A nutrition specialist’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants for sushi, noodles, fine dining

Tricia Yap reveals her sushi treat spot, and where to find the best tsukemen outside Japan and ‘fantastic’ beef clay pot rice in Hong Kong

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Personal trainer and functional medicine practitioner Tricia Yap reveals her favourite restaurants in Hong Kong and beyond. Photo: Tricia Yap

Published: 12:45pm, 2 Jan 2025

Personal trainer and functional medicine practitioner Tricia Yap is a co-founder of Limitless Health gym in Hong Kong. She spoke to Andrew Sun.

I have spent my life living across Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, New York and Hong Kong, and my parents are both foodies who also love to travel. Growing up, I was encouraged to try all different kinds of food from all different cultures.

Today, I work as a nutritional therapist and strength coach. I very much believe that what you put in your mouth is important to both mental and physical health, but food cannot be boring or “sad” as it is fundamental to a strong community.

I usually prepare my own weekday lunch. However, I do love grabbing takeaway from Karui Bento (four locations including Shop 108, Manning House, 38-48 Queen’s Road Central. Tel: 5633 1765) or a protein- and fibre-packed salad from Knead (G/F, 28 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan. Tel: 2851 7778).

A roast pork and veggie bento from Karui Bento. Photo: Instagram/@karuibento

Bluefin tuna sushi from Uoya Zen. Photo: Instagram/@uoyazen

Getting fresh sushi from Uoya Zen (G/F, 108 Wellington Street, Central. Tel: 2423 2008) is a treat. I also do their takeaway for dinner, as you can choose the fresh fish and seafood they get in from Japan.