Continuously referred to as the “Dark Side” by many spiteful Hong Kong Islanders, Tsim Sha Tsui has led the city’s dining scene as a dark horse in recent years, housing both casual and fine-dining restaurants rating very highly for quality food and service.
From Middle Eastern, Cantonese, and South Asian to continental European, check out our guide to the best restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui for dining in style.
Best fine-dining restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui
WHISK
Led by chef William Lau, who recently nabbed the Foodie Forks 2024 Rising Star Award, WHISK takes the tried-and-tested French-Japanese sub-cuisine and innovates with creative plating and refreshing ingredient choices. The Finesse dinner menu (HKD980 for 6 courses; HKD1,288 for 10 courses) complements a wholesome dining experience with unique dishes rare in Hong Kong, such as onsen tamago, foie gras millefeuille crepe, hot smoked salmon, and French pigeon (+HKD168).
WHISK, 5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118–130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 5999, book here
The Steak House
The Regent’s legendary meat emporium houses Hong Kong’s oldest charcoal grill and cooks steaks with supreme flavour, leaving a memorable impression with diners. The Steak House shines bright with the Hanwoo Korean striploin (HKD1,380) and Mayura Farm Australian flat iron (HKD880), two incredible cuts of steak. The beef tenderloin tartare (HKD280/HKD520), classic onion soup (HKD198), and duck foie gras terrine (HKD298) are fine complements to the meat.
The Steak House, G/F, The Regent Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2313 2313, book here
Sabatini Ristorante Italiano
Tsim Sha Tsui’s restaurant at The Royal Garden hotel is the international chain’s first Sabatini Ristorante Italiano in Hong Kong, first opened in 1958 in Rome. Sabatini Hong Kong has since expanded to a second spot at ifc mall, but the Kowloon eatery retains a quaint, old-fashioned charm. The à-la-carte menu is pricey, yet the Italian ingredients are of very high quality. The veal chop “Milanese style” (HKD528), slow-cooked Wagyu beef cheek (HKD588), yellow chicken breast roulade (HKD788), and homemade tagliolini with Boston lobster (HKD588) do justice to Italian cuisine here in Hong Kong.
Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, 3/F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2733 2000, book here
Bayfare Social
Housed inside Rosewood hotel’s bustling dining hall, Bayfare Social sits front and centre, delivering excellent dishes and service on a standard equal to Spain’s top tapas houses and paella spots. Chef Jorge Vera Gutiérrez masters the classics, including the boquerones y anchoas (HKD190), sardine crudo (HKD198), and brandada de bacalao (HKD198) for robust fishy flavours to start. For mains, you must order the grilled sustainable Spanish sea bass (HKD310) and braised Wagyu beef cheek (HKD398).
Bayfare Social, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732, book here
Aqua
If we’re talking about the best restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui, Aqua always deserves a notable mention for the venue’s dizzying views darting across the harbour and well-crafted Italy-meets-Japan menu. For great bites, try the braised duck “ravioli del plin” (HKD198), scallop carpaccio (HKD358), confit suckling pig (HKD488), and seared bluefin tuna fillet (HKD398). The weekly Saturday night brunch menu is to die for!
Aqua, 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3427 2288, book here
CHAAT
Run by chef de cuisine Gaurav Kuthari, Rosewood hotel’s Michelin-starred contemporary Indian restaurant CHAAT delivers a bold take on street food popular in the nation state, complemented by excellent service. The à-la-carte menu includes rich starters and mains well deserving of a bite, such as the tandoor-cooked malai paneer tikka (HKD198), powerful lamb rogan josh (HKD398), and vegetarian palak patte ke chaat (HKD128). The Old Delhi butter chicken (HKD298) is another must-order. Book weeks in advance to have the best chance of dining at the restaurant that scooped the Foodie Forks 2024 Best Indian Restaurant award.
CHAAT, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732, book here
Cucina
Marco Polo hotel’s Cucina is a marvel of a restaurant, boasting envious harbour views of Hong Kong Island and serving old-school Italian recipes crafted by chef de cuisine Andrea Delzanno. Noteworthy à-la-carte specials include the lobster salad (HKD338), penne with black truffle cream sauce (HKD348), baked halibut fillet (HKD438), and succulent baked Australian M5 Wagyu beef tomahawk (HKD1,788).
Cucina, 6/F, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, 3–27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2113 0808, book here
Bushra
Sat alongside the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront and accompanied by a belly-dancing troupe who grace the restaurant every 30 minutes, Bushra is a spot to explore for a genuine Egyptian experience. We recommend you split the classic labneh (HKD98), beetroot hummus (HKD98), falafel (HKD128), and muhammara (HKD108) for starters and then share the Bushra kofta (HKD238) and shish tawook (HKD238) for your mains. Bookings on the terrace require a deposit, so take note of your preferred dining arrangements in advance.
