Much than a residential district, Sha Tin offers a wealth of culture and history. From walled villages to dai pai dongs and shopping malls, here are our favourites Sha Tin gems!
Sha Tin might be known for being a residential suburb, but it covers a vast area with hole-in-the-walls and plenty of things to do. There’s a wealth heritage and history tucked away in its old villages and industrial buildings, from the iconic Sha Tin Racecourse and Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery to hidden Shek Mun Kap Village and legendary roasted pigeon at Sha Tin 18. Whether you’re exploring City One Shatin, shopping at Decathlon Sha Tin or climbing at Just Climb Shek Mun, Sha Tin surprises with its mix of heritage and contemporary life — making it a must-visit for both residents and visitors looking for what to do in Sha Tin.
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Where To Eat & Drink In Sha Tin — Restaurants & Cafes

Young Dabang — Viral extra-long Korean tteokbokki chain
In June 2025, Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza welcomed Young Dabang, the internationally beloved Korean tteokbokki specialist. Known for its 35cm spicy rice cake hot pot — loaded with instant noodles, fish cakes and customisable toppings, from premium brisket to stretchy mozzarella — this global chain brings authentic Korean street food to Hong Kong. Complement your fiery main with a selection of Korean classics like crispy fried chicken, handmade kimbap and golden cheese balls for the full dining experience.
Young Dabang, Shop 103A, New Town Plaza, Phase I, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/youngdabanghk
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Tai Yuen Dai Pai Dong — Famous Hong Kong Dai Pai Dong in Fo Tan
In the New Territories, local Dai Pai Dongs are still thriving, despite the decrease Island-side. Come evening, it’s common to see crowds of people lining up outside the Fo Tan Shan Mei Street bus terminus to eat at Tai Yuen, and it’s no surprise why. Beyond it’s crazy affordable prices, Tai Yuen is known for its roasted pigeons and chicken congee, along with classic Cantonese family style meals.
Tai Yuen Dai Pai Dong, Fo Tan Cooked Food Market, Shan Mei Street, Fo Tan, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2697 3656
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Knockbox Coffee Company — Best speciality coffee in Shek Mun
Great news for Sha Tin coffee fans: Mong Kok‘s famous Knockbox Coffee Company has opened near Shek Mun, bringing its signature specialty brews to the neighbourhood. Don’t miss the famous chocolate banana bread, freshly supplied by Tsukimi Bakery — it’s the perfect pairing for your espresso.
Knockbox Coffee Company, 18 On Lai Street, 4 Technology Park, Shek Mun, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/knockbox
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Le-Ta-Su — Authentic Japanese hot pot in Sha Tin
The first Hong Kong outpost of this Tokyo chain, Le-Ta-Su offers authentic Japanese-style solo hotpot in New Town Plaza. The restaurant brings its signature shabu-shabu experience, featuring seasonal local vegetables and premium meat selections across 10 different set meals — each complete with an appetiser, fresh produce, quality proteins and your choice of broth, from delicate kombu dashi to rich sesame tantan.
Le-Ta-Su, Shop 105, Level 1, New Town Plaza I, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2676 3688, www.instagram.com/letasuhk
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Sha Tin 18 — Iconic Peking duck & Dongguan cuisine at Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency’s Sha Tin 18 serves up full-on luxury and high-end gastronomy. It’s especially well-known for its Dongguan delicacies, Northern Chinese cuisine and unmatched Peking duck. It also reinvents local classics, with barbecued pork flambéed in rose wine, and the fusion dessert menu (ongan brownies and pomelo creme brulees) is equally tempting!
Sha Tin 18, 4/F, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin, 18 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 3723 1234, www.hyatt.com/dining/sha-tin-18
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Din Tai Fung — Michelin-recommend cheap eat in New Town Plaza
With locations all over the globe (and four in the 852!), Din Tai Fung never fails to impress with its consistent and delicious Chinese cuisine. The Michelin-recommend cheap eatery is especially known for great xiao long bao — thin flour shells, a burst of hot soup and a good bite of pork. You can even watch the chefs make them as you wait in queue! Best of all, it’s super affordable.
