Soil To Soul Tǔ Shēng Huā - Kowloon

I visited a few months back in May 2022. The atmosphere is gorgeous as a high end restaurant. I was a bit disappointed they have switched to being an omni restaurant but there are many vegan options available. Between two of us with a decent appetite, we needed three dishes. We tried 1) Sweet Spicy Mushroom with Assorted Vegetables $258); 2) Bibimbap $198); and 3) Blessed Tofu Skin Pocket stuffed with Sweet Potato Noodle $238). I enjoyed all of the food here. The flavours particularly of 2) and 3) were delicate and mild not surprising as they describe themselves as providing Korean temple food), whilst 1) is more of a comfort food dish. I think this place is worth visiting, as the space is gorgeous and calming and it has beautiful views, it is a unique concept in Hong Kong and the food was good, but it is not overwhelming and the price point is quite high to eat here often. Updated from previous review on 2022-07-18

As a Korean (spoiled by grandmas world class cooking) I had to try this vegan restaurant. I ordered a big set menu, around HKD550 There were SO many courses made up of tiny appetizer size dishes (Korean temple style) that I was hoping at least one would to be tastyLots of great textures and dishes with potential, but very minimal or wrong/overpowering flavours. Great presentation, it’s such a shame the execution wasn’t ideal. I want to support this restaurant for doing what they’re doing, though. And I’m hoping it was bad luck with this menu… just upset I spent so much

I visited this restaurant back in May 2022 and was impressed by the beautiful atmosphere reminiscent of a high-end establishment. While I was a bit disappointed to find out that they had transitioned to an omni restaurant, I was pleased to see that there were plenty of vegan options available. My dining companion and I, both with decent appetites, ended up ordering three dishes to share. We tried the sweet spicy mushroom with assorted vegetables ($258), bibimbap ($198), and the tofu skin pocket filled with sweet potato noodles ($238). I thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes, with the flavors of the latter two dishes being particularly noteworthy for their gentle and unique Korean temple food-inspired aromas. The first dish was more of a comforting option. Overall, I believe this restaurant is worth a visit due to its beautiful and calming ambiance, unique concept in Hong Kong, and delicious food. However, the prices are on the higher side, so dining here regularly might not be feasible for everyone.

The menu at this restaurant is innovative and plant-based, although it is unfortunately not advertised as such.

Toushin Ka in Tsim Sha Tsui is another restaurant that has been on my list for a while, but I never got around to trying it due to the high prices. Then one day, a friend discovered a deal on a booking app for a 50-60% discount during certain time slots. I decided to try it out, but just to give you an idea, I will list the original prices below. The Steamed Mushroom with Mashed Potatoes dish costs $128. The mashed potatoes are not the typical Western style, but rather chunks of mashed potatoes, giving it a slightly grainy texture. It is moist and slightly wet, with a fresh and satisfying overall taste.