Exciting eats at Kai Tak Sports Park and beyond

Dine at Ming Garden Restaurant to experience authentic local Hong Kong dishes. The chefs here serve up quality dim sum like crispy pan-fried dumplings or steamed buns, banquet classics such as braised goose feet with abalone, and perfectly roasted meats like char siu and suckling pig. Be sure to grab a seat by the floor-to-ceiling windows to admire a panoramic view of Kai Tak Stadium while enjoying your meal.

Nothing hits the spot quite like a hearty bowl of beef brisket noodles at So Gor Beef Brisket. Be sure to order the signature braised outer skirt, which has a perfect balance of fattiness and lean meat. They also offer other braised cuts of beef such as brisket, boneless short rib, skirt steak, tendon and tripe. But if offal isn’t your thing, you can opt for toppings like beef balls, wontons, pork ribs and deep-fried chicken wings to go with your noodles or rice instead.

If you can’t make your mind up on what to eat, Kai Tak Sports Park’s food court, Food Gala, gathers 10 food and drink vendors under one roof. Diners can choose from a range of local and international cuisines, including Korean fried chicken and kimbap from JMT, sizzling hot plates from Pepper Lunch Express, cha chaan teng classics from Blessed Alley, chicken noodle soup from Blessed Gallus and more. Still got room? Order fluffy souffle pancakes from Phi Coffee & Pancakes or traditional Asian desserts from Jollibean to round off the evening on a sweet note.

Japanese yakiniku specialist Gyu-Kaku has unveiled its new dining concept, Gyu-Kaku J, at Kai Tak Sports Park. Indulge in light appetisers, hearty donburi bowls and budget-friendly yakiniku sets. After selecting your desired set and quantity of meat, you can choose from a variety of flavourful sauces including wasabi, black and white peppercorn, and peppercorn and cumin among others. Then, cook your meat on your table’s built-in grill, and add more à la carte dishes to make it a true feast.

Discover the essence of Vietnam at Ha Noi Vietnamese Cuisine, a cosy and intimate restaurant decorated with dark wooden furniture and lush greenery. Expect to savour quintessential Vietnamese flavours such as fried spring rolls, lemongrass chicken wings, and bánh mì sandwiches. Don’t forget to order one of Ha Noi’s many noodle dishes, which span from piping hot bowls of pho to cold rice vermicelli salads topped with ingredients like shredded chicken and Vietnamese sausage.

Drop into Japanese restaurant Washabu at The Twins for an authentic shabu-shabu experience. Diners can pick their desired meal set with top-quality cuts of beef such as A5 Japanese Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, or Hokkaido pork and chicken. Then, select your favourite soup base from options like konbu bonito, tonkotsu sukiyaki or spicy kimchi. All that’s left to do is dunk your ingredients into your broth and enjoy.

Step inside fast food restaurant N+ Burger, to dine in a venue decked out with air travel-inspired decor like large menus that resemble airport flight boards, decorative windows with photos of the former Kai Tak Airport, and LED screens displaying flight numbers. This spot uses premium Angus beef from different ranches across Australia to craft their juicy burgers. Customers can also try creative baps like Japanese mustard brisket burger, premium Angus brisket and truffle sauce burger, or the juicy grilled Hottie Chicken burger.

Head to AIRSIDE’s sixth floor to find an open-air garden with an array of casual eateries, such as Bellavista. You’ll find classic beloved Mexican, Italian and Western dishes on their menu, including grilled steaks, pizzas, burgers, pasta and spicy fajitas. Pair your dishes with their ice-cold pints of draught beer, classic cocktails or creative mocktails. If the weather fares, grab a seat at Bellavista’s pet-friendly alfresco area during the late afternoon to catch the sunset.

If you’re in the mood for something sweet, After You Dessert Café is a must-try venue. Originating from Thailand, this widely popular cafe has won dessert fiends over with its kaikigori (Japanese shaved ice), honey toasts, and other sweet treats. Their signature items include Thai milk tea and mango sticky rice kakigori, Shibuya honey toast with vanilla ice cream, and a Hong Kong-exclusive salted egg toast.

Okinawan gelato brand, Yanbaru Gelato, has opened its first global location at The Twins under the name Yonna Yonna. Expect to enjoy freshly made gelato in crowd-pleasing flavours like premium Hokkaido milk, Iejima red sweet potato, and the store’s award-winning orange vanilla mascarpone. Yonna Yonna also churns out unique Japanese flavours like Okinawan mulberry tea, tankan mandarin and Katsuyama shikuwasa.