Stock up on nutritious essentials at these health food stores (Photography: Jupiterimages via Photo Images)
Stock up your pantry with all the healthy staple food items, oil-free snacks, and vegan chocolates you need at our favourite health food stores in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has seen a growing number of options for healthy eating, non-alcoholic drinks, and sustainable lifestyles, including much-beloved vegetarian restaurants. Now more than ever, it’s important to take care of both yourself and the planet – and there’s no better place to start than in the kitchen! We’re giving you the guide to the best health food stores in Hong Kong, so you can enjoy all your favourite healthy foods in the comfort of your home.
Top health food stores to get your staples
1. SpiceBox Organics
SpiceBox Organics is committed to improving the health and well-being of Hong Kongers
The Editor’s Choice winner of “Best Health Food Store in Hong Kong” in our Love Local Awards 2023, SpiceBox Organics is a trusted health food store in Hong Kong. This one-stop shop is well loved for its wide range of offerings, from organic goods to wellness workshops, to its plant-based catering and full-service cafe with kid-friendly options. The nutritious and freshly made meals are especially popular, as not only do they encourage the community to make better and more conscious choices, but they also accommodate diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, keto, vegan, and vegetarian. Newly added to SpiceBox Organics’ retail selection is FERM, an exclusive line of locally crafted plant-based proteins, made from organic tempeh. With this all-in one destination for healthy food in Hong Kong, eating clean as a family has never been easier!
SpiceBox Organics has locations in Mid-Levels, Kennedy Town, and Tseung Kwan O.
2. Slowood
Buy healthy staples in bulk at one of Slowood’s locations (Photography: Slowood via Facebook)
With multiple locations, including Kennedy Town, Central, and Sha Tin, the waste-free grocery shop Slowood sells all kinds of eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle alternatives. From reusable coffee cups to other household items, you can find almost any eco-friendly essential here. For healthy staples like quinoa and beans, you’re welcome to buy in bulk with reusable containers. You can also find an array of healthy snacks and spices available, such as tahini, vegetable stock cube and other seasonings.
Slowood has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
3. Greendotdot
Specialising in organic Chinese groceries, Greendotdot should be your first stop if you’re looking to cook up some local Hong Kong fare. Here you can find healthier versions of your cooking go-tos, like low sodium soy sauce or veggies with low pesticides. With 20 locations across Hong Kong and online shopping and delivery available, there is never a bad time to stock up on pantry basics.
Greendotdot has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
4. Green Common
Get shopping at Green Common for all your vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free ingredients (Photography: Green Common via Facebook)
Promoting veganism, vegetarianism, and healthy eating in Hong Kong, plant-based concept store Green Common comes stocked with many delicious ingredients. Stop by to browse the shelves for the latest international products, including gluten-free and sugar-free lines, or pick up an array of plant-based meat and dairy products from companies like Beyond Meat, Gardin, and Daiya. It’s the best place to get your vegan sausages and yoghurt cups from reliable companies. Health food store Green Common will become your new go-to not just for home-cooked meals, but also for nutritious ready-made and instant foods.
Green Common, No. 101, 1/F, Nina Mall 2, 98 Tai Ho Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, p. 2662 0553
5. FoodCraft
Find foods beneficial to your gut health at FoodCraft (Photography: FoodCraft via Facebook)
Founded by raw food chef Shima Shimizu, FoodCraft started as a cooking class and has now grown to a health food store that offers organic groceries with a focus on gut health and food allergies. Check out locally-made in-house products such as sauerkrauts, nut butters, sourdough breads, and more. Foodcraft also offers cooking classes and workshops on a variety of topics, including gut-healing cooking, vegan cheeze making, and a sourdough baking class.
FoodCraft, 16A, Yiu Ga Factory Building, 62 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, p. 5917 1181
6. The Store
It doesn’t get any easier than ordering organic groceries online with The Store, which offers same-day delivery across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and New Territories during week days before 2pm with a qualifying minimum spend. In addition to organic groceries, they also offer supplements and sports products, such as energy gels, protein powders, glucosamine and chondroitin, and more. With a large selection of international brands, you can often find better prices without the wait of ordering from overseas.
Order from The Store online.
7. Food for Life
Food for Life is a hidden gem that offers both online and in-store shopping for your favourite nourishing foods. In this health food grocery store, you can locate a diverse range of vegan snacks, such as Pana Chocolate (which is considered the best vegan chocolate ever made!), jalapeño kale chips, and quinoa hummus puffs. Gluten-free snacks, supplements, and even pet products are available here as well. Plus, with very affordable prices compared to major supermarkets, you can sustain a healthy lifestyle without breaking the bank!
Food for Life has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
8. One Vegan Shop
One Vegan Shop is the ultimate destination for vegans (Credit: 一素店 One Vegan Shop via Facebook)
One Vegan Shop is a neighbourly vegan grocery store that offers a wide selection of cruelty-free essentials, including beauty products, pet food, and grooming products. Having sourced different snacks and home products directly imported from the USA, United Kingdom, and other European countries, this convenience store is a life-saver in the New Territories area for health-conscious consumers and pet owners.
One Vegan Shop, Shop 12, G/F, Yee Fung Building, 31-35 Yau San Street, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, p. 2471 9575
9. Organic Plus
High-quality natural foods are available at Organic Plus (Photography: Organic Plus via Facebook)
Bringing high-quality products to the health-conscious eaters of Hong Kong, Organic Plus is a convenient go-to for all things organic. With traditional Asian foods, snacks, and exceptional baby care products, stock up on healthy essentials at reasonable prices at these organic grocery stores. Organic Plus has multiple stores around the city, from Mid-Levels to Happy Valley, where you can stop by for natural and environmentally friendly products.
Organic Plus has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
10. Redwood Health
At Redwood Health, you can find supplements to help you lead a healthier lifestyle. This medicinal health food store has everything from sleep support aids to plant-based snacks. Focusing on education and awareness-oriented health, this community store is set out to highlight naturopathic medicine in Hong Kong. Redwood Health will help you find the right products you may need from its selection of clinical grade supplements, sports nutrition, healthy snacks, and more.
Redwood Health, Shop 9B, G/F, 164 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 6385 5211
[This article was originally published in September 2018 and updated in 2024 by Min Ji Park.]
