The best places to eat at Hong Kong International Airport

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 on campus): it’s home to gourmet, international and local flavours that have helped cement Hong Kong’s well-earned reputation as a food destination.

Read on to discover the best places to eat at HKIA, both landside and airside. 

Hong Kong International Airport airside restaurants – Departures Hall

Duddell’s has brought its Michelin-starred take on dim sum and Cantonese cooking from downtown Central to the main airside food court. Open 24 hours, 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. Enjoy a cup of milk tea and Hong Kong comfort food 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 . 

Get a taste of Japan at Bari-Uma Ramen , a popular chain from Hiroshima known for its rich tonkotsu broth. For a more elevated affair, head to Sushi & Sake Bar Taka, sister brand of Sushi Saito, the one-Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel, led by legendary chef Takashi Saito. Getting a table in town can be something of a challenge, but now a ticket and a boarding pass mean you can sample the signature Edomae sushi, sashimi, rolls and tempura dishes, made with ingredients flown in daily from Tokyo – all without the three-month wait.

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 , a French bakery chain with two takeaway outlets in the Departures Hall, near Gate 6 and Gate 25. Maison Kayser 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 Hong Kong Prawn Toast pincho. Intervals also serves inventive cocktails tailored to how long you have before your flight. For a quick pick-me-up, go for Rise, a mix of H by Hine Cognac, cacao husk, nitro cold brew coffee, hazelnut and tofu almond foam. 

Overlooking the tarmac after security, Beef & Liberty is a homegrown burger favourite that serves its full menu – including the vegetarian-friendly Impossible burger – and 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.

Hong Kong International Airport landside restaurants – Arrivals Hall 

For Hongkongers eager for a taste of home – or visitors who can’t wait to sink their teeth into classic local flavours – Tai Hing  serves up the best in barbecued meats. Another popular outlet is Crystal Jade , specialising in Shanghainese noodles and steaming hot baskets of xiao long bao. 

In a rush to get into town? Grab a sandwich or salad from Pret a Manger or Root98 in the arrivals hall so you can refuel before continuing your journey. 

Looking for more? Discover all HKIA restaurants.