Yuen Long does not always get the new-opening fanfare lavished on Central or Tsim Sha Tsui — but the far western New Territories has quietly become one of Hong Kong's most interesting places to eat. The latest arrival makes the case nicely. Curry Room, a new mix-and-match curry counter in YOHO MALL, builds vegan-friendly Indian, Japanese and Thai curries around recipes from a genuine television name.
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What is Curry Room?
Curry Room is a casual, build-your-own curry restaurant on the second floor of YOHO MALL I (形點 I), the big shopping complex wired straight into Yuen Long (元朗) station. It opened in 2026 as part of the steady wave of fresh F&B landing in the New Territories, and the format is refreshingly simple: pick a curry, pick a main, pick a side.
What sets it apart from the average food-court counter is the breadth. The curries span Indian, Indian yoghurt, Japanese and Thai styles, and — crucially for a growing share of diners — every base is vegan-friendly, so the meat or protein you add is a topping rather than baked into the sauce.
It is exactly the sort of value-led, everyday opening that keeps a neighbourhood's food scene healthy. For the wider view of what is landing across the city, our round-up of new Hong Kong restaurants this season tracks the month's most-talked-about debuts.
The MasterChef India connection
The hook that lifts Curry Room above its mall neighbours is who wrote the recipes. The Indian curries were developed by chef Ajay Chopra, a judge on MasterChef India — a pedigree you do not usually find attached to a casual counter in suburban Hong Kong.
That billing matters because the Indian curries are widely flagged as the ones to beat. The Japanese and Thai options round out the menu for variety, but if you are visiting for the first time, the Indian side of the board is where the kitchen's reputation lives.
It is part of a broader trend of recognisable culinary names lending their craft to accessible formats — proof you do not need a white tablecloth to eat seriously well. For more everyday wins, see our guide to family-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong.
How does the menu work at Curry Room?
The system is the appeal. You start with a curry base, then mix and match a main and a side to build your plate. Because the bases are vegan-friendly, vegetarians and meat-eaters can share the same counter without compromise.
On the mains, the headline choices include vegetables, slow-cooked beef cheek and chicken karaage — the last a nod to the Japanese side of the menu. Pair the slow-cooked beef cheek with an Indian curry base and you have the kind of comforting, deeply spiced bowl that punches well above its price.
It is fast, flexible and built for the way people actually eat in a mall: quick, customisable and easy to repeat with a different combination next time.
How much does Curry Room cost?
This is firmly a budget-friendly outing. Curry-and-main combinations start from around HK$55, making it one of the better-value new openings in the area — and a reminder that Yuen Long remains a smart bet for eating well without spending big.
| Add a main | Dish | From |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie | Curry with vegetables | HK$55 |
| Beef | Curry with slow-cooked beef cheek | HK$57 |
| Chicken | Curry with chicken karaage | HK$62 |
Larger portions are priced a little higher, and a side rounds out the plate. Mapping a longer New Territories food crawl? Our Hong Kong venue directory lists hundreds of restaurants, bars and things to do across the city.
How to get to Curry Room
Curry Room is genuinely easy to reach — one of the perks of a mall location. It sits at Shop 2002 & 2060, 2/F, YOHO MALL I, 9 Long Yat Road. The Yuen Long Station (Tuen Ma line) connects directly into the mall via Exit G2, so you can step off the train and reach the counter without going outside — a real bonus in a Hong Kong summer.
Curry Room — Visitor Essentials
Note: as a brand-new opening, mall hours and menu prices may settle over time. Confirm current details on Curry Room's Instagram (@curryroom.hk) or the YOHO MALL website before you visit.
Tips before you go
A mall curry counter is a low-stress visit, but a few pointers help you order well on a first try.
Visiting Tips
- Start with an Indian base. The Indian curries — developed by a MasterChef India judge — are the menu's signature, so lead with those.
- Go vegan-friendly, your way. Every curry base is plant-based, so a mixed group of vegetarians and meat-eaters can all order from the same counter.
- Pair beef cheek with a rich curry. The slow-cooked beef cheek is the comfort pick — best with a deeper Indian sauce.
- Beat the heat indoors. Yuen Long Station feeds straight into YOHO MALL, so the whole trip stays air-conditioned.
- Make it a Yuen Long day. Combine it with the area's wider food scene for a low-cost eating tour of the New Territories.
Before You Go
Curry Room opened in 2026, so its menu line-up and prices may shift as it settles in, and we have used combination prices as advertised at launch. Opening hours follow YOHO MALL's trading times — confirm current details on the restaurant's Instagram or the mall's website before travelling, especially for a weekday lunch run.
For more of the city's casual, value-driven dining, see our guides to Hong Kong's best cha chaan teng and the rest of the season's new restaurant openings. You can also find Curry Room in our venue directory listing.
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