Best alternative online grocery stores in Hong Kong

This online Italian grocer offers some of the finest imported Italian ingredients and produce to give you a little taste of Italia. And since we can't fly there, at least for now, stock up on all the creamy burrata, pasta, cheese, salami, and more, that your body can handle, and have it all delivered directly to your door.

Eat the Kiwi originally began as a company supplying some of Hong Kong’s top restaurants and hotels with premium products but is now direct-to-consumer. The fruit, vegetables and dairy are flown in weekly which means that the produce is incredibly fresh. What's more, Eat the Kiwi works directly with New Zealand's top food producers so they know a lot about their products and are able to cut out the middleman for better pricing. 

This online store delivers top-quality meat, free from any hormones and antibiotics, right to your doorstep. Imported from the grasslands of Australia, the meat is traceable, sustainable, and well priced, making the store a great choice for all meat lovers. Farmer’s Market also delivers from Tuesdays to Saturdays. You can order online (Monday to Friday) before 12noon for next day delivery, a great option if you are looking to whip up something quick. 

This steakhouse-slash-food store has a few locations, including one in Mid Levels, Clearwater Bay, Sai Ying Pun, and Happy Valley. All are extremely popular thanks in large part to the quality of the cuts of meat prepared by the butchers – there’s even a complimentary dry-ageing service. But there's more than just excellent meat here. Oils, vinegar, beers, ciders, spices, herbs, pasta, cheese, snacks, chocolate and much more.

Flair Food is a fantastic option for those who want to get their hands on top-quality European produce that you won’t be able to find in any odd supermarket. Whether you're searching for a wild monkfish tail, artisanal French butter, barrel-aged vinegar, or some real posh honey with white truffle, Flair has an unimaginably wide variety of products to choose from. With items coming in from Europe, deliveries time can vary, so make sure to put your orders in early.

Foodcraft is one of the few grocery stores that cater to different dietary restrictions. There are food items for all diet requirements, such as wheat-free, gluten-free, keto, lactose-free, paleo, and vegan. You can stock up your favourites from an extensive list of condiments, pasta, fruits and vegetables, and drinks. A loyalty program will reward you points for every time you shop so you can redeem its discount coupons. 

Size doesn’t matter as proven by this home-grown Italian deli chain. While each store is relatively compact, it now boasts locations in Sheung Wan, Central and Discovery Bay that also house restaurants. Expect Italian cold cuts, antipasti, cheese and a nice selection of wines, beers and spirits. 

Bringing a range of artisanal products from small producers and farms, Italian Foodie Corner does away with mainstream brands to give you a real taste of Italy. All products are sourced directly with authenticity and excellence in mind and the result is Italian products you can trust. From pasta and olive oil to cheese, truffle, wine and much more, Italian Foodie Corner has you covered on the Italian food and drink front. 

Jou Sun, or good morning in Cantonese, is your best bet if you need to put something on the table urgently without leaving the house. Both fresh market produce and premium organic grocery items can be found in this store. Apart from food, personal healthcare items and household essentials are also available. If you want your food to be delivered on the next day, don’t forget to order before midnight (12am) for next day delivery.

Plantin Kaviari is an international fine food distributor bringing French gastronomy to the comfort of your own home. Specialising in truffle from Plantin, and caviar from Kaviari, they offer a large range of products including fresh produce, condiments, fresh meat and poultry, seafood, cold cuts, cheese, chocolate, and beverages. They receive produce and products from France and around the world and provide home delivery service to all Hong Kong districts.

Hong Kong-based Korean food importer, manufacturer and distributor Seoul Recipe offers Korean food and ingredients across Hong Kong. They operate counters in ParknShop, Great, and Taste as well as their own food counter in Soho. The brand also opened its first retail store in Causeway Bay's Lee Garden Two which offers some ready-to-eat Korean food boxes to go alongside some dry and frozen goods to take home and cook yourself.

Veg Hamper is an alternative for those struggling to reduce their meat consumption or quit eating meat entirely. It provides customers with specialised vegetarian or vegan meats that are sourced from around the world and are excellent as protein supplements. Condiments and dairy products are also available. Veg Hamper also provides healthy snack choices that are gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan. 

If you’re looking for a fun and fresh way to spice up your food deliveries, What’sIn is an excellent solution. Delivering the season's freshest fruits and vegetables straight to your door –  with comparatively much cheaper prices than in retail – What’sIn gives you the freshest of produce in eco-friendly boxes. You can either choose your own fruits and veggies or let fate decide with a ‘surprise box’! But don't worry, if there's a fruit or vegetable that you don't want to receive, say durians, you can always drop them a note to make sure your surprise won't have one. 

Online supermarket Ztore offers quality groceries and home essentials, with a particular focus on local Hong Kong and Asian products, that are all available to order on their website and conveniently delivered to your doorstep. They also have medicine, supplements, beauty, baby, pet, alcohol and more on the website too. There's free delivery (to a single location only) for orders of and above $499.