicken (HKD198), and duck leg confit (HKD228) for the full European package.
Bistro La Baie, Shop No. G02, G/F, Monterey, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2360 0801, book here
La Itameshi
La Itameshi brings together the cuisines of Japan and Italy for a fusion offering in Tseung Kwan O. An emerging fusion cuisine embraced in Hong Kong, this restaurant has been celebrated by local neighbourhood residents for years. For a good sharing of both cuisines, we recommend ordering dishes parma ham & Japanese melon (HKD188), Wagyu beef bolognese penne (HKD148), grilled Iberico steak with fuji apple puree (HKD408), and tuna pizza with bonito flakes (HKD148).
La Itameshi, Shop 4B, G/F, Greenwich Village, Alto Residences, 29 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, 9803 8481
Sushi Senju
Lubuds Group-operated Japanese restaurant Sushi Senju dishes out an assortment of tempura, robatayaki, sashimi, sushi, and teppanyaki meals in an upscale izakaya at the PopCorn mall. With imported fish from Japan and skilled sushi chefs, their menu is impressive with plates like the spicy minced tuna tartare (HKD152), yellow tai sashimi salad (HKD122), deluxe assorted sushi platter (HKD588, 9 kinds), and the deep-fried Hiroshima oyster (HKD72).
Sushi Senju, Shop F16, Level 1, PopCorn, 9 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2769 1777
