Where to eat in Hong Kong

It comes as no surprise that Hong Kong is always listed as one of the best food cities in the world. From local hole-in-the-wall dim sum spots to fresh sushi restaurants with fish imported from Japan, you can truly find whichever food you are craving. Do keep in mind that most restaurants do not take reservations and you will have to wait in line, but once you take your first bite, you'll realize that it really was worth the wait.

Here is the list of HK's best restaurants (the ones marked * are a my absolute favorites).

Central

Tim Ho Wan

* Tim Ho Wan - HK's best, cheapest and most authentic dumplings.

* Little Bao - Bao sandwiches and sharing plates.

Ho Lee Fook - Cool old-school Chinese restaurant inspired by NYC's Chinatown in the 60s.

Mak’s Noodles - Cheap and cheerful wonton noodles.

Tsim Chai Kee - Mak's Noodles competitor, both are good.

65 Peel - Craft beer and cantonese seafood sharing plates.

China Club - Historically famous members' club with homemade noodles.

Chachawan - Cool Thai place, same owner as Samsen (my favorite, but in Wanchai).

* Chom chom - Vietnamese street food in a fun and busy area, perfect before going out.

Zuma - Amazing Japanese brunch.

Tokyolima - Peruvian Japanese fusion restaurant, good for dinner or brunch.

Uma Nota - Brazilian street food with Japanese influences.

Buenos Aires Polo Club - Argentinian steak house and bar with cool design.

New Punjab Club - Tandoori grill house with cool design (just got its first Michelin star).

Bombay Dreams - Laid-back Indian restaurant.

Hotal Colombo - Sri Lankan canteen, cool concept.

Maison Libanaise - Cozy Lebanese restaurant with rooftop terrace.

La Vache - French steak and fries (comme l'entrecôte), with disco brunch.

Meats - All kinds of meats served on sharing-style plates.

Les Fils à Maman - Good French bistro.

Carbone - New York style Italian restaurant.

Motorino - Good Neapolitan pizza in HK.

208 Duecento Otto - Great happy hour, but don't stay for dinner.

Beef and Liberty - Burgers and brunch, 2-for-1 Mondays.

Burger Circus - American diner with good burgers.

Wanchai & Causeway Bay

* Din Tai Fung - Famous for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings.

* Crystal Jade - Shanghai-style noodles and dumplings.

Dim Dim Sum - Cheap and cheerful dim sum.

Kam’s roasted meats - Famous for its roasted goose.

* Senryo - Good sushi, fish imported from Japan and it's affordable.

The Spice House - Really good and cheap pad thai.

* Samsen - Best Thai restaurant in Hong Kong.

Garcon Saigon - French Vietnamese restaurant, nice when it's warm outside.

Pirata - Italian restaurant with great antipasti and pasta dishes.

Motorino - Good Neapolitan pizza in HK.

Artemis and Apollo - Contemporary Greek restaurant with nice cocktails.

Francis - Middle Eastern sharing plates in cozy setting.

Honbo - Tiny burger restaurant.

Elephant Grounds - Australian brunch with yummy egg dishes and desserts.

Supabowl - Acai bowls.

Sheung Wan & Sai Ying Pun

* Kaum - Indonesian restaurant with amazing brunch and a music room with cool events.

Grassroots Pantry - Really good and unique vegan food.

Man Mo Dim Sum - Dim sum with a French twist.

Dim Sum Square - Cheap and cheerful dim sum.

Yardbird - Japanese skewers, cool cocktails and loud music.

La Crêperie - French crêpes.

Supafood - Healthy bowls, salads and juices

Oddies - Famous HK egg waffles.

Kennedy Town

Mama Malouf - Modern Middle Eastern restaurant with mezze to share.

Little Creatures - Vibrant brewery with European sharing plates.

Catch. - Laid-back Australian restaurant with a good brunch.

Sun Hing - Hole-in-the-wall dim sum place, famous for its custard buns.

Tai Koo & Quarry Bay

* Tung Po - Crazy Chinese restaurant in a wet market, the food is ok but the atmosphere is one of a kind. Perfect when you want to have a laugh on a night out with friends.

Nha Trang - Laid-back Vietnamese restaurant.

Peking Garden - All types of cantonese food + peking duck. House of Canton - Authentic dim sum restaurant with white table cloths and turning tables.

Tsim Sha Tsui & Kowloon

* Din Tai Fung - Famous for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings.

* Tim Ho Wan - HK's best, cheapest and most authentic dumplings.

Tin Lung Heen - Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant with panoramic views of HK. Amazing dim sum and the best char siu (glazed pork, local specialty).

Chi Lin Vegetarian - Vegetarian dim sum restaurant in the Nan Lian gardens.

One Dim Sum - Cheap and cheerful dim sum.

Kung Wo Tofu Factory - Good for tofu lovers.

La Vache - French steak and fries (comme l'entrecôte), with disco brunch.