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功德林 Shanghai style food. Tsim Sha Tsui MTR. Few options for vegans. Note: mock meats contain egg, animal rennet may be used as an ingredient, and alcoholic drinks reported to possibly have animal by-products, please confirm for yourself. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.
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41 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
jennyc32
Points +4058
Delicious Dishes - Edit
This was our favourite place we ate at in Hong Kong. The menu was quite extensive and all of the dishes we tried were a hit and well seasoned.
Read moreThe five fortune cold platter was a lot of fun. There were a few cold noodley bits that were fine. The silken tofu was nice and slippery. The mock meat was cold and slightly sweet, but went nicely with the edamame and black fungus. The crispy bits in the middle had a fantastic crunch and intriguing sweet and spicy sauce.
The soya bean/pork fillets were really meaty with a good crisp coating. The black pepper sauce on the side was thick and delicious.
The fish looked really spectacular - after I took my photo, the staff sliced it up for us at the table. Sadly it didn't have a particularly fishy taste or texture.
The braised vegetarian chicken with black mushroom and chestnuts in casserole was good. It had a good helping of mushrooms, plus chestnuts. The meat bits felt like a chopped up veggie sausage to me, rather than a nice chicken chunk. But it was tasty.
The fried rice with seaweed and pine nuts was really tasty, perfectly seasoned with a nice crunch from the nuts.
The views of the harbour are really impressive, it's definitely a good spot for tourists. The menu is in English and clearly marks items that contain eggs or dairy. Staff were friendly, and service was quite fast.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-11
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seloumathias
Points +43
Incroyable restaurant vegetarien - Edit
Vue surplombant Hong Kong Harbourg, très bon restaurant, vaut le détour !!
Read morePros: Nourriture, Vue, Service
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UmeshMalani
Points +13
Nice discovery - Edit
The food was overall nice..different taste from malaysia.
Read moreWe were 2 of us therefore dishes were too big
Pros: The fodd was good...
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KayWong
Points +448
Very bland - Edit
Most of the dishes we tried were bland. For the dandan noodle, we even didn’t taste any spiciness. The service was good though. Hope they can improve in the future.
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Ashni
Points +2290
Good views and OK Chinese food - Edit
This is a large and spacious restaurant with a great view. My friends in general prefer this venue to their Causeway Bay location. It is comfortable with round tables covered in white tablecloth banquet style. I usually go here when I am visiting Aqua for drinks in the same building as it is then very convenient. I find the food to be OK (not mind-blowing) and consider it to be reasonable priced when compared with other similar restaurants.
Read moreThere is a large menu, with a fair bit of mock meat and also egg used, as indicated by the egg sticker on dishes containing it. I'm not sure if they have changed their labelling recently as today I noticed some dishes marked with egg that weren't marked previously, so I suggest vegans double check to make sure to avoid egg.
My thoughts on specific dishes I recently tried:
- Wheat gluten in brown sauce with edamame beans: a great starter for taste and texture
- Kung Pao chicken with cashew nuts: tastes good with nice sauce and lots of cashews. Better to present this as Kung Pao tofu since seems like regular tofu to me.
- Eggplant in Sichuan style (has a chili symbol next to it): Good but needs much more of a kick to merit being called Sichuan style
- Fried rice with seaweed and pine nuts: looks lovely but only mild flavour (this one dish seems overpriced to me)
- Various dumplings (won ton in supreme broth; steamed vegetable and tofu dumplings): nice although expect a mellow taste
- Turnip cake: OK
Updated from previous review on 2020-10-18
Pros: Great views, Comfortable and spacious restaurant
Cons: Food could have more flavour, Suggest double checking re egg
Guest
Tiff-Chang
Points +155
Delicious buy pricy - Edit
The restaurant offers a lot of Chinese vegetarian food and a nice view of the harbor. However the price is very high considering the portion of the food.
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Soul2Soul Educare
Points +1102
Service was good but the Food was weird tasting - Edit
We did not enjoy our dinner at this restaurant. It used to be good 20 years ago when it wasn't so overpriced and the food was more normal. We ordered a few dishes and all of them tasted really weird and unusual. The service was good and the views were exceptional. I told them it was my son's birthday and they didn't do anything special. Most restaurants would at least give you a free dessert! I wouldn't go back.
