Your Neighbourhood Guide To Tai Hang: Where To Eat, Drink & Stay

Featuring al fresco restaurants, cosy cafes and historical buildings, here’s your ultimate guide to where to eat, shop and stay in the charming little district of Tai Hang.

One of Hong Kong’s best-kept secrets is just a brief walk from Tin Hau MTR station and is packed full of cute little restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Things pop up here faster than you can say “new opening” so keep an eye out for any hotspots to try out. Equally, things seem to close pretty suddenly but the rapid turnover is a great reason to keep coming back to see what’s new in the quaint neighbourhood of Tai Hang!

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Tai Hang Restaurants

Bing Kee Cha Dong

If you’re up early in Tai Hang, local dai pai dong Bing Kee is a must-try. We love HK OG classics like pork chop and egg toast and soy sauce chicken wings. If you’re willing to venture off menu, give the raisin wheat condensed milk butter toast a go (you heard it here first!) Don’t look past the milk tea either, it’s a 10 out of 10! Open from 7am to 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday, expect this place to be busy with its regular crowd.

Bing Kee, 5 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2577 3117, www.instagram.com/bing_kee

Tai Hang Bar & Grill

Tai Hang Bar & Grill offers a menu full of crowd-pleasers. Think tacos, burgers, steaks and pasta, along with a range of salads, desserts and sides. For a great deal, swing by from Monday to Friday and take advantage of its weekday set lunch menu, starting at $108 for three courses.

Tai Hang Bar & Grill, G/F, Intelligent Court, 38 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2525 1439, www.facebook.com/THBAG

Ask For Alonzo

Want to be transported to Italy via ultimate comfort food classics? Then pop into Ask For Alonzo in Tai Hang (or one of their other four locations) for free-flow brunch, a hearty dinner (a carb fest comprising indulgent penne alla vodka, classic lasagna and Alonzo’s carbonara) or after-work drinks. If surprisingly affordable cocktails is what you’re after, we suggest dropping in to Alonzo Hour between 3pm to 8pm!

Ask For Alonzo, 11 Lin Fa Kung Street West, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 3101 8045, www.askforalonzo.com

Mugisaki Japanese Noodles

Vouched for by our resident Tai Hang expert, Mugisaki — open from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm — is the place to go for a hot bowl of ramen! Best to get there early as they are often sold out. Expect to queue, but then again it’s a small price to pay, especially for the shio ramen — its flavourful broth and light chewy noodles promise to hit the spot!

Mugisaki Japanese Noodles, G/F, 19 Ormsby Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/mugisaki_japanese_noodles

Shun Hing Restaurant

This neighbourhood cha chaan teng is always packed with hungry diners, and the majority are there for its signature silky scrambled eggs. Cooked to perfection and drizzled with homemade soy sauce, we’d argue that its char siu egg rice is one of the best in town.

Shun Hing Restaurant, 5 Ormsby Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2576 6577

Midnight Bread Club

For your next bagel fix, look no further than Midnight Bread Club, handmade fresh everyday with ingredients primarily from France and Japan. Featuring monthly unique flavour specials (like Margherita pizza!), they sell out quickly so the earlier you can make it, the better. We can’t get enough of their truffle mushroom bagel and sea salt butter roll (usually only available in the afternoon). Just be warned that the restaurant often closes on random days, so check Instagram beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Midnight Bread Club, 22 King Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/midnight.bread.club

Read More: The Best Bakeries In Hong Kong

Plumcot

Brought to us by expert pastry chefs Camille and Dominique, Plumcot brings a taste of Paris to Tai Hang. You can stock up on everything from homemade ice cream (in flavours like Toast Baguette, Blue Cheese and Fior di Latte), to buttery brioches, croissants, madeleines and more at this charming little bakery.

Sassy Tip: Looking for a special occasion cake? Order from Plumcot’s impressive creations, or request a bespoke cake.

Plumcot, G/F, 10A Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2573 6293, www.plumcot.co

Dough Kitchen

Who doesn’t love fresh, homemade pasta? This lesser-known spot in Tai Hang serves up just that! If you’re on the hunt for some comforting Italian food in Tai Hang, don’t sleep on Dough Kitchen’s range of pasta and handmade pizzas.

