Our Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurants In Hong Kong

Looking for spices, chargrilled meats and mezze? We’ve rounded up the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Hong Kong for wraps & dips galore!

We like to think of ourselves as the culinary capital of Asia (read: a foodie’s heaven!), so it’s no surprise the amount of incredible Arab eateries we have constantly popping up around Hong Kong. Their culinary traditions cover everything from Lebanese to Moroccan, Turkish and more, so we’ve done the legwork and rounded up the very best Middle Eastern and North African restaurants to try in the city.

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Maison Libanaise – All day Lebanese canteen in Central

Inspired by 1960s Beirut, Chef Teya Mikhael has brought together the flavours and heritage of the Lebanese capital and the comfort of her mother and grandmother’s home cooking. This three-story walk-up offers both comfortable indoor seating and cute alfresco dining.  Our Managing Editor’s go-to are the Chicken with garlic sauce and the Roasted cauliflower bowl (that also acts as an affordable takeaway box if you’re looking for an easy lunch).

Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm, Sunday to Thursday; 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 12am, Friday and Saturday

Maison Libanaise, 10 Shelley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2111 2284, www.maisonlibanaise.com.hk

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Francis – Wan Chai’s best Middle Eastern restaurant? We’d say so!

Not only is Francis beloved by the neighbourhood, but it’s also the favourite of our Managing Director. The true highlight of this Middle Eastern restaurant is the mezze, whereas the big plates can be either a hit or miss. Expect the halloumi – baked in a pomegranate molasses – to melt in your mouth, and for the Lamb Ribs to fall right off the bone (make sure you dip it into yoghurt, even if that’s not what you’d usually do). You also can’t go wrong with Francis’ burnt eggplant, and we’re convinced its hummus is the best (and most authentic) in Hong Kong!

Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm, daily

Francis, G/F, 4-6 St Francis Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Francis, 42 & 44 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.francis.com.hk

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Sumac – Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine

Want a guaranteed solid meal in Sumac’s beautifully designed lounge? Sassy’s Managing Editor has got it down to a science. Take a crew and start with Hummus, Baba ghannouj, Halloumi, Shrimp provencal and Mouhamara. Then, meat-eaters can dive into the Chicken taouk and Lamb shank fatteh. While the Eggplant casserole is a vegetarian dish, our in-house carnivores can’t get enough of it either!

Opening hours: 2pm to 11:30pm, daily

Sumac, 8 Glenealy, Glenealy, Central, Hong Kong, 9594 1173, sumacrestaurants.com

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Lamees – A Kowloon favourite where Middle Eastern cuisine meets Mediterranean flavours

Chef and owner Tarek Alali has poured his heart and soul into Lamees, and it shows in its consistent quality and rich flavours. After having moved around Hong Kong for almost 20 years – taking its loyal following all over the city – Lamees has set up shop in To Kwa Wan, where Chef Tarek continues to delight diners with authentic, fresh, made-to-order food. Using sea salt, family farm olive oil and chilled premium cuts of meat and seafood (air shipped weekly to Hong Kong) in its dishes, you’re ensured a quality experience with every visit.

Opening hours: 6pm to 10pm, weekdays; 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 10:30pm, weekends

Lamees, Shop 2, G/F, Sanford Mansion, 145 Pak Tai Street, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 9181 9600, www.openrice.com

Bushra – Waterfront Middle Eastern restaurant with live performances

A scenic two-storey restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui with views of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, Bushra offers a perfect escape from hectic city life. It prides itself on offering not only classic all-time favourites – like Falafel and Shish kebab – but also dishes you’re unlikely to find in Hong Kong, like Beef ouzi, Aleppo prawns and Lahm bi al laban. Don’t sleep on its Batata harra or Moutabal either!

Opening hours: 12pm to 2am, daily (Happy Hour from 12pm to 7pm everyday)

Bushra, Shop G6 & UG16, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 6172 3591, bushra.com.hk

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Maison du Mezze – Standout Lebanese restaurant in Tung Chung

A favourite of our Partnerships Team, Maison du Mezze is a particularly good shout if you’re dining in a big group due it its very reasonable weekend brunch buffet for $298 per person ($148 for kids under 12 years). While it’s super easy to fill up on its wide variety of cold and hot mezze (how do you stop eating Truffle hummus?!) during an a la carte dinner, make sure you leave room for dishes from the Traditional Lebanese Charcoal Grill.

Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm, Wednesday & Thursday; 12pm to 11pm, Friday; 11am to 11pm, Saturday & Sunday (usually closed on Monday & Tuesday)

Maison du Mezze, G/F, Shop G10, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, 2330 0131, Instagram: @maisondumezzehk

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Chickpea – Fresh hummus, pita pockets and more Middle Eastern bites in Central

Our Marketing Coordinator’s go-to when she’s craving an affordable bite in Central – Chickpea is a low-key gem that often gets overlooked by its counterparts in Hong Kong’s busiest district. The Falafel wrap is a delicious veggie option – crunchy on the outside and soft inside – but the real standout is the Beef brisket hummus bowl. It provides perfect lunchtime satisfaction – filling but not too heavy, plus the beef is so tender!

Opening hours: 11:30am to 9:45pm, Monday to Saturday; 11:30am to 5pm, Sunday

Chickpea, Shop 3, Union Commercial Building, Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, 6056 0083, www.chickpea.hk

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