HK Dining Guides: Eating Healthy In The 852

Lately, we've been finding ourselves drawn to Wan Chai more often than not. Aside from shopping on Tai Yuen Street for junk boat floaties or cruising for antiques through Queen's Road East for the upcoming holidays, we have been flocking to…
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High above the maddening Hong Kong crowd, The Upper House sits atop Pacific Place in all its luxurious, understated glory. Revered for their impeccable commitment to personalized, high-touch service, their flawless service extends all the…
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An eclectic mix of old and new, Sheung Wan is a perfect hub for all the good eats Hong Kong has to offer. And with our fair city getting more health conscious by the day, this gateway district is becoming a destination for plant-based…
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   #PLANTCOLLAB Grassroots Pantry and Green Common are finally teaming up - starting October 23, Chef Peggy Chan's Hollywood Road eatery will serve up the world-changing Beyond Meat Burger with a Sichuan…
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My name is BoBo Chow and I am the founder of Happy Vegan Cook. I became a vegan in March of 2016, after I lost my father to suicide. It was the darkest time of my life, I almost gave up...but I received support from all directions and…
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Food just seems to taste better when you know an establishment is looking to feed you healthy, toxin-free, locally grown ingredients that can support both the community and your body. That's been the mission of Sohofama since day one: a…
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Eating gluten-free can be tough, especially if you don't know how. Whether you're just learning to navigate restaurants or trying to cook for a gluten-intolerant loved one, let's face it, Hong Kong isn't always the ideal place to lead a…
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The city is buzzing with healthy food news and we are thrilled that so much of what's going on is driven by local businesses. With the closure of one of the city's most-loved restaurants...
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Celebrated for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, Japanese cuisine is usually recognized for its prominence on seafood. Unsurprisingly, Japan consumes 10% of the global fish catch; seafood is deeply engrained in the nation's…
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Wheat allergies. Gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease. Dining out with gluten-intolerance is rough. I can only imagine the chagrin when they have to have their servers pick apart the menu to find dishes that won't ruin their digestive system.…
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Ginger shots, vegan Korean food, The Cakery's new Landmark shop and a new salad delivery service...
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In Hong Kong, private dining experiences, and the private kitchens that host them, have long held a notoriously clandestine feel; more than on the down-low, these 'speakeasy' style affairs are seriously covert. This much you know. But what…
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Hong Kong's wellness scene is definitely exploding, no doubt about that! But gyms and yoga sessions and eco hair highlights and athleisure shopping and visits to your favorite vegan place during lunch hour sure add up by the end of the…
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January 2018 Update: Jar Jar Beam has closed down.  Jar Jar Beam, the newest plant-based cafe to hit the +852's healthy eating scene, is shining its healthful light in lively Sheung Wan. No relation to the bumbling Gungan from Naboo (!),…
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It's a bustling Wednesday night at Rhoda, Yenn Wong's Sai Ying Pun jewel helmed by Chef-Patron Nate Green, formerly of 22 Ships fame. The place is packed with people enjoying themselves, gorging themselves on Green's fabulous food…
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Blending all things hipster with lots of local flavor, K-Town is racking up quite the reputation for all things wellness of late. With a plethora of plant-based dining, health food shops and fitness studios, this seaside town is making big…
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People are always telling us wistfully that Hong Kong is so behind cities like London, Sydney or New York when it comes to healthy eating. A couple of years ago, we would have nodded our heads in agreement but today, there really is…
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March 2017 Update: Vanimal has closed down.  We had the pleasure of tasting our way through Vanimal, Kennedy Town's hip, veggie-forward eatery and we came away seriously impressed. The space and the decor make for a paradoxical first…
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September 2017 Update: The Kinnet has now closed down. The Restaurant by The Kinnet is a healthy hideout tucked away within the compounds of a lush holistic wellness retreat center right in the bustling Sheung Wan district. It is The…
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The recent bounty of healthy lunch choices in the +852 means the city is awash with healthy veggie bowls and scrumptious salads. With so many new entrants on the wellness scene, we wanted to round up some of our favs below. Curried Mixed…
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Ok so burgers don't always qualify as super healthy but...who doesn't love a good burger? Life's too short not to enjoy what many feel is the perfect sandwich once in a while. There are no shortage of places to go if you love your carne,…
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