These are the Hong Kong airport restaurants you need to try

With more than 50 food outlets before and after security, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is a foodie’s paradise. It doesn’t just offer the usual homogeneous airport outlets (although Starbucks, Pret and Burger King are all present): it’s home to gourmet, international and local flavours that have helped cement Hong Kong’s well-earned reputation as a culinary destination.

Read on to discover your best Hong Kong airport food options – and where to find them.

Departures Hall 

Duddell’s has brought its Michelin-starred take on dim sum and Cantonese cooking from downtown Central to the airport’s main airside food court. Open 24 hours from Tuesday to Saturday, it serves everything from har gow to two-day marinated goose, roasted to crispy perfection on site.

Other airport restaurants that showcase the breadth of Chinese cuisine include Yung Kee,  known for its char siu and roast goose, and Jardin de Jade,  which specialises in Shanghainese fare like juicy pan-fried pork dumplings. Enjoy a cup of milk tea and Hong Kong comfort food (think macaroni in soup with beef plus a side of scrambled egg on bread) at Men Wah Bing Teng , a classic bing sutt brimming with nostalgic appeal. For a sweet snack, try the egg tarts in both Hong Kong and Macanese styles at King Bakery .

There’s a strong international contingent with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Plane Food to Go  offering everything from a full English breakfast or a bacon butty in the morning, to burgers, salads and pastas with drinks later in the day.

Oven-fresh pastries and sandwiches can be found at Maison Kayser , with two takeaway outlets in the Departures Hall, near Gate 6 and Gate 25. This French bakery chain uses only the best flour and a long fermentation process for exceptional taste and texture in every bite. Opt for a classic ham and cheese baguette or a perfectly flaky croissant with a hot hand-brewed coffee.  

Fancy a pre-flight cocktail with a view? Head to Intervals Sky Bar & Restaurant , high up on the Sky Bridge. Their signature pinchos are inspired by global cuisines – we recommend the HK Prawn Toast pincho – and their inventive cocktails are playfully sorted by the time of day. Intervals also serves a premium tea menu, curated by Plantation, a Hong Kong tea bar known for directly sourcing its leaves from tea producers.  

Overlooking the tarmac just past security, Beef & Liberty  is a regional burger joint that serves your favourite flavour of handheld, from double smashed patties and a char siu-packing variant to the vegetarian-friendly Impossible burger. It also stocks local craft brews from Moonzen .   

For a sweet finish, it’s a short walk to the patisserie delights of Lady M , a New York import. Don’t miss their signature mille crêpe cakes, with layers of cream sandwiched between wafer-thin French pancakes available in seasonal flavours like lavender matcha, pistachio or coffee. 

On your way there, stop by Chi Cha San Chen or Chagee for freshly brewed tea, available as is or as a base to more adventurous toppings like fruity cream foam.  

Arrivals Hall  

For Hongkongers eager for a taste of home – or visitors who can’t wait to sink their teeth into classic local flavours – Ho Hung Kee  serves up barbecued meats, cheung fun (steamed rice noodle rolls), wonton and congee. Meanwhile, Michelin-acclaimed Hung’s Delicacies showcases Chiu Chow-style dishes like marinated goose and its vegetarian counterpart, made from tender bean curd sheets. Another popular outlet is Crystal Jade , specialising in Shanghainese noodles and steaming hot baskets of xiao long bao.  

Pressed for time? Grab a salad, wrap or pastry from Pret a Manger or Fineprint and refuel before heading into the city. Though Australian in origin, Fineprint’s coffee is roasted locally in Chai Wan and bakes its sourdough fresh every day – a testament to the founders’ commitment to carving a distinctive place on the city’s culinary scene. 

For a modern twist on milk-tea culture, try Nuttea. This tea shop offers a plant-based take on the popular cheese foam drink by replacing dairy with nuts – roasted and cold-pressed into a silky cream. Choose your base from a selection of green and black teas, fresh fruit teas and nut “milk” flavours. 

Those looking for something sweeter can’t go wrong with Sleep Well Eat More , a popular café that first opened in Sai Ying Pun. Here you’ll find a wide range of desserts, such as artisanal craft gelato (with some truly unique flavour combinations), Basque cheesecake and a range of sweet soups. They also serve great coffee. 

Those headed to the Coach Hall can stop by Orchid Padaria Café Express , which serves cha chaan teng and bakery must-haves like macaroni in soup or pineapple buns to-go. For your favourite caffeinated beverages then check out Luckin Coffee , a popular Chinese Mainland chain. 

Looking for more? Discover  all your dining options at HKIA. 

This article was originally published in October 2024 and updated in April 2026.