Your ultimate dining guide to TST
Nicknamed the “dark side”, Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) is far from the gloomy and nightmarish reputation that it has. Instead, think of harbourside restaurants with panoramic views of the billion-dollar skyline, local eateries and speciality coffee shops on nearly every corner. So when you work up an appetite by shopping till you drop in K11 ARTUS or Harbour City, we’ve got you covered for where to recharge.
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Scarlett Café & Wine Bar
Scarlett Café & Wine Bar serves French cuisine that is perfect for an intimate date or impressive business lunch. Its bar counters and open-faced exterior invites you in but its cheese and charcuterie platters, wines, indulgent desserts and premium meats will keep you coming back for more. Check out its value for money lunch and brunch menu, especially the additional free-flow wine deal on weekends.
Scarlett Café & Wine Bar, 2 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3565 6513
The Peninsula
The Peninsula is a Hong Kong icon, from its history and grandeur to its afternoon tea sets that people wait in line for hours for. Sit in its gold speckled lobby and nibble on tiny pastries, sandwiches and scones whilst sipping on tea. If you don’t want to wait for a table at the lobby, try its new boutique café that offers afternoon tea and a wide range of desserts. Other dining destinations include its cheese-based Swiss chalet, classic French and traditional Cantonese.
The Penisula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2920 2888
Wooloomooloo
The choice between the two TST Wooloomooloo restaurants is one to fight over, with either a harbour or sky-high view to win. Both venues have an outdoor area to slowly wind down at whilst browsing its steak menu. If a sirloin or rib-eye isn’t your fancy then opt for its seafood linguini, herb-crusted rack of lamb or various salads.
Wooloomooloo, 21/F, The ONE, 100 Nathan Road, 2870 0087 and G7 to 8 Tsim Sha Tsui Centre 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2722 7050
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HAKU
HAKU has created a menu that focuses on delivering the Japanese spirit with global inspiration. Its concise menu showcases seasonal produce in both a lunch and dinner tasting that can be paired with sake or wine if desired. With its open-plan serving area, watch its chefs prepare the freshest seafood and intricate dishes in front of your eyes.
Haku, G/F, Shop OT G04B, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2115 9965
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian
Standing as one of the first Indian vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong, you can trust the authentic dishes and flavour at Woodlands. Its signature dish is its huge dosa, a paper-thin pancake that comes with a variety of fillings. If you’re not sure what curries you like, opt for its thali sets where you get a bit of everything.
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian, 62 Wing On Plaza, Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2369 3718
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aqua
With its sweeping views of the city, aqua is a luxury restaurant that is sure to impress. Its menu consists of Japanese and Italian classics from fresh sashimi to charcoal-grilled miso cod and decadent pasta and risotto dishes. An extensive wine list completes your experience as you pop a bottle of the finest champagne and cheers to Hong Kong. If it’s sunny out then hop on board its aqua luna at the TST pier, a traditional Chinese junk that has a variety of excursions and catering options.
aqua, 29 and 30/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3427 2288
OPPA Coffee Bar Restaurant
This Korean bistro is a favourite for its volcano cheesy fried rice that is lit aflame at your table. Get your cameras ready as you stir your choice of a kimchi, ham, chicken or seafood volcano of rice into the molten cheese. Other favourites include its fried chicken that you can get original, spicy, garlic or flavoured with honey butter.
OPPA Coffee Bar Restaurant, G/F, 1 Kimberley Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2386 2315
Hue Dining
Hue Dining is a modern Australian restaurant with a menu suitable for every situation. As part of the TST Museum of Art, its plating is as beautiful as some of the art on show. Choose from its seasonal set dinners, champagne brunch or afternoon tea. The restaurant also caters well for vegetarians with a specific menu curated for the dietary requirement.
Hue Dining, 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3500 5888
Burger Room
There shouldn’t be many guesses for what this restaurant serves. Burger Room has one of the most extensive burger menus in the city. With sections for beef, fish and seafood, chicken and duck, and vegetarian burgers. The options continue with its wide range of sides and salads to pair with your burger of choice.
Burger Room, 2/F, Shop 207, Mira Place one, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3702 0361
Espresso Alchemy
Espresso Alchemy is a speciality coffee shop that prides itself on its quality and sustainability with its farmers. Pair roasted coffees with brunch classics of an all-day breakfast, smoked salmon on toast or coffee ganache French toast. Located in two shopping malls in TST, its a convenient café that will leave you and your stomach feeling happy before embarking on another round of the shops.
Espresso Alchemy, Shop G104, Gateway Arcade, 25 Canton Road, 2610 2998 and B1/F, B116, Mira Place, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2674 1838
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Bali Town
Head up to the third floor for views of Kowloon park or the buildings of TST at Bali Town. The restaurant offers you authentic Balinese dishes like beef rendang, nasi goreng and skewers. A new take? Its flakey croissant stuffed with beef rendang. Finish the meal in island style with its iced cendol, kaya or ice cream toast.
Bali Town, 3/F, 176 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 9859 1579
光榮冰室
This cha chaan teng is a local favourite for its gaifan (meat served with a fried egg on rice) and various claypot dishes. Whether you pop open the runny yolk or scrape through the crispy edges of the clay baked rice, your dining experience here is an entertaining one. Be extra careful if you order its claypot instant noodle dish, the soup is served when still bubbling for a blast of steam as you lift up its lid.
光榮冰室, 5 to 6 Hau Fook Street, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2422 6555
