When it comes to more affordable dining options, Hong Kong Island’s northwestern neighbourhood of Kennedy Town is a go-to spot for those looking for a range of delicious international eats at more reasonable price points. We also like the laid-back vibe of this seaside neck of the woods, with its lower-rise residential blocks and myriad green spaces helping to destress us.
Dig into our guide to the top restaurants to try out in Kennedy Town, which we think competes with its neighbour Sai Ying Pun for the most vibrant and happening foodie ‘hood in Western District.
The best restaurants in Kennedy Town
1. Yuan Is Here
A Bib Gourmand pick for the sixth year in a row, this buzzy, down-home eatery serves some of the best Taiwanese food in town courtesy of the ingredients and recipes imported from Taiwan by the native owner. We can’t get enough of Yuan Is Here’s braised pork rice (HKD43), deep-fried salty chicken (HKD47), and cold or warm taro rice balls (HKD38) dessert. Yuan Is Here is quickly expanding far beyond Kennedy Town, with a litany of branches throughout Mainland China.
Yuan Is Here, G/F, 31 North Street, Kennedy Town, 3579 2460
2. MoMo Moment
MoMo Moment is a super-convenient stop-off point on a midweek evening after work when we can’t be bothered cooking. As its name suggests, the USP at this recently relocated and spruced-up spot is the Nepalese dumpling known as the momo. The steamed or pan-fried momos come in several varieties, including chicken, pork masala, spiced potato, and soya squash. The pricing is extremely good value: HKD40 for five momos, HKD54 for eight momos, and HKD62 for 10 momos.
MoMo Moment, G/F, 6 Sai Hong Lane, Kennedy Town, 9846 6569
3. Comptoir
Cosy tapas and wine bar Comptoir has been a fixture of the Kennedy Town F&B scene for over a decade. The open-fronted corner location is very inviting and great for people-watching perched on one of the stools with a glass of wine in hand. For party-planning, we recommend the upstairs private tasting cellar, which holds more than 100 French bottles. Enduring menu favourites at Comptoir include the clams à la Basque (HKD148), beef tartare on bone marrow (HKD288), and five-spice duck confit (HKD198).
Comptoir, G/F, 42 Forbes Street, Kennedy Town, 2453 9873, book here
4. Little Cove Espresso
You’ll know you have found yourself at Foodie Forks 2026 Best Café winner Little Cove Espresso if you chance upon the lengthy queue, a hallmark of the café’s memorable brunch plates and quality coffee. The all-day-dining menu features American, Aussie, and Middle Eastern touches. Dishes such as the ricotta hotcakes (HKD134) and brioche-based French toast (HKD122) are ideal for the sweet-toothed, whilst the slow-cooked lamb (HKD148) and beef ragù pappardelle (HKD148) bring the salt and umami.
Little Cove Espresso, Shop 3, G/F, New Fortune House, 3–5 New Praya, Kennedy Town, 6737 6242
5. Timur
Though it’s not a spot for a leisurely meal, Timur is perfect for lunching al desko or an at-home dinner gathering with a bunch of mates. The Indian and Nepalese dishes on offer here are the real deal, spiced to perfection and generous in portion. The chicken chilli momos (HKD50), samosa chaat (HKD30), chicken tikka (HKD50), saag paneer (HK55), and lamb rogan josh (HKD65) are our addictive go-tos, washed down with a Thums Up (HKD8) or masala tea (HKD10).
Timur, Shop B1, G/F, Hau Wo Court, 25–33 Hau Wo Street, Kennedy Town, 6970 0709
6. Mendel’s
Brought to us by the team behind Honky Tonks Tavern and The Boar, Mendel’s is the closest K-Town gets to a bona fide Big Apple delicatessen. It’s always packed with diners (both inside and on the small outdoor terrace at front, often with pups in tow) tucking into classic deli staples like all-day breakfast plates, bagels, and deli sarnies. For us, when we want a taste of New York, it’s a toss-up between the hot-smoked salmon bagel (HKD128) with dill-cucumber salad, capers, and scallion cream cheese and house-smoked pastrami deli sandwich (HKD128), topped up with just the right amounts of sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.
Mendel’s, G/F, 66 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, WhatsApp 9220 4344
7. Sheung Hei (嚐囍煲仔小菜)
Specialising in claypot rice, with more than two dozen varieties on the menu, Sheung Hei is a Kennedy Town stalwart. Chef-owner Lam Weng Hong also serves up a wide variety of homestyle Cantonese dishes, from seafood and mixed vegetable vermicelli (HKD108) to curry beef brisket (HKD128). Of course, the claypot rice is a must-order at Sheung Hei; we tend to stick to the classic Chinese sausage rice (HKD98) or Tai O shrimp and pork patty rice (HKD128) when we’re feeling sentimental. The dim sum here is legit too.
