Markets & Dim Sum of Kowloon
Eat your way through Kowloon’s dim sum houses, dai pai dong and neon night markets.
About Markets & Dim Sum of Kowloon
Kowloon is Hong Kong’s appetite turned up to full. Its dense streets hold Michelin-starred dim sum, smoky dai pai dong street kitchens, century-old wonton-noodle shops and the city’s liveliest night markets. A food walk here is the most delicious thing to do in Hong Kong, and one of the cheapest.
What to see & do
- Morning dim sum with bamboo baskets and milk tea
- Temple Street Night Market food and fortune tellers
- Ladies’ Market bargain shopping in Mong Kok
- Dai pai dong open-air street kitchens
- Egg tarts, pineapple buns and roast goose stops
🗓️ Best time to visit
Markets come alive in the evening from about 18:00. Do dim sum in the late morning and save the night markets for after dark. Cooler October–December evenings are the most comfortable.
🚆 How to reach
Most of the action sits along the MTR Tsuen Wan line — Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Jordan stations drop you among the markets and food streets. Sham Shui Po (one stop further) adds a grittier, local food scene.
💰 Cost
Street food and dim sum are a steal — a generous evening of grazing costs ₹800–₹1,500 per person. A guided food walk adds ₹2,500–₹4,500.
Insider tips
- Order dim sum by ticking the paper menu card on each table.
- Carry cash — many stalls and dai pai dong don’t take cards.
- Bargain politely at the Ladies’ Market — start around half price.
- Try a Hong Kong milk tea and an egg tart together at a cha chaan teng.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to experience Markets & Dim Sum of Kowloon?
Markets come alive in the evening from about 18:00. Do dim sum in the late morning and save the night markets for after dark. Cooler October–December evenings are the most comfortable.
How do I get there?
Most of the action sits along the MTR Tsuen Wan line — Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Jordan stations drop you among the markets and food streets. Sham Shui Po (one stop further) adds a grittier, local food scene.
How much does Markets & Dim Sum of Kowloon cost?
Street food and dim sum are a steal — a generous evening of grazing costs ₹800–₹1,500 per person. A guided food walk adds ₹2,500–₹4,500.