Guidebook for Hong Kong
Food Scene
Nosh Tai Pin Shan
11 Upper Station StreetGreat brunch, good coffee
Brew Bros Coffee
33 Hillier StGood coffee, friendly owner
A hidden restaurant, but don't let the front fool you - locate and press the right chop and the secret door will slide open.
Good cocktails and interesting food.
29 locals recommend
Mrs. Pound
6 Pound LnA hidden restaurant, but don't let the front fool you - locate and press the right chop and the secret door will slide open.
Good cocktails and interesting food.
Chachawan
206 Hollywood RdGreat north Thai food, cocktails and atmosphere
Café Deadend
72號 Po Hing FongCafe and Bakery - great hidden spot
MANA! PoHo
8號 Tai On TerraceVegan friendly wraps in a relaxed neighborhood setting
Corner Kitchen Cafe
226 Hollywood RdGood coffee, good wraps, great desserts
Winstons Coffee
213 Queen's Rd WGood coffee, right next to Sai Ying Pun MTR
High Street Grill
High StreetLots of options, good steaks
Yardbird
A HK institution
Dim Sum Square
78號 Hillier StGreat value dim sum, usually very busy.
Din Tai Fung
68號 Yee Wo StBest Xiao Long Bao in town plus great, effieicent service
Drinks & Nightlife
Underground spot, well hidden inside the wet market. Great cocktails and good vibe.
10 locals recommend
001
97 Wellington StUnderground spot, well hidden inside the wet market. Great cocktails and good vibe.
Small yet packed with bars and restaurants. A convenient place to start the night.
95 locals recommend
Soho, Hong Kong
Staunton StreetSmall yet packed with bars and restaurants. A convenient place to start the night.
Sightseeing
A must (when the weather is good) during the day or night. Great view of Hong Kong and the starting point for great trails. It is possible to hike up to the peak my apartment.
181 locals recommend
Victoria Park
1 Hing Fat StA must (when the weather is good) during the day or night. Great view of Hong Kong and the starting point for great trails. It is possible to hike up to the peak my apartment.
Galleries, little cafes and local hipsters. Worth exploring for a bit.
18 locals recommend
Tai Ping Shan Street
Tai Ping Shan StreetGalleries, little cafes and local hipsters. Worth exploring for a bit.
Not exactly a sigh but still an iconic HK thing to do - taking the star ferry across the Victoria Harbour (especially at night) is always a stunning experience.
51 locals recommend
Central (Star Ferry) station
Not exactly a sigh but still an iconic HK thing to do - taking the star ferry across the Victoria Harbour (especially at night) is always a stunning experience.
Arts & Culture
A newish complex featuring a mix of designer stores, cafes and restaurants
61 locals recommend
PMQ - Aberdeen Courtyard & Marketplace
35號 Aberdeen StA newish complex featuring a mix of designer stores, cafes and restaurants
Essentials
Fusion
Very well stocked international supermarket
Parks & Nature
Could be a bit challenging but well worth it - amazing views of Kowloon and HK island
13 locals recommend
Lion Rock
15 Chuk Yuen RdCould be a bit challenging but well worth it - amazing views of Kowloon and HK island
Repulse Bay Beach
Easy to reach, wide and (mostly) clean. Good food options.
Being paved all of the way, this is not quite a hiking trial but it still offers great views of HK and an alternative way of getting to Victoria's Peak.
21 locals recommend
Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail
5 Hatton RdBeing paved all of the way, this is not quite a hiking trial but it still offers great views of HK and an alternative way of getting to Victoria's Peak.
Relaxed little beach, nice sunsets. Taxi or a minibus are the only ways of getting in and out. Consider an Uber if available.
13 locals recommend
South Bay Beach
South Bay RoadRelaxed little beach, nice sunsets. Taxi or a minibus are the only ways of getting in and out. Consider an Uber if available.
Shek O beach and village is great if you want to get away from the city. While it can get busy on the weekends, it is overall chilled with a good mix of locals and expats.
19 locals recommend
Shek O Beach
Shek O beach and village is great if you want to get away from the city. While it can get busy on the weekends, it is overall chilled with a good mix of locals and expats.
Shopping
Upper Lascar Row
Upper Lascar RowGood for second hand finds or touristy knickknacks
Big shopping mall, right in the heart of HK. All big brand names are found here and the Apple store is very visible from the outside. An elevated walkway leads right into it from Sheung Wan and it is a hub for those taking a ferry from the Central Piers.
51 locals recommend
IFC Shopping Mall; Man Cheung Street station
Big shopping mall, right in the heart of HK. All big brand names are found here and the Apple store is very visible from the outside. An elevated walkway leads right into it from Sheung Wan and it is a hub for those taking a ferry from the Central Piers.