By Maya Haziza
Classified – located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island is the perfect place for a Saturday brunch with friends and family. There are tons of healthy options especially if you are vegetarian. I came here a lot when I wanted some good western style food or a quiet place to work with Wifi.
The Cupping Room Roastery – located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island is an amazing coffee shop with the best food. Similar to Classified but much quieter and less frequented. Great place to work on essays or come for an avocado toast.
Why 50 – located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island is a smaller coffee shop with amazing coffee. Similar style food to Classified and the Cupping Room, but a smaller space and dimly lit. Excellent Wifi.
Sweet pea – located in Central, Hong Kong Island this was my mom’s favorite café I took her to when she visted me and is also the best cakes in Hong Kong. This café is all gluten free and vegan. No wifi. Cash Only.
Pici – located in Central, Hong Kong great Italian style food when you are simply missing home and want some good pasta!
The Optimist – very hip and cool restaurant in Wan Chai. Try the tunatarte and enjoy the good vibes! Vegetarian friendly restaurant
The Pawn – best macaroni and cheese in Hong Kong! This restaurant is kind of hidden in the upper levels of the building, but is great service and very good food.
Winstons Coffee Bar – I stumbled upon this coffee bar one night after dinner and it is simply some of the best coffee I have had in Hong Kong and the people that work there are ridiculously nice. Located on Queens Road West.
Chom Chom – probably one of my favorite restaurants in Hong Kong. It is a very small place that does not take any reservations so you have to get there right when it opens around 5-6 PM to get a table. I would best describe it as gourmet Vietnamese food – so so good.
Ho Lee Fook – the best Asian fusion style food I have had in Hong Kong. A bit pricey, but well worth it. There were also plenty of vegetarian options here.
Mrs. Pounds – here is a restaurant that is a bit of a secret! From the outside it looks like a locksmith shop, but it is actually the best Asian fusion restaurant with plenty of vegetarian options. Located in Sheung Wan, good luck finding the way inside!
Man Mo Café – a French style restaurant that has brie and spinach dim sum, ratatouie dim sum, and a lot more. Great options for vegetarians or people who are interested in trying dim sum, but French style!
Seoul Bros – located in Central Hong Kong Island, this is the best Korean fast food I’ve had. Definitely worth the try.
Caliente – for when you are craving Mexican Food! This restaurant is located in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) and has the best nachos ever.
Wooloomooloo – Go to this restaurant rooftop if you want to see the best view of Hong Kong and for the light show, every night at 9 PM!
Browhaus – for the ladies: go here to get your eyebrows down or for any other spa services you might need. It’s definitely hard to find a reliable place but I’ve done it for you!
Victoria Peak – it is as touristy as they say, but the view is remarkable. If it is your first time in Hong Kong – you must come here and eat at the café near by as well!
Dragon’s Back Hiking Trail – an intermediate style hiking trail with an incredible view of the ocean and of Hong Kong Island. There are many entrances and start points to this hiking trail so google the ones that are closest to you.
Happy Valley Racecourse – the legendary horse races that happen every Wednesday in Hong Kong. This is an event that is very unique to Hong Kong and is fun because you can go every week!
PMQ – a huge, semi-open building filled with artisan boutiques and cafes. I went here for a Coco Chanel exhibit at the beginning of the semester and it was absolutely amazing. They hold a lot of cool events worth checking out.
Repulse Bay – My favorite beach in Hong Kong, there are many events that go on here throughout the year and during April and May it is the perfect place to go for a quick sun tan.
Enjoy!