Alex Untola
Renowned as a food lover's dream come true Mongkok is home to some of the best restaurants in Hong Kong. From scrumptious Dim Sums to delectable desserts here are the top 5 eateries in Mongkok.
As the Mongkok installment of the famed Hong Kong restaurant chain with more than 20 outlets the Lei Garden Restaurant is the best venue to sample Cantonese Chinese fare in an elegant setting. Having set up its Mongkok branch as early as 1980 the popular name in Cantonese cuisine remains one of the proffered dining hotspots in the area. Managed by the expertise of Head Chef Chow Lap Yan diners can expect a fine dining experience they are not likely to forget for a long time to come. Renowned as the place in Mongkok to sample the best seafood the extensive menu at Lei Garden Restaurant includes other meat and poultry varieties as well. Savories are the true heroes of the menu at Lei Garden Restaurant where the baked and salty Chicken, fried turnip pastries and braised abalones are must0try items in addition to the Kanto sea cucumber dish.
Housed within the second floor of one of the luxurious Mongkok Hotels Hong Kong ranks among its finest Thai Pad is one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. As the preferred dining venue contained within Dorsett Mongkok Hotel Hong Kong this one-stop Thai eatery specializes in authentic Thai cuisine prepared to perfect with a distinctively modern flare. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner the operational hours of Thai Pad is 6.30am to 10pm. Ideal for diners in search of Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, seafood specialties or the coveted green papaya salad the venue's eclectic menu items including its special Thai beverages are made using ingredients flown in from neighboring Thailand. Private dining areas and al fresco dining spaces are also available at this fine dining eatery run by a Thai Chef.
As a traditional Cha Chaan Teng Tea Cafe in Hong Kong the China Cafe is an iconic fixture in a tea house tradition in the island nation that dates back to the 1960's. Serving specialty local delicacies that have remained Hong Kong favourites for over 150 years the China Cafe is the best venue to experience Yin Yang tea and Iced Lemon Water. Occupying pride of place down Canton Road diners can sample pineapple buns and classic Hong Kong French toast at this cosy eatery famed for its milk tea.
Revered among the sweet toothed as one of the best venues in Hong Kong to sample traditional and modern desserts this charming eatery specializing in nothing but the best part of a meal is a veritable national icon down Mongkok's Soy Street. Offering visitors a mouth-watering array of European inspired desserts with a local twist some of the must-try items at the locale include Mango stuffed pancakes and Durian sticky rice rolls. The Banana and Chocolate Filo pastry dessert is another hot favourite among seasoned diners while the classic Hong Kong style fresh fruit desserts are equally delicious.
Famed as the most affordable Michelin Starred restaurant in the globe Tim Ho Wan is Mongkok's preferred Dim Sum hotspot for the masses. As the only eatery in Mongkok to have been awarded a Michelin Star for its excellent food and service Tim Ho Wan welcomes a steady flow of visitors from home and abroad. Renowned for its steamed baskets of Dim Sum this popular lunch spot is a must-try diner when exploring the culinary identity of Mongkok.
