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Tours in Hong Kong |
The selected restaurants have been grouped into five categories: Gastronomic, Business, Trendy, Budget and Personal Recommendations. They are divided into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over HK$500)
$$$ (HK$300 to HK$500)
$$ (HK$150 to HK$300)
$ (up to HK$150)
These prices are for an average three-course meal and for a bottle of house wine or the cheapest equivalent; they do not include service charge or tip.
A 10% service charge is almost always added to restaurant bills in Hong Kong. In theory, this is discretionary, although in practice, it is better not to challenge it, except in cases of exceptionally poor service. An extra cash tip could be added to this, if desired, to go directly to the staff. Normally this would be no more than 5%.
$$$$ (over HK$500)
$$$ (HK$300 to HK$500)
$$ (HK$150 to HK$300)
$ (up to HK$150)
These prices are for an average three-course meal and for a bottle of house wine or the cheapest equivalent; they do not include service charge or tip.
A 10% service charge is almost always added to restaurant bills in Hong Kong. In theory, this is discretionary, although in practice, it is better not to challenge it, except in cases of exceptionally poor service. An extra cash tip could be added to this, if desired, to go directly to the staff. Normally this would be no more than 5%.
Gastronomic
Café Deco Bar and Grill
Café Deco has one of the most breathtaking restaurant views on Earth (the panorama of the harbour from Hong Kong Island's central peak) especially dazzling at night. The cuisine is a hugely diverse array of East and West, from perfect steaks to succulent sashimi and sizzling tandoori platters. What is remarkable is the consistent quality and excellent value; even the art deco interior is a gem.
Level 2, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road
Tel: 2849 5111.
Website: www.cafedecogroup.com
Price: $$
Café Deco has one of the most breathtaking restaurant views on Earth (the panorama of the harbour from Hong Kong Island's central peak) especially dazzling at night. The cuisine is a hugely diverse array of East and West, from perfect steaks to succulent sashimi and sizzling tandoori platters. What is remarkable is the consistent quality and excellent value; even the art deco interior is a gem.
Level 2, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road
Tel: 2849 5111.
Website: www.cafedecogroup.com
Price: $$
Gaddi's
Since opening in 1953, The Peninsula hotel's signature restaurant has served gourmet French cuisine and fine wine to an always appreciative audience. Its spacious, layered space is complemented by chandeliers, large tables and blue and gold décor. There is a three-course lunch menu, with four-, five- and six-course options available for dinner. Paradoxically perfect for either a romantic dinner or group celebration. Dinner jackets and advanced booking required for evening dinner.
The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: 2315 3171.
Website: http://hongkong.peninsula.com
Price: $$$$
Since opening in 1953, The Peninsula hotel's signature restaurant has served gourmet French cuisine and fine wine to an always appreciative audience. Its spacious, layered space is complemented by chandeliers, large tables and blue and gold décor. There is a three-course lunch menu, with four-, five- and six-course options available for dinner. Paradoxically perfect for either a romantic dinner or group celebration. Dinner jackets and advanced booking required for evening dinner.
The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: 2315 3171.
Website: http://hongkong.peninsula.com
Price: $$$$
M at the Fringe
With a hugely loyal following, this 15-year-old Australian-owned restaurant is one of Hong Kong's best. It offers splendid continental cuisine (such as Mandarin Beluga served on a warm crepe Parmentier with crème fraiche and, of course, M's legendary pavlova) in an effortlessly artsy ambience.
First floor, South Block, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Tel: 2877 4000.
Website: www.m-atthefringe.com
Price: $$$
With a hugely loyal following, this 15-year-old Australian-owned restaurant is one of Hong Kong's best. It offers splendid continental cuisine (such as Mandarin Beluga served on a warm crepe Parmentier with crème fraiche and, of course, M's legendary pavlova) in an effortlessly artsy ambience.
First floor, South Block, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central
Tel: 2877 4000.
Website: www.m-atthefringe.com
Price: $$$
SPOON
The lighting may be enhanced by 550 hand-blown glass spoons from Murano of Venice, but it is the food and harbour views which pull in the punters. French chef Alain Ducasse may count on nine Michelin stars and four other SPOON franchises around the world, yet he has still managed to create a fresh and unique space and ambience in which to serve fine cuisine and more than 350 vintage wines. The work of a true visionary, SPOON serves dishes such as duck foie gras, poached Boston lobster and ceviche of sea bream to a reverential troop of foodies who recognise this as one of Hong Kong's ultimate dining experiences.
InterContinental Hotel, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: 2313 2323.
