Hong Kong restaurants & dining guide
Thai
Curated Hong Kong restaurant guides by neighbourhood and cuisine — from Sheung Wan to Causeway Bay.
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Thai Zab Verr
Thai Zab Verr is an authentic Thai restaurant located in Western District. This Hong Kong eatery specializes in Thai curry dishes and offers a variety of traditional Thai cuisine in a casual dining environment. One of their signature dishes is Tom Yum Goong, featuring fresh shrimp in a spicy and sour soup base with aromatic herbs and chili. The restaurant has become a popular spot for Thai food enthusiasts in the Sai Wan area. Thai Zab Verr is open daily from 12:00 to 22:30, making it convenient for both lunch and dinner options.
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Ruên Thai & Vietnamese
Ruên Thai & Vietnamese is a popular Southeast Asian restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui that opened in 2024, specializing in authentic Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. The kitchen is led by two experienced Thai chefs: Chef Bill with over 30 years of Hong Kong experience from Greyhound Café and Mango Tree, and Chef Aom, former head chef of Nara Thai Cuisine. The restaurant offers hearty portions ideal for sharing at wallet-friendly prices, with house-made condiments adding authenticity. Signature dishes include ped yang sod ma khawn (Thai roast duck with lemongrass and five-spice), nhue yang takrai (chargrilled beef sirloin with lemongrass), leng saeb pork rib soup, and homemade coconut ice cream. Each meal provides excellent value with generous portions averaging HKD600-800 for two. The restaurant features an inviting open-fronted bistro design with bright red wooden accents, a hanging garden ceiling, and outdoor pavement seating. Ruên offers daily happy hours with Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotions from 11am-7pm, and hosts seasonal Thai & Vietnamese food festivals. Perfect for both locals and tourists seeking quality Thai-Vietnamese fare in a lively, comfortable atmosphere.
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Samsen
Samsen is an authentic Thai street food restaurant in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, founded by renowned chef Adam Cliff and partner Bella Kong. Opening in 2019 as the second branch after Wan Chai, Samsen is dedicated to bringing genuine Bangkok street flavors to Hong Kong. The restaurant is recommended by the Michelin Guide 2023, particularly for its signature 11-spice Northern Thai curry that takes eight hours to prepare. Samsen uses premium ingredients including fresh noodles imported directly from Northern Thailand and freshly squeezed coconut cream. The Sheung Wan location features a larger space compared to the Wan Chai branch, making it perfect for groups and gatherings. Signature dishes include the Northern Thai classic Khao Soi (curry noodles), house-made fresh Roti, crab fried rice, and Wagyu beef dishes. The restaurant maintains the majority of tables for walk-in guests while accepting limited reservations for groups of 6-20 people, and also offers online ordering for takeout.
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Chachawan
Chachawan is Hong Kong's first Isaan Thai restaurant and bar with no service charge, specializing in northeastern Thai cuisine from Thailand's Isaan region. This unique eatery is a collaboration between hotelier and restaurateur Yenn Wong and Nahm protégé Chef Adam Cliff, bringing authentic Isaan cuisine to Hong Kong. The restaurant serves richly flavoured dishes with raw, authentic flavors that are a rarity compared to the usual Thai fare available in Hong Kong. Operating daily with lunch from 12-3pm and dinner from 6:30-11pm, this establishment offers an uber cool dining experience focused on northeastern Thailand-inspired cuisine.
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Champak Restaurant by ATUM
Champak Restaurant by ATUM is a Thai curry restaurant located in The Forest shopping mall in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. The restaurant specializes in authentic Thai cuisine with a focus on curry dishes and traditional Thai flavors. Operating as part of the ATUM restaurant group, Champak offers a contemporary dining experience with Thai culinary traditions in a modern shopping complex setting.