A guide to Lai Chi Kok’s 5 best restaurants for foodies
Lai Chi Kok may be known for its bustling industrial areas, but it has a vibrant cultural scene, too.
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Lai Chi Kok may be known for its bustling industrial areas, but it has a vibrant cultural scene, too. And with that, there are plenty of spots for foodies to check out. From Italian to Japanese cuisines, Lai Chi Kok offers a culinary world tour in the middle of its office towers and factories. So, whether you're craving pizza, sushi, curry laksa or dim sum, here are five of the best restaurants in the district you don’t want to miss.
Rustico
For authentic Mexican food, head to Rustico, known for its Spanish grilled dishes and traditional tapas culture. Of course, you can't go wrong with tapas, which are small bites you and your friends can share. Choose from plates like their Deep Fried Spanish Cod Fritters with Honey Foam, Deep Fried Spanish Padron Pep and Fresh Mussels in Tomato and Aromatic Herbs Sauce. For your main course, fill up on standouts like their Pan Seared Scallops with Pea Purée and Spicy Chorizo or the Traditional Roasted Suckling Pig with Baked Potatoes and Jus. They dry-age their own meats in-house, so you won't find these flavor profiles anywhere else.
Quick facts
- Where – Shop G01, D2 Place One, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
- When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 3 p.m. and 6 - 11 p.m.
- Price – $$
- Phone – +852 2743 4511
- Menu
- Website
Pici
Pici may sound familiar since it's one of the most popular Italian restaurants in Hong Kong. With branches all over Central, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, there’s also one located in Lai Chi Kok to check out while you're in the neighborhood. Swing by mid-day for their lunch menu available from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. with fixed-price deals. You can get a starter, one of their famous handmade pastas and a dessert for HK$158. Or evening diners can get in on their limited-edition “Truffle Madness” offer available after 6 p.m., which features all-truffled dishes from HK$258 for one person.
Quick facts
- Where – Shop G03, G/F, D2 Place TWO, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok
- When – Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Price – $$
- Phone – +852 2557 7009
- Menu
- Website
Wai Wai Wai
If you have a hard time choosing between various Southeast Asian cuisines, stop by Wai Wai Wai while you're in Lai Chi Kok. Whether it’s Thai, Singaporean, Vietnamese or Malaysian you're craving, this spot brings together Southeast Asian spices from different cultures all in one place. Signature dishes include their Hainan Chicken Rice, Char Kuey Teow and Thai Fried Rice. Plus, if you come at lunch hour from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., you can snag a lunch set of their main dishes with a discounted drink.
Quick facts
- Where – Shop 1, G/F, Sing Shun Centre, 495 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok
- When – Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Closed on Sunday
- Price – $
- Phone – +852 2350 6268
- Menu
Man Hing at Greater China Club
Man Hing is a traditional Cantonese restaurant that serves high-end dim sum and other Chinese favorites in a swanky ambience reminiscent of the Art Deco era in the 1920s. Savor dishes like their Deep Fried Caul Fat rolls with Shredded Pork and Eel, Braised Partridge Soup with Bird’s Nest, Marinated Boneless Duck Webs with Spring Onion and Sesame Oil and Braised Dried Giant Garoupa Skin with Thick Sliced Abalone in Oyster Sauce. Also, if you're looking to host a wedding banquet or a romantic or corporate dinner, Man Hing is a sophisticated pick that can accommodate events.
Quick facts
- Where – Greater China Club, Unit A, 10/F, D2 Place One,8 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
- When – Monday to Sunday, noon - 3 p.m.; 6 - 11 p.m.
- Price – $
- Phone – +852 2743 8055
- Website
Umai
Umai, or “Pelican Dance” in Japanese, brings a whole izakaya fishing village to Lai Chi Kok. To begin, start with appetizers such as Cucumber Cubes with Moromi Miso and Gratinated Japanese Soft Cheese with Saikyo Miso. Then, move on to their sashimi platters, which serve up to 10 types of sashimi. If you’re looking for fresh seafood, they have an impressive selection, including the Yamaguchi Spanish Mackerel, Seasonal Pacific Oyster and Hokkaido Surf Clam. But keep in mind that their seafood options and prices change depending on the season and availability.
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