The Best Restaurants, Bars and Shops in Kowloon
Hong Kong islanders, steel yourselves. This week we’ve ventured where none of you have ever dared set foot—the mysterious, dark, terrifying land of “Kowloon.”
Known in the local patois as “Nine Dragons,” the far-flung district of Kowloon is fraught with narrow alleys, the press of mainlanders, and a whole butt-load of shopping malls. But this remote enclave can be rewarding for the adventurous traveler, with food, drink and shopping options that will leave you glad you made the trek.
Welcome, dear traveler. You’ve survived the arduous journey, albeit a bit undernourished. But you won’t find the safety of SoHo staples here, no Yardbird or Brickhouse to run to. But forge ahead into the darkness, and you’ll be rewarded with hotpots and noodles aplenty.
Lung Kee Wanton
Wonton noodle specialist Lung Kee Wanton is a go-to favorite for Kowlooners in the know. Regulars keep going back to this tiny restaurant for the tasty noodles and big wontons—plus most of the dishes come in at around $30, so it’s not going to blow your budget.
Shop 3, G/F, Lee Wai Commercial Building, 1-3 Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2367-3619.
Knockbox Coffee Company
We were pretty bummed when Knockbox moved out of PoHo last year, but the cafe is thriving in its new environs—there’s much more space and a chance to branch into pub food and pastries as well. Knockbox is all about artisanal brewing methods and specialty beans. The baristas won’t, however, dress up coffees with syrups or soy milks. So don’t go ordering an orange mocha frappuccino.
