Hong Kong Dining: The Best Smashed Avocado on Toast in Hong Kong

A firm breakfast favourite… on toast!

Avocados. Creamy, rich and healthy, these wonder fruits have crept in to countless recipes and cookbooks in the past few years. High in healthy fats and with a deliciously smooth texture, anything with avocado is instantly a hit here at Sassy HQ! Our obsession has lead us to this ultimate list of one of our fave (and kiddo approved!) avo dishes – smashed avocado on toast. Whether you prefer to keep it plain and simple or load up your brekky with a silky poached egg, avo-great time working your way though our list of favourites…

There’s nothing better than a ripe avocado on a thick cut slice of toast, and Why50 takes this favourite snack of ours to new heights with a delicious brioche slice covered in a homemade mash and spice mix!

In a rush? Pair this with a freshly brewed coffee or tea for just $72 as you head for the office… that’s mornings done right, we say!

Why50, 27 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/Why50hk

Famed for their amazing ice cream sandwiches, Elephant Grounds don’t do things by halves! Take their Avocado and Pesto on Sourdough (with a poached egg!) for example… big chunks of creamy avocado blanketed with a runny yolk – perfection!

Elephant Grounds, various locations around Hong Kong (though the Gough Street location only does ice-cream sandwiches and coffee), www.elephantgrounds.com

As regular customers at The Cupping Room here at Sassy HQ (it’s only down the road after all!), we can easily vouch (along with our kiddos!) for this one. Smashed Avocado on Sourdough topped with a perfect poached egg, ricotta cheese and radish slices – drizzle with fresh lemon juice for a breakfast (lunch or dinner!) that’ll keep you satisfied well into the day!

The Cupping Room, Shop LG/F, 299 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.thecuppingroomhk.com

Living in HK, we’re all about that brunch life, and whether we’re gearing up for a boozy affair or a hearty morning meal, Aberdeen Street Social is the place to see and be seen!

Their simple Avocado on Toast with TWO poached eggs ($98) is a cheap and cheerful morning addition to our avocado cravings. Creamy, smooth and deliciously whipped – this is one avocado dish that’ll have you coming back for more… and more.

Aberdeen Street Social, PMQ, Ground Fl, JPC, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.aberdeenstreetsocial.hk

A hub for breakfast lovers in both K-Town and beyond, Catch promises an array of amazing and healthy morning munchies. Upping the avocado game with the addition of feta (drool) and mint, their avo on multigrain ($128) boasts poached eggs and the option to add smoked salmon ($35) – delish!

Catch on Catchick, 93 Catchick Street, Sai Wan, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, www.catchoncatchick.hk

If there’s one thing we love about Castelo Concepts, it’s their large Aussie-style breakfasts that have us singing their praises on a Sunday (or any) morning! We promise that Ollies Avocado, Feta, Mint, Dukkah (a crunchy spice blend) and Lemon topped on healthy and hearty Rye ($95) is guaranteed to go down a treat. Head to High Street and tuck in, mamas!

Ollies Café & Restaurant, Shop 3, G/F, Hang Seng Mansion, 54 & 56 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, www.casteloconcepts.com/our-venues/ollies-high-street-restaurant

Yet another Castelo classic, Oolaa is super family friendly and no stranger to breakfast. From Buttermilk Pancakes to Dynamite Cheese and Vegemite Pizzas, you and your kiddos will be spoilt for choice – but be sure to make room for the crowning glory – the Brekky Bruchetta Smash ($130)!

We’re talking a fresh mix of tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese, two poached eggs and citrus infused hollandaise! Not enough to whet your appetite? An extra portion of smoked bacon or Cumberland pork sausages is bound to do it!

Oolaa, G/F, Centre Stage, Bridges Street, SoHo, Hong Kong, www.casteloconcepts.com/our-venues/oolaa

So much more than just ‘healthy’ meals, Grassroots Pantry caters for all dietary needs, ensuring that all of their dishes are as delectable as they are diet-friendly!

We’re obsessed with their Buddha-friendly Poached Eggs and Smashed Avocado ($125) drizzled with Cashew Hollandaise and Flax Dukkah. Both as creamy as it is crunchy, leave with a full belly and a clear conscious – a healthy meal to start the day off as you mean to go on.

Grassroots Pantry, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.grassrootspantry.com

Not your traditional smash on toast, Corner Kitchen Café is switching it up with a hearty breakfast wrap bursting with brekky favourites – Spinach, Avocado and Scrambled egg all tightly rolled in one mouth-watering wrap ($50)!

Let’s be frank – anything which combines avocado and egg together is a sure winner in our books, so go on, take a cheeky detour on the way to the office or back home…

Corner Kitchen Café,  G/F, 21-23 New Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.cornerkitchencafe.com

Butcher & Baker presents not one, but TWO amazing avocado dishes that present the ultimate decision… so we usually order both, and that’s definitely okay.

Choose from their Breakfast Bruschetta ($125) served with diced tomatoes, two poached eggs, avocado and crispy bacon bits, topped on toasted sourdough or their classic Avocado Smashed ($105), an expert concoction of freshly smashed avo, crumbly bacon and feta. Decisions, decisions…

Butcher & Baker, G/F, On Fat Building, 57-59 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, www.casteloconcepts.com/our-venues/butcher-and-baker-cafe-kennedy-town

Last but certainly not least, is this classic smashed avocado recipe whipped up by The Mixing Bowl. They’re taking us back to basics with good ol’ avo on freshly baked homemade bread topped with two poached eggs (an essential!) and juicy, roasted vine tomatoes ($75).

We highly recommend grabbing your mama pals, ordering up this gem alongside a stack of fluffy pancakes and settling in for the morning. Bon Appétit!

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The Mixing Bowl, 5 Shin Hing Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.themixingbowlhk.com