Flanked by Tin Hau and Quarry Bay, North Point has shunned Hong Kong’s rapid gentrification and build-up mentality to remain a neighbourhood still present with its old past.
Luckily, this means that restaurants have stayed a long course, rather than pressured to close amidst a changing Hong Kong. Across its streets, predominantly regional Chinese and Hong Kong restaurants have curried strong favour with its residents.
Below are our top suggestions for enjoying a quality meal in the buzzing neighbourhood of North Point.
The best restaurants in North Point
1. Lee Keung Kee
If a North Point trip is on the itinerary soon, a visit to Lee Keung Kee completes your visit in the foodie neighbourhood. Their most popular snacks to order, egg waffles (HKD28) and egg pancake (HKD28), are served fresh and drenched in peanut butter, condensed milk, and butter for the best bite. They have received tourists and locals for over 15 years, loving their sweet treats.
Lee Keung Kee, G/F, 492 King’s Road, North Point, 2590 9726
2. Banpo
This family-run Korean restaurant is humble and packs a punch with their meat selection and banchan served alongside. Banpo’s top meat plates include their pork belly (HKD148), marinated chicken (HKD138), and beef small intestine (HKD198). If you fancy adding more onto your table for a big meal, we suggest their kimchi pancake (HKD118) and tteokbokki (HKD158).
Banpo, G/F, Kingsfield Centre, 18 Shell Street, North Point, 2385 8255, book here
3. Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge
Arguably one of Hong Kong’s best views can be had from Le 188°, where you can soak up both sides of Victoria Harbour. Wish for a stunning sunset on your next visit as you dig into their premium European dishes like French spring chicken (HKD380), halibut roll (HKD380), and pan-roasted European dover sole (HKD880). This restaurant is best visited with a partner or a celebration.
Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge, 41/F, Harbour Grand Hong Kong, 23 Oil Street, North Point, 2121 2693
4. La Parilla
La Parilla second location in Hong Kong calls North Point home with an oaky and vintage-styled space in the heart of the neighbourhood. If you are feeling for some steak and South American food, this is your place. For a full-bodied experience, order their beef empanada carnes criolla (HKD68), wild prawn ceviche (HKD138), Bife de Lomo fillet (HKD268, 250 grams), and thin cut fries (HKD58)
La Parilla, LG/F, King Man House, 19 Fort Street, North Point, 2662 3000, book here
5. Jiu Fen Full
The world of Taiwan and its mythical village of Jiu Fen can be explored culinarily at Jiu Fen Full. The creators of this restaurant have done an excellent job in designing the space to mimic the scenes of everyday Taiwanese life. Their red oil beef noodles (HKD55), salt and pepper fried chicken (HKD38), corn cheese egg pancake (HKD32), and Taiwan dan zai mian (HKD47) will bring you straight back to any street market in the country!
Jiu Fen Full, G/F, KP Tower, 93 King’s Road, North Point, 3619 5049
6. Fisholic
Everything on Fisholic’s menu is made out of fish, a means to promote Hong Kong’s colourful sea bounty. Their menu features funky main course dishes like beef with fish noodles in spicy sauce (HKD72) and truffle fishotto (HKD88), both carrying strong sea flavours. Pair your mains with spicy and salty starters fish nachos (HKD35) and typhoon shelter siu mai (HKD38).
Fisholic, Shop 14, G/F, Victor Court, 14-18 Wang On Road, Fortress Hill, North Point, 3590 4930, book here
7. Good Luck Dai Pai Dong
Unassuming from the outside, Good Luck Dai Pai Dong follows from his predecessor Little Chilli delivering a hit of spicy Sichuan flavours to the neighbourhood. Now taking on a dai pai dong concept, the spice of China’s central province come alive in dishes like kung pao chicken (HKD56), celery sliced pork (HKD56), vegetarian mapotofu (HKD53), and shredded potatoes with green pepper (HKD53). They are open till 4AM daily, a great place to visit after drinking.
Good Luck Dai Pai Dong, Shop B2, G/F, The Wharf, 33 North Point Road, 2682 2888
8. Big Boil’s Club
Big Boil’s Club ushers you into an ancient world of imperial China. The hot pot restaurant has a distinct moody and refined design, allowing customers to cosplay as emperors, with the food to match the grandeur. The South African abalone (HKD198), Australian wagyu hind shank (HKD178), bamboo shoots (HKD88), and fresh handmade seafood meatballs (HKD188) are signatures at the hot pot restaurant, made for dunking!
Big Boil’s Club, Shop 116-125, 1/F, Marble Garden, 33 Marble Road, North Point, 2331 3838, book here
9. Koji Teppanyaki
Led by a team of chefs formerly working at Hong Kong’s top Japanese restaurants, Koji Teppanyaki cooks a spectacle with their lunch and dinner tasting menus. Diners are exposed to a breadth of Japanese dishes, grilled, sauteed, and served fresh with maximum flavour. Their lunch menu for two (HKD1,2888) offers great value with Australian lobster, South African abalone, Koji fried rice, tsukemono, a choice of mains of Wagui beef usigiri, Hokkaido pork usigiri, or Tokushima-ken chicken chop, among other dishes.
Koji Teppanyaki, Shop 6, G/F, China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, 9462 1151
