With our guide to healthy eating in Hong Kong, you'll never be short of guilt-free places to eat again.
Just a decade ago, if you were looking for a cafe or restaurant dedicated to healthy eating and well-being in Hong Kong, you would have been hard-pressed to find one. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case, as there is now a wide selection of salad spots and vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong as well as many health food stores. We’ve selected some of our favourite places where you can eat all the organic, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian fare you can fit in your mouth; go forth and be well with our guide to healthy eating in Hong Kong.
Healthy eating in Hong Kong
1. Nutrition Kitchen
What’s an easy way to start healthier eating habits? By having your meals delivered right to your door! Nutrition Kitchen, a meal delivery service in Hong Kong, makes clean eating a breeze. Offering different menus such as low carb, vegetarian, flexitarian, and more, Nutrition Kitchen prepares each meal using only ingredients of the highest quality. Nutrition Kitchen knows that the hardest part of adopting new eating habits is having to plan and cook everything yourself, so why don’t you just let the pros take over while reaping the benefits of a healthy diet?
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2. Veda
Veda has always been a firm favourite of ours for delicious healthy eating in Hong Kong. With an incredible revamped menu in June 2024 full of spectacular health-focused contemporary Indian dishes, Veda helps you take care of your body without skimping on the flavour. Nutrient-dense salads, gut-friendly dosas, protein-rich mains, and more will entice you into a more nutritionally balanced lifestyle.
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Veda, Ovolo Central, 2 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3755 3067
3. Fete Up
With a menu full of bowls packed with proteins, veggies, and carbs, Fete Up is one of the best spots for those wanting a simple yet nutritious meal. Featuring signature bowls like Flutter Chicks and Vegan Crunch as well as a selection of seasonal specials, this restaurant makes sure that both veggie and meat eaters have ample choice. Additionally, Fete Up offers a Build Your Own Bowl option with which you can customise everything from bases to sauces.
Fete Up has locations in Central and Kwun Tong.
4. Spicebox Organics
A trusted health food store and cafe in Hong Kong, Spicebox Organics is a one-stop shop for organic and health-conscious goods. From wellness workshops to its plant-based catering service as well as a full cafe, accessing nutritious food is made easier and more delicious. With kid-friendly options and a range of selections that accommodate different dietary needs, Spicebox Organics makes healthy eating much more accessible.
Spicebox Organics is one of our go-to health food stores in Hong Kong, too!
Spicebox Organics has locations in Mid-Levels, Kennedy Town, and Tseung Kwan O.
5. Knead
All you knead is good food to get you in a good mood! With everything made from scratch, you can build your own salad, or sandwich, or choose from the pre-made options and watch the helpful staff at Knead make your meal on the spot. While the Wan Chai location is takeaway-only, you can have a leisurely lunch at the Sheung Wan branch, along with a juice or a guilt-free brownie or cookie. If you want to eat healthier as a group, Knead also offers catering services for group meals, junks, and parties!
Knead has locations in Sheung Wan and Wan Chai.
6. Treehouse
With two more locations opened in just 2023 alone, Treehouse is emerging at the forefront of the healthy eating scene in Hong Kong. This casual plant-based dining concept is modern, ethical, sustainable, and fast. From the pizzas to the custom salad bowls, everything on the menu is unprocessed and free from preservatives. Featuring lead-free eco-cement, reclaimed wood, and recycled plastic furniture in its locations, Treehouse practises sustainability in ways more than one, so that you can eat well and feel good about taking care of the planet.
Treehouse has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
7. Ahimsa Buffet
It’s all-you-can-eat buffet time! One of the best healthy buffet places in Hong Kong, Ahimsa Buffet features a wide selection of delicious and nutritious food including dumplings, turnip cake, stir-fry noodles, and more. With a huge selection that’s also extremely affordable, everyone will have something to nosh on without breaking the bank.
Ahimsa Buffet has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
8. Fresca
When it comes to healthy eating in Hong Kong, this spot can’t be missed! Fresca is a friendly, nutritious eatery located in Central. Each day, a diverse array of delicious pre-made dishes like salads, soups, and baked goods are offered to health-conscious eaters. Seasonal treats like Chinese New Year cakes can also be ordered at Fresca, making festive eating a little healthier wherever possible.
Fresca, G/F, 54A Hollywood Road, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2770 2282
9. Poking
We just can’t get enough of Poking’s fresh flavours and diverse selection! With two poke bowl spots in Hong Kong, Poking has high protein choices like fresh seafood as well as a variety of vegetarian options. The large menu boasts a wide range of bowls brimming with flavour and nutrition. With generous portions and high-quality ingredients, you’ve got yourself an easy and healthy gourmet lunch!
Poking has locations in Causeway Bay and Sheung Wan.
10. Nood Food
With numerous locations across Hong Kong, including dine-in cafes and juice bars, Nood Food can be found just about everywhere, from Central to Mong Kok, making it extremely convenient to get a quick nutritious fix. We can’t get enough of the amazing selection of freshly pressed juices and especially love the Spring Clean from the Veggie-lixirs range. Nood Food is also the perfect spot for lunch, offering a menu of super healthy sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
Nood Food has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
11. Orka Restaurant, Bar & Cafe
A prime lunch spot in the heart of Central, Orka Restaurant, Bar & Cafe puts a healthy spin on hearty and delicious meals. Dedicated to providing Hong Kongers with affordable, flavourful, and healthy dishes, both veggie-lovers and meat-eaters will be flush with options. From organic steaks to mushroom risottos, Orka’s beautifully plated meals go perfectly with its excellent cocktail selection.
Orka Restaurant, Bar & Cafe, 36 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3489 1217
12. Mother Pearl
Love a good bubble tea, but worried about the artificial additives and high sugar content? Enter Mother Pearl, a homegrown brand that seeks to provide a more health-conscious way to consume bubble tea. Its handcrafted tapioca drinks are full of nutrition and made with sustainability in mind. Ingredients like housemade dairy-free Mylk, superfood bubbles, and natural sweeteners help bring this long-time favourite into a healthier future!
Mother Pearl has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
13. Mak Mak
Clean and natural ingredients that retain all the classic Thai flavours you love make up the menu at Mak Mak. With extensive regular and vegetarian menus, you can enjoy Phad Thai, Tom Ka, and Thod Poh Phia with no artificial additives. Creating traditional dishes with quality veggies, herbs, and sauces, Mak Mak is the perfect place to practise healthy eating in Hong Kong without giving up flavour. For added convenience, Mak Mak’s storefront also provides a seamless takeaway platform right in the heart of Central!
Mak Mak, 217A, 2/F, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2983 1003