Website: www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com
Price: $$$$
The lighting may be enhanced by 550 hand-blown glass spoons from Murano of Venice, but it is the food and harbour views which pull in the punters. French chef Alain Ducasse may count on nine Michelin stars and four other SPOON franchises around the world, yet he has still managed to create a fresh and unique space and ambience in which to serve fine cuisine and more than 350 vintage wines. The work of a true visionary, SPOON serves dishes such as duck foie gras, poached Boston lobster and ceviche of sea bream to a reverential troop of foodies who recognise this as one of Hong Kong's ultimate dining experiences.
InterContinental Hotel, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: 2313 2323.
Website: www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com
Price: $$$$
Budget
Caramba
Well located Mexican cantina that serves affordable and tasty Mexican food and ice-cold beer. The colourful interior is matched by the neatly presented dishes, particularly the spicy guacamole which brings an intensity of colour and flavour rarely found beyond Central America. The nachos are suitably crunchy and the fiery salsa tingles the tongue to order. Tacos, sopas, fajitas, ensaladas and chimichangas are all offered, as well as a few surprisingly innovative takes on Mexican menu standards. Takeaway food also available.
26-30 Elgin Street, SoHo, Central
Tel: 2530 9963.
Price: $
Well located Mexican cantina that serves affordable and tasty Mexican food and ice-cold beer. The colourful interior is matched by the neatly presented dishes, particularly the spicy guacamole which brings an intensity of colour and flavour rarely found beyond Central America. The nachos are suitably crunchy and the fiery salsa tingles the tongue to order. Tacos, sopas, fajitas, ensaladas and chimichangas are all offered, as well as a few surprisingly innovative takes on Mexican menu standards. Takeaway food also available.
26-30 Elgin Street, SoHo, Central
Tel: 2530 9963.
Price: $
Dan Ryan's Chicago Grill
Dan Ryan's is the classic resort for American cuisine in American portions, in the mall-style surroundings of Pacific Place. The Sunday brunch is a notorious way to blow out a Sunday. Hamburgers, ribs, American beers, American cholesterol... diners can forget California, this is the real McCoy.
114 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Tel: 2845 4600.
Website: www.windy-city.com.hk/dans
Price: $$
Dan Ryan's is the classic resort for American cuisine in American portions, in the mall-style surroundings of Pacific Place. The Sunday brunch is a notorious way to blow out a Sunday. Hamburgers, ribs, American beers, American cholesterol... diners can forget California, this is the real McCoy.
114 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Tel: 2845 4600.
Website: www.windy-city.com.hk/dans
Price: $$
India Today
Down an alleyway then up one floor in the lift, India Today is well worth the unorthodox entry. A broad menu offers pretty much every curry-based favourite that diners can think of, and the staff will adapt dishes to customers' requirements. The interior design is just like that which can be found on a UK high street, but the food is better and excellent value.
Unit 1-A, 1st Floor, Millioncity, 26-30 Elgin Street, SoHo
Tel: 2801 5959.
Price: $
Down an alleyway then up one floor in the lift, India Today is well worth the unorthodox entry. A broad menu offers pretty much every curry-based favourite that diners can think of, and the staff will adapt dishes to customers' requirements. The interior design is just like that which can be found on a UK high street, but the food is better and excellent value.
Unit 1-A, 1st Floor, Millioncity, 26-30 Elgin Street, SoHo
Tel: 2801 5959.
Price: $
Kublai's
A Mongolian barbecue in Wan Chai is a strange pairing but it works, as droves of tourists attest. With tall bar-style stools and tables and a central area for diners to select their own ingredients for the Mongolian-style grill, the concept allows diners to eat imaginative personalised combinations of anything that a buffet full of ingredients and spices can offer, filling their bowls and handing them to experienced chefs to be cooked. Choices range from most varieties of sliced meats and fish to oriental vegetables such as bean sprouts and Chinese cabbage, with a range of sauces from Japanese teriyaki to Thai spice. The result is surprisingly good for Hong Kong's sleazy twilight zone. Half-price Monday nights are hugely popular.
3rd Floor, 1 Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Tel: 2529 9117.
Price: $
A Mongolian barbecue in Wan Chai is a strange pairing but it works, as droves of tourists attest. With tall bar-style stools and tables and a central area for diners to select their own ingredients for the Mongolian-style grill, the concept allows diners to eat imaginative personalised combinations of anything that a buffet full of ingredients and spices can offer, filling their bowls and handing them to experienced chefs to be cooked. Choices range from most varieties of sliced meats and fish to oriental vegetables such as bean sprouts and Chinese cabbage, with a range of sauces from Japanese teriyaki to Thai spice. The result is surprisingly good for Hong Kong's sleazy twilight zone. Half-price Monday nights are hugely popular.
