Neighbourhood Guide: Where to eat, drink and shop around Kai Tak

A joint venture between To Kwa Wan café HeySoNuts and Tai Kok Tsui neighbourhood bar Once You Go Craft, GoNuts is a lively eatery offering quality plates. The menu is a varied mix of pizzas, pasta, waffles, craft beer and coffee, with signatures like the tom yum chicken pinsa romana flatbread and beef bolognese cheese risotto being particularly popular. The ambience is a blend of upbeat and homely—the ideal setting for your post-tournament meal.

GoNuts
Address: Shop M2-016, G/F, Kai Tak Mall 2, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38-39 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Craving something sweet and refreshing? Make your way to Nana’s Green Tea in Airside. This matcha specialist serves a menu of drinks, sweets and savoury mains based around fresh ingredients, soy-based products and Japan’s beloved green tea. The matcha latte here is a must, while if you’re hungry, check out the soy milk dandan udon and salmon and kombu yuzu pepper chazuke. Don’t skip out on Nana’s selection of photogenic parfaits, each crafted with aromatic tea-infused soft serve and layered with a variety of syrups and toppings.

Nana’s Green Tea Airside
Address: Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

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Located in the bustling shopping mall Airside, Luna puts a creative twist on Cantonese cuisine. Under the guidance of chef Fu Chan, the restaurant explores new ways to reinvent classic dishes, balancing contemporary ingredients with traditional cooking techniques. Its signature offerings include honey-glazed Ibérico pork char siu and flavourful soup dumplings. Private rooms are available for intimate gatherings and special events.

Luna
Address: Shop L301-L302, 3/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

The Cipollini Pizzeria is great for a pizza outing with family and friends in Kai Tak, offering a diverse and family-friendly Italian menu that caters to all ages and tastes. Enjoy a mouthwatering selection of traditional and creative pizzas, along with handmade pasta and gelato. Don’t miss the show-stopping wagyu sirloin pizza and the luxurious lobster pasta—suitably celebratory treats after your favourite team wins or top pop idol performs.

The Cipollini Pizzeria
Address: Shop G012, G/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Elevate your evening at Jin Bo Law, where stunning views meet craft cocktails—a stylish and vibrant rooftop bar, originally from London. Beverage manager Damon Fung has curated a new cocktail menu inspired by Hong Kong’s storied neighbourhoods, with drinks named after local eats. Highlights include the pineapple bun with butter, which reimagines the beloved bun with rum, lychee baijiu, coconut milk and red bean; and the Kai Tak Airport, a nod to the neighbourhood’s history, that blends orange and yuzu baijiu with bourbon whisky and liquorice. Don’t miss the Carrot and Ginger, a non-alcoholic mix of shrubs made from the titular plants, topped with ginger ale.

Jin Bo Law
Address: 15/F, Dorsett Kai Tak Hong Kong, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Chef’s Cuts Restaurant & Bakery is a spacious eatery with an enticing selection of all-day dining options, from cold cuts and fresh salads to pastas and hearty mains, and from comfort foods like creamy lobster mac and cheese to the house dry-aged black Angus ribeye, aged to perfection for 21 days.

A massive draw here is the chilled seafood platter, featuring a variety of top-quality shellfish including lobster, oysters and Hokkaido scallops. The venue also houses a branch of Sour Dough, which offers freshly baked bread and pastries.

Chef’s Cuts Restaurant & Bakery
Address: Shop L201, 2/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Located a few minutes’ walk from Kai Tak MTR station, Good Day Solar offers a quiet reprieve from the neighbourhood’s often frenetic rhythm, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing open views and plenty of daylight. This café serves a menu of western-style mains infused with Asian flavours, hand-dripped coffees, teas and specialty drinks. For a rib-sticking main, don’t miss the laksa Thai basil spaghetti with seafood or all-day breakfast, while lighter alternatives include wasabi honey ricotta on sourdough and eggs Benedict with pancakes.

Good Day Solar
Address: Shop 11, 1/F, K.Summit, 9 Muk Tai Street, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Uogashi Nihonichi offers affordable, high-quality Edomae-style sushi, as well as donburi (rice bowls), if you’re after comfort food. With comfortable bar stools at the sushi counter, guests can watch the chefs in action as they expertly craft each dish. Sushi is available by the piece, as part of a lunch set or you can indulge in an omakase. The seasonal specials are always worth checking out.

Uogashi Nihonichi
Address: Shop G001, G/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Looking for something sweet to brighten your day? Try Yonna Yonna by Yanbaru Gelato, the first overseas branch of this Italian gelato brand established in Okinawa. The shop offers a variety of flavours made fresh daily using seasonal fruits air-shipped from Japan’s southernmost prefecture. The brand’s lower-sugar flavours include black sesame, golden barren pine and Okinawa salt milk, while there are also vegan options, such as Nakijin watermelon and shikuwasa, a citrus fruit native to southwest Japan.

Yonna Yonna by Yanbaru Gelato
Address: Shop G16, G/F, Tower II, The Twins, 12 Muk Chui Street, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Gate 33 Gallery is a permanent exhibition space within Airside. Its name nods to the neighbourhood’s aviation history, acting as an extension of the former Kai Tak Airport’s 32 gates. Since opening, Gate 33 has hosted a variety of arts and cultural presentations, from an immersive showcase that delves into the art of ASMR to an exploration of Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng culture. Follow the gallery on social media for the most up-to-date news on upcoming exhibitions and events.

Gate 33 Gallery
Address: Shop 312, 3/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Covering a massive 248,000 sq ft, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park boasts water gardens, covered walkways and a central lawn. It’s a lovely spot for a picnic—and pet-friendly—so gather your favourite snacks and spend a relaxing afternoon with family and friends. Afterwards, stretch your legs with a walk along Kai Tak Promenade, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.

Address: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park, 33 Shing Fung Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Spanning over 40,000 sq ft, Top Bowl is a premier bowling alley with 40 lanes suitable for both casual play and official competitions, as well as other entertainment including billiards and karaoke. There’s also a bar serving snacks and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to fortify you between strikes.

Top Bowl
Address: Shop 301-302, 3/F, Kai Tak Mall 1, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38-39 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Joypolis Sports Hong Kong is a five-storey indoor playground that promises a full day of fun for all the family. The complex features more than 20 attractions divided into three main themes. Start at Sonic Stadium for the ball pit and simulated athletic games, then move on to the Ninja Dojo, featuring games like diamond darts and team-based laser battle. Finally, head to the Future Arena, which boasts the world’s first augmented reality climbing wall and a VR horse racing game that lets you step into the shoes—or rather, sit in the saddle—of a jockey.

After all that excitement, make your way to the top-floor restaurant, where you can relax and refuel.

Joypolis Sports Hong Kong
Address: G-4/F, Health and Wellness Centre, Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong

Bouncetopia by Kiztopia is a massive indoor playground with a Castle Adventure theme, designed for children aged two to ten. The focus is on “edutainment”, but with attractions including a giant ball pit filled with 30,000 balls or giant axe throwing challenge, this is nothing like school. For birthdays, a dedicated party room provides a unique space, with Kiztopia characters, magic shows and activities like balloon twisting and face painting.

Bouncetopia by Kiztopia
Address: Shop L401 & 422, 4/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

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