The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Hong Kong

Available at Lockcha’s Tai Kwun and Hong Kong Park locations is a selection of classic dim sum, hand-crafted with soy-based mock meats. While the menu rotates daily based on availability, diners can expect the likes of pan-fried beef cake, deep-fried glutinous rice dumplings and cheese spring rolls. Dishes containing eggs are thoughtfully labelled throughout the menu for lacto-vegetarians and vegans. Don’t miss the tea menu, which offers a wide range of varieties, from pu’er to Huangjin Gui oolong.

Lockcha Tea House (Central)
Address: G06-07, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Lockcha Tea House (Admiralty)
Address: G/F, The KS Lo Gallery, Hong Kong Park, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong

Serving traditional South Indian fare, Woodlands is well known for its quality vegetarian cuisine. Specialising in Jain and Buddhist food, all dishes here are free from onion, garlic and root vegetables, and are 100 per cent plant-based. Arrive hungry, as there is lots to sample, from the huge dosas, uttapam (crepe-like dosas) and idli (rice cakes) to sambar (lentil-based vegetable curry) and a myriad of paneer options. For a taste of everything, we recommend the South Indian thali, a sort of sampler of dishes, or a classic masala dosa, a savoury crepe stuffed with spiced potato curry.

Woodlands (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Address: UG Shop 16 & 17, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong

Woodlands (Wan Chai)
Address: 1/F, 20 Luard Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Since opening in 2010, Isoya has been a popular destination for Japanese Buddhist cuisine in Hong Kong. Following a recent relocation, the restaurant has taken on a dual café-omakase identity at its new home on Mallory Street.

By day, the restaurant serves a refreshing selection of café staples suitable for the vegan palate—think beetroot salads and mini margherita pizzas for western-style plates, and tofu stew, lotus root tempura and miso ramen if you feel like Japanese food. By night, the menu nods to Isoya’s former offerings, with an eight-course omakase experience led by Japanese Buddhist cuisine, where fermented sauces and seasonal vegetables take the lead.

Isoya
Address: 1/F, 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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Kung Tak Lam is a staple for Chinese vegetarian cuisine in Hong Kong. The menu offers a range of plant-based Shanghainese classics, specialising in mock meat dishes such as braised “lion’s head” meatballs, and sweet-and-sour meat and fish with pine nuts. The restaurant also serves a selection of vegetarian dim sum, Chinese pastries, and rice and noodle dishes. The stunning harbour views only serve to elevate the experience.

Kung Tak Lam Shanghai Vegetarian Cuisine
Address: 7/F, One Peking, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Years is a plant-based brand that caters specifically to vegans and vegetarians, with seven restaurants and cafés across Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The Sham Shui Po flagship serves a veggie-friendly menu of curries, pasta dishes and burgers, while Wanaka—a cosy café tucked within Blue House in Wan Chai—is a go-to for vegan café fare.

Meanwhile, Be with Years in Hung Hom serves a selection of vegan gelato, pastries, cha chaan teng-inspired floats and cocktails crafted with local ingredients such as dried sweet plum and VLT lemon tea.

Years
Locations across Hong Kong

Located inside the secluded Nan Lian Gardens in Diamond Hill, Chi Lin Vegetarian will make you diners feel worlds away from the busy city streets. The menu of MSG-free and vegetarian dim sum, noodles and a la carte dishes can be enjoyed while looking out at the beautiful gardens and architecture from the Tang Dynasty. Despite its peaceful location, the restaurant can get busy at weekends, so it's best to call and book ahead when planning a trip. For hassle-free ordering, go for the set for two, four or eight people, which includes a range of signature dishes.

Chi Lin Vegetarian, Long Men Lou, Nan Lian Garden, 60 Fung Tak Road, Diamond Hill, Hong Kong; +852 3658 9388

Located in the heart of Central, Root Vegan serves a wide and delicious selection of Asian-inspired plates that taste just like their meaty inspirations. We’re talking Taiwanese-style noodles made with braised mushroom mock meat, ramen served in a savoury soy milk and yuzu pepper soup, and a veggie pad krapao moo (Thai-style spicy stir-fried ground pork with Thai basil, garlic, and chillies) burger topped with a vegan egg. Root Vegan is also a surprisingly spacious venue for the city centre, so sit back and relax as you devour its delicious dishes.

Root Vegan
Address: Shop 102-103, 1/F, Sunwise Building, 112-114 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong

Private dining restaurant Sow Vegan serves a creative tasting menu of refined dishes. Hand-harvested ingredients from local producers power the experience, guided by a hyper-seasonal approach. While menu items rotate regularly—past dishes include tofu ricotta with pickled edamame and hazelnut, carrot tagliatelle with ragu, basil and perilla, and creme caramel with truffle—your experience at Sow always begins with a warm basket of homemade vegan breads and spreads.

Sow Vegan
Address: Room 1102,11/F, Hung Tat Industrial Building,43 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

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