9 Best Halal Restaurants In Hong Kong - Best Halal Dim Sum, Duck Rice, And Other Useful Tips For Muslims Travellers

Eunis Ong

Last updated 19 Mar 2024

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Did Somebody Say Dim Sum?

It may not be easy to find Halal restaurants in a city like Hong Kong, but there are definitely a handful of really amazing eateries where you can get authentic local food such as Halal dim sum, roasted duck rice, wonton noodles, and more!

Some of these restaurants are even popular amongst the locals, so we know they taste legit. We've also included some tips for Muslims travelling to Hong Kong at the bottom of the article that will hopefully be helpful for you when planning your adventure!

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1. Islamic Centre Canteen

Directions: Causeway Bay MTR Station

This place is often described as the best halal dim sum in Hong Kong! It's located in the Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre, a convenient 10-minute walk from the Causeway Bay MTR Station. Prep yourself for quick service, a vibrant atmosphere, and cheap yet generous food. In case you're unsure of what to order, here's a cheat list of our recommended eats!

Chicken siu mai
Steamed shrimp dumplings (har kow)
Fried shrimp dumplings (won ton)
Steamed rice noodle roll (cheung fun)
Spicy beef noodles
Red bean pau

#KlookTip: Do note that the restaurant only serves dim sum before 3pm and can get pretty crowded during lunch time! Be prepared to share a table with other patrons should you come up at hectic time.

2. Wai Kee, Wan Chai

Directions: MTR Causeway Bay Station, exit A.

Wai Kee is popular for their roasted duck rice, and is definitely a crowd-favourite when it comes to Halal eateries in Hong Kong! In fact, you'll even see locals flock here for lunch or dinner, it's not just full of tourists or Muslims. Besides their signature duck rice, you can also order some of their other popular dishes such as wonton noodles, soy sauce chicken rice, and mutton curry rice.

3. Warung Malang

In case you're not in the mood for local cuisine, pop by this humble Indonesian restaurant that's extremely popular amongst Indonesia expats and tourists. The restaurant is owned by a lovely Indonesian old man from a small town in Indonesia, and was established over 50 years ago when he migrated to Hong Kong. Sink your teeth into comfort food like ayam penyet, mee bakso, nasi padang, and satay! The familiarity of these dishes will probably cure your homesickness after all that dim sum.

4. Chrisly Cafe (bakery)

Chrisly Cafe is owned by a Hong Kong-born Muslim, and is the perfect place for you to get some authentic, yummy local snacks and pastries! Our favourites include their pineapple bun (Bo Lo Bao), egg tarts, and Hong Kong style milk tea.

#KlookTip: Do note that only the bakery section of the cafe is Halal-certified, we'd recommend getting your snacks to-go if you're reluctant to dine-in.

5. Ma's Restaurant

Ma's Restaurant is a popular Halal eatery in Hong Kong that specializes in veal goulash and lamb rolls! The staff here are friendly and English menus are available - so you don't have to worry about anything. Besides their popular dishes, you can also get scallion pancakes, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice.

6. Explorer's Club, Hong Kong Disneyland

Explorer's Club is Hong Kong Disneyland's Halal-certified eatery, perfect for a lunch or dinner break after screaming your lungs out on those rides! The eatery boasts an extensive menu of international cuisines including Japanese, Korean, and Indian food - so whether you're craving for butter chicken masala, curry, Korean BBQ beef, or takoyaki, you'll find something for you here.

#KlookTip: There are prayer facilities located right next to this restaurant!

7. Main Street Market, Hong Kong Disneyland

Directions: Main Street USA, Hong Kong Disneyland

Main Street Market is a Halal-certified outdoor vending cart where you can get your Disney-themed snacks such as crispy Mickey waffles, juicy turkey legs, hot dogs, egg waffles with ice cream, frozen lollipops, and beverages. You can grab your snack to-go or munch on them while seated on the benches by the side!

8. Islam Food

As quoted in timeout.com, this restaurant serves food that's "cheap as chips and tasty as hell". Islam Food is often recommended by Muslim travellers that have been to Hong Kong, the menu at this humble restaurant is extensive: you can get everything from dim sum to all sorts of noodles, rice, seafood dishes, vegetables, and more. Featured above are the sesame oil chicken and veal goulash.

9. Hung's Chinese Restaurant

Directions: Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit D-1

This small yet cosy restaurant is tucked in the corner of the iconic Chungking Mansion, a building that also houses plenty of other halal eateries. While most other restaurants in the building serve Southeast Asian and Indian cuisine, Hung's Chinese Restaurant is where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine such as crispy roasted chicken, fried rice, and beef brisket noodles. The owner of this restaurant is Malaysian so the eatery is actually very popular amongst Malaysians and Singaporeans travelling to Hong Kong!

#KlookTip: The downside of this restaurant is the fact that the building is a bit shabby, and the space is small thus making it unsuitable for big groups.

Helpful Tips For Muslim Travellers

Hong Kong is definitely not the easiest city for Muslim's to navigate - we've heard so much about the grumpy waiters, difficulties of language barriers, amongst other challenges that you may face in this bustling city. To help you plan a fun visit, we've compiled some practical tips for you if you’re a first-timer travelling to Hong Kong!

1. Pre-book your attraction tickets

Save the awkwardness of language barrier and avoid endless long queues at the ticketing counters by pre-booking your tickets via Klook to enjoy discounted prices and additional benefits. Enter directly with Klook e-tickets, and skip-the-queue with the Klook VIP lane at some of the attractions!

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2. Get a pocket wifi or sim card

Pre-book your pocket wifi or sim card on Klook and collect it conveniently upon arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport. We also have an option where you can pick up your pocket wifi at KLIA/KLIA2 before departure. A stable connection is of utmost importance when exploring a foreign country, so don’t risk it!

3. Get an Octopus Card

The Octopus Card is Hong Kong’s equivalent of a Touch 'N Go Card - and it’s essentially all you need to get around Hong Kong via public transport. These cards are super versatile and can be used to ride the MTR, ferries, buses, and even to make purchases at 7-Eleven, McDonald’s, and more. Book yours on Klook and pick it up conveniently upon arrival.

Some other travel passes you can consider (that will guarantee you massive savings!) are the iVenture Attractions Pass and the MTR Tourist Day Pass. The iVenture Attractions Pass grants you access to top attractions in Hong Kong and Macau whereas the MTR Tourist Day Pass allows you to ride the MTR unlimited times within 24 hours!

4. Prayer Facilities In Hong Kong

There are a handful of mosques in Hong Kong including the Jamia Mosque, Kowloon Mosque, Chai Wan Mosque, and Ammar Mosque. There are also a number of prayer rooms dotted across the city, especially at popular tourist locations such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Sky100, and the Hong Kong International Airport. Check out the full list of prayer facilities in Hong Kong here to plan your prayers accordingly.

5. Stay in Tsim Sha Tsui or Wan Chai

While deciding where to stay during your trip, consider these two district when you do your research for accommodation! These districts are strategically-located, vibrant, and popular amongst Muslims - there are plenty of Halal eateries in the area, as well as mosques where you can visit for prayers. P/S: Kowloon is home to Hong Kong's largest mosque that you should definitely visit when you're in the area.