4 Best Synagogues in Hong Kong (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 6 min read

Hong Kong's Jewish community is small, and its synagogues reflect that: four sites across the city carry ratings from 4.3 to 4.9, and one of them, Ohel Leah Synagogue, has stood since 1902. What differs between them is denomination, setting and how they welcome visitors, not any ranking of religious worth.

Short answer: The highest-rated synagogue in Hong Kong is Chabad of Hong Kong - Kowloon (4.9 stars across 151 Google reviews), a Chabad house in Tsim Sha Tsui offering Shabbat meals and daily services. Ohel Leah Synagogue, built in 1902 in Mid-Levels, is the oldest and most historically significant site on this page. Visiting policies and service times vary, so check with each synagogue before you go.

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Synagogues in Hong Kong at a Glance

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Chabad of Hong Kong - Kowloon	4.9 ★	151	Chabad house / Shabbat meals	View ›
2	Kehilat Zion Synagogue בית כנסת	4.6 ★	129	Sephardic community / kosher dining	View ›
3	Ohel Leah Synagogue	4.3 ★	113	Historic building / heritage visit	View ›
4	Chabad of Hong Kong	4.7 ★	61	Central location / daily community activities	View ›

Notes on each synagogue

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Chabad of Hong Kong - Kowloon

4.9151 Google reviews

Chabad of Hong Kong - Kowloon, on Chatham Road South in Tsim Sha Tsui, describes itself as a Jewish home away from home for Jews living in or visiting Hong Kong, regardless of background. Its own site text lists daily prayers, kosher food, Shabbat meal reservations, Torah lessons and holiday programming, including Passover and Purim registrations. Reviewers describe it as a place where travelers who happen to be in Hong Kong for Shabbat can find a meal and a community.

What people praise

Highest rating on this page at 4.9
Shabbat meals available by reservation for travelers and residents alike
Reviewers describe the staff as warm, friendly and genuinely welcoming
Extended Friday hours to accommodate Shabbat

Worth knowing

Limited street signage makes it a little hard to find on a first visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume151 · 90th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated site on this page, and reviewers consistently point to the warmth of the welcome as much as the services themselves.

Website +85296744450 Directions

67-71 Chatham Rd S, Tsim Sha Tsui

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Kehilat Zion Synagogue בית כנסת

4.6129 Google reviews

Kehilat Zion Synagogue, also known as Hechal Ezra Synagogue, sits inside Wing On Plaza in Tsim Sha Tsui and was established in 1995 to serve Hong Kong's Sephardic Jewish community, according to its own site text. It runs a daily Minyan, a Glatt Kosher restaurant, and Shabbat services and meals, led by the Chief Rabbi of Hong Kong's Sephardic community, and is positioned close to more than 50 nearby hotels for visiting travelers.

What people praise

Glatt Kosher restaurant on site, with reviewers praising the shakshuka and fresh bread specifically
Daily Minyan held for regular prayer
Reviewers describe the community as warm and welcoming to guests
Central Tsim Sha Tsui location near many hotels

Worth knowing

A handful of reviewers rated the experience lower without giving specifics

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume129 · 70th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for Sephardic services and kosher dining in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, and reviewers consistently mention the food alongside the services.

Website +85223680061 Directions

62 Mody Road Wing On Plaza, Unit 105, 1st Floor, Tsim Sha Tsui

Ohel Leah Synagogue

4.3113 Google reviews

Ohel Leah Synagogue, on Robinson Road in Mid-Levels, was built in 1902 and is described by its own site text as the centre of Jewish social and religious life in Hong Kong for more than 120 years. It's an Orthodox synagogue that also functions as a community charity, and reviewers note that non-Jewish visitors can admire the exterior architecture but that entry to the interior involves religious customs and, per one reviewer, advance scheduling due to security.

What people praise

Oldest synagogue on this page, built in 1902
Notable architecture that reviewers describe as radiating tranquility
Weekly Saturday prayer services alongside kids' programs and study sessions
Recognised as a significant historical monument for Hong Kong's Jewish community

Worth knowing

Strict security means a visit should be scheduled in advance
Non-Jewish visitors may not be able to access the interior

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume113 · 50th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: The most historically significant site on this page, but plan ahead. Reviewers describe advance scheduling and security limitations for visitors.

Website +85225892621 Directions

70 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels

Chabad of Hong Kong

4.761 Google reviews

Chabad of Hong Kong, at Hoover Court on MacDonnell Road in Central, runs daily services alongside a range of community programming. Reviewers describe daily Shacharit followed by a free breakfast, Mincha and Maariv services, Torah classes, and activities for kids, young professionals and adults, plus support for life-cycle events like weddings and brit milah.

What people praise

Daily services with a free breakfast offered afterward, according to reviewers
Wide range of community activities for different age groups
Central, easy-to-reach location
Reviewers describe a genuinely welcoming environment

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than some of the other sites on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume61 · 30th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: A convenient, community-focused option in Central, with reviewers highlighting the daily programming as much as the services themselves.

Website +85290460013 Directions

Fl 1, Hoover Court, 7 Macdonnell Rd, Central

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How we present these listings

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is each synagogue’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the site, ranked against other Hong Kong synagogues. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No synagogue can pay to change these numbers, and this page does not rank them by spiritual merit.

Visiting or attending services

These are places of worship, not paid attractions, and prayer services are free at each. Some, like Kehilat Zion, run an attached kosher restaurant where meals are purchased separately, and Shabbat meals typically require advance reservation. Confirm any costs directly with the synagogue.

Across Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

The synagogues above are concentrated in Central on Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, both easy to reach by MTR. Searching for a synagogue near me? Each listing below includes an address and, where available, opening hours and a phone number, so you can confirm service times before visiting.

What to check before visiting a synagogue in Hong Kong

What are the times for regular prayer services and Shabbat?
Do I need to book ahead for Shabbat or holiday meals?
Is advance notice or security clearance needed to visit?
Is the synagogue Orthodox, Sephardic, or Chabad-affiliated, and does that affect visiting customs?
Is kosher food available on site, and does it require a separate reservation?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these synagogues?

We started from synagogues in Hong Kong with a public Google presence, then listed them by rating, review volume, and recency. This page is informational, not a ranking of religious merit.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Placement here comes from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another listing’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Why are there only four synagogues on this page?

Hong Kong’s Jewish community is small, and these four represent the synagogues with a public Google presence in the city. We list what genuinely exists rather than padding the count.

Can non-Jewish visitors attend or visit these synagogues?

Policies vary. Reviewers describe Ohel Leah as having limited interior access and advance-scheduling requirements for visitors, while the two Chabad locations and Kehilat Zion read as more open to guests. Confirm directly with each synagogue.

The bottom line

Chabad of Hong Kong - Kowloon holds the top rating and is a natural first stop for travelers needing a Shabbat meal, while Ohel Leah Synagogue is the one to see for history, dating back to 1902. Call ahead for any of them, since visiting policies and service times vary by site.

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