When K-pop idols touch down in Hong Kong for concerts or events, fans aren’t just tracking their performances—they’re hunting down every restaurant their favourite stars visit. From SEVENTEEN to aespa, EXO to BIGBANG, these celebrity foodies have curated an off-stage Hong Kong culinary itinerary worth following.
For devoted fans eager to dine where their idols have eaten, here are eight verified K-pop celebrity dining destinations across Hong Kong, complete with signature dishes and practical details.
Bamboo Village Seafood Restaurant: SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu’s Triple Visit
Jordan’s Bamboo Village Seafood Restaurant on Temple Street has become a pilgrimage site for CARATs. SEVENTEEN member Mingyu has visited the establishment three times during his Hong Kong trips—a rare endorsement from the idol known for his discerning palate.
His go-to order reads like a seafood lover’s dream menu. The Typhoon Shelter-style crab delivers fiery wok hei with generous chunks of sweet crab meat. He’s also been spotted devouring garlic vermicelli steamed razor clams, where the noodles soak up the intense garlic fragrance and briny seafood essence. The black bean sauce stir-fried mussels round out the meal.
Address: G/F, 265-267 Temple Street, Jordan
Hours: Daily, 6:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Dragon & Phoenix Chicken Hotpot: SEVENTEEN’s Retro Feast
Following their concert last year, SEVENTEEN members The 8, DK, and Seungkwan headed to Tsim Sha Tsui’s Dragon & Phoenix Chicken Hotpot. The restaurant transports diners to 1970s–80s Hong Kong, with neon signs and vintage décor creating Instagram-worthy backdrops.
The trio ordered two standout dishes. The secret recipe salted egg yolk chicken hotpot coats tender chicken in a rich, golden, savoury yolk sauce. The signature boneless phoenix wing stuffed chicken hotpot delivers pure meat satisfaction without the hassle of bones.
Address: 2/F, Kam Fai Building, 16 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
King Kee Roasted Delights: aespa’s Siu Mei Stop
aespa members Giselle and Ningning made a deliberate pilgrimage to this siu mei specialist. They ordered the restaurant’s signature roasted goose lo mein and shredded chicken lo mein.
The goose arrives with crackling skin and rich, fatty meat. As the goose oil mingles with the springy noodles, each bite becomes addictive. The shredded chicken offers a lighter but equally flavourful alternative. Fans should snap a photo inside the restaurant to capture that “Hong Kong sentimentality” their idols enjoyed.
Address: 2/F, Kam Fai Building, 16 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Oi Man Sang: Red Velvet’s Seulgi’s Dai Pai Dong Choice
For the most authentic Hong Kong street food experience, Red Velvet’s Seulgi chose Oi Man Sang, a legendary dai pai dong in Sham Shui Po. Outdoor seating lets diners absorb the aromatic chaos of wok-fried dishes being prepared at lightning speed.
Her signature order includes black pepper potato beef cubes—crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside potatoes coated in peppery sauce paired with incredibly tender beef. She also enjoyed salt and pepper mantis shrimp and black bean sauce stir-fried clams, both perfect with beer.
Address: Shop B-C, G/F, 1 Shek Kip Mei Street, Sham Shui Po
Hours: Daily, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Moo-Lah: BIGBANG’s GD and Taeyang’s Korean-Hong Kong Fusion
When G-Dragon and Taeyang make a point to visit a restaurant in Hong Kong, it warrants serious attention. Central’s Moo-Lah is operated by the team behind Seoul’s premium Korean beef mecca BORN & BRED, blending Hong Kong tea house culture with 1++ grade Korean beef.
The signature clear broth Korean beef four treasures brisket showcases marble-patterned beef that melts on the tongue. The Hong Kong-style curry Korean beef brisket delivers an indulgent fusion of rich gravy and premium meat.
Address: G/F, 66 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central
Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Hutong: SEVENTEEN’s Elegant Harbour Dining
For elevated dining with panoramic Victoria Harbour views, SEVENTEEN chose Hutong at H Zentre in Tsim Sha Tsui. The restaurant’s Chinese复古 interior and floor-to-ceiling windows create an atmospheric setting ideal for dates or special occasions.
Creative Chinese cuisine highlights include Beijing roast duck and truffle xiaolongbao. Evening visits offer stunning sunset views transitioning into glittering harbour lights.
Address: 18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hours: Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM; Sat–Sun & PH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Paradise Dynasty: EXO’s Sehun and D.O.’s Dumpling Spot
EXO members Sehun and Doh Kyung-soo (D.O.) selected Paradise Dynasty for their Hong Kong culinary stop. The restaurant specialises in refined Jiangnan cuisine, but the star attraction is the world-first eight-colour xiaolongbao.
One basket delivers eight flavours: original, ginseng, foie gras, black truffle, cheese, crab roe, garlic, and spicy Szechuan. The thin skins hold generous broth, and the recommended eating order progresses from mildest (original) to boldest (Szechuan) for optimal flavour layering.
Locations: Causeway Bay, Tung Chung, Tsing Yi, Tseung Kwan O, Mong Kok, Sha Tin, Kai Tak
Hours: Vary by location, typically 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Beijing House: P1Harmony’s Keeho’s Peking Duck Destination
P1Harmony leader Keeho chose Beijing House, a longstanding Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant, during his Hong Kong visit. His must-order item is the signature Peking duck, carved tableside by skilled chefs.
The duck arrives with perfectly crispy, caramelised skin and ideal fat-to-meat ratio. Served with steaming lotus leaf pancakes, cucumber strips, spring onion, and sweet bean sauce, each wrap delivers pure comfort.
Locations: Central, Admiralty, Taikoo, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Bay, Mong Kok, Kwai Fong, Yuen Long, Sha Tin
Hours: Vary by location, typically 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
The Broader Impact
This phenomenon reflects more than celebrity worship. These endorsements have boosted restaurant visibility globally, particularly among younger tourists who plan entire itineraries around these verified visits. For local businesses, a single K-pop star’s patronage can translate into months of increased traffic.
Industry observers note that Korea’s entertainment agencies and Hong Kong’s tourism board could formalise these spontaneous endorsements into structured culinary tours, further strengthening cultural exchange through food.
Whether you’re a devoted fan or simply curious about what makes these dining destinations worthy of international celebrity attention, this list offers a uniquely Hong Kong experience—where wok hei meets K-pop star power.