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Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Kimberley Road: That’s just Korean food and wedding shops, isn’t it? But this Tsim Sha Tsui street
has more to offer than just that, with fascinating little stores hidden away in dilapidated buildings
and a few more surprises along the way. This month, we check out everything it has to offer.
NATHAN ROAD
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15
4
AUSTIN AVENUE
7
CHATHAM STREET
OBSERVATORY ROAD
13
5
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6
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F KIMBERLEY ROAD S
KIMBERLEY STREET
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K-culture on Kimberley
One of Kowloon’s original thoroughfares, Kimberley Road
dates back as far as 1897. Named after John Wodehouse,
first Earl of Kimberley and Secretary of State for the
Colonies from 1870 to 1874, it and Kimberly Street to the
south are now also home to “Little Korea,” an area filled
with Korean restaurants and grocery stores which have
multiplied in the past few years thanks to the explosion
of K-culture in Hong Kong.
5 APOLLO BOOK COMPANY
After style bibles and cutting-edge stationary? Apollo’s
got your back. This bookstore specializes in all things
Japanese, with a vast range of travel, fashion, design
and crafts magazines. The shop has been in the
company for three generations, and it carries archives
of periodicals as well as the latest month’s offerings.
Flat A, 2/F, Wing Lee Building, 27-33 Kimberley Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui, 2367-8482.
7 SCARLETT CAFÉ AND WINE BAR
Fresh from their Bangkok outpost, this wine bar rocks
a chilled-out vibe, with big windows opening onto the
street and some awesome blue tiling. Eight different
wines are available by the glass, and the lineup
rotates weekly.
2 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3565-6513.
6 STAR CAFÉ
This legendary cha chaan teng has been in the
basement of Champagne Court for an age. It’s a frankly
terrifying walk downstairs though dilapidated shops
and stabby stairwells, but it’s worth it for their signature
fresh tomato broth instant noodles. Get yours with egg
whisked in, for an unctuous, thick combo.
Shop 36, Champagne Court, 16-20 Kimberley Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui, 2724-4408.
8 FOOK LAM MOON
The Tsim Sha Tsui branch of every tycoon’s favorite
restaurant has been open since 1977. But it’s not all
about the fine-dine abalone and goose feet: FLM also
serves up classic and delicious dim sum. Stop by on
the weekend for the chef’s specials.
53-59 Kimberley Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2366-0286.
28 HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015
Check back next week for more picks from Kimberley Street!