Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Kwai Tsing, Hong Kong (2026)
Kwai Tsing covers Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi, on the north-western edge of the harbour. Tsing Yi in particular pairs the large Maritime Square mall with a waterfront park and promenade, making it a handy, weatherproof spot for a day out with a dog. From 9 July 2026, approved venues here may admit dogs inside.
The highest-rated picks
Approved venues in this district with the strongest Google ratings. Ratings via Google; tap a venue for details, the map and directions.
Where to go with your dog in Kwai Tsing
Maritime Square on Tsing Yi is the district’s dining anchor, with a run of approved restaurants under one roof beside the MTR station. Kwai Chung and Kwai Fong add more mall and street-level options, including the newer arrivals around Metroplaza.
Tsing Yi Promenade and Tsing Yi Park give you open, flat waterfront space right next to Maritime Square, so a walk and a meal sit side by side. It is one of the easier New Territories outings to reach from Kowloon.
Getting there with your dog
Pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR — only assistance dogs are, plus the separate Light Rail pet scheme in the New Territories — so plan to arrive on foot, by taxi or by private car. Not every taxi will take a dog, so a carrier or a mat helps, and it is worth confirming with the driver before you get in.
From town this is a taxi or private-car trip; pets are not carried on the MTR or the East Rail line. Once you arrive, the town-centre venues and any nearby river or harbour-front promenade are walkable, so a waterfront stroll pairs naturally with a meal close by.
Before you visit
Being on the approved list means a restaurant may admit dogs from 9 July 2026 — it does not set the house rules. Each venue decides the details: whether dogs are welcome throughout or only in a certain zone, whether they may sit on chairs, and whether a cleaning charge applies. Check the restaurant’s customer notice or call ahead, especially at busy times.
Keep your dog leashed and under control, bring water and a mat, and clean up after any accident. A well-behaved visit is what keeps these places dog-friendly.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs go inside these restaurants now? From 9 July 2026, approved venues on FEHD’s final list may admit dogs. Before that date, dogs are not permitted on food premises except guide and working dogs.
Is the whole restaurant dog-friendly, or just outdoor seating? It depends on the venue’s own house rules — some welcome dogs throughout, others set a dog zone or an outdoor-only area. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Can I take my dog on the MTR or East Rail to get there? No — pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR or East Rail. Assistance dogs are. Arrive by taxi or by car.