What are the best squid dishes in Hong Kong?

Based on diner recommendations, the best squid dish in Hong Kong is at Rainbow Seafood Restaurant. We compared 12 restaurants serving squid dishes.

How much do squid dishes cost in Hong Kong?

Squid dish prices in Hong Kong range from HKD7.00 to HKD328.00 across 12 restaurants.

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Best Squid Dishes in Hong Kong

12 restaurants compared

Price range: HKD7.00 – HKD328.00

Avg recommendation: 85%

Top 5 Squid Dishes in Hong Kong (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Fried Squid with Garlic & Chilli at Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, HKD140.00 (Lamma Island)
Wok-Fried Seafood at Ming Court, HKD165.00 (Mong Kok)
Homemade Cuttlefish Cake at Keung Kee, HKD55.00 (Sham Shui Po)
Spicy Squid at Man Kee Cart Noodles, HKD7.00 (Sham Shui Po)
Seafood Laksa Linguine at VOON, HKD328.00 (Kennedy Town)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Squid Dishes

Fried Squid with Garlic & Chilli

Rainbow Seafood Restaurant

Lamma Island·$$

HKD140.00

Fresh squid stir-fried until tender and tossed with garlic, chilli, and scallion.

Tip: Watch the squid being cooked — if the cook leaves it in the wok too long, the texture suffers. High heat, short cooking time is the rule.

Wok-Fried Seafood

Ming Court

Mong Kok·$$$

HKD165.00

Mixed seafood including scallops, prawns, and squid, stir-fried with Chinese vegetables.

Tip: Seafood dishes depend on daily availability — confirm ingredients when ordering.

Homemade Cuttlefish Cake

Keung Kee

Sham Shui Po·$

HKD55.00

Hand-formed cuttlefish cake with crispy exterior, served alone or in a light broth.

Tip: Pairs well with the claypot dishes—get both if you're sharing a table.

Spicy Squid

Man Kee Cart Noodles

Sham Shui Po·$

HKD7.00

Tender squid prepared in a fiery chili sauce. Chewy texture with a kick. Popular for those who like heat.

Tip: Circle this and go bold. The spice is genuine. If you can't handle heat, skip it. Ask for cold water because you'll need it.

Seafood Laksa Linguine

VOON

Kennedy Town·$$

HKD328.00

Thin linguine in a Southeast Asian laksa-spiced cream sauce with shrimp, scallops, and squid. Spicy, creamy, and aromatic with coconut and turmeric.

Tip: This bridges Italian and Southeast Asian—it works because Chef Voon respects both traditions. The pasta is al dente, the sauce coats without drowning.

Wok-Fried Seafood (Mixed Vendor Options)

destination Street Night Market

Yau Ma Tei·$

HKD75.00

Shrimp, squid, and local catch tossed with garlic, chili, and soy sauce over charcoal flame.

Tip: Arrive between 7-9pm when vendors have fresh stock and the market energy peaks.

Dry Laksa with Lobster and Seafood

Can Lah

Central·$$

HKD188.00

Rice noodles tossed with laksa paste and topped with fresh lobster, scallops, and squid. Spicy, aromatic, and complex. Served without broth—the sauce coats the noodles.

Tip: This is a refined take on a street noodle dish. The lobster and seafood are genuinely fresh. The pasta-like noodles hold the sauce well.

Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodles)

Seoul Noodles

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

HKD75.00

Fiery red broth loaded with mussels, shrimp, squid, and scallops over chewy noodles

Tip: Order a side of white rice to cool down your mouth between slurps

Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Cuttlefish and Lily Bulbs

Lung King Heen

Central·$$$$

HKD148.00

Three delicate white dumplings filled with Gulf shrimp and squid, topped with a lily bulb leaf. Light, briny filling with a slight earthiness from the lily.

Tip: Order these first in your dim sum session - they're best enjoyed warm and steaming from the cart

#10

Black King

Butao Ramen

Central·$$

Tonkotsu broth with black garlic oil, squid ink, minced pork, and deep umami notes

Tip: The squid ink adds visual drama but also a subtle briny undertone. Not for those who find squid off-putting

#11

Wok-Fried Seafood (Mixed Vendor Options)

Temple Street Night Market

Yau Ma Tei·$

HKD75.00

Shrimp, squid, and local catch tossed with garlic, chili, and soy sauce over charcoal flame.

Tip: Arrive between 7-9pm when vendors have fresh stock and the market energy peaks.

#1285% recommend

Grilled Ika Squid

Ronin

Central·$$$

HKD160.00

Squid grilled with yuzu zest and tender finishing.

Tip: The squid should have a slight give when bitten—if it's rubbery, send it back. Quality control here is tight.