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Go West: The Best Healthy Restaurants in Sai Ying Pun
Get out of the Central and Sheung Wan bubble and head west to the hipster enclave of Sai Ying Pun! Everything from healthy brunch and lunch options, plant-based treats, gluten-free dishes and vegan diners can be found in this charming district of Hong Kong - so hit these hilly streets and get exploring for your next meal!
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SALADSTOP!
Customers can build the salad of their dreams at this behemoth healthy fast food chain that spans much of Asia. Head to the top of Western Street where you’ll find the SYP branch.
Shop E, G/F Kings Hill, 38 Western St., Sai Ying Pun, saladstop.com.hk
NOC ROASTERY
The flagship roastery of this popular Hong Kong chain serves up an all-day healthy brunch and lunch menu. A trusty favourite of ours is the Maltose Chicken Bowl, with roast chicken, avocado, pumpkin, cherry tomato, cauliflower, crunchy salad greens and honey mustard dressing. Shop 4, G/F, Bohemian House, 321 Des
Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, noccoffeeco.com
CATCH
Once a firm favourite of K-Town foodies, this Australian cafe has moved to its new home in Sai Ying Pun. Breakfast is always a standout here, but we also love the health-conscious lunch options, like curly kale salad with pearl couscous and tahini goddess dressing, and gluten-free charred corn risotto.
GF Island Crest, Shop 9-10, Second St., Sai Ying Pun, 2818-2355, catch.hk
OLLIES
Another reliable SYP lunch and dinner spot, this cafe and restaurant covers all the bases, with tons of hearty salads loaded with healthy ingredients. Also a decent spot for a health-conscious breakfast and freshly pressed juice.
Shop 3, G/F, Hang Sing Mansion, 54 & 56 High St., Sai Ying Pun, 2803-0163, casteloconcepts.com/our-venues/ollies
BIG DILL
Known for their plant-based spins on comfort food - think burgers, fried chicken, and milkshakes - Big Dill isn’t really all that healthy, if we’re being honest. BUT if you’re looking for a place to indulge, you could do worse than this vegan bar and restaurant, which sets a high bar for sustainable F&B practices.
123 Third St., Sai Ying Pun, bigdillhk.com
TUCKSHOP BY SOCIAL CLUB
Head down to the harbour to find this popular co-working cafe on Connaught Road West. They’re known for their block parties and events, but also do an amazing selection of healthy lunch options, like their vegan bowl with deep-fried tofu, mixed mushrooms, greens and sprouts. Shop 4-7, 158A Connaught Road West, Sai Ying
Pun, 9745-4966, facebook.com/tuckshopbysocialclub
OPENDOOR CAFE + COURTYARD
This bright and airy eater does an amazing superfood-infused smoothie selection, and offer an entire cauliflower “rice” section of the menu (perfect for anyone trying to eat low-carb). You can also find salads, sandwiches, and one of Sai Ying Pun’s best brunches, in our humble opinion.
120 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, 3460 3880, opendoorcafe.hk
TMS BY THE DEN
This colourful Peruvian fusion restaurant on High Street does a small but consistently good selection of salads, like a grilled avocado salad with corn salsa, or sliced wagyu beef tataki salad with chimichurri.
23 High St., Sai Ying Pun, 2872-6288, tmeats.com/restaurants/tmshk
INFINITI C
Offering vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly options, this healthy cafe is perfect for anyone with special diet restrictions.
Shop A, G/F, Kings Hill, 38 Western St., Sai Ying Pun, 2468-2848, infinitic.hk.
FINEPRINT
More than just gourmet coffee (and to be fair, the coffee here is absolutely bomb), this hip cafe also does health-conscious snacks and mains. Highly recommend the Nude Bowl, a mish-mash of avocado, cherry tomatoes, boiled egg, salmon and mixed greens.
14 Second St., Sai Ying Pun, 9440-4889, fineprint.hk
LOCOFAMA
Organic and proud of it, Locofama has been at the forefront of health-conscious dining in Hong Kong for ages. They’ve got options for every diner, including vegan, dairy-free and nut-free, plus mods like gluten-free pasta, and the dishes are always wildly creative. 9-13 Fuk Sau Lane,
Sai Ying Pun, 2547 7668, locofama.com