Bushra, Shop G6 & UG16, G/F & UG/F, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 6172 3591, book here
Best affordable restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui
Anjappar Chettinad Indian Cuisine
Discover the power of meaty South Indian fare at Anjappar, a world-famous restaurant chain with a well-received Hong Kong location deep inside the east side of Tsim Sha Tsui. Fragrant and spiced mains that you need to order are the pudhina murgh tikka (HKD168), mutton biryani (HKD144), paneer butter masala (HKD119), and dhal makhani (HDK96). You must also savour the chicken ‘65 (HKD96), an Indian classic.
Anjappar Chettinad Indian Cuisine, Shop 202, 2/F, Multifield Plaza, 3–7A Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 3428 5757, book here
Pakeeza Food Restaurant
This Pakistani eatery is a lionised spot in Tsim Sha Tsui, opening in early 2023 but now leading a cult-loving obsession for the friendly service and warm Pakistani offerings. Don’t be distracted by the 2,000-plus five-star reviews; the legendary three-dish buffet (HKD150 pp) grants diners combinations of dishes like chicken haleem, meat nihari, dhal tarka, aloo palak, aloo gobi, kala chana, and chicken curry, along with servings of tandoori naan, roti, Pakistani rice, and maja blanca sweets.
Pakeeza Food Restaurant, Shop 51, 2/F, Mirador Mansion, 58 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 9232 1171
Rue Du Liban
Rue Du Liban is Tsim Sha Tsui’s newest Lebanese dining spot, buzzing with wallet-friendly plates of authentic and hearty Lebanese dishes. Halal dishes that you ought to taste are the hummus (HKD88) and moutabal (HKD94) mezze, chicken fatteh (HKD168), and harra barramundi (HKD198), ending with the scrumptious Lebanese French toast (HKD98).
Rue Du Liban, 22–26 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2310 2922, book here
Myung Ga Korean Restaurant
Serving Tsim Sha Tsui since 2009, Myung Ga’s sole location in Kowloon fuses Korean flavours, grills, and flair with classy surf-and-turf menus and tangy-spicy plates. The gun mandu (HKD130/8pcs) and haemul pajeon (HKD120/HKD140) are good to start off meals, paired with kimchi jeon (HKD110/HKD130). The bulgogi BBQ set (HKD430) suits the grill very well with its charcoal-flavoured, meaty bites. The nakji bokeum (HKD280), or sautéed spicy octopus with vegetables and noodles, is also a hit for fishy flavours.
Myung Ga Korean Restaurant, Shop 2702, 27/F, iSQUARE, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2369 1177, book here
Veggie Kingdom
Housed in Tsim Sha Tsui’s western shopping and hotel district, Veggie Kingdom, named the Foodie Forks 2024 Best Vegetarian Restaurant, does what many Chinese restaurants cannot do in Hong Kong; the eatery delivers a meat-free menu, with healthy protein alternatives featured in traditional recipes. Fill your belly with the veggie Beijing duck (HKD138), braised eggplant in casserole (HKD88), Sichuan-style dan dan noodles (HKD48), pine nut truffle sauce fried rice (HKD108), and spicy salt tofu cubes (HKD62).
Veggie Kingdom, 7/F, VIP Commercial Centre, 120 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2366 0336/2366 3233
Gold Mui Kee Seafood Stall
Gold Mui Kee gets rid of the outdoor humidity and oil splashes that are typical of Hong Kong’s dai pai dong restaurants and instead contains the energy and MSG-laden food in a basement space. Perfect for large group dinners in Tsim Sha Tsui, we recommend ordering the stewed pork ribs with black bean sauce (HKD72), braised chicken in signature sauce (HKD92), steamed scallop with garlic (HKD85), and the iconic pork knuckle (HKD75).
Gold Mui Kee Seafood Stall, B/F, Kimberly Plaza, 45–47 Kimberley Road Tsim Sha Tsui, 6690 8809
The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory holds one of Hong Kong’s largest menus, with over 150 starters and mains and 25 desserts, and we think it’s physically impossible to not find a dish that can please each and every family member and friend. The all-American menu delivers mammoth portions, with the Louisiana chicken pasta (HKD208), avocado egg rolls (HKD158), French dip cheeseburger (HKD168), grilled salmon (HKD286), and quesadilla (HKD118) worthwhile dishes to chomp on.
The Cheesecake Factory, Shop G102, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2791 6628
616 Hot Pot
Beef speciality hotpot chain 616 Hot Pot has a large Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant on Hart Avenue with a fun outdoor section to enjoy steamy hotpot with stewed vegetables and meat when the weather is nice. You can expect the same offerings as 616’s multiple other locations, but you should not miss out on the two-person beef set (HKD328), which includes beef-bone broth, fried fish skin, mushrooms, cart noodles, cheese sausage, Wagyu chuck, and Angus short rib.
616 Hot Pot, 1/F, The Hart, 4 Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 9037 4146, book here
