Best Sustainable Restaurants and Bars in Hong Kong

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Whether they are a newcomer or a pioneer of the scene, we have gathered the best sustainable eateries and bars in town for your next gastronomical treat, and to the environemt. 

ROGANIC

Roganic is no stranger to the farm-to-table dining scene. Helmed by British chef Simon Rogan, they have recently earned One Michelin Star, on top of their Green Star recognising their sustainability effort. Not only do they source most ingredients from local farms, ensuring they are cruelty-free, organic and minimal waste, but it has also been a while since they installed 3 Evogro systems in the restaurant growing mustard cress, sunflower shoots and many more herbs and garnishes for the dishes, keeping their carbon footprint low.

The organic tomatoes that come along with your dishes are from New Age Organic Farm – with promising quality adhering to the re-use, recycling and reducing wastage principles that echo Chef Rogan’s Farm to fork ethos. Leftover skins are then used for mocktails perfectly contemplating the menu. Another highlight would be the gratifying koji brined, stuffed and roasted three yellow chicken wings where its bones are used for extracting chicken sauces served with grilled corn. You can also expect ultra-fresh seafood dishes like scallop, kohlrabi dashi, pickled grape and caviar or the cheesy tunworth cheese ice cream sandwich for dessert. 

PENICILLIN

In one of Asia’s 50 Best, you get to experience the next level of upcycling and transparency in Penicillin. Under a closed-loop model of production, they upcycled ingredients from all local hotspots, from neighbourhood cafés to top-notched restaurants. At an affordable price, you get a full tour around the moody space, with their very own white-tiled lab and storage room. They have been, still, constantly studying innovative ways to create a more sustainable and flavourful formula. 

Frankly speaking, not one drink of Penicillin is your regular go-to. Their unique offerings range from 90% minimal-waste cocktails to in-house organic fermented drinks. Highlights include renowned One Penicillin, One Tree – as they aptly named, one drink will contribute to one tree, and apple, spiced honey and pineapple cider – fermented for 10 days in the bar. 

DRAFTLAND

Under the lead of Antonio Lai – who brought Quinary to Asia’s 50 Best – Drafland is known as the first ‘cocktails on tap’ specialist in Asia. Their sustainability efforts are seen in their strictly no-garnish policy and pre-made cocktails cans, which reduces the use of electricity, water usage and eventually, our carbon footprint. 

Choosing from 24 cocktails on the evergreen menu displayed on the counter, we are kindly reminded of the alcohol level and ingredients of each drink. The cult favourites are oolong tea-infused Collins, gin-based Last Kanji made of matcha, yuzu and tea. Selections of mocktails and snacks are also available to pair with your booster.