Dough Kitchen, 21B Brown Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2688 7008, www.facebook.com/doughhk

Cookie Vission

From the classic Chocolate Chip to more creative flavours like Spiced S’mores and Blue Cheese, pick up a hefty-sized cookie (150g each) or two from Tai Hang’s Cookie Vission. If you’d like to sample a few flavours, pick up a mixed bag of bite-sized cookies or go all out and order an “extra extra large” 6-inch cookie to share. The donuts here are great too!

Cookie Vission, Shop D, 6 Wun Sha Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 5545 5655, www.cookievission.com

Chin Jor Fan Tong

Lit up with indoor neon signs, hip Tai Hang noodle joint Chin Jor Fan Tong allows you to customise your bowl by selecting your soup base, spice level, noodle type and toppings. Our personal fave is the spicy sweet potato vermicelli noodles with beef shank (super thick and juicy!). It’s not the cheapest joint in the hood, but its hipster retro vibe and fun atmosphere makes it totally worth it.

Chin Jor Fan Tong, G/F, 39 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 5118 1869, www.facebook.com/chinjorfantong

Nocino

Modeled after a “Swiss Italian Grotto”, Nocino serves Ticenese cuisine, a truly unique offering in Hong Kong – one of the many places that makes Tai Hang so special! It’s almost impossible to get a table in this cosy space at dinner, which may be a blessing in disguise as the lunch set is a steal from $148 for three courses. We’re fans of the “Malakoff” signature Swiss gruyere fried cheese fondue and brown crab cacio e pepe.

Nocino, 92E Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, Tin Hau, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 6012 1098, www.nocinohk.com

New York Club

Contrary to what the name suggests, New York Club serves up a unique mix of Thai and Shanghainese cuisines (just go with it). The menus are mainly in Chinese, with English menus available upon request. The owner recommended we try the pan-fried suki, a fusion Thai-Chinese vegetarian dish with fermented red beancurd as the star of the show. Meatlover? No problem, opt for the slow-cooked pork shoulder — you won’t be sorry!

New York Club, G/F, 24 School Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 6530 0288, www.facebook.com/New-York-Club

More Tai Hang Restaurants To Try

Tipsy Restaurant & Bar – Sophisticated European cuisine in a sleek setting. The outdoor terrace is a great spot to enjoy a creative cocktail. www.facebook.com/tipsy.restaurant.bar
Sushi Shin – The apprentices of the renowned Kenjo helm this Tai Hang sushi joint. Make sure to ask about the seasonal off-the-menu specials. www.facebook.com/Sushi-Shin
Cafe Locomotive – A quaint cafe decorated like a classic train that serves a mean bowl of phở and other traditional Vietnamese dishes. www.cafelocomotive.com
Moto Yakitori & Sake Bar – Try the different flavoured tsukune (minced chicken meatballs) at this cosy yakitori spot. www.facebook.com/motoyakitori
Porkcentric – Modern European eatery featuring an intimate beer bar for tastings and a lively dining room. www.porkcentric.com

Tai Hang Cafes & Bars

HeyDay Café

For a simple coffee done right, head to HeyDay Café and pick from its selection of espresso, cold brew and pour-over coffees. While the drinks here are plenty satisfying, it’s hard to pass up on a homemade cake or pastry while you’re there, not to mention the classic or matcha tiramisu. Plus, like many places in Tai Hang, HeyDay is dog-friendly!

HeyDay Café, 5 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2368 9339

Classified

If you’re looking for a comfortable spot to set up shop with your laptop for the day, look no further than Tai Hang’s spacious Classified. Serving an array of food all day, plus freshly brewed coffee and boutique wines, any one of its locations (Repulse Bay is particularly aesthetic!) is sure to keep you cozy and satisfied.

Classified, 1-9 Lin Fa Kung Street West, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2857 3454, www.classifiedfood.com

Tomo

Known as ‘The Midnight Neighbourhood Club”, this bar is a favourite of locals and expats alike, including several Team Sassy members! Open Wednesday to Sunday, Tomo is the perfect place to pop into for light bites, guest bartender shifts and herbal tea cocktails.

