Mido Cafe

Mido Cafe at 63 Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, is a retro cha chaan teng with tile floors and Hong Kong-style set meals, popular with film fans and visitors interested in old Hong Kong. It sits in the Yau Ma Tei district near the Temple Street Night Market and the Tin Hau Temple, and it is often included on Kowloon heritage food routes. The cuisine is Hong Kong-style cafe cooking, in which Western-influenced dishes are adapted for local tastes. The signature dishes include baked pork chop rice, a plate of rice topped with pork chops in tomato sauce and cheese, as well as French toast and milk tea. These items represent the typical cha chaan teng menu, offering hearty, inexpensive meals. The dining room is retro and atmospheric, with old-fashioned tile flooring, vintage furnishings and a layout that has changed little in decades. The atmosphere is that of old Hong Kong, with a mixture of local regulars and visitors, and there is no dress code. Noise levels are moderate to high at busy times. The drinks focus is milk tea and coffee, and there is no wine programme. The cafe does not take reservations and operates on a walk-in basis, with queues at meal times and weekends. Hours run from morning to evening and should be verified before going. Prices are low to moderate, with a set meal typically costing around HK$60 to HK$100, which suits budget-conscious visitors. Yau Ma Tei MTR station is a short walk away, and the cafe combines easily with an evening at the Temple Street Night Market. Visitors who want an atmospheric, old-fashioned cafe meal in Kowloon often choose Mido for the setting as much as for the food.