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Best Restaurants in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Locals Don’t Want You to Know About
Ever wandered around a new city, desperately trying to avoid tourist traps while hunting for that perfect meal? You know, the kind where locals are laughing, the food is amazing, and you’re not paying double just for the view.
In Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the sheer number of dining options can make it easy to stumble into tourist traps. But don’t worry! We infiltrated the inner circle of HK’s food scene to bring you the best Wan Chai restaurants that the locals don’t want you to know about.
Ditch the guidebooks and see personal recommendations from those who truly know the best.
The Bridge
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Website: https://thebridge.hk
Address: Yen Men Building, 98-108 Jaffe Road Shop 4&5 Ground Floor, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2242 6693
Operating Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:55 PM | Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: $$
The Bridge is a great place to eat if you’re looking for tasty and healthy options. The menu has a lot of choices, including salads, pizza, and Thai dishes. They also have a wide range of drinks, perfect for casual meals and nights out.
Their cocktail and shooter recipes are some of our favorites, although their bottled beers will get you by just as well. Happy hour runs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring deals on house spirits, beers, and 2-for-1 cocktails, along with discounted appetizers.
What’s really great is that it’s a versatile venue where you can enjoy music, karaoke, and live sports.
Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace
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Website: https://www.thehari.com/hong-kong/the-hari-hotel-hong-kong-eat-drink/zoku/
Address: 2/F, 330 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2129 0338
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: $$
If you’re seeking a refined brunch experience, Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace is an excellent choice. Their weekend brunch is available every Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Their brunch features appetizers like Moriwase Sashimi Platter, Wagyu Gyoza, and Zoku Nigiris. Main courses include Toriniku Teriyaki (grilled spring chicken), Hamachi Kama (yellowtail collar with sweet potato), and Kohitsuji Yaki (chargrilled lamb chop),
If you want to go all out with your brunch, they have premium options like Lobster Tsukemen and Grilled A5 Miyazaki Wagyu. Rates here start at $688 per person per food, but these ones are available for an extra charge.
Maison Meiji
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Website: https://www.maisonmeiji.com
Address: 1/F, 7 Mallory St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 6186 0889
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: $$
Maison Meiji offers a fine dining experience with a variety of Japanese-inspired dishes. For lunch, you can enjoy starters like karaage and Fried Baby Aji for $78 each.
The main course menu includes their signature omurice at $168 and the Wagyu Hamburg Chef’s Special at $188. For dinner, you really can’t go wrong with their Kagoshima Wagyu A5 Steak and Braised Japanese Pork Belly Kakuni.
However, if you want a lighter meal, they have a $598 tea set that’s good for two people. It includes sweet bites, mini omurice, mentaiko pasta, and café drinks. The portions are just right for two people to enjoy.
AMA Ristorante
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Website: https://ama.hk
Address: 25th Floor, 208 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2117 9789
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price: $$$
Need a bit of Italian in your system? AMA Ristorante is a great place to try! Their pasta options include Maccheroni Amatriciana and Spaghetti alla Carbonara. For seafood lovers, they offer branzino, Dover sole, and more!
For meat lovers, the Italian Beef Marango is one of our best recommendations – if you don’t mind spending over $1,500 a night!
If that’s a little too much for your liking, you can look into their set lunch menu priced at $448. It includes a main course, dessert, and coffee or tea.
Their a la carte options include sharing dishes like crispy red shrimp and Pinsa pizzas. To complete your meal, you can get sides like spinach with garlic and charcoal-roasted corn.
Wooloomooloo Steakhouse
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Website: https://www.wooloo-mooloo.com/wooloomooloo-steakhouse-wan-chai-menu/
Address: 31/F The Hennessy 256 Hennessy Road, 213 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2893 6960
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:45 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: $$$
Ready for a full-course experience? Wooloomooloo Steakhouse has a range of starters like Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with truffle mayonnaise, Salmon & Tuna Tartare with beetroot purée, and a classic prawn cocktail.
