With many halal food options in Hong Kong, finding halal food for Muslim travellers has never been easier. From hearty dim sum to crispy roast duck, there are many halal eateries in Hong Kong you shouldn’t miss out. As much as we love savouring Cantonese-style dishes, you might be craving for something else for a change.
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Guess what? You can discover many Muslim-friendly vegetarian eateries in Hong Kong! Whether you’re craving for mango desserts or the Impossible Burger (yes, they have one!), you’ll never go hungry in this bustling city. If you’re planning your first trip, check out our first timer’s guide to Hong Kong that every Muslim traveller must know before you begin!
1. Happy Cow
After going for a spin at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel nearby, treat yourself to dairy-free ice cream at Happy Cow. Walk up to this bright blue shop and spoil yourself with vegan options, ranging from cherry almond fudge to salted caramel swirl. There’s a flavour of the week that may surprise you, and ginger might just be it!
What’s great about Happy Cow is that their ice cream is cholesterol-free and has less sugar. Cheat day or not; it’s the kind of dessert that’ll make you feel less guilty about your calorie intake. Besides their outlet at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, you can spot the nearest Happy Cow around Hong Kong too.
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: Central Wheel Shop, Booth 3, Man Kwong Street, Hong Kong Observation Wheel
Opening hours: Mon – Thu, 11am – 9am; Fri – Sun, 11am – 10pm
Contact number: +852 2252 7773
Price range: From HKD50 onwards
Directions: Alight at MTR Hong Kong station and head to the exit on Man Yiu street. Then, walk for 6 minutes to reach Happy Cow
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2. SloFood Cafe
SloFood Café is all about taking it slow and making every moment count. That includes savouring every bite out of their delicious all-vegan menu. Pushing the envelope on what natural food and organic vegetables can do, mealtime is delightful in this café.
Out of the pages from their humble menu, opt for mushroom pita, lasagne, beetroot burger and falafel. If you love a surprise, ask for pasta of the day that is often served with seasonal vegetables to brighten up your plate.
Halal status: The café serves an all-vegan menu and does not serve alcohol on the premise.
Address: The Hudson, 11 Davis Street, Sai Wan
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 4pm
Price range: From HKD78 onwards
Directions: Alight at MTR Kennedy Town station and head towards Exit C. Then, walk for 2 minutes to reach Slofood Cafe
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3. Cong Sao Star Dessert
Try as you might, it’s tough to resist a yummy bowl of Hong Kong desserts on a hot day. Whether you’re beating the heat with iced longan coconut or mango tofu pudding, you can enjoy both at Cong Sao Star Dessert.
Take a glimpse of the menu, and you’ll notice a theme of mango, strawberry and longan flavours. For other signature flavours, their must-tries include sesame and peach, durian crystal beads and yang zhi gan lu (mango and pomelo sago dessert). If you can’t find a seat in this outlet, make your way to their second outlet at Yiu Wa Street in Causeway Bay where the menu is also Muslim-friendly.
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Halal status: This eatery uses Muslim-friendly ingredients and does not serve meat or use alcohol in their food preparation.
Address: 23, Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm – 12am
Price range: From HKD28 onwards
Contact number: +852 2520 6363
Directions: Alight at MTR Wan Chai station and head towards Exit A3. Then, walk for 5 minutes to reach Cong Sao Star Dessert
4. Veggie One
As the name suggests, Veggie One is one of the eateries in Hong Kong that serves a hearty vegetarian buffet. If you’re a true foodie at heart, the abundance of vegetarian selections rarely disappoints. Find a vacant all-white table and make yourself comfortable amid the hanging metallic lights and delicate floral murals.
The same buffet rules apply at Veggie One. Pick up a plate and spoil yourself with a huge variety including vegetarian pizza, potato ball, pumpkin cake, and stir-fried noodles. The star of the buffet is the vegetarian sushi, and you’ll be surprised how the flavours are pretty close to the real deal.
Halal status: This eatery serves an all-vegetarian menu and does not serve meat or use alcohol in their food preparation.
