KOWLOON BAY, HONG KONG – Telford Plaza has quietly transformed into a culinary crossroads, offering over a dozen dining options that span Chinese banquet halls, Korean barbecue pits, Japanese ramen bars, American burger joints, and Southeast Asian hawker fare. Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a date-night photo op, or a solo lunch, this sprawling shopping complex at 33 Wai Yip Street now houses award-winning institutions, buzzy imports from Japan and Korea, and inventive new-school eateries—all under one roof.
Chinese Culinary Giants: From Peking Duck to Abalone
At the top of the list is Beijing House, a perennial favourite known for its crisp-skinned Peking duck and the lesser-known “Fugui Chicken” (富贵鸡). The restaurant’s elegant setting and deep menu of northern and southern dim sum make it a reliable choice for formal gatherings. For those seeking high-end Cantonese cuisine, Lei Garden has been refining its craft for over three decades, serving more than a thousand classic dishes that incorporate luxury ingredients like abalone, conch, and bird’s nest. Both restaurants are located on Level 1 of Phase 1 and operate separate lunch and dinner sittings.
Japanese Imports and Korean Wave
Japanese food lovers will find no shortage of options. Butadon no Butahage, a Hokkaido-style pork bowl specialist, brings an 80-year-old secret sauce recipe from Obihiro. Its signature “Rare Butadon” won gold at Japan’s national donburi competitions. Nearby, METRO Tonkotsu BASE—a sister brand of Tokyo’s legendary TOKYO Tonkotsu BASE—offers rich, low-temperature-simmered pork broth noodles, with the “Ebi Ramen” (shrimp-infused tonkotsu) being a standout. The shop’s wavy noodles are designed to cling to the creamy soup.
For something more playful, Jiyuryu breaks ramen conventions with a “freestyle” approach: a thick, not-too-salty tonkotsu base sits alongside a silky tori-paitan (chicken white soup) option, plus miniature donburi and colourful poke bowls. And Chisoya, an izakaya helmed by Japanese chefs, flies in whole fish daily from Fukuoka for sashimi, while serving Nagoya-style fried chicken wings and wagyu sukiyaki with Inaniwa udon.
On the Korean side, Terrace In Seaside—a popular import from Incheon—recreates a Jeju orchard vibe with its wood-and-plant interior. The menu leans toward Korean-western fusion: fluffy waffles, citrus yoghurt drinks, cheese-drenched fried chicken, and rolled omelette rice with braised short ribs. For serious grill enthusiasts, Jeju BBQ Restaurant serves high-grade beef and pork sets with unlimited side dishes, plus a signature “pineapple wagyu” marinated in fresh pineapple juice to cut the richness.
American, European, and Southeast Asian Flavours
Western cravings are satisfied at b.o.t.h By Texas Burger, which crafts thick, smoky Texas-style cheeseburgers alongside house-made New York-style pizzas with crispy edges. A plant-based version is also available. Meanwhile, Nikuniku Kome (肉肉大米) focuses exclusively on wagyu hamburger steaks—a blend of Kyushu black wagyu and American beef. Cooked to medium-rare at an open kitchen, each 95-gram patty is finished tableside with a choice of sauces.
For a taste of Southeast Asia, Ah Sam Chicken Rice blends Singaporean and Malaysian techniques to create silky Hainanese chicken rice, complemented by laksa, Penang prawn noodles, and beef rendang. The restaurant’s location on the ground floor makes it a convenient grab-and-go option for busy shoppers.
Practical Tips for Your Visit
Most restaurants open daily from around 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., though Beijing House and Lei Garden have separate lunch and dinner service hours. Weekend bookings are strongly recommended, especially for Japanese and Korean hotspots. The mall is directly connected to Kowloon Bay MTR station, and parking is available.
Telford Plaza’s dining line-up no longer just serves shoppers—it’s a destination in its own right. As Hong Kong’s food scene grows increasingly competitive, this Kowloon Bay complex proves that variety and quality can coexist, one bowl of noodles, one slice of pizza, and one plate of Peking duck at a time.
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