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K-WAVE: Kennedy Town’s Healthy Dining Scene Takes Over
Venture to the westernmost reaches of Hong Kong Island, or the last stop on the Island line, and you’ll be rewarded with top-notch culinary destinations. By Carla Thomas
1 KEFI
Kefi is a new independent cafe that specialises in nutrient-dense dishes - think low-carb, low-calorie, high-protein and made with natural ingredients. Salads are a good shout here, but we also swoon for the low-sugar dessert menu.
G/F, Kennedy Mansion, 165-175 Belcher’s St., Kennedy Town
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2 FRUIT STOP
Blink and you’ll miss it, this adorable little juice shop packs a mighty punch when it comes to vitamins and minerals! Not only do they offer cold-pressed juices and smoothies, you can also build your own salad with a choice of protein.
G/F, Kam Fu Mansion, 68 Catchick St., Kennedy Town, 3705-9201, fruitstop-hk.com
3 FALAFEL HUT
This no-frills falafel joint has perfected the art of the cheap and cheerful lunch! We live for the falafel roll or one of their hearty salads with a dollop of hummus on the side.
G/F, 76 Catchick St., Kennedy Town, 6623-3297
4 GRAIN
A microbrewery first and foremost, there’s a surprising number of sensible options on this bar menu. Nutrient-dense salads composed of ancient grains and greens are a solid meal-time option, and vegetarians will swoon over the aubergine fritters and buffalo halloumi with buttermilk dressing.
Shop 1, New Fortune House, 3-5 New Praya Kennedy Town, 3500-5870, grain.com.hk
5 BLEND & GRIND
With its third location now open on Catchick Street, this specialty smoothie and coffee bar is on the rise! Their acai bowl mixes Greek yoghurt with berries, bananas, chia, and coconut for a super-healthy breakfast option, and we love their pancakes and fritter dishes, too.
Town Place, 20 Catchick St., Kennedy Town, 6905-4038, blendandgrind.com
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6 SPICEBOX ORGANICS
A must-stop for the conscious consumer, we love SpiceBox for its expansive spice selection, clean beauty finds, organic veggies and snacks – and the grab’n’go food options! Their signature roti rolls come with either tandoori tofu and mushroom or grilled cauliflower, and are oh-so satisfying.
39-45 Hau Wo St., Kennedy Town, 2191-0886, spiceboxorganics.com
7 CREO BY BRENTWOOD
One of our fave Kowloon Bay hidden gems just opened up shop in K-Town! Creo by Brentwood is big on supporting Hong Kong producers and artisans, from its handmade ceramics to coffee by local specialty roaster Redback Coffee. Pick up healthy bites like a chia and yoghurt bowl or a classic avo-eggs on toast, with breads and pastries by local bakeries Miam and Alive Eatery.
40 Forbes St., Kennedy Town
8 MAISON ERIC KAYSER
One of the city’s most underrated healthy spots is Eric Kayser - we swear by it! This French bakery chain does amazing salads, veggie sammies, and protein-packed snack pots, like lentils with roasted peppers or chickpea with feta chunks. Check out the K-Town branch just beneath The Hudson.
1 Davis St, Kennedy Town, 2577-1980, maison-kayser.com.hk
9 ASPHODELI BY HEALTHY
CHICKEN
Reliable, nutritious, poultry-based - it doesn’t get better than this stalwart of K-Town’s healthy dining scene. Located in the lobby of Asphodel Fitness, if it passes the strict standards of CrossFit fanatics… it’s probably good enough for us.
22- 23 Praya, Kennedy Town, 2467-1838, healthychicken.store
10 LITTLE COVE
Little Cove, Sai Kung’s favourite cafe, just soft-opened its second branch in the heart of K-Town’s breezy waterfront. Expect healthy Mediterranean fare and on-point espresso from this cult-favourite, and expect to queue when visiting on the weekends for the foreseeable future!
G/F, New Fortune House, 3-5 New Praya, Kennedy Town
FOOD NEWS
LOCAL F&B JOIN ONE PLANET PLATE
The One Planet Plate initiative is a newly launched global campaign that invites restaurants to strengthen their eco-friendly efforts by introducing sustainabilityfocused meals. Participating vendors create dishes based on five criteria: zero-waste, locally sourced, veggie-forward, low-carbon footprint, and sustainably sourced seafood. Over 6,000 restaurants, including 31 of the World’s Best 50 Restaurants, are participating worldwide, with more expected to join as the campaign progresses. Here in Hong Kong, we’re thrilled to report that several of the city’s leading restaurants are on board. Everyone from everyday eateries like Pizza Express, Treehouse and SpiceBox Organics, to Michelin-starred venues like Amber and Andō are getting involved. To support this cause, check out the One Planet Plate website to find a restaurant near you taking part. Alternatively, you can find recipes to make the dishes yourself online at oneplanetplate.org!
CHEAT DAY: WHISK
The Michelin-recommended restaurant at The Mira Hong Kong has been seriously upping its culinary game recently, with a dazzling new mid-summer omakase dining experience handcrafted by their new chef du cuisine, Chef William Lau. The ten-course menu is a gastronomic journey, inspired by seasonal ingredients sourced directly from Japanese suppliers and local farms. We’re wowed from start to finish: an amuse-bouche of charcoal-grilled eel on pan-seared buckwheat blini; main courses of lobster with uni and tomato compote, Hirami with shishito pesto, and torched Wagyu with okonomiyaki sauce; and delicate desserts, like a Japanese white peach gelato with accents of rose and hibiscus. Fantastic value for the quality of service and food, this is the perfect special occasion destination. Starts from $980 for 6 courses,
