5 Great Places to Eat at PMQ (元創方) in Central, Hong Kong!

PMQ (元創方) is a hipster place located along Aberdeen Street in Central, Hong Kong. This seven-storey compound houses many interesting shops and galleries, as well as quite a few eateries. Below is a list of five great places to eat at PMQ! Also read: 5 Awesome Things to Do at PMQ (元創方), A Hipster Spot in Hong Kong

PMQ

1. Aberdeen Street Social

Lobster Roll (HKD188)

Aberdeen Street Social is a two floor restaurant-bar that offers modern British cuisine, delicious small bites, desserts, and drinks.

It is helmed by Michelin star Chef Jason Atherton, and is also on the Michelin Plate list 2018. This is a designation for “restaurants where the (Michelin) inspectors have discovered quality food.”

We really liked the design of this venue, which has outdoor terraces on both floors and is surrounded by lush greenery.

Drinks are really affordable too. During happy hour (5pm to 7pm), cocktails starts at just $68 and wines / beers go for just $50.

Aberdeen Street Social
What to Order: Lobster Roll (HKD188), Pastrami Sandwich (HKD138), 8oz Aberdeen Angus Tenderloin (HKD385), Bircher Muesli with Fruits (HKD98), Tuna Niçoise (HKD138)
Full Menu: https://www.aberdeenstreetsocial.hk/menus
Location: Ground Floor of PMQ (JPC Building)
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am to 11pm
Phone: +852 2866 0300

2. Garden Meow Café

Garden Meow Café is a trendy cafe that serves a wide variety of Taiwanese food at affordable prices. The cozy space is decorated with a mixture of vintage and eclectic Taiwanese memorabilia, and there are many books and indie magazines around the cafe. If you plan on eating here, make sure you get these 20% discount vouchers from Klook (completely free, you just need to make a reservation to get the discount).

Garden Meow Café
What to Order: Taiwanese Style Drunken Chicken with Cold Noodles, Taiwanese Manchu Noodles Soup with Beef, Oolong Tea Smoked Chicken with Tea Rice, Taiwanese Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Location: Hollywood (Block B) / GF / HG01 – HG05
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am to 10.30pm
Phone: +852 2818 5438

3. Levain Bakery

Levain Bakery is a bakery known for its premium European artisan breads and pastries. The breads are made with 100% natural ingredients.

At the PMQ cafe, we saw a range of breads such as croissants, baguettes, brioche and sour doughs. The cafe also offers desserts, sandwiches, and coffee. There are vegan and low-gluten options too.

Levain Bakery
Location: Hollywood (Block B) / 1F / H105
Opening Hours: | Sun to Thurs: 12pm – 8pm | Fri & Sat: 12pm – 9pm |
Phone: +852 2559 0889

4. Loupe Teahouse

Loupe Delight – Strawberry (HKD98)

White Pearl (HKD48)

Loupe Teahouse is a quaint teahouse that serves premium teas, brunch items and artisanal mocktails. But we liked most were the super Instagram-worthy pastries inspired by jewellery design.

It is part of Loupe, an incubator for aspiring jewellery designers founded by Chow Tai Fook Jewellery and Chow Tai Fook Art Foundation.

This is definitely a nice place in PMQ to take a quick break and enjoy pretty pastries with premium tea.

Loupe Teahouse
What to Order: LØV is Beautiful Tea (HKD35), LØV is Zen Tea (HKD35), Homemade Pasta ai Fruttidi Mare (HKD128), Ruby Temptation (HKD48), Loupe Delight – Strawberry (HKD98), White Pearl (HKD48), Blue Gems (HKD48)
Full Menu: https://www.loupe.com.hk/en/teahouse
Location: Hollywood (Block B) / 4F / H410
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm to 7pm
Phone: +852 2623 2272

5. Sake Central

Sake Central is an exquisite space that offers a curated menu of Japanese food and beverage, with a primary focus on sake.

The restaurant was created by an international team from Japan, Europe, and North America. It aims to serve as both a retail and educational space where customers can eat, drink and learn about Japanese food and culture.

Sake Central
Full Menu: https://sake-central.com/pages/menu
Location: Staunton (Block A) / 1F / S109 – S113
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm
Phone: +852 2656 6552