Their 4-course dinner menu costs HK$688 per person, plus a 10% service charge. You can start with their Tomato Mozzarella Salad and follow it with a Cream of Forest Mushroom Soup.
For the main course, you can choose from Grilled Veal Rack, Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet, or Chicken Wellington. All of these taste delicious and it’s really just up to your taste. The meal ends with a gorgeous Marble Cheesecake that’s perfectly sweet.
If you want to save some dollars, you can look forward to their HK$248 Holiday Brunch. With this, you can upgrade your drink or get a free-flow drinks package.
Samsen
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Website: https://www.samsen-hk.com
Address: 68 Stone Nullah Ln, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2234 0001
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM 11:00 PM
Price: $$
Samsen serves a range of tasty Thai dishes for lunch and dinner. For lunch, try the Samsen Wagyu Beef Noodle Soup and Pork Boat Noodle Soup. Both are rich in flavor with tender meat and crispy pork rinds.
Of course, you can’t miss out on their Pad Thai Noodles of Tiger Prawns and Stir-Fried Chicken & Flat Noodles. Both are great options if you really want that full Thai cushion experience.
For dinner, you can enjoy dishes like their Wagyu Beef Soup Noodle. Complete it with their Tangy Green Mango & Tiger Prawn Salad that’s fresh, tasty, and affordable.
Finally for dessert, you can choose Thai Mango & Sticky Rice or Young Coconut Ice Cream. If you don’t mind, you really can just get both!
Cooshti
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Website: https://www.cooshti.hk
Address: Lee Tung Avenue G/F, Shop G35, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2796 7328
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $$
For a nice meal that won’t break the bank, Cooshti’s “Steak & Sushi Tuesdays” is a dining offer for $330. It includes one starter, one main course, and one dessert. You can even choose a glass of Prosecco, wine, or bottled beer for drinks.
They offer starters including the Chef’s Soup of the Day with a vegan option and a fresh baguette. If you prefer something meatier, you can choose between Prawn Tempura Maki Roll and Pan-Fried Veggie Dumplings.
For the main course, you can choose New Zealand Rib-Eye Steak, Hibachi Grilled Salmon Fillet, or a Vegan Rainbow Buddha Bowl. We’re a bit biased on the rib-eye, although the salmon is just as heavenly.
Santorini Greek Restaurants
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Address: 5th Floor, QRE Plaza, Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2887 8700
Operating Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: $$
Santorini Greek Restaurants is a family-owned business that offers traditional Greek cuisine in a cozy setting. The place itself feels like a piece of Europe in the heart of Wan Chai.
Their menu includes a variety of dishes such as their Santorini Pasta and Chicken Pasta – all featuring classic Greek ingredients. Heartier options like Beef Rice and Seafood Risotto are also available, along with Greek faves like Pita Gyro and Souvlaki.
Each main course includes a daily dessert and house coffee or tea. At extra cost, soft drinks, Greek coffee, and a selection of beers and spirits are available during lunch hour.
L’Envol
Website: https://lenvolhk.stregishongkong.com
Address: 1 Harbour Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2138 6818
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Price: $$$
If you want to take in bigger meals, you’ll love L’Envol. For lunch, they offer three or four courses. The menu features starters like Ox Heart Tomato with smoked mozzarella and main courses such as roasted pork.
To take it up a notch, you can also get their wine pairing option for $688. Just take note, the cost for this option varies whether you choose their lunch or dinner menu.
They also offer a “Les Heritages” option that showcases some of their signature dishes. This is more expensive, costing $1,688 for a four-course menu and $2,688 for a seven-course menu. It’s the perfect dining experience to reserve for something special!
Le Garçon Saigon
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Address: 12 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2455 2499
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: $$
Le Garçon Saigon offers a variety of Vietnamese and Thai appetizers. Among their bestsellers are the Shredded Chicken Salad and the Green Papaya Salad with Thai basil and peanuts.
The main dishes they offer include spiced razor clams and tamarind octopus with a tangy glaze. Our favorite, though, is their calamari that’s stuffed with a delicious blend of pork and prawns.
