Wan Chai’s Best Lunch Deals & Sets

Looking for the best lunch deals near you? We’ve scoured the streets of Wan Chai to find the best value lunch meals, sets and all-you-can-eat offers.

We’re always on the lookout for a bargain, and lunchtime is no exception. Whether you live or work in Wan Chai, we have you covered for the days when you want to treat yourself, but don’t want to break the bank. We’ve rounded up everything on offer from dumplings, hearty buffets and curries, pasta and pizzas, banh mi and more, with all budgets in mind. Sure to satisfy those cravings, here are the best places to find lunch in Wan Chai!

Looking for a different neighbourhood? Check out our guides to Central lunch deals and set menus in Causeway Bay!

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The Optimist – All-you-can-eat weekday appetisers

There might not be a better deal in Wan Chai than The Optimist’s returning lunch buffet – especially if you love delicious Spanish bites! This Asador-inspired restaurant boasts towers of fresh seafood and masterfully grilled prime cuts, all retaining the authentic essence of a Northern Spanish culinary experience. Now, you can once again enjoy an all-you-can-eat appetisers buffet that includes truffle & ham croquetas, tuna tartare, patatas bravas and more. Starting from $40 you can also add on a soup and main course, or dip into a dessert like burnt crema Catalana or churros for only $18!

Price: $138 for unlimited appetisers, add on mains from $40 and desserts for $18
When: Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 2:45pm (until 3pm on Fridays)

The Optimist, Sze Lai Building, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2433 3324, Instagram: @theoptimisthk, theoptimist.hk

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JoJo –Affordable lunch buffet at lively Indian restaurant in Wan Chai

In addition to regular brunches and exciting live stations over the weekend, Jojo boasts one of the most affordable lunch buffets you can find in Wan Chai. It has a vibrant make-your-own salad section and delicious starters and snacks, plus all the Indian classics you know and love from Jojo, like Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh and fresh Naan. And did we mention you get unlimited drinks too? Just be prepared to wait in a queue if you arrive after 1pm!

Price: $158 (+10%) per person
When: 12pm to 3pm, weekdays

JoJo, 2/F, David House, 37-39 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 9029 3621, jojofood.com

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Ruam – Buy-One-Get-One-Free Curry Mondays at Wan Chai Thai restaurant

What a way to beat those Monday blues! Neighbourhood favourite Ruam is celebrating its sixth anniversary by introducing a brand-new Curry Mondays deal on all its delicious Thai offerings. Available for both lunch and dinner (for dine-in and takeaway), the curries come with a rice and roti and you can opt to add on side dishes from its a la carte menu. It serves fan favourites like Chicken green curry (Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai) and a creamy Massaman made with slow-cooked lamb shank. For those who love a bit of spice in their lunch, try the Kung Phat Prik Keng (red curry with tiger prawns) and wash it down with cool drink before heading back to the office.

Price: Curries start from $188 (+10%) to $280
When: 11:30am to 10pm

Ruam, Shop 9, 1/F, J Senses, 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 3160 8535, www.ruam-thai.com

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BÀRBAR – Spanish wine bar with a Tapas Business Lunch Set

If you’ve been to BÀRBAR, it was probably in the evening to soak in its immaculate vibes as a wine bar with delicious bites. But did you know it also offers a Business Lunch menu with different options based on your dining party? Everyone starts with Tomato bread and two Tapas per person (you can’t go wrong with the Ham croquettes or Spanish potato tortillas), then you can opt for an ‘individual’ size for the mains, or a ‘sharing’ size if you can decide on which delicious (large) dish to go for! Round it all off with a dessert course where you can choose between Churros, BÀRBAR Cappuccino or Pear braised in Sangria.

Price: $292 for a 3-course lunch for an Individual, $268 for a 3-course lunch for Sharing
When: 12pm to 3pm, weekdays

BÀRBAR, G/F, 9 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2810 0008, Instagram: @barbar.hk

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Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns – Cheap (and filling) bun set menus in Wan Chai

This little restaurant cooks up unbelievably delicious Shanghai Pan Fried Buns (loved by Sassy’s editorial team) and is a must-try if you’re looking for a cheap and delicious lunch set. The little pockets of goodness are filled with piping hot soup and stuffed with mouth-watering pork, before being pan-fried — causing the bottoms to become crispy and the tops to steam. There are four sets to choose from, all come with two Signature Buns and a drink. Beyond that, you can opt for pork wontons with chicken soup, noodles with scallion oil, Sichuan spicy noodles or Curry sliced beef with glass noodles.

Price: $56 for a 3-course set
When: 10:30am to 8pm, daily

Cheung Hing Kee, 76 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.openrice.com

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Fini’s – Italian restaurant with three daily lunch sets to choose from

In the mood for a carb-y lunch that might just leave you in a food coma? Fini’s is the answer! This neighbourhood trattoria and pizzeria has been building its loyal following in Hong Kong for almost 15 years, filling up diners with fresh pasta, open-flame-fired pizza and delectable drinks. During lunchtime, you have the option of three sets. The Pizza Set gives you two slices of NY Style Pizza, the Pasta Set comes with a portion of pasta and the Secondi Set gives you the choice of Chicken parm or Flat Iron steak. All sets come with Pork Meatballs or Pizzeria Insalata, plus an Iced Tea or Fresh Lemonade.

Price: $78 for Pizza Set, $98 for Pasta Set, $148 for Secondi Set
When: 12pm to 3pm, weekdays

Fini’s, 69 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 9147 1834, www.finishk.com

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Kin Kao – Wan Chai Thai hotspot with affordable set lunch

A favourite of our Partnerships Manager, Kin Kao is a great option if you want a quick but filling meal at an unbelievably reasonable price. For just $80, you can choose from one of six mains and get it with a Longan juice, Ice Lemon Tea or Ice Milk Tea. The only downside is this really only caters to meat-eaters, with options such as Slow cooked pork knuckle, Spicy & Sour Noodle with pork, Hainan chicken with rice and Chiang Mai curry soup with egg noodles and chicken.

Price: $80 for main and drinks
When: 12pm to 5pm, weekdays

Kin Kao, G/F, Tai Wong Building, 3 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2529 3806, www.openrice.com

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Le Petite Saigon – Banh Mi for $88 in Wan Chai!

While not a lunch set, we had to include this in our list because a) Team Sassy loves Vietnamese cuisine, and b) five different kinds of Banh Mi, each for only $88? Yes, please! Le Petit Saigon ticks all the boxes and sees off any cravings at all times of the day, especially if you need a grab-and-go lunch. You can’t go wrong with the classic Bánh Mì Thit (complete with rolled pork belly, vietnamese cold cuts, pork floss, chicken liver pâté, pickles, cucumber, coriander, chilli and soya sauce), but vegetarians should try out the equally satisfying Bánh Mì Dau Hu Va Nam, with mushroom, tofu, mayo, pickles, cucumber, lettuce and chilli soy vinaigrette.

Price: $88 per Banh Mi
When: 11am to 9pm, daily

Le Petit Saigon, 16 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2455 2499, www.lepetitsaigon.com.hk

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