Besides the sights and sounds, Hong Kong is a foodie’s heaven for Muslim travellers, with proper halal certification available. From local Cantonese to Middle Eastern cuisine, Muslims who explore this great city will be spoilt for choice on where to have their next meal. To make that choice easier, here are our top recommendations in some of the city’s most popular areas.

Next, ride the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world! Apart from serving as a unique mode of transportation, the system is also a tourist attraction, lined with restaurants, bars and shops. Later, get some shopping done at the Western Market  where you can find arts and crafts being sold, with fabric merchants scattered around too. Visit the Jamia Mosque  if you need to catch your prayers.

Widely known for being one of the best Indian restaurants in Hong Kong, Jashan serves up contemporary Indian cuisine. The dynamic and talented chefs behind Jashan cook up a variety of Indian fusion flavours including their signature dish Bombay tawa chicken, butter chicken and mirchi kebab. Regular customers always compliment their consistency of quality food and the warm hospitality.

Happy Cow’s ice cream and milkshakes are the perfect dessert when you are exploring the Hong Kong Observation Wheel! Their unique flavours range from local favourite ying yang sesame to banana caramel swirl. All their dairy-free goodness is halal-certified and made from coconut cream and organic coconut sugar.

Not far from the Central area, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are the commercial parts of Hong Kong. Remember to snap a photo of the UNESCO award-winning Blue House  or join a free guided tour of the area. You can catch the daily ceremonial flag-raising and singing of the national anthem by local police officers at Golden Bauhinia Square or snap a picture of the Bauhinia, the emblem of Hong Kong.
 

Expand your cultural experience by visiting the Hong Kong Arts Centre where you can view the contemporary works of local artists. You can also take a stroll in Victoria Park for some fresh air and a break from the frenzy of the city.

A trip to Islamic Centre Canteen is a must as it serves up some of the best halal dim sum in Hong Kong. Be sure to come early as they only serve dim sum till 3pm daily! Favourite steamed dumplings such as sui mai and har gau are definitely a must try, while their fried dumplings like the shrimp wonton are recommended for those looking for some crunch. Conveniently located in a mosque, this place is perfect for Muslim travellers who wish to catch up on their prayers.

Popular for their roasted duck rice, Wai Kee is a household name among the halal eateries in Hong Kong. Their marinated crispy duck skin is enough to make you salivate! If you are travelling in a group, it is highly recommended to order the side dishes with your duck rice. Alternatively, savour other crowd pleasers such as their wonton noodles, the signature mutton curry rice and soy sauce chicken rice.

Jojo’s is a stalwart in the Hong Kong halal food scene. Their extensive menu includes an array of Indian cuisine dishes such as keema samosa, Afghani lamb seekh kebab and many more. Start your meal with their cottage cheese dumplings but be sure to leave room for dessert because Jojo’s authentic Indian desserts are not to be missed! They also offer a lunch buffet for those Muslim travellers with a gluttonous appetite.

Warung Malang is the ideal eatery for Muslim travellers who wish to sample legit Indonesian food. They ensure that diners leave feeling very contented with their generous portions. You can peruse through the counter display of Indonesian dishes such as nasi goreng and chicken satay with peanut sauce.

Tsim Sha Tsui is known as the shopping district of the Kowloon area. Admire the waters of the Victoria Harbour as you walk along the Avenue of Stars, which honours the celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry. You might stroll right into the Harbour City mall for a spot of shopping. Later, snap a photo of the iconic Clock Tower where Kowloon station used to be and get ‘high’ at sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, a 360-degree indoor observation deck for a panoramic view of the city.

For history buffs and culture vultures, browse through the Hong Kong Museum of History and appreciate the historical and cultural heritage of Hong Kong. Or you can tour around the Hong Kong Space Museum to learn more about astronomy and space science.

No visit to Hong Kong is complete without a day to experience the happiest place on Earth! Hong Kong Disneyland is the largest theme park in Hong Kong, located at Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island. Be sure to make a strategic plan before you hit this theme park since it has so many ‘lands’ like Adventureland, Tomorrowland and Toy Story Land.

Tahitian Terrace Restaurant serves up Indian cuisine such as the black lentil combo and lemongrass chicken steak. They also have Southeast Asian delights such as Thai chicken curry and Singaporean laksa. You can enjoy your delectable meals in the open-air veranda surrounded by lush greenery.