Din Tai Fung, Shop 166, Level 1, New Town Plaza (Phase I), Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.dintaifung.com.hk
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Lung Wah Hotel — 84-year-old Sha Tin eatery serving up roasted pigeon
Lung Wah has been around since the ’50s and has something of a celebrity history, having once been frequented by movie stars and politicians who flocked to the hotel to feast on roasted pigeon (back in the day, rural Sha Tin was a hub for farming pigeons!). Lung Wah is only a restaurant now, but it has maintained its traditional decor, with red gates, checkered tablecloths and rows upon rows of lanterns. Definitely visit for a throwback to 1950s Hong Kong and that excellent roasted bird.
Lung Wah Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che Village, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2691 1594, www.lungwahhotel.hk
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Beans The Greenhouse — Western-style cafe with large menu
Head to Beans the Greenhouse for coffee and cake! Next to Sha Tin’s massive IKEA, it’s a great place to wind down after spending a long day shopping for furniture. Beans also makes an excellent lunch option, serving up a wide selection of Western fare, from pasta and a full English brekkie to unconventional desserts and 3D latte art.
Beans The Greenhouse, Shop 503, 5/F, Grand Central Plaza (Home Square), 138 Sha Tin Rural Committee Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.beansgroup.hk
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Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten — Japanese value sushi restaurant
Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten brings its acclaimed “great value” sushi philosophy to Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza, building on its reputation for quality that draws crowds across Japan. The restaurant’s success stems from three core principles: “freshness” through seasonal ingredients like ikura, fatty tuna and Hokkaido oysters, “technique” demonstrated in masterful preparation and “care” in its service.
Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten, Shop 703, 7/F, New Town Plaza, Phase I, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, 3579 0020, www.newtownplaza.com.hk/dining/umegaoka-sushi-no-midori-souhonten
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Shing Kee Noodles — Iconic hidden hot pot gem in a Sha Tin housing estate
For solid Hong Kong-style hotpot, Shing Kee Noodles in Sha Tin’s public housing estate hits the spot. The evening service delivers fresh meats, handmade dumplings and rich broths that locals swear by. The space itself is a fun throwback — cluttered with ’80s memorabilia that somehow feels both nostalgic and cool. Come lunchtime, it swaps the hotpot for classic Cantonese noodle dishes like tender braised beef brisket and plump shrimp wontons.
Shing Kee Noodles, Shop 5, Lek Yuen Estate Market, Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, 2692 6611
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Lady M — Western creperie with afternoon tea, cakes & more
This New York creperie came to global recognition with its signature Mille Crepes, mouthwatering cakes made of layers and layers of crepes stacked on top of each other. It’s opened a few boutiques around Hong Kong, and one of them sits square in the centre of New Town Plaza’s luxury brands section. Craving cake after a shopping spree? Head over to Lady M.
Lady M, Shop 309A, Level 3, New Town Plaza (Phase I), Sha Tin, Hong Kong, New Territories, www.ladymhk.com
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Golden Cuisine 金悅軒 — Hidden gem in Fo Tan with legendary char shiu
This one’s a favourite among the local residents of Fo Tan. Tucked into the side of an industrial building, Golden Cuisine is always crowded until late at night, and for good reason. It serves up fantastic barbecued meats, with tender, honeyed Char Siu being its crowning glory. Don’t forget to check out its dinner discounts for the best deals!
Golden Cuisine, Shop C, G/F, Valiant Industrial Centre, 2-12 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Hong Kong, New Territories, www.facebook.com/GoldenCuisineHK
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Lei Garden — Famous chain Cantonese fine-dining
If you’re craving proper Cantonese cuisine in Sha Tin, Lei Garden delivers the goods. The double-boiled soups are legendary (the kind of nourishing, complex broths grandma would approve of!) while the seafood selections always taste market-fresh. While pricier, Lei Garden boasts the polished service you’d expect from an award-winning group that’s been around since 1973 — plus, there’s real heart in the cooking here.
Lei Garden, Shop 633, New Town Plaza (Phase I), Sha Tin, Hong Kong, 2698 9111, www.leigarden.hk
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Where To Shop In Sha Tin — New Town Plaza, HomeSquare & More

New Town Plaza — Sha Tin shopping mall with Decathalon, UNIQLO & more
New Town Plaza is Sha Tin’s centrepiece, selling everything from affordable fashion to global designer brands. It allocates different floors and sections to luxury brands, athletic goods like Decathalon, shoes, makeup, electronics and more. If you’re looking for international groceries, Citysuper and YATA have you sorted. If you’re peckish after a long day of shopping, it boasts a wide range of dining options. Better yet, if you’re looking for independent and inexpensive local brands, you can easily pop over to Shatin Plaza, Lucky Plaza and Citylink Plaza, all connected to New Town Plaza via short footbridges.
