Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The main party street on the island, packed with bars.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Central
When people think of Hong Kong, most imagine movies with famous skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The area widely known as Central is the major financial hub and entertainment district, which truly lives up to the saying, “work hard, play hard.” Bars stay open late into the night and there just happens to be a street party every weekend. Although everything seems to be operating at lightning speed, Central is full of quiet, hidden gems. Nestled between office towers are wet markets and some of the city’s oldest restaurants dating back to the 1960s. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Retreat from the crowds by exploring beautifully restored historical buildings and even a green oasis of botanical gardens.
How to get there
- Central • 5 min walk
- Hong Kong • 7 min walk
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Cindy
Hong Kong, China296 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
AOAO, a new bar that specializes in Japanese cuisine, has recently opened in Central. The restaurant decoration is very stylish and fashionable, with outdoor and indoor seating. The environment is comfortable and relaxing, perfect for eating, drinking and chilling.
◾️Alagai
Asparagus is wrapped in red scallops. The red scallops are refreshing and sweet. The asparagus is crispy and slightly spicy. The overall taste is fresh.
◾️Shredded Celtuce Salad
Another fresh and appetizing appetizer, lettuce is cut into shreds and garnished with grated radish, shredded bonito fish and salmon roe. It has a refreshing and appetizing texture.
◾️Caramelized Pumpkin
The outer layer of the pumpkin is dipped in caramel, which makes it taste crispy and sweet. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pumpkin is soft and fine, with a first-class taste.
◾️Charcoal Grilled Eel
Charcoal-grilled eel is a specialty here. When served, the staff will use binchotan charcoal to grill the skin of the eel, bringing out the charcoal aroma. The eel meat is fat and juicy, and the crispy skin is really good.
◾️A4 Wagyu Cutlet Charcoal Sando
Gillette A4 Wagyu Sandwich, the Wagyu beef is super thickly cut, the meat is pink and tender, and soft in the mouth. The outer layer is grilled to crispy bamboo charcoal toast, and the middle is sandwiched with mayonnaise. The taste is rich and layered.
◾️Matcha cheesecake
The cake has a strong matcha flavor, a dense and smooth texture, and rich taste levels.
🍴AOAO
đź“Ť14th Floor, Man Nin Building, 38 Queen's Road Central, Central
◾️Alagai
Asparagus is wrapped in red scallops. The red scallops are refreshing and sweet. The asparagus is crispy and slightly spicy. The overall taste is fresh.
◾️Shredded Celtuce Salad
Another fresh and appetizing appetizer, lettuce is cut into shreds and garnished with grated radish, shredded bonito fish and salmon roe. It has a refreshing and appetizing texture.
◾️Caramelized Pumpkin
The outer layer of the pumpkin is dipped in caramel, which makes it taste crispy and sweet. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pumpkin is soft and fine, with a first-class taste.
◾️Charcoal Grilled Eel
Charcoal-grilled eel is a specialty here. When served, the staff will use binchotan charcoal to grill the skin of the eel, bringing out the charcoal aroma. The eel meat is fat and juicy, and the crispy skin is really good.
◾️A4 Wagyu Cutlet Charcoal Sando
Gillette A4 Wagyu Sandwich, the Wagyu beef is super thickly cut, the meat is pink and tender, and soft in the mouth. The outer layer is grilled to crispy bamboo charcoal toast, and the middle is sandwiched with mayonnaise. The taste is rich and layered.
◾️Matcha cheesecake
The cake has a strong matcha flavor, a dense and smooth texture, and rich taste levels.
🍴AOAO
đź“Ť14th Floor, Man Nin Building, 38 Queen's Road Central, Central
Written 3 March 2024
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CanuckJames
Nishinomiya, Japan1,797 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
First time in Lan Kwai Fong. My hotel was steps away.
As a guy in his 50's, this is not my scene. It was loud, lots of bars, drinks, food. Young people getting smashed.
This is a great place to come if you are young, you are with a group and you have money. If not, this is not your place.
I wish I visited this place 30 years ago. Now I have the money but not the energy.
As a guy in his 50's, this is not my scene. It was loud, lots of bars, drinks, food. Young people getting smashed.
