It has been slightly over a year since Kennedy Town MTR Station has opened and today, the Hong Kong town is an up-and-coming destination with so much that awaits.
While the dining landscape at Kennedy Town is transforming rapidly with its high turnover rate, we have to admit that it is definitely currently one of Hong Kong’s hottest hangout spots. It is really a different world there.
From making a trip to Instagram Pier, grabbing liqueur from Sunday’s Grocery to having a meal at Cobo House, here is our Beginner’s Guide to Kennedy Town in Hong Kong.
WHERE TO EAT
The sheer selection of dining establishments over at Kennedy Town will leave you dizzy in glee. Perhaps it is the inviting sea that surrounds the neighbourhood but we love how each restaurant exudes laid-back chill vibes.
#1 BEEGER
Beeger is a specialty burger shop renowned for their handmade beef burgers. Bestsellers include Classic Handmade Beef Burger (HK$58), Handmade Beef Molten Lava Cheese Burger (HK$78), Portobello Mushroom & Handmade Beef Burger (HK$88) and Foie Gras & Handmade Beef Burger (HK$138).
Shop 5, G/F, Ka Fu Building
Western District, Ka Fu Building Block A
25 New Praya Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2812 2328
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 1am
Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
#2 COBO HOUSE
Coho House by 2:am Dessert Bar is an overseas venture by highly-acclaimed Singaporean pastry chef Janice Wong. Most of her signature dessert creations such as Chocolate H20 (HK$128+), Purple (HK$78+) and Tsujirihei Green Tea Tart (HK$128+) can be found here.
G/F & 1/F, 8-12 South Lane
Shek Tong Tsui, Western District
Tel: +852 2656 3088
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Sat and sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: HKU
#3 COFTEA SHOP
Coftea Shop is an unassuming tiny brick-walled specialty coffee shop at the ground floor of Yue On Building. Owner Herbert Lau previously worked at award-winning coffee institution The Coffee Academics and now makes coffee at Coftea Shop with imported Italian-roasted Musetti beans.
Yue On Building
78-86 Catchick St, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 9104 2404
Daily: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
#4 FISH & CHICKS
As its name implies, Fish & Chick is the go-to place when you need some classic Fish and Chips. Choose from UK-imported Cod Fish (HK$130), Iceland-bred Haddock Fish (HK$130), New Zealand Monk Fish (HK$145) and locally-sourced Seabass (HK$120).
Shop 6, 25 New Praya
Kennedy Town, Western District
Tel: +852 2974 0088
Sun to Thu: 12am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
#5 SHOREDITCH
Aptly named after one of London’s inner city districts, Shoreditch is a trendy British gastro lounge serving tantalising dishes from United Kingdom itself. While the restaurant might come across as a little fancy, diners will be pleased to know that they can enjoy 50% off steaks and chops every Monday from 6pm.
18 Catchick St, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2242 3777
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 12am
Sat and Sun: 8.30am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
#6 SUN HING
Traditional Chinese restaurant Sun Hing is interestingly open from 3am to 4pm daily and is the perfect stop to curb your dim sum cravings during unearthly hours. Sink your teeth into your favourite dim sum – liu sha baos, fragrant siew mais and whatnot.
Shop C, G/F, 8 Smithfield Road
Kennedy Town, Western District
Tel: +852 2816 0616
Daily: 3am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
#7 SUNDAY’S GROCERY
Sunday’s Grocery is actually far from a full-fledged grocery store. The highlight of all the items sold at Sunday’s Grocery is the range of premium exclusive liquors that is almost impossible to find elsewhere. Grab a handful of snacks (choose from market chips, sandwiches to chickpea salads), a cup of Japanese Sochu (HK$50/ S$8.70) to go or a quirky printed t-shirt.
Kam Fu Mansion, 66-68 Catchick Street, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2628 6001
Mon: Closed
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
WHAT TO SEE
#8 INSTAGRAM PIER
Instagram Pier is one of the locals’ best-kept secrets and is also a great alternative venue to admire Hong Kong. Venture beyond the shipping cargo and you will be in a treat of Kowloon’s scenic cityscape. This is also where you can catch the sunset; it’s gonna be spellbindingly beautiful, we promise!
8 Fung Mat Road
Hong Kong Island, Kennedy Town, Sai Wan
Nearest Station: Sai Ying Pun / HKU
#9 LO PAN TEMPLE
Lo Pan Temple was constructed to honour Lu Ban (771–476 BC), a patron saint of Chinese carpenters and builders. The two-storey ancient structure is characterised by elaborate murals, ceramic figurines and poem engravings.
15 Ching Lin Terrace
Li Po Lung Path, Belcher’s Street
Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Island
Tel: +852 2802 2880
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town / HKU
#10 SAI WAN SWIMMING SHED
You would have seen this on many’s Instagram feed by now. If you are still wondering what and where it is, it is Sai Wan Swimming Shed in Kennedy Town.
Despite being a swimming shed, Sai Wan Swimming Shed is actually very much a popular photography spot. There is often a queue to get your photos taken at the now-iconic “bridge”!
Do note that the place is infested with mozzies, so brace yourselves with insect repellant. And oh, proper walking shoes would be great because to get to the swimming shed, you will have to climb up and down many flights of stairs and take uneven, bumpy roads. The journey there is pretty much a challenging one.
Nearest Station: Kennedy Town
For more recommendations, read our Hong Kong Food & Travel Guides.