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Want to dine at the very best restaurants in the city, without breaking the bank? Here are our favourite cheap eats in Hong Kong, as recommended by The Michelin Guide in 2025.
Whether you’ve lived here forever or are just passing through, food is always a priority in this city. Known for its incredibly diverse culinary scene and amazing dining options (currently with 76 one, two and three Michelin-starred restaurants!), the foodie scene draws us in time and time again. Our only complaint? Dining out can be quite the strain on our purse strings. Luckily, Hong Kong is home to a range of top-quality cheap eats — recommended by The Michelin Guide no less! From Bib Gourmand dim sum spots to Michelin-starred roast meats, affordable Thai feasts and more, here’s our pick of the best for those on a budget.
The 2025 Bib Gourmand recipients were announced on Thursday, 6 March, ahead of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2025 award ceremony that took place on Thursday, 13 March at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau. Out of the 10 new entrants, we’re proud to see that nine are from Hong Kong and one is from Macau. That makes a total of 77 Bib Gourmand restaurants on the list in 2025, with 66 from Hong Kong!
Read More: Hong Kong Restaurants Awarded Michelin Stars
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- Art & Taste, Central, IG: @art.n.taste
- Banana Boy, Yuen Long, IG: @bananaboyhk
- Chiu Ka Banquet, Sheung Wan, www.openrice.com
- Heartwarming, Prince Edward, IG: @heartwarming_sesame
- Hung’s Delicacies, Causeway Bay, www.hungsdelicacies.com
- Juno, Sheung Wan, www.juno.hk
- Keung Kee, Wan Chai, www.facebook.com/keungkee1951
- Lulu Baobao, Wong Chuk Hang, IG: @lulubaobaohk
- Thai Pai Dong, Jordan, IG: @thaipaidong.hk
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Saya – Tai Kok Tsui
A recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand status last year (a category reserved for restaurants that offer exceptional food at moderate prices), this vibrant eatery’s expertise lies in Isan cuisine from Northeast Thailand. Think rich and creamy Khao Soy, chargrilled chicken and salt-crusted grilled fish seasoned with lemongrass and pandan.
Rating: Bib Gourmand
Price: Main dishes range between $88 and $268
Saya, Shop G701, GF, Square Mile II, 18 Ka Shin Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong, 9555 8452, Instagram: @sayahkg
Read More: The Best Thai Restaurants In Hong Kong
Kam’s Roast Goose – Wan Chai
This one-star gem is famous for its – you guessed it – roast goose, among a range of other Cantonese barbecue dishes including suckling pig, crispy roast pork and roast pork ribs. You can order large plates of the roasted meats separately or go for the roast on-rice options, starting at $50 for a single meat and $58 for double.
Rating: One Star
Price: Roasted meats range between $50 and $110
Kam’s Roast Goose, 226 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2520 1110, www.krg.com.hk
Ship Kee – Wan Chai
Another newly crowned Bib Gourmand, Ship Kee opened its doors in 2021 then moved in 2024 to serve Master Woo’s honey-glazed BBQ pork amongst other succulent roast selections. Also boasting a dim sum chef with over 30 years of experience, the dim sum here is just as impressive.
Rating: Bib Gourmand
Price: Main dishes range between $38 and $238
Ship Kee, 6/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2893 9688, www.epicurean.com.hk
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Yat Lok – Central
One of the best affordable Michelin starred restaurants in Hong Kong, Yat Lok has been delighting food-lovers with its glistening roast geese marinated with a secret recipe for almost 15 years in Central, and for over 50 years in other locations before that. While you can order the char siu or soy-marinated chicken and have a great meal, the star is of course the goose that goes through over 20 preparatory steps before being grilled and served.
