Long Lost Delicacies

Hong Kong has been known to be a paradise for international cuisine, and foodies like me have known and tasted the wonders that places like Central and Mong Kok have to offer. Unfortunately for Sai Ying Pun, most people won’t even go past Soho or the Western Market in Sheung Wan to grab a bite to eat. I myself believed that the Island starts in Chai Wan and ends at Sheung Wan, but little did I know that beyond this area lies a gourmet’s heaven.


All those steps that connect the streets of Sai Ying Pun can easily get a person to work up an appetite with all that climbing. While walking up Eastern Street to High Street, I’m already welcomed by local and international delicacies from old and new Hong Kong. To my left, I see an old-school bakery that still sells their bread on separate hot pans stacked on top of one another, and right next to it, a good ol’ won ton noodles restaurant. To my right, it seems as though the world has turned and time has gone forward as I see a Mexican taco joint, Taco Chaca, serving everything from burritos to cheesy nachos... muy bien.

The variety of restaurants in Sai Ying Pun caters to anyone’s appetite. It’s home to renowned vegetarian restaurant Grassroots Pantry, which promises an incredibly healthy experience for diners. We also see the likes of Japanese teppanyaki at BBQ and genuine Italian eats at Jack’s Pizzeria. If desserts are what one aims for, Sweet Classroom gives their diners a treat with their classroom themed décor and delicious local desserts like milk tea pudding, and Eat My Cakes bakes some of the best cupcakes I’ve ever tasted.

All those mentioned were just a few of the many goodies one can find in Sai Ying Pun. With its continuous development, this up-and-coming neighbourhood has been getting more attention; which is perfect for us foodies because that just means more places to discover and try out!

Written by Jacqueline