This is a great place to come if you are young, you are with a group and you have money. If not, this is not your place.
I wish I visited this place 30 years ago. Now I have the money but not the energy.
Written 21 March 2024
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akio9jp
Narita, Japan19,117 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Restaurants, cafes, bars and other eateries are lined up on both sides of the slope. I visited during the day so it was quiet with few people around, but it was just before Halloween so the monster decorations looked fun. You can't really experience the atmosphere of a night spot unless you come at night.
Written 23 October 2023
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Ben King
London, UK358 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
This is one of the best nights out I’ve ever had in my life. Went on a Saturday night. It’s basically one main drag, known as Langs, which is purely bars. The surrounding area is also filled with bars, we even drank at an old prison! The street is filled with all sorts of people and all sorts of venues, from cheap pubs to cocktail bars to huge clubs. If you are in HK for the weekend, you HAVE to go out here
Written 16 September 2024
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ezukoko
Hong Kong, China46 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Welcome, witches, ghouls, and creatures of the night, to the most spooktacular Halloween extravaganza in the heart of Hong Kong! As the moon rises high in the darkened sky, casting its eerie glow upon the bustling streets, here transforms into a hauntingly vibrant playground, beckoning all brave souls to join in the wicked festivities.
#ezukokolife #ezukokofestive
#halloween #halloweenhongkong #spookyseason #hauntedstreet #lkfhalloween
#ezukokolife #ezukokofestive
#halloween #halloweenhongkong #spookyseason #hauntedstreet #lkfhalloween
Written 18 November 2023
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Barbara Enriquez
Hong Kong, China25 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Pros:
Variety of bars, clubs and shisha lounges to explore from.
Transportation is conveniently accessible (i.e. midnight buses, minibus to Mong Kok, can grab a taxi almost anywhere).
If you're on a budget, you can settle for club 7-Eleven.
Lively atmosphere during Fridays and Saturdays as well as on public holidays and festivals.
Cons:
Could feel like you're in a sauna when the club is overcrowded.
Sometimes the may bouncers may rip you off of your money for their own benefits.
Some of the bars and clubs add a lot of ice to their drinks and you may not get what you paid for.
The atmosphere is quite different from what it used to be.
Variety of bars, clubs and shisha lounges to explore from.
Transportation is conveniently accessible (i.e. midnight buses, minibus to Mong Kok, can grab a taxi almost anywhere).
If you're on a budget, you can settle for club 7-Eleven.
Lively atmosphere during Fridays and Saturdays as well as on public holidays and festivals.
Cons:
Could feel like you're in a sauna when the club is overcrowded.
Sometimes the may bouncers may rip you off of your money for their own benefits.
Some of the bars and clubs add a lot of ice to their drinks and you may not get what you paid for.
The atmosphere is quite different from what it used to be.
Written 12 February 2020
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Chhayanne
5 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
The whole area has been priced out of average person's reach. Eateries, bars, everything charges exorbitant prices. New areas around Kowloon (Jordan Ferry) much nicer and budgeted for ordinary people like us.
Written 26 April 2021
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H888
Hong Kong, China659 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
What a train wreck LKF has become. The Saturday we visited it was reasonably busy. A young to underage young crowd, which is OK. The thing that annoys me most about this bar area is the bars are all dirty, the drink way overpriced and the scene decidedly grubby. There’s much better ways to do social drinking areas than this cess pit style. The smaller street approaches in Soho and SYP are good examples.
LKF bars. You need to do a radical rethink of what will keep people coming back and healthy and safe. With good value and fun times. At the moment, it’s awful.
LKF bars. You need to do a radical rethink of what will keep people coming back and healthy and safe. With good value and fun times. At the moment, it’s awful.
