It’s Mid-Autumn Festival and that means it’s time for mooncakes!

The Mid-Autumn Festival has over 3,000 years of history, originating from ancient Chinese moon worship practices and harvest celebrations. It became an official holiday during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and is now one of China's major festivals.

Here follows a quick round-up of some of the best vegan places to visit in Hong Kong!

In Playground, Richard Powers crafts a poignant and timely narrative that subtly but powerfully addresses the pressing issue of climate change. While not a traditional climate change treatise, the book weaves environmental concerns into the storyline, making the consequences of a warming planet feel deeply personal and immediate.

Hakuba, located in the breathtaking Japanese Alps, is a renowned destination for winter sports enthusiasts, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding. Beyond its stunning slopes and alpine scenery, Hakuba also has a growing culinary scene, including Sol, a small but welcoming vegan cafe!

Tucked away in a cosy corner of Osaka, this vegan eatery has become a favourite among locals and travellers alike for its inventive dishes, welcoming atmosphere, and dedication to cruelty-free cooking. From hearty mains to indulgent desserts, Mercy Vegan Factory offers a great dining experience.

Located in the heart of the city, this charming restaurant takes vegan dining to the next level, offering creative, flavourful dishes that highlight the best of Japanese and international cuisine. This restaurant redefines plant-based dining in Osaka.

Nestled in the vibrant streets of Dotonbori, Osaka is a vegan restaurant called Pivot Base. Known for its plant-based versions of takoyaki and yakisoba, this eatery serves up classic Osaka flavours with a cruelty-free twist.

Vegan Ramen by Playpen Friends in Osaka is a great spot for those seeking plant-based ramen options. The restaurant offers a variety of ramen broths including shoyo and tonkotsu, which was probably one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life.

Vegan Veggie Joga, located in the trendy Aoyama district of Tokyo, is a delightful haven for those seeing plant-based cuisine infused with medicinal herbs. 

Tosso, located in the Roppongi Hills North Tower, is a bistro that offers a unique dining experience centred around plant-based food.

Nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Roppongi, Oscar Wilde is a charming vegan donut shop that will become a favourite among locals and tourists. Known for its creative flavours, the shop is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth, especially if you are looking for plant-based options.

Japan is one of the hardest countries to find vegan food, and we have to rely on each other to identify noteworthy places. Kamui Restaurant in Hakuba, Nagano, Japan is one of those places that has been identified by other vegans as a spot to go and eat. So we made a booking. 

Japan is often considered one of the most challenging places in Asia to find vegan food, but during my visit to Tokyo, Nagano, Kanazawa and Osaka in 2025, I was pleasantly surprised by how much the vegan scene evolved. 

We celebrated a very special vegan birthday at the St. Regis Macau. I let them know beforehand that we prefer plant based or vegan food. We arrived to find a delicious fruit cake for our celebration in our room! What a nice touch.