These two neighbourhoods are located right next to each other and can easily be explored one right after the other. Malouf recommends walking here from Central, heading down Hollywood Road. You can check out all the antique shops along the way and stop by Man Mo Temple for a hit of the traditional. Then, spend the rest of your time dining out at coffee shops, independent restaurants and fun local bars.
Of course, Alex and Danielle also think you should stop by their own restaurant, Catch. And we wholeheartedly agree with this recommendation. This is the place to go for both standout brunch and great coffee in the morning, and fresh oysters and seafood for lunch or dinner. Don’t miss the happy hour from 4–8pm, Tuesday to Sunday — expect to get a few rounds of cocktails and some snacks at a decent discount.
One of the couple’s other favourite local spots is BBQ. It’s a cheap and cheerful barbecue restaurant serving up a variety of skewered meat and seafood alongside local beers. This haunt has been around for many years and can get very busy. Malouf recommends getting there early before it fills up, as they frequently sell out of their most popular dishes.
Lastly, there’s Bun Cha. This is a must-try Vietnamese cafe that’s best known for its traditional pho. Alex and Danielles’ joint favourite is the beef and ginger, but you won’t go wrong with any of the menu options here. It’s also great for those on the go, thanks to its dollar-saving Vietnamese spring rolls, fried chicken wings and sandwiches.
To start planning your trip to this sensational global hub, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is the best place to start. Ready to go? Head to the the website.
Images from top: Alex and Danielle Malouf, Catch (supplied), Alex and Danielle Malouf, Wan Chai neighbourhood by Alison Pang (Unsplash), Ruam (supplied), Choi Hung Estate by Aleksandar Pasaric (Pexels), West Kowloon Precinct (Hong Kong Tourism Board), Kowloon city street by Airam Dato (Unsplash), Hong Kong skyline by Ryan Mac (Unsplash), Cha Cha Wan (supplied), Tai Hang skyline by Big Dodzy (Unsplash), Elementary (supplied), Tsim Sha Tsui by Eugene Production (Unsplash), Sai Ying Pun street art by Pop Zebra (Unsplash), Catch (supplied).
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