5 Best Restaurants in Sheung Wan

Yardbird is a run by a group of young talented chefs from North America, serving creative yakitori chicken cuts presented in stylish, inventive portions. This western/Japanese crossover is finding favour in Hong Kong right now and Yardbird is ahead of the pack. The full range of chicken cuts are available and all heavily seasoned but expertly done. 

Popular dishes include chicken breast yakitori with wasabi and soy, pork belly flavoured with ponzu and onion, and chicken ‘oysters’ taken from the backbone. To complement the meat dishes are more Japanese-influenced dishes like asparagus with onsen egg. The cocktails are great too. Located in SoHo the closest MRT station is Sheung Wan. Open for dinner only.

Lin Heung Kui is certainly one of the best Cantonese restaurants in Sheung Wan. The dim sum and tea lunch options are very popular at lunch (almost as popular as its more famous sister restaurant, Lin Heung Tea House), but unlike its more famous sibling, this restaurant also offers a classic dinner menu.

The service couldn’t be described as diligent, but this adds to the experience. Recommended dishes include poached chicken, tofu in soy sauce and the traditionally prepared ‘eight treasures duck’, which is the whole bird stuffed with specially chosen ingredients.

With a downstairs bar and a cosy yet cool upstairs bistro, 208 Duecento Otto has been a mainstay on the Shueng Wan dining scene for many years. The Neapolitan pizzas are fantastic here, with a range of classic and signature recipes, as are the intriguing appetisers and light bites.

Cured meats and Italian cheeses are prominent, although they serve a roasted lamb rack or slow-braised osso buco if you want a complete Italian dining experience. Prices are on the high side but are justified. Located on Hollywood Road in the centre of SoHo.

Located in SoHo on Hollywood Road, Chachawan Thai restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Sheung Wan. Specialising in north-eastern Thai food – home of many of Thailand’s most beloved dishes – Chachawan cooks them just about better than anyone else in Hong Kong.

The interior is simple and modern, and prices are more than fair when you consider the quality of the tom yum kung soup, spicy som tam salad and tender grilled chicken. Don’t miss the coconut ice cream for dessert.