Guide to Indian Food in Hong Kong

This came after a long time but yes I am writing this a detailed Indian Food guide to Hong Kong.

Many would agree that Hong Kong is essentially a meaty place, where you will face difficulty finding Indian and Especially Veggie Indian food. I proudly deny the fact and here is a short survival kit for my fellow Indie Veggies en tour de Hong Kong.

Guru: Boutique Indian Dining (Elgin Street)

A friendly place in the quiet Elgin Street just touching the legendary Hollywood Road which I live now. Guru has some of the good Indian Veggie delights and a good conversant staff which can guide you to the elegant menu that it has to offer. The Captain who appeared to be a Nepali guided very well that I won't be able to fininsh the Samosa Platter and made it Half-Portion of Samosas. It has some good Sheeshas as they call Hookas in Hong Kong from some of the Arabic Places.

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Jashan (Hollywood Road)

This place is very accessible from the Mid Levels Escalator and you just need to look around and get down at Hollywood Road from the place where Red SOHO is. Take a right and after a few steps you'll see the Restaurant Board hanging on the 1/F. Food here again is good but the decor is more classy Indian Palatial types. You'll find more westerners here than Indians becasue of the rustic Indian bistro type looks. Ambience is dark and suitable for a mild drink or two with some good fried Kebabs. Dal Tadka is highly recommended. Only thing they need to improve is guest attention and the waiting time after someone has finished his meal for presenting the Cheque. I waited nearly 15 mins before I had to request for the cheque. It could ruin a good restaurant's image in an instant.

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Viceroy (Wanchai - Soho Delivery)

I ordered food from Viceroy and it was a Lifesaver as they have the early Brunch service on Sundays as people tend to get up late after a merry Saturday. The food is good and is not so oily as compared to other Indian Joints. Good accompaniments like free papads and chutneys. unfortunately they do not have any sets to offer. Recommended for once in a while type needs.

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KPC: Kebab Pizza Curry (Central ferry pier no 7)

Someone gave me a menu when I was returning home from the Mid levels Escalator and I found the name interesting so I ordered from this place. This is the perfect link to cheap Indian style places with mediocre food and cheap prices. I would rate 4 out of 10 in food and 6 in delivery time.

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I also have visited some other places which are showing interest in the lavish Indian cuisine and would mention them below. This list is particularly useful when you venture out to find some good food with Indian and veggie attached:

Curry in a Hurry (Time Square Mall, Causeway Bay)

Chef Singh Negi (Citygate Outlets - Tung Chung)

Three Sixty (The Landmark - Central)

Subways (Central Ferry Pier and SOHO)

Mc Donalds (Fries and Veggie Sandwich only)

Pizza Hut (Quarry Bay, Tung Chung, Olympic and other places)

Chung King Mansions (many shops and restaurants having some good Indian food at a bargain.)

Indian Grocery Stores: The one in Chung King mansions is good and even has daily use items like Coconut Oil and India Today (old though)

Marks and Spencers Food - Has some good Indian Frozen foods and spices

City Super: Has some good spices and spice mixes. Fruits and Veggies are damn expensive. Buy them from a local Wet market or from Wellcome.

Monk's Food at Po Lin Monastery is a complete No No if you have any taste buds left. Its plain spinach soup and mushrooms..ahhh!

With these hints I think Hong Kong is a place to be for even a traditional Indian Veggie. Feel free to explore and remember if you are an Indian then you have the inborn gift of getting things Customized. Run your fantasies!