Best Southeast Asian in Hong Kong (2026)

Southeast Asia's flavours are woven into Hong Kong's daily eating — the city runs on laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, and pad thai as much as on dim sum — but as a curated category, we're starting from a single name. Uncle Quek is our opening pick, and we'll be plain about it: one restaurant does not a survey make. The cuisines of Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines each deserve their own deep lists in a city with this much Southeast Asian heritage and appetite. Consider this category a marker of intent rather than a finished guide — it's on our research list, and it's one we're keen to get right, because these are the flavours many Hong Kongers eat most often. For now, Uncle Quek is a solid first stop. Expect casual prices, bold flavours, and cooking that doesn't need white tablecloths to make its case. If you have a favourite laksa or a Hainanese chicken rice worth fighting for, this is the category where your recommendations will genuinely shape the guide.