Written 31 July 2021
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Abovetheclouds
2,528 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
I did not like this. Sleazy is an understatement. Nice energy, bright lights but that was where it stopped. Dirty old men, rowdy youngsters and drunks. I was gawped at despite being fully clothed on a chilly January evening. I was solicited by a drunk. I then had a female bar hostess forcefully trying to persuade me to come into some sort of bar. I thought she would drag me in at one stage, so I had to make an excuse that I was meeting a friend! I had gone for dinner nearby and was taking a stroll back to my hotel, thinking I could have a quick drink in the LKF area but my walk through it was enough. I also feared my drink may be spiked! If your into sleazy and tacky, then go. Personally, I prefer an upmarket lounge or hotel bar. There are fabulous restaurants and bars in Hong Kong but not in LKF. LKF for me, borders on low-class sleazy. Tourist trap with high prices.
Written 13 January 2025
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Shelliu
Hilton Head, SC4,090 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Lan Kwai Fong (known as LKF) used to be a bustling area full of locals and tourists alike. It’s known for music playing in the streets, amazing restaurants, people drinking and dancing while roaming establishments and some of the best bands in the world but it has taken a major hit. Compared to last year, a shop owner told us sales are down more than. 60% and I believe it...the streets were bare and most places empty at 10pm on a Saturday night. It’s worth checking out in any trip to HK but it’s not what it used to be and I hope it comes back.
Written 11 January 2020
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Is it safe to go alone a single girl by 11pm
Written 15 November 2019
Are bars in LKF open during Sundays? I think that's the only time I could go. Thanks!
Written 1 April 2019
Anyone know what the legal drinking age is in LKF?
Written 19 November 2018
You can drink at 18 (legal) - In HK they are not really strict about serving alcohol. In most places they don't even check IDS
Written 3 December 2018
How is this place for a Monday night with a small child?
Written 25 May 2018
I know this place is not totally apt for kids and there aren’t many children around to but I went there with my kids aged 5 and 10 on a Friday night for dinner and we didn’t have Any problem. There are infact a group of restaurants serving Indian, Malaysia and Thai food. Goodluck Thai restaurant is a part of it. they actually invite families with kids to dine with them and give you an apt indoor place to sit with kids. And even if you don’t wish to dine and you can still go there with your kid to have a stroll on the streets and just get the feel of the place. If you really like to have a bit of nightlife experience, Don’t let being with a kid stop you from getting some enjoyment for yourself
Written 26 May 2018
Medeius
Singapore, Singapore
Hi.
Im having a 11 hour layover in Hk. I will arrive at 830pm and will leave hk at 740 am..
Will i have ample time to visit LKf? If i do, please advise on how can i get there and back to the airport for my check in?
If not, any other recommendation because i dont wany to be spending 11hr at the airport.
Thank you
Written 23 November 2017
Hi. Get a map first. Jump on the Airport Express train and get off at Central and at the MTR Station there will be directions. Its a short walk albeit uphill to the Mid-Levels. If unsure ask at the MTR Kiosk who are always helpful. Enjoy yur stop over.
Best wishes. Frank
Written 25 November 2017
Hi, I didn't go from the airport. You can catch a cab from the airport or the high speed train to Hong Kong Island and can catch a cap from there
Written 22 November 2017
Hi, I’m told there is good Brazilian restaurant in this area. Does anyone know the name of it please
Written 23 October 2017
Yes, I agree with others, most likely your recommendation is for Braza Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse located at 3/F, Grand Progress Building, No.15-16 Lan Kwai Fong. Walking distance from Central or Admiralty MTR stations or the Conrad / Island Shangri-La across the Park.
Personally, not sure why anyone would want to eat Western or LatAm (even good steak) when in SE Asia when so much excellent local food to choose from. Plenty of excellent Dim Sum restaurants around Lan Kwai Fong.
Written 31 October 2017
How do I get back to Sheung Shui (new territories) after a night out in LKF, with no MTR at this time? Prices would be helpful too.
Written 6 September 2016
Uber is safest and best after a nightout at LKF!
Written 1 November 2016
I'm trying to find the area to visit the 'Travelator' which goes uphill and you can walk off at various levels to visit restaurants. I think it is close to Hollywood Rd on HK island and my husband thinks it is on Kowloon...Can you help please?
Written 11 January 2016
Ps. Locally it's known as 'The Escalator'. ( Central to Mid Levels escalator is the official name for maps etc) . Hope this helps.
Written 5 August 2016
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