Top 13 Middle Eastern Restaurants In Hong Kong

SUMAC

Nestled in a cozy corner off Glenealy Street, is a HK classic for Lebanese cuisine – Sumac. Traditional Lebanese flavors and dishes take center stage at Sumac where head chef Hussein Al-Ankoune delivers delicious bites while focusing on traditional ingredients like sumac, zaatar, pomegranate, cinnamon, chickpeas, garlic, and more. Menu highlights include Mouhamara, falafel, batata harra, lamb kofta, sayadieh (sea bass fish filet), and much more. With plenty of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, this is a great option for larger groups with varied requirements or even a romantic date night with shared plates.

Sumac, LG/f, 8 Glenealy Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 9594 1173, reservations@sumac.com.hk, www.sumac.com.hk

RUE DU LIBAN

Rue du Liban, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, offers an authentic Lebanese dining experience with a modern twist. Named after a famous street in Beirut, this urban retreat features a stunning upside-down hanging garden and serves dishes made with ingredients flown in from Lebanon. The menu includes beloved classics like tabbouleh, falafel, hummus, and shawarma, available in weekday lunch sets or à la carte. Don’t miss their traditional kunafa for dessert. With its excellent Lebanese wine selection and authentic hospitality, Rue du Liban stands out as a top choice for Lebanese cuisine in Hong Kong.

Rue Du Liban, 22-26 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 2310 2922, https://www.instagram.com/ruedulibanhk/

MAISON LIBANAISE

Inspired by the cultural renaissance in 1960s Beirut, which came to be known as the “Paris of the Middle East”, Maison Libanaise embodies the progressive nature of the time. The relaxed atmosphere at this all-day Lebanese dining canteen features cold mezze, hot mezze, main courses, and desserts - favorites include the hearty cauliflower, the flavorful shish taouk, and the crispy falafel. Maison Libanaise also hosts "Grillades a la Maison", on selected dates and are a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon - Lebanese-style.

Maison Libanaise, 10 Shelley Street, SoHo, Hong Kong, +852 2111 2284, info@maisonlibanaise.com.hk, www.maisonlibanaise.com.hk

LAMEES

Lamees has been serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine for over two decades. Chef Tarek Alali, originally from Jordan, brings traditional recipes and flavors to Hong Kong. Standout dishes include wagyu beef tail tagine, falafel, trio dip platter, and halloumi cheese. Lamees won the Hidden Gem award at Foodie Forks 2019, making it a must-visit for Lebanese food enthusiasts.

Lamees, G/F, 145 Pak Tai Street, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 9181 9600, https://www.facebook.com/hklamees/

BEYROUTH BISTRO

Hidden gem, Beyrouth Bistro, is popular among locals and those who appreciate authentic Lebanese flavors. This small, casual spot is a favorite late-night spot for post-LKF nights. However, even if those nights are long behind you – this place is perfect for a quick lunch while running errands in Central or a casual dinner-vibe sitting on high stools and chatting with the Lebanese owners. Flavorful dishes are made with quality ingredients, so you can indulge in favorites like hummus bayrouti, baba ghanouj, kibbeh, fatayer, shish kebab wraps, lamb shawarma falafel wraps, halloumi, and more.

Beyrouth Bistro, 23-39 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2480 5338, www.deliveroo.hk/en/menu/hong-kong/soho-district/beyrouth-bistro

SAFFRON PERSIAN CUISINE

Fragrant scents from spices and authentic dishes will envelop you the moment you enter Saffron Persian Cuisine. A cozy spot with atmosphere, you’ll relish in tasty Persian dishes bite after bite. Both sophisticated and simple, try favorites like dolmeh, homemade vine leaves stuffed with rice, minced meat, chickpeas, and herbs, or koobideh with naan (grilled ground lamb), kebabs, chenjeh with rice (grilled marinated beef fillet), saffron joojeh kebab with rice (grilled marinated chicken). Be sure to save room for a traditional Persian ice cream made with saffron, pistachio, rose water, and flakes of frozen clotted cream that will be the perfect touch to a perfect meal. Reasonable and delicious, you’ll leave feeling completely nourished as they say “Nooshe Jan”, may the food nourish your soul.

