Immigrate to Hong Kong and taste Hong Kong cuisine: Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, is home to many casual eateries that are perfect for shopping trips, dates, or meals after Happy Hour. Below are some new and established restaurants that are highly anticipated and worth a try.
Gaga Korean Restaurant
Korean cuisine has undoubtedly become a favorite among Hong Kong residents in recent years. Whether it is fried chicken or Korean barbecue, long queues are a common sight, so it is no surprise that Soundwill Plaza has also introduced a Korean restaurant. Located on the 9th floor of the building, Gaga is the brand's second branch, primarily attracting customers with its Korean barbecue while also offering a variety of traditional Korean dishes. Managed by Koreans, the flavors are naturally authentic. If you are a fan of Korean barbecue, the premium beef ribs are a must-order; marinated overnight in a secret sauce, the meat is incredibly flavorful, and the bone-in cuts are exceptionally tender and juicy. As for traditional Korean dishes, the lunch sets—which include rice, side dishes, soup, and a drink—are priced around a hundred dollars, making them a great choice in this area.
The Chop House
The Chop House, under the Woolloomooloo Group, takes a casual approach, with restaurant design and decor that feel more lifestyle-oriented. Specializing in American cuisine, their signature dishes are, of course, burgers and pasta, with generous portions suitable for sharing among groups. The average spend is about 200-300, and the weekday lunch sets are priced at just over a hundred dollars, making it very popular among local white-collar workers and office ladies. Another highlight of The Chop House is its selection of craft beers imported specifically from the UK and New Zealand. Many of these beers are rare in Hong Kong; brewed with fresh fruit, they have less of a malty taste and are richer in floral or fruity aromas, making them perfect for beer enthusiasts.
Lab Made Cafe
Lab Made, the pioneer of liquid nitrogen ice cream in Hong Kong, is breaking the mold again by opening a brand-themed cafe. The Soundwill Plaza branch will open in late December. The cafe will, of course, continue to offer its signature liquid nitrogen ice cream while also dedicating efforts to developing unique flavors of pastries, desserts, and coffee. The shop is keeping the details under wraps for now, so interested dessert lovers should definitely stay tuned. The first cafe will actually open in Tsuen Wan, so if you want to be among the first to visit and try it, you don't have to wait until the end of the month.
Mita Seimenjo
Tang Lung Street is a battlefield for Japanese ramen shops, with nearly ten famous noodle shops already established there. It remains to be seen if it can accommodate a new challenger. Hailing from Minato City, Tokyo, Mita specializes in Japanese tsukemen (dipping noodles). Following the style of the original Japanese shop, the noodles and soup are served separately. The noodles are more like udon—thick and chewy—and are pre-chilled to create a hot-and-cold contrast when paired with the hot soup.