Tomo, 37 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 9282 5247, www.instagram.com/tomo_taihang

Winstons Coffee

A Sassy favourite, Winstons can be spotted in various places on Hong Kong Island, often filled with regulars, especially during the morning rush. While the freshly made coffee to sit in with is fantastic, we also enjoy Winstons’ bottled brews when we’re on-the-go and need a pick-me-up. And don’t get us started on their heavenly espresso martinis… it’s dog-friendly too, so bring your fur baby down for a treat. They open rain or shine (even through typhoon 8s!) to ensure Hong Kong is fully caffeinated at all times.

Winstons Coffee, 4 King Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 6178 1622, www.winstonscoffee.com

Sonne CAD

This quaint cafe occupies a two-storey pre-war tong lau building, serving up locally roasted single-origin coffee. Allow the experts at the ground-floor coffee brewing lab to guide you through the menu (which regularly rotates) before pulling up a chair upstairs.

Sonne CAD, 16 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 6922 5398, www.instagram.com/sonnecad

Fineprint

For delicious (and affordable) freshly roasted coffee imported from all over the world, Fineprint is the way to go. In eight short years, the founders have expanded a modest cafe into a well-loved hotspot with locations all over the island. We love the Aussie toasties like the Breakfast Melt with pancetta, egg and bbq sauce. But their iconic Ricotta Toast with blueberries, thyme and honey is almost a rite of passage if you’re an influencer. You can even turn to them for catering or to order Kombucha, muffins and coffee beans right to your doorstep.

Fineprint, 1 Lily Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 5331 5205, www.fineprint.hk

Oma Coffee Roaster

This neighbourhood small-batch specialty coffee roaster shares a particular passion for exotic varietals and educating the public about coffee. Take a look at the daily upping record board etched with brewing information and tasting notes, and order a combo to sample and compare two different coffees.

Oma Coffee Roaster, 9 Wun Sha Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, omacoffeeroaster.com

MUSE

Find inspiration at this zen-like café which has a lifestyle store on the upper floor where you’ll find a curated collection of items that spark joyful living. Find a seat on the ground floor and sip on some herbal tea or house-blend coffee as you take in the serene surroundings. Sassy team brought their friends to try the honeycomb cappuccino, which remains a solid favourite for good reason!

MUSE, 15-17 Ormsby Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2670 0882, musecollectionltd.com

BOGU Pets Grooming & Coffee

If you have a furry friend who accompanies you around Hong Kong, be sure to take them to BOGU! This new addition to Tai Hang was created by pet lovers for pet lovers and has quickly become a favourite spot for locals. Even if you don’t have your own fur baby, you can still grab a seat and a coffee or snack and pet-watch (even better than people-watching, we reckon!).

BOGU Pets Grooming & Coffee, G/F, Sze Hai Building, 12-13 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 5726 6757, www.instagram.com/bogu.hk

Tai Hang Shops

The Minimal

Strolling into The Minimal is like wandering through vintage decor heaven. The shop welcomes you with a collection of warmly lit vintage lightbulbs, and it only gets better the further in you go! All things stereotypically vintage are on sale for ridiculously affordable prices — you’ll definitely see us in there again.

The Minimal, G/F, 38 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2369 2328, www.instagram.com/theminimal

Journalize

Located between Tai Hang and Causeway Bay, Journalize has just about everything you may need when it comes to stationery, stocking supplies like marker pens, fine art items and all the kit that avid bullet journalers dream of.

Journalize, 6A Moreton Terrace, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 3565 6455, www.facebook.com/journalize

Kanamono Hardware Store

If you’re looking for cute little trinkets to adorn your living space, Kanamono is definitely the place to visit. This hardware store is stocked floor-to-ceiling with Japanese-style vintage bits and bobs to give your home a quirky edge.

Kanamono Hardware Store, G/F, 30B Wan Sha Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2865 6168, www.facebook.com/kanamonohardwarestore

What To Do In Tai Hang

Lai Tak Tsuen Estate

This public housing estate is a hidden hotspot for professional photographers and Instagrammers alike. Venture inside the circular building to gaze up (or down) the pastel pink and blue painted floors.

