Looking for the best salads in Hong Kong? You’ll be amazed by how these restaurants craft tasty and healthy bowls of goodness.
Not only are there endless options for vegetarian restaurants and raw vegan food in town, we’ve also scouted the best places (and restaurants with vegan options) to indulge in Buddha bowls and other great veggie dishes. Whether you’re a meat eater looking for a fresh start, or a vegan who simply adores perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, the salads at these 21 cafes and restaurants in Hong Kong will delight your palate and fill you up.
Wondering where to get the best salads in Hong Kong? We got you!
1. SpiceBox Organics
SpiceBox Organics is a go-to for health-conscious peeps to do their grocery shopping and stock up their pantries with superfoods and condiments. Offering a selection of fresh food items, such as vegan lasagne, baked samosas and the signature tempeh burger, the salads at SpiceBox Organics are also not to be missed. Definitely light, tangy and filling!
Read our full review of SpiceBox Organics.
SpiceBox Organics has branches across Hong Kong.
2. Sour Dough
With a rotating selection of vegan salads, Sour Dough hits the spot even for carnivores. The types of salads range from leafy arrays to roasted pumpkin to beans and quinoa. While the name implies that the bread is the only star here, the salads are the quiet killer on this menu.
Sour Dough, G/F, Keen Hung Commercial Building, 80 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2571 8873
3. Orka Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe
Looking for a healthy lunch in Central? Head over to Orka for its delicious burgers, wraps, and salads. Try a Power Salad where you can choose between a leafy or green base, then pick a theme and sauce. The Mediterranean Magic theme comes with roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, feta cheese, olives, and more. You can even add some extra protein like chicken breast or a fried egg for a filling and nutritious salad in Hong Kong.
Orka, G/F, 36 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3489 1217
4. Treehouse
Serving up some of the tastiest salads, wraps and bowl in town, Treehouse has fast become a lunchtime fave in Central. Create your own mix of deliciousness or go for one of their signature salads, such as the Dahlia with roast pumpkin, beets, long beans and tahini sauce.
Treehouse has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
5. SaladStop!
SaladStop is all about stressing a conscious awareness of food consumption and serving healthy and delicious meals to its customers. You can find everything from salads, grain bowls, wraps to yoghurts and gluten-free cakes. And of course, they’re also vegan-friendly!
SaladStop! has branches across Hong Kong.
6. Tallore
For those who are looking for warm, hearty soups to go with your cold salad, Tallore is one of the best spots in town. This Wan Chai eatery is known for serving homemade soups (totally MSG-free), as well as all sorts of wraps, salads, pastas and snacks. Pair your Mediterranean salad with a shrimp and tuna puttanesca or a herbed zucchini soup for maximum impact!
Tallore, Shop D, 7-17 Amoy Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2327 8630
7. Knead
Located on Jervois Street in Sheung Wan, Knead is a cosy eatery that offers freshly made sandwiches and some of the best salads in Hong Kong. There are a diverse selection of tasty breads (Turkish bread, ciabatta, baguette – you name them), vegetables, meats, and cheeses for you to choose from, so you’ll never get bored of the same ol’ salad toppings.
Knead, G/F, 28 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, p. 2861 7778
8. Fete Up
One of the best spots to get salads in Hong Kong, Fete Up offers a variety of toppings for both vegans and meat eaters, including organic coconut rice, quinoa, roasted tandoori sweet potato, Japanese miso vegan mince, chickpeas, roasted chicken, and more. You’ll surely be full after eating all these healthy carbs and proteins.
Fete Up has branches across Hong Kong.
9. Veda
Vegetarian restaurant Veda features a wide range of scrumptious salads and hot dishes. We sampled their soba noodle salad as well as one with crispy brown rice, and they were hands-down fantastic! We’d like to try the Leafy Avocado Salad too, with the tangy tamarind-mango dressing – next time, maybe.
Read our full review of Veda.
Veda, 2 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3755 3067
10. Monsieur Chatte
Monsieur Chatte is a charming deli in Sheung Wan that will make you swoon with its authentic French vibes. Aside from the range of products from France (think artisan cheeses, wines and cold cuts), its salad bar is the highlight. Take your pick from over 40 ingredients, plus free toppings and homemade dressings to match – you’ll be spoiled by the choice!
