Airside Guide: Restaurants, Shops, Entertainment & More

Don’t visit Airside Mall without this handy guide to all the best restaurants, shops and more…

Have you visited Kai Tak’s new Airside mall yet? We’ve been hearing some good things (pet-friendly, artsy and eco-conscious!) since it opened in September so, naturally, we decided to check it out for ourselves. There’s a lot of ground to cover (700,000 square feet to be exact!), thus we’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up the restaurants and shops that stood out to help you filter through the many retail and dining options in Airside.

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Airside Restaurants & Cafes

The mall champions a low-carbon lifestyle, with a handful of the restaurants using fresh ingredients from Airside’s own urban farming space. Plus, with ample outdoor spaces, cafes with dedicated menus for dogs and Hong Kong’s first cat-exclusive space, the mall is largely pet-friendly, though not all restaurants will accommodate furry friends.

Groundswell

Groundswell doubles as Hong Kong’s first in-mall surfing facility and a surf-inspired restaurant that specialises in Southeast Asian cuisine. The kitchen is led by Heri Raharjo (previously Head Chef of Potato Head) who leans on Indonesian and Thai elements in signature dishes like Gado-Gado Salad, Beef Rendang and Thai Garlic Lime Barramundi. The perfect spot for a laid-back meal after catching some waves.

Groundswell, 601, 6/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3564 8345, www.groundswellhk.com

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Machida Shoten

Airside is also home to the first Hong Kong branch of Japan’s second-largest ramen chain, Machida Shoten. The specialty here is the Yokohama-style Iekei ramen, which is characteristic of its rich pork marrow and soy sauce broth and thick chewy noodles.

Machida Shoten, G011, G/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/Machida-Shoten-(Hong-Kong)

Airside Cafe & Airside Pâtisserie

Found in the Airside atrium, this all-day dining restaurant is a great spot for afternoon tea. For just $348 for two, the set features a trio of savoury creations alongside freshly baked pastries from Airside Pâtisserie next door.

Airside Cafe, 332-323, 3/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2117 1912, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/AIRSIDE-Cafe
Airside Pâtisserie, 320, 3/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2117 1913, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/AIRSIDE-Cafe

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Grind & Brew

This relaxed pet-friendly cafe offers specialty coffee, craft cocktails and light bites. The menu caters to those with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dietary preferences, and also includes gourmet items for pups as well.

Grind & Brew, 218B-218C, 2/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3468 6436, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/Grind-Brew

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NEEDS Burger

Looking for a quick bite? Pick up a homemade burger from this Seoul import at Airside’s food court, FOODMUSE. Spice up your order with unique sauces such as peanut butter and white truffle.

NEEDS Burger, 504-505, 5/F, FOODMUSE, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2330 1228, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/NEEDS-BURGER-(FOODMUSE)

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Dong Baek (Yuk Mi Jeong Dam)

Another new Korean import we’re excited about is this popular Busan barbecue restaurant, Dong Back (previously known as Yuk Mi Jeong Dam). The K-BBQ game here is strong with high-quality Hanwoo beef, a state-of-the-art exhaust system, and a grill with special compartments for refillable kimchi omelette batter and cheese corn.

Dong Baek (Yuk Mi Jeong Dam), 506, 5/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2330 1028, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/Yuk-Mi-Jeong-Dam

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The Cipollini Pizzeria

You’ll find all the quintessential Italian classics at this rustic pizzeria, including delicious antipasti, fresh handmade pasta and pizza, as well as homemade gelato and tiramisu. The pizzas here are sold by the 100-gram slice, allowing you to sample a variety of flavours – and with premium topping options like truffle shaving, Wagyu strips and smoked salmon, you’ll certainly be tempted to try more than one!

The Cipollini Pizzeria, G012, G/F, AIRSIDE, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/thecipollini

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Coucou Hotpot Reserve & TeameTea

This pick combines two of our favourite things: hot pot and milk tea! CouCou offers diners an authentic yet novel Taiwanese dining experience with its signature spicy hotpot and Da Hong Pao bubble tea.

Sassy Tip: If you love Thai food, keep an eye out for the opening of Fall in Thai Hot Pot on the fifth floor.

Coucou Hotpot Reserve & TeameTea, 603, 6/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2838 8484, www.airside.com.hk/en/dining/COUCOU-RESERVE-and-TeameTea

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Airside Shops & Entertainment

Gate 33 Gallery

You’ll find a lot of commissioned artworks and installations scattered around the complex, such as the large-scale painting of Lion Rock by emerging local visual artist Wong Chun Hei, plus a curated selection found at Gate 33 Gallery (a nod to the 32 Gates of the former Kai Tak Airport).

Gate 33 Gallery, 312, 3/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.airside.com.hk/en/experience/gate33-gallery

Purr’Licious

Hong Kong’s first cat-exclusive space Purr’Licious is a safe space for your kitty to meet new friends, and pick up a new toy or nutritious treat. The shop also hosts fun educational experiences and can hook you up if you’re looking to adopt!

Purr’Licious, 103-104, 1/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.purrlicious.hk

Muji

We love a big Muji and we cannot lie. This Airside branch spans 12,000 square feet, allowing a leisurely browse through the brand’s signature range of household goods, personal care items, stationery, travel essentials and more. There is also a free water refill station and a coffee machine where you can purchase a to-go cup with your Octopus card.

Muji, Shop 408-410, 4/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong,  www.muji.com

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Nespresso

Nespresso’s first concept store in Asia is nestled on the second floor, offering insight into the brand’s sustainable recycling programme, Re:Farm, which converts used coffee capsules into fertiliser for Airside’s own AIR farm.

Nespresso, Shop 219 & 224, 2/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.nespresso.com

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MLC Airside Cinema

Taking up over 30,000 square feet of the mall, this new MLC cinema comprises seven theatre houses, featuring a Dolby Atmos sound system and Luxe: A RealD Experience screens that deliver stunningly vivid visuals for both 2D and 3D screenings.

MLC Airside Cinema, 5/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 

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