Rating: One Star
Price: Roasted meats range between $94 and $204
Yat Lok, G/F, Conwell House, 34-38 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2524 3882, Instagram: @yatlokgoose
Tim Ho Wan – Sham Shui Po
Known to be the best value Michelin-rated dim sum in the city, it’s no wonder Tim Ho Wan scores highly in just about every top list of places to eat in the city! The branch in Sham Shui Po previously held One Star, and now retains Bib Gourmand status in the Michelin Guide. Dubbed “the best char siu bao” in Hong Kong, the humble barbecue pork bun is a must-order. Queues are expected but it’s worth the wait, we promise!
Rating: Bib Gourmand (Sham Shui Po)
Price: Dishes range between $18 and $37
Tim Ho Wan, multiple locations across Hong Kong, www.timhowan.com.hk
Wang Fu – Central
Serving up dumplings, noodles and a whole host of other authentic delights, Wang Fu has more than earned its Bib Gourmand Michelin status. Advertising its dumplings as “100 percent homemade”, this menu mainstay is a must-order, with around nine varieties available — and prices starting at only $75 for 10 pieces!
Sassy Tip: And if you don’t fancy a wait, you can always order this Hong Kong cheap eat on Deliveroo and have it delivered to your doorstep.
Rating: Bib Gourmand
Price: Dumplings range between $75 and $98 (for 10); $125 lunch set includes five steamed dumplings of your choice, one rice or noodle main dish and a drink (available on Deliveroo)
Wang Fu, 65 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Shugetsu – Central
If you’re wondering where to eat in Hong Kong for all things comfort, look no further than Shugetsu. Another Michelin Bib Gourmand pick, its homemade noodles are some of the best out there. The fully customisable menu means that it’s up to you to design your perfect tsukemen, picking your noodle temperature (cold or hot), flavour level (original or light), and noodle weight (100g, 200g, 300g).
Rating: Bib Gourmand (Central)
Price: Ramen ranges between $105 and $139; tsukemen ranges between $111 and $139
Shugetsu, 5 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.shugetsu.com.hk
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Samsen – Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, Central
If you’re after authentic Thai eats with a street food vibe, look no further than Samsen. With three branches on Hong Kong Island, this popular eatery delivers time and time again with bold flavours and generous portions.
Rating: Bib Gourmand (Wan Chai and Sheung Wan)
Price: Main dishes range between $128 and $178
Samsen, various locations across Hong Kong, 2234 0001, www.samsen-hk.com
Kau Kee – Central
Stationed on Gough Street for over 90 years, the chefs here clearly know what they’re doing! Kau Kee often packs out — it’s not uncommon to see a long queue snaking down the street, so be prepared to wait for a bowl of its famous Beef Brisket Noodles! Though the service may be lacking, the steaming bowls of comfort food ensure Kau Kee remains one of our favourite Bib Gourmand cheap eats in Hong Kong.
Rating: Bib Gourmand
Price: Noodle dishes range between $37 and $190
Kau Kee, 21 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2850 5967
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Din Tai Fung – Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay
Always a favourite for good value and authentic dishes, Din Tai Fung is a mainstay on our favourite restaurant list. Boasting a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating, this world-famous pick is renowned for its juicy Xiao Long Bao, although the Shrimp and Pork Shao Mai and Spicy Vegetable and Pork Wontons are also worth an honourable mention. Head to either the Tsim Sha Tsui location or its large branch in Causeway Bay to get your fix!
Rating: Bib Gourmand (Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay)
Cost: Dishes range between $19 and $128 ($190 for five truffle Xiao Long Bao)
Din Tai Fung (Tsim Sha Tsui), Shop 306, 3F, Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, Hong Kong, 2730 6928
Din Tai Fung (Causeway Bay), Shop G3-G11, GF, 68 Yee Woo Street, Hong Kong, 3160 8998, www.dintaifung.com.hk
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Editor’s Note: “The Best Michelin-Recommended Cheap Eats In Hong Kong” was most recently updated by Veena Raghunath in March 2025. With thanks to Nicola Moraleda, Annie Simpson and Jess Ng for their contribution.
