How do you define the best breakfasts in a city? Certainly, there are several factors that need to be considered like service, quality and presentation of the meal, location and atmosphere. But what if you are just looking for good breakfast foods despite the interior design of the restaurant or the convenience of the place? I have done the legwork and found the best breakfast dishes in Hong Kong. I have tried and eaten many more morning meals but these are my absolute 10 favorite ones. So all you have to do is decide where you want to go next weekend.
The Best of Hong Kong: My 10 Favorite Breakfast Dishes
When in Hong Kong you have to go to one of the amazing hotel brunches at least ones. While I love traditional breakfast dishes, I sometimes want more than omelette and pancakes. So once you sipped and supped in style at one of the many luxury hotels in Hong Kong, there are also some equally tasteful but more waistline and wallet-friendly options in the city.
Prune Organic Deli – Eggs en Cocotte
This is neither your average scrambled eggs nor poached eggs. If you order Eggs en Cocotte you get sundried tomatoes and artichokes covered with a perfectly cooked (actually it’s baked) egg and some sourdough bread for dipping. Be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes but it is worth it.
Where: Prune Organic Deli
What: A small deli with some outdoor seating
How much: 90 HKD
Corner Kitchen Cafe (on map as Heirloom) – French Toast
I like French Toast but I prefer to order pancakes when I go out for brunch. I rapidly changed my mind when I had this crispy and nutty version which came mixed into a fresh fruit salad.
Where: Corner Kitchen Cafe
What: Cafe/restaurant with huge windows for people watching
How much: 60 HKD
Life Cafe – Eggs Zaatar
Tired of the poached eggs topped on English muffin? Then try these eggs served on toasted foccacia with baby spinach and middle eastern sesame and herb pesto. Sounds good? Bonus point: The eggs are free range, the bread whole wheat and also the other ingredients are organic.
Where: Life Cafe
What: Restaurant with a nice roof top terrace (only opens at 12 p.m.)
How much: 98 HKD
Oliver’s The Delicatessen at The Landmark – Salmon Bagel
Imagine a chewy bagel filled with a thick slice of juicy salmon, half of a creamy avocado, a soft eggs and some crispy lettuce and tomatoes. It’s a dream come true and all you need to do is pick it up and take it home.
Where: Oliver’s The Delicatessen
What: Supermarket and deli
How much: ≈ 60 HKD
Corner Cafe (on map as 56 Centre Street) – Apple Crumble
This is for all my sweet-tooth reader who don’t mind eating cake for breakfast. It is the best apple crumble you can find in all of Hong Kong and not just a real treat for breakfast.
Where: Corner Cafe
What: Bakery and Cafe
How much: 35 HKD
Café Deadend – Poached Eggs & Crab
I love eggs for breakfast but Hong Kong suffers an Eggs Benedict disease insofar that you find the same recipe on almost all brunch menus. Luckily, there are some exceptions that go beyond the usual and this egg dish comes on top of a sweet bread, some rocket leaves and fresh crab meat.
Where: Cafe Deadend
What: Cafe with some outdoor seating
How much: 85 HKD
At Home – Everything You Like
As they say, my home is my castle and that makes me a princess who gets what she desires. So it happens quite often that I just stay in on a Sunday morning and rule what gets on the table. Fresh baguette, various fruits and a hot Cappuccino.
Where: At Home
Life Cafe – Flaxseed Pancakes
I love vegan food but in Hong Kong it can be challenging to find vegan friendly options, especially when you are out for breakfast. However this flaxseed pancake is not only healthy and delicious but like no other pancake you’ve ever tried before. Again, it is deliiiiiiciiiooooouuussss.
Where: Life Cafe
What: Restaurant with a nice roof top terrace (only opens at 12 p.m.)
How much: 95 HKD
Prune – Acai Berry Bowl
If I would have put my list of favorite breakfast dishes in order, the Acai Berry Bowl would be number 1. It is a thick smoothie mix of frozen acai pulp, cocunut and banana and topped with raw buckwheat walnut granola and some fresh fruits. Breakfast heaven!
Where: Prune Organic Deli
What: A small deli with some outdoor seating
How much: 98 HKD
Kinsale (on map as New Fortune House) – Fritters with Salmon
Don’t be fooled by the simple looks but these sweetcorn fritters with citrus cured salmon, eggs and spinach are absolute breakfast winners.
Where: Kinsale
What: Restaurant
How much: 88 HKD
Now it’s your turn; what is your favorite breakfast dish in Hong Kong or for that matter, in your city?