Sheung Hei, G/F, 25 North Street, Kennedy Town, 2819 6190
8. Shiba
An intimate and inviting izakaya, Shiba is favoured for its kushiyaki (grilled skewers) complemented by more than 30 different sake imported directly from Niigata. Some of the authentic Japanese bites we recommend here include the grilled eel (HKD65), grilled beef tongue (HKD48), grilled pork belly (HKD42), and grilled rice ball with miso or pollock roe (HKD40). This restaurant is a prime pick for a casual date night in the ‘hood.
Shiba, G/F, 11 Smithfield, Kennedy Town, 3568 2425, WhatsApp 9384 7598, book here
9. Sun Hing Restaurant (新興食家)
For late-night or early-morning dim sum, it doesn’t get much better than Sun Hing, a local institution that has been serving up handmade dim sum for around 50 years. The humble spot is open daily from 3AM till 4PM, with the aunties and uncles tirelessly serving up bamboo baskets filled with yum cha delicacies ordered from a paper checklist (for English, you’ll need to ask for the menu-with-pictures equivalent). Although Sun Hing is not a place to head to when you’re seeking comfort, its noisy chaos might be just what you need when you’re craving a piece of old-time Hong Kong.
Sun Hing Restaurant, Shop C, G/F, Markfield Building, 8 Smithfield, Kennedy Town, 2816 0616
10. Smash’d
Next on our line-up is Smash’d, which dishes out high-quality smash burgers that are full of natural beef flavour. The classic Smash’d cheeseburger (HKD98/HKD128) is the way to go for most burger-loving folks here, though there’s also a tidy selection of plant-based patties too. Uniquely for a low-key burger specialist, Smash’d has a complete drink menu, sharing cocktails, local craft beer, wine, and more to wet your whistle.
Smash’d, G/F, Cheong Fai Building, 21 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, 2817 7377
11. VOON
A well-known figure in Hong Kong’s F&B scene, Singaporean chef Edward Voon has moved on from Auor in Wan Chai to start a new chapter at VOON. This fine-casual restaurant reflects chef Edward’s tri-cultural culinary approach, honouring both Singapore and Hong Kong alongside classic French techniques. The lobster laksa linguine (HKD388), five-spice rock pigeon (HKD288), and pandan crème brûlée (HKD78) are a few of VOON’s creative signature dishes.
VOON, Shop G8 & G9, G/F, Sincere Western House, 44–46 Forbes Street, Kennedy Town, 9330 2230, book here
12. Pici
The Pici pasta bar empire has been going strong in Hong Kong since 2017, with its open-fronted Kennedy Town location one of the most atmospheric of the bunch. This spot serves up all the handmade pasta signatures that Hong Kongers have come to know and love for nearly a decade, from the orecchiette ‘nduja (HKD138) to the lasagna classica (HKD130). Despite heated competition, Pici’s tiramisu (HKD60) ranks amongst the best versions of this classic Italian dessert in town.
Pici, G/F, 45–55 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, 2699 1033, book here
13. Thai Khaow Hom
We move on to savour the grilled pork neck (HKD88) and pad krapow (HKD75) stir-fried minced pork, beef, or chicken with hot basil at Thai Khaow Hom – two of the restaurant’s greatest hits, devoured daily by the slew of faithful Kennedy Town regulars who crave genuine Thai flavours at decent prices. This simple spot also deserves a shout-out for its team of smiling cooks hailing from the Land of Smiles.
Thai Khaow Hom, Shop F & G, G/F, Full Harvest Building, 6–18 Hau Wo Street, Kennedy Town, 8482 9189
14. KTM Nepalese Restaurant
KTM showcases beautifully presented, vibrant Nepalese dishes in a colourful space. The restaurant has been delighting diners since 2018 with traditional recipes from Nepal the likes of the bara (HKD68/HKD88) spiced lentil patties, samosa singada (HKD38), and poleko kukhura (HKD108) Nepalese-style chicken tikka.
KTM Nepalese Restaurant, G/F, 71 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, 2893 7708
15. Bistronomique
Set along the K-Town waterfront, Bistronomique is another long-time go-to in the area, this time for French classics done right. We recommend requesting a table facing the soothing sea views before digging into the small plates and main courses that keep diners coming back again and again. Best-selling bites at Bistronomique include the brown butter frog legs (HKD148), escargots à la Bourguignonne (HKD148), Australian rack of lamb Provençal (HKD368), and onglet (HKD368), otherwise known as hanger steak.
Bistronomique, Shop 1, G/F, Grand Fortune Mansion, 1 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, 2818 8266, book here
16. CHIU SAN
CHIU San is a first for Hong Kong, a restaurant fusing Chiu Chow and Japanese cooking. Both cuisines emphasise fresh, umami flavours, and the eatery offers well-priced teishoku sets featuring your favourite protein, whether it be the salt-grilled yellow croaker with homemade miso sauce (HKD138) or stone-grilled beef short rib with Chiu Chow satay sauce (HKD158). CHIU San’s funky small plates, such as the pomegranate-shaped chicken dumpling (HKD28) and matcha crystal sweet dumpling (HKD18), are reimagined Chinese and Japanese classics.
CHIU San, G/F, Kin Liong Mansion, 16 North Street, Kennedy Town, 6978 6780
