KOKONI — Restaurant in Kowloon

Tucked away in the heart of Sham Shui Po’s vibrant streets, this restaurant offers a surprisingly peaceful and comfortable escape. With both outdoor and indoor seating, the space is thoughtfully designed to create a relaxing atmosphere. The outdoor area features a soft wood-toned theme, while the indoor space uses textured plaster walls and wooden tables to deliver a warm, contemporary feel. The overall environment is calm and welcoming.

The seating is generously spaced, providing plenty of room between tables—perfect for relaxed conversations with friends.

Crab Meat Tagliatelle – HK$138 A standout dish with an abundant amount of snow crab meat. Every bite of pasta is packed with the natural sweetness of the crab. The addition of crab roe enhances the seafood flavor, making the dish taste even more vibrant and umami-rich.

Lobster Mentaiko Egg Drop Sandwich – HK$98 Highly recommended. This sandwich is filled with a generous portion of lobster paste, offering a distinct ocean brininess in every bite. The crisp texture of the roe pairs well with the rich sweetness of the lobster. The sandwich is topped with a large portion of soft scrambled egg, giving it a smooth, satisfying texture.

Hazelnut Dark Cocoa Latte – HK$60 A well-balanced drink that blends cocoa, hazelnut, and milk seamlessly. The result is a smooth, creamy latte with a gentle roasted nut aroma and rich chocolate finish.

Black Sesame Latte – HK$55 A unique choice not often seen on menus. The base is freshly ground black sesame paste, giving the drink a deep, earthy richness and a roasted flavor profile that’s both bold...

Kokoni is yet another new cafe in one of the coolest neighborhoods deemed by Time Out, but has quickly made a name for themselves with its unique Japanese-style menu and interior design

Another distinguishing feature of this modern cafe on a traditional street full of fabric stores is its aesthetic and spacious outdoor area as well as the pet-friendly menu that has attracted some of the cutest dogs ever

Needless to say, we were pretty excited to finally pay a visit and taste their new take on the Korean ‘egg drop’ toast. Out of the 4 options, we chose the crab meat and beef shigureni, which were not cheap compared to the other places we’ve tried.

There was plenty of crab meat, which went well with the thick butter toast, crunchy lettuce leaves and fluffy scrambled egg. However, we felt that the beef shigureni one had too much flavor going on although the meat texture was quite juicy and tender. (maybe we had too high expectations or are just too picky...)

For the drinks, we got the matcha latte and black latte (sesame base). Both drinks were on the mild and bitter side, but with a smooth and silky texture from the quality ingredients (tip: order the hot version for pretty latte art)

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Love KOKONI place so much (๑◡