Monsieur Chatte, G/F, 91 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 2515 0478
11. Kale
Serving a wide range of refreshing salads and hot dishes, such as chicken in herbs salad, seared tuna salad and truffle quinoa risotto, Kale has become a hotspot for salads in Hong Kong. Moreover, a lot of items on its menu are vegetarian-friendly!
Kale, 26 Li Yuen Street West, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2511 1777
12. Fresca
Fresca is a welcoming vegetarian cafe located in the heart of Soho and it’s known for its generous portions. The cafe serves an amazing array of cold and warm salads, and their Goi Chay (Vietnamese vegetarian noodle salad) is simply mouth-watering. If you’re into healthy sweets, give their gluten-free steamed muffins a try. You’ll get a taste of neighbourly love in Fresca that can’t be found anywhere else.
Fresca, G/F, 54A Hollywood Road, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2770 2282
13. Nood Food
Nood Food is located at Pure Yoga or Pure Fitness. You will find a diverse range of cold and warm salad upon entering the brightly lit cafe, from vegetarian mixed beans and roasted pumpkins with pesto, to tender chicken pieces and eggs. Their salad is nicely seasoned but not over the top, making sure you can still taste the ingredients while getting enough flavours. Our favourite is the cold beetroot quinoa salad and warm roasted potatoes with garlic.
Nood Food has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
14. Emmer Pizzeria & Cafe
Much-loved for the affordable pizza and crazy happy hour deals, Emmer Pizzeria & Cafe is also a good spot to drop by during lunch to try out their salad selection, which rotates every week. You can opt for a small or large portion and there are three different vegetarian options from which to choose. Our usual go-to includes the beetroot, raspberry, and feta. You can also add a panini for takeaway to have your afternoon snack sorted – trust us, it’s totally worth it!
Emmer Pizzeria & Cafe, Shop 407, Level 4, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, p. 2780 1110
15. Green Common
Not only does Green Common serve a wide range of vegetarian rice and pasta dishes, the brand also stocks up on quite a few salad options. This is definitely one of our favourite clean salads spots in Hong Kong!
Read our full review of Green Common.
Green Common has branches across Hong Kong.
16. Urban Bakery Works
Urban Bakery Works is a lovely cafe situated in Landmark that serves amazing salads in Hong Kong. They offer six salads daily, including mostly vegan and vegetarian options that are all labelled, so you can see what exactly is in each. Despite its name, the ‘small salad’ with three choices will you definitely have you full. We recommend their Spanish corn salad and roasted vegetables.
Urban Bakery Works, Shop 322, 3/F, The Landmark, 12-16 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3565 4320
17. Foodbox
Bursting flavours, healthiness, and eco-consciousness all in one box? Sign us up. Offering a variety of freshly made salads, sandwiches, and hot foods for customers to take away, Foodbox’s takeaway sets (with eco-friendly packaging) are perfect for those on the go. Every salad box comes with a chef-made soup, too – such hearty goodness.
Foodbox has various branches across Hong Kong.
18. Passion
Passion is a traditional French cafe in Wan Chai. Their salad has a huge fan following, including omnivores and vegetarians. Also serving a myriad of grilled sandwiches, confectionery and French pastries, the cosy environment is perfect for friends to catch up, or for college students to catch up with their uni work.
Passion has branches across Hong Kong.
19. Great Food Hall
You can get more than just groceries the next time you visit Great Food Hall. In addition to Korean, Thai, and Italian food offerings, there’s a well-stocked salad bar. You can customise a large or regular salad to your liking with veggies, proteins, and dressings. Pick up a healthy meal while you shop!
Great Food Hall, LG 1, Two Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, p. 2918 9986
20. Alimente
Find yourself in Elements or Jordan? Alimente is a good choice for a healthy lunch. Made fresh daily with seasonal and local ingredients, Alimente’s Power Bowls will give you a much-needed boost after your morning grind.
Alimente, Shop 2131, 2/F, Fire Zone, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, p. 2777 0030
[This article was originally published in March 2019 and updated in 2024 by Celia Lee.]