3rd Floor, 1 Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Tel: 2529 9117.
Price: $
PizzaExpress Hong Kong
This beautiful white and plate-glass viewing gallery next to the Mid-Levels Escalator is a surprisingly upscale branch of the UK's Pizza Express chain. Its pizzas, such as the signature parmesan and rocket SoHo Pizza, are good quality and great value.
21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tel: 2850 7898.
Website: www.pizzaexpress.com.hk
Price: $
This beautiful white and plate-glass viewing gallery next to the Mid-Levels Escalator is a surprisingly upscale branch of the UK's Pizza Express chain. Its pizzas, such as the signature parmesan and rocket SoHo Pizza, are good quality and great value.
21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tel: 2850 7898.
Website: www.pizzaexpress.com.hk
Price: $
The Stoep
Anyone who makes it out to the lovely seaside village of Cheung Sha on the south side of Lantau Island will certainly not want to leave after sampling the South African beachfront fare, such as mixed barbecue or kebabs. The big beachside verandah, large enough to seat 120 people, is the perfect antidote to the insane bustle of Central.
32 Lower Cheung Sha Village, Lantau
Tel: 2980 2699.
Price: $
Anyone who makes it out to the lovely seaside village of Cheung Sha on the south side of Lantau Island will certainly not want to leave after sampling the South African beachfront fare, such as mixed barbecue or kebabs. The big beachside verandah, large enough to seat 120 people, is the perfect antidote to the insane bustle of Central.
32 Lower Cheung Sha Village, Lantau
Tel: 2980 2699.
Price: $
Life
Vegetarians should make this their first (and probably, second, third...) stop. Located right beside SoHo's escalators, Life does ‘proper' vegetarian food - well-prepared, creative and served in hearty portions. The dining space is light and airy and the dinner menu well-balanced. The soups, salads and burgers are consistently good, as are the breakfast and lunch specials. Vegan wines and beers are also served. The ground-floor deli offers excellent take-away salads, breads and cakes.
2nd Floor, 10 Shelley Street, SoHo
Tel: 2810 9777.
Price: $$
Vegetarians should make this their first (and probably, second, third...) stop. Located right beside SoHo's escalators, Life does ‘proper' vegetarian food - well-prepared, creative and served in hearty portions. The dining space is light and airy and the dinner menu well-balanced. The soups, salads and burgers are consistently good, as are the breakfast and lunch specials. Vegan wines and beers are also served. The ground-floor deli offers excellent take-away salads, breads and cakes.
2nd Floor, 10 Shelley Street, SoHo
Tel: 2810 9777.
Price: $$
Personal Recommendations
The Verandah
A quintessentially romantic place for lovers to end long walks along Repulse Bay beach, The Verandah offers opulent international cuisine, along the lines of oysters and steamed lobster salad, in a palm-frond and ceiling-fan ambience. The outside courtyard is equally attractive and far cheaper.
Repulse Bay Hotel, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay
Tel: 2812 2722.
Website: www.therepulsebay.com
Price: $$$-$$$$
A quintessentially romantic place for lovers to end long walks along Repulse Bay beach, The Verandah offers opulent international cuisine, along the lines of oysters and steamed lobster salad, in a palm-frond and ceiling-fan ambience. The outside courtyard is equally attractive and far cheaper.
Repulse Bay Hotel, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay
Tel: 2812 2722.
Website: www.therepulsebay.com
Price: $$$-$$$$
Ye Shanghai
Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong have all fallen under the culinary spell of the Ye Shanghai chain. Despite its location in a shopping mall, this stylish, atmospheric restaurant serves excellent, contemporary Shanghainese cuisine, as well as dishes from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, to an eclectic mix of shoppers, businesspeople, tourists and mainlanders from China's largest city seeking a taste of home. There's also a branch at the Marco Polo Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Level 3, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Tel: 2376 3322.
Price: $$
Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong have all fallen under the culinary spell of the Ye Shanghai chain. Despite its location in a shopping mall, this stylish, atmospheric restaurant serves excellent, contemporary Shanghainese cuisine, as well as dishes from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, to an eclectic mix of shoppers, businesspeople, tourists and mainlanders from China's largest city seeking a taste of home. There's also a branch at the Marco Polo Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Level 3, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Tel: 2376 3322.
Price: $$
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