If you love grilled meat like us, you can try their Lamb Tomahawk and pair it with spicy sauce. For something milder, you can opt for their Valley Wagyu Bavette with fish sauce glaze instead.
Rempah Noodles
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Website: https://www.rempahnoodles.com
Address: G/F, 18 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 3618 4863
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM | Saturday: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Price: $$
Rempah Noodles focuses on the Malay spice mix “rempah,” a staple in traditional dishes from Singapore and Malaysia. If you want to try out new and unique spices, this is a great start.
The menu includes several noodle dishes. The Premium Prawn Noodles come with egg noodles, thin rice vermicelli, or bo. The dish is served in a rich broth with prawns, stewed pork belly, and crispy pork lard.
Their Dry Laksa is another standout, featuring silver needle rice noodles in a coconut rempah sauce with similar toppings.
For drinks, they have lemongrass and pandan leaf infusion, iced tea with lime, and Nanyang coffee (available with or without condensed milk). Honestly, just try one for each dish—they’re all good!
Asado – Argentinian Steakhouse
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Website: https://www.asadohk.com
Address: 22-30 Tai Wong St E, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 2556 6262
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: $$$
Asado is a genuine Argentinian steakhouse in Hong Kong, run by real Argentines who know their beef.
Start your meal with delectable options like grilled provolone cheese with truffle oil, sweetbreads with balsamic reduction, and Argentinean sausages. You can also try hand-cut beef empanadas, garlic shrimp, and a fresh salad.
For the main course, you can enjoy tender cuts of grass-fed beef like tenderloin, ribeye, and even a huge bone-in ribeye. Complement your meal with sides like creamy mashed potatoes, garlic fries, or fried cauliflower.
Trattoria Felino
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Website: https://www.trattoriafelino.com
Address: G/F, 1-7 Ship St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 56 97 44 77
Operating Hours: Friday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Tuesday – Sunday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: $$
If you want something more relaxed, Trattoria Felino is a fantastic choice. Their menu focuses on Neapolitan and Mediterranean flavors. And they even feature modern twists on classic Italian dishes.
Brunch is $398, with the option to add 1.5 hours of free-flow prosecco, wine, and beer for $258. The brunch includes shared starters like Hamachi Carpaccio and Carbonara Egg. Main courses such as Scialatielli and Beef Cheek are available at an extra cost.
The a la carte menu features items like Hamachi Carpaccio and Hokkaido Scallop Tartare. But if you want something really light, opt for their Fried Calamari and Bruschettine.
Eggslut Hong Kong
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Website: http://eggsluthk.com/index.html
Address: 27-47, Shop 2 on G/F & Shop F-1 on 1/F, Fashion Walk 11-19 Great George Street, & Paterson St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Contact Details: +852 9224 9862
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price: $$
Eggslut offers a multitude of egg-based meals, which is probably obvious in their name! Their sandwiches, like the Fairfax Sandwich, are served in warm brioche buns and packed with applewood smoked bacon and sriracha mayo.
A standout dish is the Slut, featuring a coddled egg on creamy potato purée and served in a glass jar with baguette slices. To really fill you up, grab a side of salad or their salted chocolate chip cookie.
For drinks, they offer fresh orange juice, cold brew coffee, and sparkling mineral water.
Oolaa Star Street
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Address: Hong Kong, Wan Chai, Star St, 9號, Starcrest Block 2, Starcrest, Shop 2, G/F
Contact Details: +852 2529 3823
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $$
Oolaa Star Street offers a Mediterranean vibe with a fresh feel to each of their meals. They offer Western dishes mixed with some Hong Kong-style dining, so you’re pretty much getting the best of both worlds.
The food menu includes tasty options like Margarita pizza, Linguine Aglio e Olio pasta, and a variety of salads and risottos. They even have a meat-free spaghetti bolognese for those who prefer plant-based meals.
Their drink menu also has a good range, including Corona by the case, various wines, and sparkling options. They also offer event packages with staff and chefs available for hire and delivery options if needed.