New Town Plaza, Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.newtownplaza.com.hk
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HomeSquare (Grand Central Plaza) — Shopping mall with Francfranc, Indigo Living & IKEA
Just moved house, or looking to brighten up your flat? Homesquare (is just a short walk from the MTR and New Town Plaza) is a mall filled with homewear stores. From Francfranc to Indigo Living to IKEA, Homesquare offers anything and everything — if your curtains aren’t blocking out the morning sun, head to Curtain City for a variety of fabrics and shades; if your mattress is letting you down, head to Simmons for guaranteed quality sleep.
HomeSquare, 138 Sha Tin Rural Committee Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.homesquare.com.hk
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Wo Che Market — Revitalised wet market for fresh produce
For the freshest ingredients, Wo Che is the place to go. Getting your produce and proteins at a local wet market is a Hong Kong staple, and revitalised Wo Che Market offers ultra-fresh ingredients in a thoughtfully designed space. From seafood vendors to produce straight from the farm, this is where locals get their groceries.
Wo Che Market, 3 Tak Hau Street, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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Snowpeace Guitars — Artisanal instrument studio in an industrial building
Industrial buildings in Fo Tan don’t only house indie cafés, they’re also home to a myriad of artisan studios. Snowpeace builds custom-made guitars and ukuleles, instruments tailored to you and your needs. It also offers repair services and refurbishes second-hand guitars, so if you’re looking for a quality guitar at a reasonable price, keep an eye on its wares.
Snowpeace Guitars, Room C, 6/F, Haribest Industrial Building, Fo Tan, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/SnowpeaceGuitars
Things To Do In Sha Tin — Museums, Parks & Activities

Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Perhaps one of the most underrated museums in the city, the Heritage Museum curates exhibitions in art, literature, history and popular culture. Keen to learn more about Hong Kong’s history and heritage? At the Heritage Museum, you can immerse yourself in local art traditions, peek into the lives of iconic Hong Kong movie stars and get a closer look at extravagant Cantonese opera costumes. It offers a deeper look into Hong Kong as a city and a cultural hub, beyond malls and skyscrapers. Better yet, admission is free!
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk
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Sha Tin Park
This park lies bang in the centre of Sha Tin next to the Shing Mun river, and offers something for everyone- — from artists to fitness enthusiasts to amateur botanists. It boasts over 400 species of plants across several themed gardens. Different trees flower at different times of the year, so there will always be blossoms for you to enjoy. If you time your visit right, perhaps you’ll be able to see the bauhinias bloom this autumn! Need to wind down after a long week? The pavilion is a lovely place to sit, relax and read, accompanied by the natural soundtrack of the waterfall.
Sha Tin Park, 2 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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Cycling along the Shing Mun River
Hong Kong isn’t known to be a bike-friendly city, but Sha Tin defies all the odds as a cyclist’s haven. With protected bike paths all along the Shing Mun river, you won’t have to dodge traffic on the streets. The path stretches from Tai Wai to Wu Kai Sha via the Ma On Shan Promenade, following the coastline throughout. It’s an incredibly scenic, easy ride, and it’s perfect for families and beginners, fun dates and groups of friends.
Another route follows the Shing Mun River up to Tai Mei Tuk instead. It passes through the Hong Kong Science Park and ends near the Plover Cove Reservoir. As a sparsely-populated area, Tai Mei Tuk has retained its old fishing village charm. It’s a beautiful place to cycle to and spend an afternoon, surrounded by rolling hills and a vast expanse of water. You can rent bikes at Tai Wai or Sha Tin, near the MTR stations and start cycling!
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Penfold Park & Sha Tin Racecourse
Penfold Park is a beautiful public space tucked inside the Jockey Club’s race tracks with lakes, sculptures and endless greenery. Well maintained and spacious, it is the perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon. Bring a bottle of wine, a book and a picnic blanket, and you’re all set!
