Have Your Say – Tasfeeha Tajudeen

Author/ Being Neighbourly
25 April 2026

Tasfeeha Taudeen is a first generation Indian Muslim who was raised in Hong Kong from the age of three. She has lived in Tai Po District for the past four years, prior to which she was living in Tsim Sha Tsui. A final year student of Management at City University, she is looking forward to how her life unfolds.

How long have you lived where you live?

I have lived in Tai Po for 4 years now.

Can you see yourself anywhere else?

While I am open to exploring different areas, I envision myself residing in Tsim Sha Tsui in the future. This preference is largely rooted in the fact that I spent the majority of my life there prior to relocating to Tai Po in 2022. TST appeals to me primarily for its exceptional convenience. As a Muslim, the abundance of halal restaurants and grocery stores in the area is a significant factor, not to mention the easy access to Kowloon Mosque, which greatly facilitates my daily religious needs.

What’s so great about your home/neighbourhood?

What I like most about my neighbourhood, which is close to Tai Po Market, is that it is very calm and scenic. I enjoy going for walks around the area, and every time I do, I feel like I discover new and beautiful spots. It’s a peaceful place that helps me relax and appreciate nature.

Best little known gems?

There’s this little open area near the WWF Island house that has a great view of Lam Tsuen River. Not many people seem to know about it, but it’s my favourite spot. Standing there, just soaking in the air, makes me feel calm, yet invigorated.

Best places to eat breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner?

To be honest, Tai Po has very few Halal restaurants, and as I don’t eat non-Halal food, I can’t personally recommend many places in the area for meals. As a Muslim, I mostly eat at home or travel to other parts of Hong Kong where Halal options are more widely available. Occasionally, my family and I also go to Shenzhen for lunch, as it is quite close to Tai Po and offers a much wider variety of Halal food. We tend to go to the Meilin Road in Futian District and order the hand-pulled noodles and lamb skewers.

Best places to drink coffee/find a drink?

The best place to find a drink in Tai Po is probably the Tai Po Megamall. It has all the trendy social media Instagram spots, including Chagee, HeyTea, Luckin and others.

Best other hangouts?

Whenever my friends visit me in Tai Po, we usually spend time together at the Tai Po Waterfront Park. We often have a picnic on the grassy areas there, which is a simple but enjoyable way to relax. It’s a great place to catch up, enjoy good company and just soak up the fresh air.

What’s true/not true about your neighbourhood?

One thing that is true about Tai Po is that it offers a lot of natural beauty and peaceful walking trails, which I really appreciate. However, a common misconception is that it feels too far and isolated from the rest of Hong Kong. In reality, getting to and from Tai Po is quite convenient, and it doesn’t take long to reach busier areas like Kowloon, when needed.