Read moreJessieVeggie
its a pity it was bad for you. br />
Read moreI personally really like the place. (maybe you were there on an 'off' night). br />
ps: About expecting something for free because it was a childs birthday. I cant really agree with you on that one. I've never expected restaurants to give my son free stuff on his birthday. br />
Some nice restaurants may go the distance and give a free icecream, etc. But its definitely not normal. br />
otherwise most people would say "its my kids birthday" at every restaurant they go to. (seems like the system would get abused). br />
but really, I think its unfair to 'expect' free stuff just because its your sons birthday. br />
I have no idea what your profession is, but imagine if your customer said "its my birthday" and got upset if you didnt give him something worth 10% of what he is spending with you.
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zurog
Points +22
Nice - Edit
Tasty food, big portions for reasonable price. Shanghai noodle soup was the best choice. Very nice staff and place.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, eggs are marked in the menu
Guest
Stevie
Points +11765
Kung Tak Lam - Tsim Tsa Tsui, Hong Kong - Edit
This place is owned by the Four Seas group (look that up for yourself to see their massive meat and seafood portfolio). Thus that the management team are uninterested in verifying the wine they stock is vegetarian maybe shouldn't be a surprise. I've no issue with non-vegetarians managing vegetarian restaurants as long as they are rigorous in ensuring everything they stock is vegetarian.
Read moreI'd rate places like this at zero or negative if happycow would let me.
I'm not saying the food tasted bad but it is overpriced.
Updated from previous review on 2017-01-19
Cons: No rigour on ensuring products are vegetarian
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Jackebiffen
Points +148
over priced - Edit
With so many great vegetarian and vegan places close by I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are in need of white table cloth and a good view. Food is not to my taste and many things have egg in them. But one of the more "representative" looking veggie places.
Read moreGuest
TNLOL
Points +34
Reminded me of a restaurant in Melbourne Australia - Edit
The restaurant was very lovely, clean and had a fantastic view as it is up on the 7th floor of One Peaking Tower. I got a nostalgic feel for the restaurant as it reminded me of a place in Melbourne city that I frequent often when I am home (Gong De Lin - Vegan). I eagerly ordered similar things from the menu and was delighted by a familiar taste. Unfortunately due to the price I will not be returning to this restaurant but it was definitely good to be able to experience food from this restaurant whilst visiting Tsim Sha Tsui for the 8pm Symphony of Lights.
Read morePros: The food was absolutely delicious and very well pr
Cons: Very very expensive and the only English speaking
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Kelly Kelly
Points +3361
Good but pricey - Edit
Kung Tak Lam
Read more(11am to 11pm)
(expensive)
Quote: "Kung Tak Lam Shanghainese serves up vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes, all featuring a lovely Harbor view. No MSG and low-salt dishes complement the overall healthy (and delicious) vibe of this award-winning eatery, so rest assured you’re doing right by your tummy here."
Kung Tak Lam, 7/F, 1 Peking Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2312 7800
Across the street from the Chung King Mansions (40 Nathan Rd entrance) is Peking Road follow it to the One Peking Road Shopping Arcade (you will need to drop down into the subway and up the other side to get past the one street) > the restaurant is inside One Peking > go up the escalator to elevators and then go to 7th floor.
Fresh blended fruit juice $38HKD > yummy
Braised Vegetarian Meatballs in Casserole $118HKD > Wonderful tasting meatballs!
Sautéed Vegetarian Chicken w. Hot & Spicy Sauce $98HKD > Very Good!
Fried Noodles w. Assorted Vegetables $88HKD > fresh but boring, lacking in flavor.
Nice upscale environment but very expensive.
Attentive and fast service.
Note: Like many Hong Kong restaurants they will bring you an appetizer and tea without asking if you want it. Unless you refuse them, you will end up with being charged for them on your bill. Example here they gave us a tiny bowl of spiced peanuts and charged $12HKD for them.
Pros: Some tasty dishes, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Overpriced
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VegMan2014
Points +17
Great if you like veggie meat - Edit
This is an excellent restaurant for anyone who enjoys Chinese food with veggie "meat" and "fish". They also have a very good range of vegetable-based dishes too. The room was over-lit making it feel a little austere and the excellent view difficult to see. The price is medium/high; the service very good, with friendly and helpful staff.
