These affordable restaurants in Hong Kong prove that great meals can come at small prices.
Although we all like to splurge at our favourite omakase and fine dining restaurants, a hefty bill doesn’t always equate to a satisfying meal. In fact, like the tastiest street food in town can attest to, it’s often the unassuming and cheap restaurants that pack the biggest punches of flavour! On the days when you need to make every dollar count, grab some serious cheap eats at the best affordable restaurants in Hong Kong.
Best affordable restaurants in Hong Kong for deliciousness on a dime
1. Mak’s Noodle
Holding strong since the 1920s, Mak’s Noodle is renowned for serving some of the most authentic wonton noodles around – regardless of price! With an array of toppings on offer, the noodles are perfectly chewy and the heady broth will have you slurping down every last drop. Just be prepared to queue, as this affordable restaurant is well known amongst locals and tourists alike.
Mak’s Noodle has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
2. An Choi
Did you know that one of our favourite affordable restaurants in Hong Kong is also one of its best Vietnamese eateries around? Bringing the flavours and vibes of the streets of Vietnam to Sheung Wan, the colourful An Choi is also on Michelin’s list of Bib Gourmand recommendations, attesting to its great value for money. The soup noodle selection here rotates daily while the bread for its Banh Mi is baked in-house twice a day. What’s more, the Vietnamese cocktail and beer menus at An Choi have prices that rival any happy hour deal in town. So, catch us there with a bia hoi!
An Choi, 15-17 Mercer Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 5286 1517
3. Sun Hing Restaurant
Venture out West to Kennedy Town for a true local gem. At Sun Hing Restaurant, tucking into the delectable dim sum won’t be the only authentic experience you’ll have – you may have to join a table of total strangers when peak hours roll around, too. With the rather unorthodox opening hours that go from 3am to 4pm, Sun Hing Restaurant is where you’ll find people from all walks of life – from taxi drivers to drunk partiers, to the sober elderly.
Sun Hing Restaurant, Shop C, G/F, 8 Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, p. 2816 0616
4. Seoul Noodles
Craving Korean grub? Seoul Noodles’ traditional Korean knife-cut noodle dishes are incredibly tasty and deceptively affordable. Get the most bang for your buck by ordering from the Combo Menu, where you can get a noodle dish of your choice, plus a side of dumpling or gimbap. The crowd-favourite Chicken Noodle never misses, while the Bibim Noodle has us returning for its chewy goodness.
Seoul Noodles has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
5. Joy Hing Roasted Meat
Did you know an affordable restaurant in Hong Kong has been around since the late Qing Dynasty? You read that right – the Bib Gourmand-awarded Joy Hing Roasted Meat has been a firm favourite of local residents and workers for nearly a century. While the long lines here are no joke, we think it’s a relatively small price to pay to dine in a literal piece of history! Joy Hing may be famous for its char siu, but make sure to pair your meats with a plate of veggies, too – they’re so good you’ll forget you’re eating healthy!
Joy Hing Roasted Meat, G/F, Flat C, Chong Hing Building, 265 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2519 6639
6. Ki Lung Tea Restaurant
The cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe) is synonymous with cheap eats in Hong Kong. Among these classic eateries, Ki Lung Tea Restaurant stands as one of our go-tos. Slinging HK-style breakfast faves, a mean plate of fried rice, and extremely budget-friendly afternoon tea sets, this local spot is great for quick meals and hearty milk teas that won’t drop a heavy cheque.
Ki Lung Tea Restaurant, 24 Boundary Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, p. 2396 8971
7. Ramen Jo
When we talk about cheap food in Hong Kong, how can we leave out ramen, the hearty Japanese staple? If you’re in search of affordable restaurants for ramen, look no further than Ramen Jo in CWB. Not only does a warm bowl here cost even less than your average ramen spot, but the flavourful Tonkotsu Ramen is truly to die for. Another eatery with a coveted Bib Gourmand recommendation, Ramen Jo will fill you up with change to spare!
Ramen Jo, G/F, 3 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2885 0638