Lai Tak Tsuen Estate, 2-38 Lai Tak Tsuen Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong

Haw Par Mansion

Once frequented by visitors for its extravagant gardens and exotic ornaments, which were sadly demolished in 2004 to make way for a large residential complex, Haw Par Mansion has now been converted into a private music school and museum. The Grade I historic mansion itself has been preserved, for the most part, and is open to the public with guided tours available upon request.

Haw Par Mansion, 15A Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 3165 1212

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance

Legend has it that in the 19th century, the villagers of Tai Hang warded off an evil plague by staging a fire dance for three days and three nights, thus sparking one of our favourite local traditions — the annual Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. Come Mid-Autumn Festival (mid September to early October), watch in wonder as a 67-metre fire dragon made with more than 70,000 incense sticks dances through the streets. Visit the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre to find out more, and for the best view of the dragon dance during the festival, head to Wun Sha Street.

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre, 12 School Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2805 0012, www.firedragon.org.hk

THE SHOPHOUSE

Tai Hang’s own exhibition and social concept space THE SHOPHOUSE takes residence in a Grade III listed pre-war tong lau where creative agency Unveil Unlimited fills its five floors with collections from both local and international artists. Open Wednesday to Sunday, stop by to take a gander at the latest exhibitions, and don’t miss the staff-curated library on the mezzanine floor.

THE SHOPHOUSE, 4 Second Lane, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, www.theshophouse.hk

Read More: Must-See Hong Kong Art Exhibitions

Lin Fa Temple

Originally built in 1863 as a worship place for Goddess of Mercy Kwun Yam, Lin Fa Temple is now mainly a tourist attraction, as well as being where the Tai Hang Fire Dragon festival takes place during Mid-Autumn Festival. Have your fortune told (you’ll need to bring a Cantonese-speaking friend if you can’t speak the language yourself) or simply gaze up at the impressive dragon-themed mural on the ceiling.

Lin Fa Temple, Lily Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2578 2552

Tai Hang Hotels

Little Tai Hang

Comprising a total of 10 rooms, a gym, lounge and al fresco eateries, Little Tai Hang makes for the perfect staycation. The understated boutique hotel and serviced apartment boasts sweeping views of the harbour and Victoria Park, and with all of the above to explore in the surrounding area of Tai Hang, we don’t need much convincing to spend a weekend here!

Little Tai Hang, 98 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 3899 8888, www.littletaihang.com

Editor’s Note: “Your Neighbourhood Guide To Tai Hang” was most recently updated by Veena Raghunath in August 2024, with thanks to Nicole Moraleda for her contribution.

Main image courtesy of Grace Ma for Sassy Media Group, image 1 courtesy of Ask For Alonzo, image 2 and 8 courtesy of Agnes Wong for Sassy Media Group, image 3 courtesy of Mugisaki via Instagram, image 4 courtesy of Midnight Bread Club via Instagram, image 5 courtesy of Plumcot, image 6 courtesy of Dough Kitchen via Facebook, image 7 courtesy of Cookie Vission via Instagram, image 9 courtesy of Nocino, image 10 courtesy of New York Club via Facebook, image 11 courtesy of Tipsy Restaurant & Bar via Facebook, image 12 courtesy of of Jojo Yuen (sharemyfoodd) via Unsplash, image 13 courtesy of Classified Group, image 14 courtesy of Winstons Coffee via Facebook, image 15 courtesy of @jeffylfm via Instagram, image 16 courtesy of Fineprint, image 17 courtesy of MUSE via Instagram, image 18 courtesy of _donut.the.corgi_ via Instagram, image 19 courtesy of The Minimal, image 20 courtesy of Journalize via Facebook, image 21 courtesy of Kanamono Hardware Store via Facebook, image 22 courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, image 23 courtesy of Little Tai Hang via Facebook, image 24 courtesy of THE SHOPHOUSE, image 25 courtesy of Big Dodzy via Unsplash, image 26 courtesy of Gov.HK, image 27 courtesy of Little Tai Hang.

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Your Neighbourhood Guide To Tai Hang