A guide to halal fine dining in Hong Kong

In a city as passionate about food as ours, dining halal in Hong Kong is not only easy, but exciting. You’ll of course find delicious Indian curries, Turkish kebabs and vegetarian dim sum, but that’s only the start. For a halal dining experience that combines exceptional cooking and service, take a seat at one of these top halal restaurants. 

1. Chinesology 

Classic meets contemporary at Chinesology. This restaurant is well-known for its modern take on Chinese cuisine, served in a lavish dining room with enviable views of Victoria Harbour. Ever at the forefront of innovation, Chineseology offers two carefully crafted halal-friendly menus , available for booking at least one day in advance. Must-tries include a golden tower of caramelised crispy lotus roots dusted with a blend of Sichuan peppercorns, sugar, red rice and osmanthus, and a preserved seasonal fruit mousse, elegantly presented in a jewellery box. 

Shop 3101, Podium Level 3 IFC mall, Central, 6809 2299

2. Cuisine Cuisine 

Get an authentic taste of Hong Kong at Cuisine Cuisine . The restaurant’s sumptuous eight-course tasting menu brings together quintessential Cantonese dishes such as stir-fried fresh lobster and poached seasonal vegetables, all prepared using halal ingredients. You can also take your pick from the à la carte menu – crispy chicken stuffed with minced shrimp and braised minced spotted grouper soup with fish maw and fungus are among the highlights. 

Shop 3101, Podium Level 3, IFC mall, Central, 2393 3933

3. Yuan

Soft neutral colours, pared-back wooden furnishing and large bare windows: the simple elegance of Yuan sets the stage for visually arresting dishes. Located along Central's Hollywood Road, this one Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant fuses Chinese recipes with plant-based, seasonal ingredients and European cooking techniques. Dishes are presented as edible works of art, and with an ever-changing menu, there’s always something new to discover. 

Shop 2, G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1-13 Hollywood Road, Central, 2728 7278

4. New Punjab Club 

The first Punjabi restaurant in Hong Kong to receive a Michelin star, New Punjab Club is a longstanding and beloved fixture of the Central District. Both its decor and menu pay homage to Punjab’s post-colonial era, with bold, elegant design choices and dishes to match. Led by executive chef Palash Mitra, the kitchen specialises in tandoori and meat dishes, including malai tikka (marinated chicken with corn raita and chicken liver chutney) and bada gosht (black angus ribeye served with kabocha chutney and beetroot raita). You’ll also find freshly baked naan, rich gravy dishes and hearty soups.

World Wide Commercial Building, 34 Wyndham Street, Central, 2368 1223

5. Sumac 

Led by chef-owner Nadim Hamze, alongside chefs Ahmed Mahrous and Hussein Al Ankouni, Sumac has been delivering authentic Lebanese cuisine in Hong Kong for over a decade. The restaurant takes pride in its heritage, with elegant Lebanese-inspired interiors, hospitable Arabic-speaking staff and premium ingredients that are either sourced locally or flown in from Lebanon. Every dish is prepared from scratch using time-honoured techniques, whether that involves baking fresh batches of pita bread or hand-peeling chickpeas to create Sumac’s signature hummus. 

G/F, 8 Glenealy, Central, 9594 1173

6. Maison Du Mezze 

For Lebanese cuisine in a more relaxed setting, Maison Du Mezze on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is your go-to. Their offerings are a celebration of Lebanon’s vibrant flavours and traditions, prepared using a mix of local ingredients and products imported from Lebanon. Start with an array of cold and hot mezze before moving on to fresh seafood dishes like shucked oysters and grilled tiger prawns, or opt for halal meats cooked on a traditional charcoal grill. If you can’t get enough of Maison Du Mezze, visit its sister restaurants , all of which provide halal options. 

Shop G10, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, 2330 0131

7. Cafe Kool at Kowloon Shangri-La 

Perfect for Muslim travellers as well as families with young children, Café Kool is housed within Kowloon Shangri-La – the first Hong Kong hotel to receive a top score from CrescentRating, a globally recognised authority on halal travel. The restaurant buffet features a vibrant mix of Asian and international cuisine, all cooked up in a certified-halal kitchen. Among the delights on offer, you’ll find a seafood bar and live carving station, as well as seasonal treats like halal rice dumplings. An à la carte menu is also available, featuring must-tries such as nasi goreng, spiced lamb kabob and Indian butter chicken curry.

Mezzanine Level, Kowloon Shangri-La, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2733 8753

8. Grand Café 

Grand Hyatt's halal-certified restaurant, Grand Café offers all-day dining that pays tribute to the diversity and beauty of Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisine, both in the form of a lavish dinner buffet and curated à la carte menu. Put yourself in the trusted hands of chef Mahmoud Abbas, who channels his cultural heritage and culinary expertise into signature dishes like freshly baked house pita bread, creamy chickpea hummus and flavourful baba ganoush.

Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2584 7722