Read morePros: Fantastic veggie "meat" and "fish", Excellent food, plenty of variety, Good view
Cons: Too bright, lacking atmosphere, A little pricey
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j4z
Points +10
Nice view, okay food - Edit
The view from this restaurant is really nice, and the staff friendly. The food is okay – of the four things we ordered one was really awesome, two were okay and one was underwhelming. You might have a different experience depending on what you order and what you like.
Read moreOkay food, nice view, but don't spend too much :).
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tory.may
Points +48
A regular favourite - Edit
Kung Tak Lam is the perfect place to head to with friends, family or by yourself! The service is outstanding, the food is quickly served and it is all very tasty. Mainly vegan, with egg-dishes labelled. The pancake mince, sweet and sour 'pork' and cutlets were our favourites. However, it IS pricey but the portions are large and the view of Hong Kong side is fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place.
Read morePros: Food is varied and delicious, The view, The staff/service
Cons: Expensive, Not all vegan food, Bland dessert menu
Stevie
Hi Tory,
Read more1stly thanks for having taken a moment to contribute to Happycow.
I regret to say Kung Tuk Lam isn't mostly vegan. Their mock meats contain egg and they use dairy milk in their stock. Also their diet suitability labelling is misleading. They don't have an egg symbol on the menu beside numerous dishes that contain egg in the mock meat.
My apologies for being the bearer of bad news.
Guest
charanratt
Points +91
Good food - Edit
It's my 2nd Visit and the food was good. But I felt the 1st time when I visited there a couple of years ago the food was better.
Read morePros: Many options
Cons: Expensive
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Vegechips
Points +41
convenient Vegan restaurant - Edit
Close to the station opposite Langham hotel. Its open at night despite happy cow saying it's closed.
Read moreNice views from 7th floor nice place to bring business people too.
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selena
Points +371
pretty good - Edit
Nice to have a spot with lots of options, very clean, nice staff. Not so cheap, but fairly tasty.
Read morePros: nice staff, clean, large
Cons: little spendy
Guest
mazyogini
Points +38
Decent vegan options with no MSG & low sodium - Edit
I've eaten at Kung Tak Lam four times for lunch and dinner while visiting Hong Kong and it's worth noting how reasonably priced the food is here. It's become a haven for me when I want a good quick dinner where I don't have to worry about MSG and high sodium. I prefer the lunch menu as the serving sizes were better than what I got for dinner. They offer a good range of hot and cold options plus organic fruit drinks and the ladies will help you select, just be patient and open to a bit of cross-cultural communication (you're in Hong Kong after all!). Another thing worth mentioning is that I haven't had any food reactions eating here although I still choose non-soy/soy bean foods. I made the mistake of ordering the fried red bean balls off the separate dessert menu which doesn't say that it contains egg white but everything else is clearly marked on the full menu. If you need clarification staff are willing to advise. Service is speedy but staff have forgotten one thing that I've ordered every time I've been there and I've had to follow up. Views are nice but unless you're in a large group you can forget about a window table. If you're after dinner with a wow-View then you should go to iSquare Level 33 or ICC, Ritz Carlton etc. They do charge for the salted peanuts that are already on your table when you're seated.
Read morePros: Prices, Vegan options with no MSG, low sodium, Helpful but sometimes forgetful staff
Stevie
Hi Mazy,
Read moreI also found that the quality of their diet suitability on the menu is abysmal. They have egg in a bunch of things that aren't included on the menu among the dishes that they mark as containing egg.
Guest
georgebarnett
Points +61
Good food, pushy and rude staff - Edit
The food was good. Not the best we've had but good. The staff however are abrupt and the dining experience is not a peaceful one.
Read moreWould not recommend. Try Paramita instead which is great.
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Keelynm
Points +88
Pleasantly Surprised.... - Edit
After reading several reviews on the topic of pushy and unreasonable staff, I was severely apprehensive of the restaurant. To avoid any hassle of choosing items, we chose the Set Menu For Four, which managed to please myself and my meat-eating family!
