Restaurants in Hong Kong
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Chan Kun Kee
Located below a public housing estate, this 30-year-old dai pai dong has improvised a tin roof, ceiling fans and a TV, so its customers can bask in homely luxury while they dine. The hand-shredded chicken ($52) and steamed eel with black-bean sauce ($58) are perfect with beer.
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T’ang Court
As befitting a restaurant named after China’s greatest dynasty, T’ang Court has mastered the art of Cantonese cooking, from baked oysters on the half-shell to an honest plate of greens. The atmosphere is hushed and the decor includes deep-pile carpets and heavy silks. If that seems too formal, rest assured, the polished service will make you feel right at home, like an emperor in his palace. T’ang Court has one Michelin star.
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Lung Yue Restaurant
One of Hong Kong’s most popular seafood venues, the village of Lei Yue Mun has over a dozen seafood restaurants and seafood stalls lining a winding road overlooking the typhoon shelter. Lung Yue Restaurant is one of the more popular restautants. It is open from around noon to 11pm.
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Lung Mun Seafood Restaurant
One of Hong Kong’s most popular seafood venues, the village of Lei Yue Mun has over a dozen seafood restaurants and seafood stalls lining a winding road overlooking the typhoon shelter. The more popular restaurant is Lung Mun Seafood Restaurant. It is open from around noon to 11pm.
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Zuma
This uberchic import from London specialises in modern Japanese food and has miles of space in which to serve it. There is a robata counter, a sushi bar and a terrace. The Sunday brunch ($428), with free-flowing sake and champagne for an extra $122, is very popular. We’ve seen happy brunchers require assistance to leave the place.
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Nino’s Cozinha
The Portuguese-Chinese couple here whip up solid Macanese and Portuguese classics that would give most restaurants in Macau a run for their money. Favourites such as the oxtail stew and baked duck rice evolved from heirloom recipes of the owners. Ask for a table on the rooftop if you smoke. Book early.
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Hansung Co
Fans of Korean soaps love this stylish little shop for homemade fast food and a clean, contemporary feel absent from other eateries in the neighbourhood. There are about 30 dishes ($50 to $70) on the menu. The fried meat patty with green beans and the Korean rice cake are popular.
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Bahçe
'The Garden' might be a somewhat ambitious name for this small eatery, but it has all our Turkish favourites, including sigara böreǧi (filo parcels filled with cheese) and yaprak dolmasi (stuffed vine leaves).
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Mega Box
One of the newest shopping arcades promising all forms of entertainment under one roof, the dining options here span a large spectrum of Asian cuisines including Japanese, Vietnamese and regional Chinese. Western restaurants are few at the moment but the choice is bound to grow.
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Assaf
This cosy place specialises in meze and other tasty tidbits, including baklava soaked in rose syrup. The Assaf brothers also own Beyrouth Cafe Central next door, which does takeaway sandwiches and kebabs.
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Opia
This super-stylish restaurant (think lush colours and rich textures) in the Starck-designed Jia Hotel serves 'Australian freestyle' cuisine and has gobbled up a remarkable number of awards in a very short time. Not every dish works, but most (and the décor) certainly do.
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Kam Fung Cafe
This cha chaan teng (tea cafe) established in 1956 is famous for its iceless, ice-cold milk tea ($14), a shrewd invention that ensures the prized beverage doesn’t diminish in taste over its lifetime. The chicken pie ($6.50) is lovely when fresh from the oven.
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Crystal Jade
People were queuing for a table at this place long before it received a mention in the Michelin guide, and rightly so: the dishes here are mouth-watering, especially the noodles ($32 to $45). There are branches all over town, including in Central, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai.
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Wang Jia Sha
Another mainland import to cash in on the affluent Hong Kong market, this household name from Shanghai offers delectable siú lùng bàau (steamed pork dumplings; around HK$32 for four), daam daam min (noodles in savoury sauce; HK$28) and more.
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Gaia Ristorante
Gaia is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong. The chef here finds endless ways to combine different vegetables, meat, fish and sauces, so you’ll never know what’s on the menu. It gets good crowds for its antipasto lunch buffet.
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Delhi Club
Chungking Mansions, a building known for its backpacker hostels, is home to the largest concentration of cheap Indian and Pakistani eateries in Hong Kong. Delhi Club serves decent Indian food, such as chicken tikka ($55) and chicken tandoori ($25) under funky blue lighting.
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Cafe Deco
With its spectacular views and art deco– inspired furnishings, this restaurant need not have made too much effort with the menu. Yet the bistro dishes, sushi and sashimi plates, and oyster bar are above average. Brunch ($328) is served from 9.30am to noon on Sunday.
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Indonesian Restaurant 1968
Despite the year of its establishment (1968), this restaurant is all teak chic and Bali cool. It’s rumoured that the fine-looking brothers who’re sometimes seen manning the restaurant have almost as much pull as the rendang and gado-gado.
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Bonheur
Bonheur is one of the few French eateries in town where the nuanced lobster bisque and the succulent pork loin won’t burn a hole in your pocket. If you’re craving contrast, take a seat by the windows that overlook tenement buildings. Booking is mandatory.
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Chedi
This attractive restaurant, with warm backlit walls and tiny courtyard, serves some of the most authentic Thai food in upbeat, stylish surrounds. There are heaps of choices for vegetarians and - unusual for an Southeast Asian restaurant - the wine list is excellent.
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Lamcombe Seafood Restaurant
Lamcombe has been serving up tasty fried squid and steamed scallops on the half-shell for over 10 years. Though slightly pricier than similar establishments nearby, portions are big and the location is more rustic. Vegetarians will love the eggplant and tofu hotpot.
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Orange Tree
Modern Dutch food served in a breezy russet setting in the higher reaches of the Central Escalator. Don't get stuck on the sausages - there are lighter dishes like smoked eel. For dessert there are always delicious poffertjes (Dutch pancakes) on the menu.
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Pakistan Mess
Chungking Mansions, a building known for its backpacker hostels, is home to the largest concentration of cheap Indian and Pakistani eateries in Hong Kong. Pakistan Mess does good northern Indian halal food. Meat curries start from $40 and veggie curries from $30.
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Spring Moon
The Peninsula hotel’s flagship Chinese restaurant, Spring Moon is a graceful teahouse in 1920s art deco style, where you can savour excellent teas and dim sum (from $50, lunch only) while basking in friendly service and the croonings of 1930s songstresses.
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Hemingway’s by the Bay
It may not feel exactly like Havana here, but when the weather is clear, this beachfront restaurant makes for a great escape. You can even see the fireworks going off in Disneyland every evening from 8.30pm. Try the signature burger ($105) and the mojito ($72).
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