I just came back from four days in Hong Kong, and I’ll be honest: I was expecting to compromise on food at least once but surprisingly, I didn’t have to!
Hong Kong ranked second among non-OIC destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, up from third the year before. After eating my way through Kowloon, Wan Chai and even the top of a mountain, I get why.. so here are my top five halal food spots from this trip!
5. Ebeneezer’s Kebabs & Pizzeria (Ngong Ping)
Best for: a halal meal after the Ngong Ping 360 cable car
Address: Shop 9A, Ngong Ping Themed Village, Lantau Island
This is the only halal certified restaurant up at Ngong Ping, so if you’re taking the cable car to the Big Buddha, this is your lunch spot. I had the chicken salad bowl, then tried their pizza and briyani too. All scrumptious. I really didn’t expect food this good at the top of a peak.
Tip: Plan your meal around the cable car ride, because there aren’t many other halal options up there.
4. Marouf & Puff Bake (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Best for: halal pastries, coffee and souvenirs
Address: G/F, 3-3A Humphreys Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hours: 7am–9pm daily
There’s an entire store of halal pastries, and it was so good that we came back on departure day to get bakes for our loved ones. Savoury, sweet, they have everything. Their coffee also fuelled me before our flight.
3. Islamic Centre Canteen (Wan Chai)
Best for: halal dim sum and a prayer stop in one place
Address: 5/F, Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre, 40 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 9am–9pm (dim sum until 3pm)
My second visit, and I’m happy to report their standards remain consistent over the years. It’s inside a mosque, so you can have lunch and perform your midday prayers in one location.
Tip: Come early. Popular items can run out if you arrive late.
2. Lady 13 Kitchen (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Best for: modern Hong Kong dishes and sharing with friends
Address: Shop A, G/F, Valiant Commercial Building, 22-44 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hours: 11.30am–10.45pm daily
So many friends recommended this and it didn’t disappoint. I ordered the crab roe, super flavourful, and the honey glazed chicken wings. Wah, top tier. The plum cola was a blend I didn’t expect to enjoy, but I did. We definitely overordered, but nothing a tapau box can’t fix.
Good to know: It’s halal-friendly certified, meaning there’s a dedicated halal menu.
1. Islam Food, Since 1950 (Kowloon City)
Best for: authentic local Cantonese and Chinese Muslim food
Address: G/F, 33-35 Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City
Hours: 11am–10.30pm daily
Taking the top spot is Islam Food. I was honestly annoyed that we had to wait to be seated, but after eating there I completely understood why.
It’s Muslim-owned and serves halal food only, with an extensive menu, and it’s flooded with locals, so you know it’s authentic. Everything was freshly prepared, yet the service was really quick. My favourites were the scallion pancakes and sweet chili prawns. Get the sugar buns too!
Free Halal Guides from the Hong Kong Tourism Board
Want more than my top five? HKTB has two free official guides worth saving:
Explore Hong Kong’s Halal Flavours: 22 halal restaurants and bakeries with addresses, hours, booking details and an eating-route map (compiled July 2025, so check hours before you go).
Hong Kong Halal Travel Guide: mosques, prayer rooms, Muslim-friendly hotels, halal certification types and sample itineraries.
Download them from the Hong Kong Tourism Board website.
Tips for Finding Halal Food in Hong Kong
Check the certification type. Hong Kong uses halal-certified, halal-friendly certified (serves both halal and non-halal), halal-certified kitchen, and Muslim-owned labels. Know which one you’re walking into.
Go early. Popular halal spots sell out, especially dim sum.
Group meals by area. Tsim Sha Tsui has several halal options within walking distance.
Use mosques as anchors. Kowloon Mosque, Masjid Ammar and Jamia Mosque all have halal food nearby.
FAQ
Is it easy to find halal food in Hong Kong?
Yes. Hong Kong ranked third in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2025 for Muslim-friendly destinations (non-OIC), and halal options keep growing.
Where can I get halal dim sum in Hong Kong?
Islamic Centre Canteen in Wan Chai serves non-pork dim sum, and you can pray at the mosque afterwards.
Is every restaurant on this list fully halal?
No. Islam Food is Muslim-owned and halal only. Lady 13 Kitchen is halal-friendly certified, so stick to its halal menu. Always check certification before ordering.
Where can I find an official halal food guide for Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong Tourism Board publishes free halal food and Muslim travel guides on its website.
I really enjoyed living up to my username on this trip, and Hong Kong made it easy. Shoutout to Dreamcation and the Hong Kong Tourism Board for making everything so smooth.
Been to any of these? Drop your own halal food recommendations in the comments!
Disclaimer: This trip was in collaboration with Dreamcation and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. All opinions AND PHOTOS are my own. PROCESSES MAY CHANGE AND HALAL CERTIFICATES MAY EXPIRE. It is your own responsibility to verify the halal status of any restaurant before dining, including asking about ingredients, cooking methods, and shared utensils. Please refer to our full Halal Disclaimer for more info AND DINE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION.