8 themed restaurants to try in Hong Kong

Travelling is still a no go and with bars many restaurants still closed, you might be looking for new ways to make memories. These themed restaurants are a fun and creative way to spend your afternoon, while making your stomach happy too. Whether you’re a fan of art or movies, check out these different themed dining experiences.

The Gallery by Proud Wings

Walk through the boarding gate before taking your dinner seat within the flight cabin of this eatery. Finished with aeroplane windows, folding down plane chairs and traditional airport motifs, this restaurant will transport you through the entire airport adventure. Its menu offers economy, business or first class sets to choose from, served on iconic plane crockery for the total experience.

The Gallery by Proud Wings, 39 Ka Shin Street, Tai Kok Tsui, 3590 3757

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

This quirky restaurant pays respect to the movie Forrest Gump and southern American culture and seafood. Neon lighting and American memorabilia make you feel like you’ve stepped into a seafood shack along a pier. Order one of Forrest’s favourites including coconut shrimp, jambalaya and mama’s southern fried chicken. The vibrant colour scheme adds to the themed experience and novelty.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., 3/F, Shop 304 and 305, The Peak, Peak Road, 2849 2867

Choo Choo

All aboard the Choo Choo train for a novel and fun meal. Ascend the staircase dotted with suitcases and travel memorabilia before stepping into a train cabin for your dining experience. The menu is written as travel notes, with courses coming from the land and sea – all suitable for larger journeys and sharing. International cuisine is on offer with dishes like Iberico pork collar, Spanish suckling pig and nachos.

Choo Choo, 364 to 368 Shun Ning Road, Lai Chi Kok, 3707 1034

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Campsite

Cook s’mores without the need of starting a wood fire at Campsite. The restaurant provides a glamorous campsite themed atmosphere right in the city. From serving dishes in camping crockery to its charred fire-inspired specials, it has thought of all the details to create a well-rounded camping experience.

Campsite, G/F, K11 ATELIER, 728 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, 3705 8248

Happy Paradise

This Chinese restaurant is a modern take on a traditional local hang out. With neon lighting and contemporary fixtures, its decor transports you into a creative, yet retro atmosphere. Paying respect to signature Cantonese flavours and dishes, try the innovative sourdough egg waffle, Xinjiang hot pocked and Szechuan fried chicken. Cocktails add to the modern Cantonese theme with a Hong Kong vodka lemon tea, five-spice gin and tonic and chrysanthemum margarita.

Happy Paradise, UG/F, 52 to 56 Staunton Street, Central, 6794 8414

Cabana Breeze

This alfresco tiki-themed restaurant brings you on holiday with its fun and exotic cocktails and dishes. Mediterranean coastal fare is on show with comforting flavours and fresh seafood with a custom-made cocktail trolley and a trained mixology team that shakes up drinks in front of your eyes.

Cabana Breeze, Shop G12 to G15, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, 2777 8980

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Scoool Cafe

Recreating old schools in Tai Wan, this restaurant brings you back down memory lane to your days as a child. Its old school wooden tables and chairs and comic collectables all add to the ambience of this school inspired canteen. Its menu contributes to the Tai Wanese culture with local specials like braised pork, drunken chicken and herbal soup.

Scoool Cafe, 1/F, 18 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, 3188 2380

Van Gogh Kitchen

Inspired by the artwork by Van Gogh, this quaint cafe has taken the artists’ signature paintings and created an Italian café come museum. From garden tables to the relaxing music, the ambience of this restaurant embodies the artists’ work and style. International dishes include an Australian lamb rack, USA Angus sirloin steak and a Norwegian smoked salmon crepe.

Van Gogh Kitchen, 451 to 457 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, 3521 1333