Penfold Park, Sha Tin Racecourse, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.hkjc.com
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War Relics Trail
Hiker, history buff or both? The MacLehose Trail features sections that were once battlegrounds or strategic points during World War II. One of these passages stretches through Ma On Shan, all the way to Beacon Hill. It’s a fantastic day hike for everyone and not too challenging. But it’s also fascinating and rich with wartime installations, constructed by British soldiers before the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Many of the caves, trenches and pillboxes that soldiers used still exist as ruins, there for hikers to behold.
War Relics Trail, Section 5 MacLehose Trail, Lion Rock Country Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
As its name suggests, the Monastery boasts an impressive number of Buddha statues (over 10,000!) sheltered by pavilions, watching from each level of the pagoda and lining the walkway. It is an incredible place of worship, majestic as much as spiritual. But it is also significant to the history and development of the Buddhist faith in Hong Kong.
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, No. 221, Pai Tau Village, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.10kbuddhas.org/index.do
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Amah Rock
If you love hiking and local mythology, the hike up to Amah Rock ticks all the boxes. Legend has it that the rock was once the wife of a sailor who drowned at sea. Not knowing this, she kept returning to the hilltop day after day, carrying her child on her back, on the lookout for her husband’s return. Impressed by her loyalty, the gods turned her into Amah Rock so she could look out for her husband forevermore. The origin of the story may be tragic, but the hike itself isn’t difficult, and the view is spectacular. With Amah, you can look over all of Sha Tin — perhaps you’ll even find a lost love!
Amah Rock, Hung Mui Kuk Catchment Area, Lion Rock Country Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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More Historic Sites & Landmarks To Explore In Sha Tin
Che Kung Temple
Tai Wai doesn’t only house families and local eateries, it’s also home to the Song Dynasty commander (Che Kung), who helped the last emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty escape to present-day Sai Kung. His achievements elevated him to the level of deity and his statue now sits in the Temple, looming over worshippers. In folk mythology, he suppresses plagues and grants good fortune.
Che Kung Temple, 7 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, Hong Kong
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Chik Chuen Wai (Tai Wai Village)
As a residential district, Sha Tin has been able to maintain a few of its old villages and preserve the heritage lost in Hong Kong’s urban bustle. The oldest walled village in the district, Chik Chuen Wai, comes complete with more than 400 years of history. Although most of the original village is now gone, the entrance gates and a few ancestral homes still stand. It’s a fascinating peek into Hong Kong history and the lives of local residents in the past.
Chik Chuen Wai, Chik Chuen Street, Tai Wai, Hong Kong
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Tsang Tai Uk (Shan Ha Wai)
One of the better preserved Hakka villages in the district, Tsang Tai Uk still houses local families to this day. Declared a Grade I historic building in 2009, the village escaped relocation and reclamation because of its cultural legacy. It has retained its original, unique architecture from the late 1800s and everyday artefacts from the past, pre-digital age. Although it was built by Tsang Koon-man for the Tsang clan, it also sheltered displaced families during World War II. Visitors can enter the ancestral hall and the first courtyard to explore the folk charm of old-time local Hong Kong. However, Tsang Tai Uk is still a living village, so do be mindful of disturbing the residents.
Tsang Tai Uk, near Pok Hong Estate, Sha Kok Street, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Old House, Wong Uk Village
Wong Uk village was once a crucial trading hub for travellers passing through Hong Kong in 1700s. Its importance among travellers has faded, but it remains a valuable piece of local heritage. While most of the original buildings have been demolished, the Old House has been an indispensable mainstay of the village. A clan descendant constructed the Old House in 1911, and it was declared a historical monument in recent decades. It has preserved its traditional architecture and decor, with intricate murals lining the walls.
Wong Uk Village, Yuen Chau Kok, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Featured image courtesy of Getty, image 1 courtesy of Lady M via Facebook, image 2 courtesy of Lei Garden via Facebook, image 3 courtesy of Hiu Yan Chelsia Choi via Unsplash, image 4 courtesy of Golden Cuisine via Facebook, image 5 courtesy of Out of Cafe via Facebook, image 6 courtesy of Beans The Greenhouse, image 7 courtesy of Sha Tin 18 via Facebook, image 8 courtesy of HomeSquare via Facebook, image 9 courtesy of Snowpeace Guitars via Facebook, image 10 courtesy of Rebecca Cairns via Unsplash, image 11 courtesy of AFCD, image 12 courtesy of Chinese Temples Committee, image 13 courtesy of LCSD.




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