Places to Visit in Hong Kong for Vegetarian Food

Hong Kong is packed with many wonderful surprises for the traveller but if you happen to be a vegetarian, you are surely thinking of taking some Ready To Eat packets of Indian delicacies with you. But not anymore! Read on as we present to you the best places for vegetarian food in Hong Kong. The variety of food and list of restaurants offering vegetarian delights will leave you spoilt for choice.

South-East Asian Cuisine

 

1. Kung Tak Lam: A must visit for authentic and vegetarian Shanghai cuisine. No MSG used.

Must try: Clay pot rice, noodles and dim sum

Location 1: 10/F, World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island; MTR: Causeway Bay; Tel: +852 2890 3127

Location 2: 7/F, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon; MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 2312 7800

Open: 11 am to 11 pm

2. Light Vegetarian Restaurant: “Eat healthy without meat” is their motto and they have a delicious menu to make sure you do! This restaurant in Hong Kong serves a la carte throughout the day as well as a lunch buffet between 12 noon and 3 pm.

Must try: Lunch buffet Location: Shop H & I, G/F, New Lucky House, 13 Jordan Road, Jordan, Kowloon; Tel: +852 2384 2833; MTR: Jordan | Exit B1 or 4D / next to book store Open: Daily, 11 am to 11 pm

3. Paramita Vegetarian Restaurant: This chain of restaurants is at two locations. They serve vegetarian food cooked by experienced chefs, using fresh ingredients to create a versatile menu of different cuisines. No MSG used. Must try: 10 grain fried rice, vegetarian pork ribs, Chinese dessert Location 1: 7B, Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island; MTR: Causeway Bay; Tel: +852 2317 6908, +852 2317 6909 Location 2: 2/F, Bowa House, 180 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon; MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 2736 3939, +852 2736 3989 Open: Daily, 11 am to 11 pm

Good ol’ Indian Food

 

1. Branto: The original “Pure Indian Vegetarian Restaurant” since 1994, the food at Branto could even make a hard core non-vegetarian  enjoy fresh and healthy vegetarian food. After satisfying your taste buds at Branto, spend your evening at one of these exciting nightlife jaunts in the city. Must try: Pav masala, masala dosa, mango milk shake Location: No.9 Lock Road, 1/F TST, Kowloon; MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 2366 8171, +852 2366 8161 Open: Daily, 11 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 11 pm

2. Smrat Pure Vegetarian: If you are visiting the famous ChungKing Mansions, this restaurant is great for a vegetarian fare. Smrat Pure Vegetarian serves Jain food as well. Must try: Paneer vindaloo, bhindi and parantha Location: B-Block, 5th Floor, B-5, Chung King Mansion, 36-44 Nathan Road, Kowloon; MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 2369 5762 Open: Daily, 10 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to11 pm

3. Khana Khazana: This place is always filled with Indian diners – and that is always a great sign for yummy Indian food!

Must Try: Dahi puri, dal makhani, garlic naan, vada, uthappam

Location: 1st Floor, Dannies House, 20 Luard Rd, Wanchai, Hong Kong Island; MTR: Wan Chai | Exit C or A1, O'Brien Rd to Jaffe Rd entrance; Tel: +852 8108 1070, +852 2520 5308 Open: Monday to Friday 12 noon to 3 pm and 6 pm to 11 pm, Saturday to Sunday 12 noon to11 pm 4. Woodlands: In addition to serving great North and South Indian, Woodlands also offers Jain specialities on the menu. Must try: Thali, vegetable biryani, lassi. Location: 16-17 UG/F Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, East Tsim Tsa Tsui, Kowloon; MTR: East Tsim Sha Tsui, Exit P1| 5  minute walk; Tel: +852 2369 3718 Open: Monday to Sunday 12 noon to 3 pm and 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

No Onion, No Garlic…

 

1. Pure Veggie House: One of the few places where you will get great Chinese food, Pure Veggie House serves dishes without onion and garlic and no MSG in them. Tip: the servers don’t speak much English, which may be a struggle for a few but the food is well worth it! Must Try: Noodles in soup with sesame sauce and peanut, shredded turnip, clay pot mushrooms Location: 3/F, 51 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong Island; MTR: Central; Tel: +852 2525 0552 Open: Daily, 11 am to 10 pm

2. Surya Restaurant: Though not a pure vegetarian restaurant, Surya Restaurant serves excellent vegetarian food without onion and garlic. Location: G/F Lyton Building, 48 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon; MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: +852 2366 9902, +852 2311 5961 Open: Daily, 12 noon to 3 pm and 6 pm to 11:30 pm

Western Fare

 

1. Grassroots Pantry: Serves wholesome, nutritional and healthy food made from fresh local and organic produce. Must try: Burdock fries, Tofu and potato crouquettes, Japanese noodles, blueberry cheesecake. Location: Western District, 12 Fuk Sau Lane, Sai Wan, Hong Kong Island; Tel: +852 2873 3353 Open: Tuesday to Saturday 12 noon to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm (Closed on Mondays)

2. Maya Café: Run by a French chef who loves to create some amazing organic, vegetarian dishes, Maya Café serves authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Must try: Mezze platter, raw fettuccini with Alfredo truffle sauce, chocolate tart, baklava Location: 5 Moon Street, Hong Kong; MTR: Admiralty | Pacific Place Exit; Tel: +852 2529 3319 Open: Daily, 8 am to 10 pm (last order at 9 pm)

3. Mana! Fast Slow Food: They serve really good food and reviewers of this restaurant feel they need to open another branch. Need I say more! Must try: Wraps, halloumi flats, salad Location:  G/F, 92 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong Island; MTR: Central; Tel: +852 2851 1611 Open: 10 am to 10 pm

4. Bookworm Café: The pioneers of vegetarian cuisine in Hong Kong, if you visit Bookworm Café on a holiday or weekend, make sure you make a reservation in advance. Must try: Super fresh salads, great breakfast Location: 79 Main St. Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island; Getting there: Ferry from Central Outlying Island Piers No.4 Yung Shue Wan | 10 minute walk; Tel: +852 2982 4838 Open: 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, Sunday 9 am to  9 pm (Closed on Thursdays) These restaurants offering vegetarian food in Hong Kong are a must try on your next trip! If you haven't already, check out our recommendations of restaurants serving vegetarian food in Singapore and Bangkok.