Address: 14, Cannon Street, Causeway Bay
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 11pm
Price range: From HKD100 onwards
Contact number: +852 2328 2102
Directions: Alight at MTR Causeway Bay Station and head towards Exit D1. Then, walk for 2 minutes to reach Veggie One
5. Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant
Bringing South Indian flavours to Hong Kong, Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant is a humble eatery that’ll win your taste buds with curries and exotic spices. Begin with starters such as chilli paratha, mushroom cauliflower and samosa.
Next, satiate your hunger with vegetable kebab, paneer noodles, chapati masala, vegetarian fried rice or Mysore masala dosa. They also serve tandoori bread ranging from butter naan to garlic naan. On weekends, your little ones can enjoy cheese garlic bread and carrot rice from the kid’s menu. Since their meals are entirely vegetarian, savour them to your heart’s content.
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Halal status: This eatery serves an all-vegetarian menu and does not serve meat or use alcohol in their food preparation.
Address: UG 1-5 & 31, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, East Tsim Sha Tsui
Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm; Sat – Sun, 8.30am – 10.30pm
Price range: From HKD50 onwards
Contact number: +852 2640 2123 / 2643 9123
Directions: Alight at MTR Tsim Sha Tsui station and head towards Exit P2. Then, walk for 1 minute to reach Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant
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6. Green Common
Going meat-free in Hong Kong is much easier with Green Common in the picture. A stone’s throw from MTR Central station, this Landmark Alexandra outlet offers weekday menu that includes Korean Beyond beef pizza, Good Vibe pizza, and assorted mushroom black truffle vegenaise pizza.
Green Common also serves The Beyond Burger; a plant-based burger served with cabbage, tomato apple puree and smoky honey mustard! Alternatively, there’s the Beyond Sausage; a vegetarian hot dog served with vegan bun, lettuce, tomato sauce and mustard. Before you leave, round off your meal with a cup of purple sweet potato latte or acai berry herbal tea.
You can locate other Green Common outlets at QRE Plaza in Wan Chai, The FOREST in Kowloon and Park Central in Tseung Kwan O. We also checked out Green Common at Harbour City where the Garden Fish and Chips tastes very close to the real deal!
Halal status: This eatery serves an all-vegetarian menu and does not serve alcohol on the premise. You may find ‘omnipork’ in the menu but do note it’s fully vegan.
Address: Shop B2, B/F, Landmark Alexandra, 18 Charter Road, Central
Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 8.30pm; Sat, 8am – 6pm; Sun, 11am – 6pm
Price range: From HKD100 onwards
Contact number: +852 3582 4463
Directions: Alight at MTR Central station and walk for 1 minute to reach Green Common
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7. Supabowl
If you’re tired of greens, Supabowl knows a way to add a splash of colours, and we’re talking about acai bowls. A homegrown brand that centres their menu around natural superfood, savour a spoonful of nutrients complete with colourful fruits and granola on a hot day.
Look up at the menu to see a selection of Nature Bowls, ranging from the popular Supabowl (acai with banana, strawberry, blueberries and bee pollen) to Powerbowl (acai with banana, kiwi, mango and flaxseed). Besides that, you also have the freedom to customise your acai bowl or walk away with a refreshing smoothie in hand.
Halal status: This eatery uses Muslim-friendly ingredients and does not serve meat or uses alcohol in their food preparation
Address: Shop A1, 4 Swatow Road, Wan Chai
Opening hours: Tue – Fri, 8.30am – 7pm; Sat, 10am – 7pm; Sun, 10am – 6pm (Closed on Mon)
Price range: From HKD38 onwards
Contact number: +854 3565 4379
Directions: Alight at MTR Wan Chai station and head towards Exit A3. Then, walk for 6 minutes to reach Supabowl
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8. 2DP
2DP is proudly vegetarian, and you can tell from the meals you’ll have on your table. A charming eatery filled with wooden furniture and back-lit shelves, the menu offers plenty of selections to keep you full after exploring the picture-perfect Instagram spots in Hong Kong.
Whether you’re leaning towards vegan caviar avocado salmon tartare or avocado mango open toast with yoghurt, you’re in for a delicious treat. Other things on the menu such as the morning glory all-day breakfast and salted egg yolk creamy barley risotto are also ready to tempt you further. If that’s not enough, there’s the lip-smacking Impossible burger too.