Read moreOur favourite dishes were 'Diced Veg Chicken in Hot Sauce' and the 'Glutinous Rice Ball Filled with Sesame Paste in Ginger Soup' which was a real highlight!
The view was wonderful as expected and the staff were certainly attentive which brought negatives and positives. Food service was quick but as we were towards the end of our meals, several staff members continued to hover near our table, eager to take the next empty plate. Thankfully I was facing away from this, but it made some of my family feel just a bit uncomfortable!
All in all a pleasant experience, we were not charged for peanuts or for our many pots of Chinese tea! If we had the time, I would have loved a second visit for lunch and that Ginger Soup dessert!! Mmmmm
Pros: Ginger Soup Dessert, The View, The Helpful Staff
Cons: Over attentive staff (not a huge problem)
Guest
vegan herbivore
Points +179
Real restaurant - Edit
This is a real, happening restaurant with professional staff, white tablecloths, great views and an urban feel. The private room is great for events -- I had a birthday party there, and the staff made it comfortable as though we were entertaining at home. The set menu is expensive, but unfolds over a dozen courses like a royal banquet. Unlike some Chinese vegetarian restaurants, the food is not heavy, and seems actually healthful and thoughtfully prepared. The main restaurant can be crowded, and service is brisk.
Read morePros: Spacious and comfortable, Great views, Light and healthful offerings
Cons: Can be crowded, Service can be brisk, No liquor
Guest
KEG1106
Points +134
Fancy place with traditional style foods - Edit
This is the spot to pass the afternoon away sipping tea, eating dim sum and enjoying the nice view over the harbor. The white table cloths and dishes are something out of my imagination of a fancy pants tea hour. We ordered a variety of dishes, which were pretty traditional HK style foods. The flavors were straightforward and tasty. Enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. A few pics here http://kuriouskittenskookykrusades.blogspot.tw/2014/05/hong-kong.html
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bonn93
Points +309
Quite bland but reasonably priced - Edit
The food here was quite bland (we tried four different dishes) and heavily centred on mock meats (personally I find mock shark fin a bit creepy). The food was mostly reasonably priced though. The highlight was that there are delicious fresh juices available.
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u2nyr
Points +19
Terrible Staff - Edit
The views are great and the food is good, but i will NEVER again walk into this restaurant. The staff is obnoxious. I walked in at 11:45 am and 2 of the 25 tables were occupied. I asked to sit by the window, they said "NO, you're one person and that's a table for 6, you must sit at this table for 4". THE PLACE WAS EMPTY! Another time We went to lunch at 2:30, i asked for dumplings, they said No, dumplings are only served until 2, now is 2:30, no dumplings. Anything you ask to be accomodated with they say No. They have a facist mentality of Do it our way or leave. Makes it unpleasant to be there. The rating is deceiving because happycow does not allow a rating of 1. This is a firmly 1-Cow establishment.
Read morePros: Good views & food
Cons: obnoxious staff, inflexible kitchen, ignorant management
Guest
freeprincebandar
Points +305
Views are worth going for despite the food - Edit
Food was just ok, nothing special. But the views are as noted in other reviews, lonely planet. If you arrive before the dinner rush you can have a nice table near the window overlooking the harbor. Waitstaff has creepy long fingernails common in Asia.
Read morePros: wonderful views
Cons: food just ok
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KarPeiz
Points +17
Horrible service!!! - Edit
Although I have to agree with the other reviewers that the location, view & food is pretty good. I certainly need to update about the service I received this time round.
Read moreMy 3rd time there n it's the most disappointing ever since.
My group of 9 went in and we got proposed with a HKD2399 set, as we had late lunch n my friends won't big eaters, we decided to order ala carte for the night. The staff serving me was really pushy and showed me black face after I ordered 6 dishes to be served before we decide if we wanna order more.
He approached me again after the first 2 dish was served and his colleague came again shortly. She urged me to order 2 more dishes but we were all feeling full already so I declined the request, she pushed and pushed and finally she said,"What u ordered is much lower than our minimum spending and this is putting us in s difficult position."
I explained that we are full already and no point ordering n wasting food. I mean what's the point if u b vegetarian to do a little part on saving the earth yet waste food right, yet she pushed and pushed...
So, unless u hack that attitude or is ready to spend a lot, if not, dun go.
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