Saffron Persian Cuisine, Shop E, G/F, Garley Bldg., 47-53 Graham St, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2595 9900, Whatsapp +852 6220 2884, info@saffron.com.hk, www.saffron.com.hk

BEDU

Modern and innovative is how you can describe Bedu’s approach to Middle Eastern cuisine. Bringing a cool New-York-ish vibe to the HK scene, the restaurant and bar holds on to traditional Middle Eastern cooking methods and ingredients but adds their unique twists to bring a burst of flavor in delicious dishes like the honey-baked feta, the charred chermoula chicken, rack of lamb, beef kibbeh nayeh, truffle duck tagine, charred broccoli and more. The menu offers a nice balance between ‘dips’, ‘greens’, ‘land and sea’, ‘sides’ and ‘sweets’. Head there on a weekday for a sweet set-lunch deal (HK$220/pp) or on a weekend for a fab and reasonable brunch (HK$450/pp).

Bedu, 40 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 6346 5219 (WhatsApp), info@bedurestaurant.com, www.bedurestaurant.com

SHAHRAZAD

Step into an urban oasis in the heart of Central at Shahrazad which gives off the ultimate Middle Eastern vibe with vibrant pops of colors and bold patterns throughout on throw pillows, décor, and walls.  For upscale Lebanese dining, Shahrazad ticks off all the boxes. Authentic and flavorful, try yummy dishes like the impossible basha, chicken ouzi, tabouleh, and hummus. The newly launched weekday 5-course set lunch is HK$188/pp and will give you a hearty fill with a soup of the day, a choice of salad, cold mezze, hot mezze, a main, and dessert. For celebrations or just-because, check out their semi-buffet brunch, with an exciting rotation of Lebanese specialties, cold and hot mezze selections as well as plenty of vegetarian dishes for HK$268/pp. Or unwind after a busy day at their exquisite balcony with some Lebanese wines, artisan teas or cocktails.

Shahrazad, 2/F, Carfield Commercial Building, 77 Wyndham St, Hong Kong, +852 2330 0242, info@shahrazad-hk.com, www.facebook.com/Shahrazad

POMEGRANATE KITCHEN

Catering and helping you throw the most fabulous private events while serving modern and tasty Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods is what you can expect from Pomegranate Kitchen. A big part of any perfect event is the food, and Pomegranate Kitchen’s approach from initial concept through design and coordination will bring your dream to life and your tastebuds on fire with exceptional menus that are customized to meet your preferences. Curated menus are made for occasions like junks, Cocktails and Canapes, Christmas deliveries, and lunch deliveries, while they each contain a range of amazing options such as halloumi-zaatar-sesame flatbreads, chipotle-sumac-lemon chicken fillets, citrus harissa prawn salad and so much more. You can also host events in their airy and stunning private space in Wong Chuk Hang.

Pomegranate Kitchen, 4B, Sing Tech Factory Building, 44 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, +852 2580 0663, info@pomegranate.com.hk, www.pomegranate.com.hk

BUSHRA

When you can’t choose between Lebanese, Moroccan, and Egyptian cuisines – have them all at Bushra where Middle Eastern chefs from all three regions work together to bring you their most classic and authentic dishes. The two-level restaurant features al fresco dining overlooking the TST East harbor, a balcony that gives you a little more privacy, and live DJs, belly dancers, shisha, and Middle Eastern cocktails.  Be spoiled for choice with a variety of salads, cold mezze such as Muhammara and Jordanian Musakhan, hot mezze like fatayer, lamb kebab, garlic butter prawns, and mains Moroccan beef tajine, platter meshwi with beef, lamb, and chicken, oven-baked whole seabass, among plenty of other tempting options.

Bushra, G6 & UG16, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, +852 6172 3591, www.facebook.com/bushrahongkong

MAISON BEIRUT

Located in Tseung Kwan O with a stunning seaside view and an alfresco dining area, Maison Beirut offers an authentic Lebanese dining experience with a charming ambiance. The menu features classics like mezzes, homemade pitta bread, shawarma, lamb shank, creamy chicken stew, and more. Guests can enjoy a lively belly dancing performance on Friday and Saturday nights, making it perfect for both family lunches and vibrant evenings.

Maison Beirut, Shop 10, G/F, Greenwich Village, Alto Residences, 29 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, +852 2321 0368, https://www.instagram.com/maisonbeiruthk/

FRANCIS

• Francis, 4 & 6 St. Francis Street, Wan Chai,  Hong Kong, +852 3101 9521, hello@francis.com.hk, www.francis.com.hk/francis-wan-chai
• Francis West, 42-44, Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong, info@francis.com.hk, https://www.francis.com.hk/