Halal status: This eatery serves an all-vegetarian menu and does not serve meat or uses alcohol in their food preparation. Although “pork” is mentioned in the menu, do note that it’s entirely vegan.
Address: G/F, The Lamma Tower, 12-12A Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Opening hours: Sun - Thu, 12pm – 12am; Fri – Sat, 12pm – 12.30am
Price range: From HKD100 onwards
Contact number: +852 3705 9590
Directions: Alight at MTR Tsim Sha Tsui station and head towards Exit B2. Then, walk for 3 minutes to reach 2DP
9. OVOCAFE
Amid the bustle of Old Wan Chai Market, spot this vegetarian eatery named OVOCAFE. Perfect for Muslim travellers who are looking for vegetarian options, the café provides a variety of salads, soups, main courses and all-day breakfasts to satiate your hunger.
Start your meal with a classic OVO green salad before feasting on Margherita classic pizza, tom yummy noodles or spinach cheese pie with portobello. If you didn’t manage to try the Impossible Burger at other vegetarian eateries, OVOCAFE’s version comes with a side of nachos and sour cream.
Halal status: This eatery serves an all-vegetarian menu and does not serve meat. Do note that alcoholic beverages are served on the premise.
Address: OVO Flagship Store, 1 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am – 10pm
Price range: From HKD100 onwards
Contact number: +852 2527 6011
Directions: Alight at MTR Wan Chai station and head towards Exit A3. Then, walk for 6 minutes to reach OVOCAFE
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10. Local Ginger Veggie Bistro
After spending an afternoon at Blue House Cluster, grab a bite at the in-house Chinese vegetarian restaurant named Local Ginger Veggie Bistro. Once you grab a table, pick up their daily lunch menu and choose from a variety of vegetarian delights that’ll please your palate.
Ranging from veggie wonton noodle soup to dry noodles with ginger and scallions as well as Shanghai stir-fried sticky rice cake, it’ll be a pleasant meal to enjoy. Since the bistro is also known for their pretty food presentation, you’ll have the best time snapping pictures for the ‘gram too.
Halal status: While the restaurant is not halal-certified, they serve an all-vegetarian menu. The menu may mention ‘meat’, but the mock meats are made entirely from vegetables
Address: 8 King Sing Street, Wan Chai
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11.30AM-5.30PM (Closed on Sun)
Price range: From HKD49 onwards
Contact number: +852 2833 4601
Directions: Alight at MTR Wan Chai station and walk towards Exit A2. Then, walk for 9 minutes to Local Ginger Veggie Bistro
11. LockCha Tea House
Once you’ve explored the best of Tai Kwun, prepare to be served with bite-sized vegetarian dim sum at LockCha Tea House. Prepared and shaped to resemble the regular dim sums you’ve seen in the local coffee shops; you would be surprised by how delightful it tastes!
Together with a cup of Chinese tea, try their red bean buns, vegetarian spring rolls, taro cakes and coconut cashew glutinous rice dumpling for a delicious Hong Kong treat. Otherwise, you can enjoy vegan noodles and ginger cake too!
Halal status: While the restaurant is not halal-certified, they serve an all-vegetarian dim sum menu. We checked and they dont use alcohol in food preparation but we advise that you dine at your discretion.
Address: G06-07, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Opening hours: Daily, 11AM-11PM
Price range: From HKD28 onwards
Contact number: +852 2276 5777
Directions: Alight at MTR Central station and head towards Exit D2. Then, take a 7-minute walk to LockCha Tea House
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The best thing about Hong Kong is the abundance of halal food you’ll discover while exploring the scenic walking trails, bustling shopping spots and awesome family-friendly attractions. Visit the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, and dairy-free ice cream is around the corner. Shop at the Old Wan Chai Market and see a vegetarian pizza waiting. While the vegetarian options are amazingly delicious, you can level up your food trip with our ultimate guide to yummy halal food in Hong Kong (near major attractions!). Wherever your taste buds lead you, it’ll be an unforgettable food adventure!
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