International restaurants in China
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Aunt
Take a pew in this cavernous dining hall and a waitress (some English-speaking) will hand you a card; convey it to the counter of your choice, point and choose from the arranged dishes and your choice goes down on the card - couldn't be simpler. A cornucopia of Chinese and Asian dishes is on view, from roti prata to scrummy tāng bāo(汤包), lamb kebabs (羊肉串; yángròu chuàn), local Lijiang mussels, stewed carp (烧鲤鱼; shāo lǐyú), lashings of jiǎozi and fiery bowls of dan dan noodles (担担面; dàndan miàn).
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Verandah
The restored and refurbished Verandah is still hushed and formal, with heavy white tablecloths and demurely clinking cutlery, but the entrance hall is more spacious and the new marble staircase with wooden banisters will make professionals of the most inexperienced photographers. The Sunday brunch (adult/child $418/209) is famous (book ahead). The afternoon tea ($178 per person), including the champagne tea set ($218 per person), is the south side’s best.
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China Tee Club
This civilised tea house-cum-restaurant serving both Asian and Western favourites is perfect for a meal or a cuppa after finishing your shopping at Shanghai Tang or Blanc de Chine below. The food is only passable but you can't beat sipping tea or diving into laksa or Hainan chicken rice in an ambience that makes you feel like you had travelled back to 19th-century Hong Kong. Pasta and vegetarian dishes are around HK$90 to HK$105.
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Post 97
Since its renovation, this all-day brasserie and café above the Fong has lost a little of that bohemian charm and become a little nondescript, but it still offers a view of the bustling Lan Kwai Fong. The all-day breakfast items such as egg benedict are still there, and new items such as detox salad are welcome additions. Weekend brunch (around HK$150) with bottomless coffee and pick-me-ups such as bloody Mary is a draw.
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Towngas Avenue
This is an odd concept in a Hong Kong restaurant, where the cook is usually to be heard and not seen. This restaurant, operated by a Hong Kong gas utility, allows you to watch chefs at work through a glass screen. You get to keep the recipe of the dish(es) you order and you may even spot the cooker or fridge of your heart's desire: it's also a kitchenware showroom.
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Pawn
In its previous incarnation, this handsome three-storey establishment was a row of tenement houses and the century-old Woo Cheong pawn shop. In the presence of history, not to mention the tasteful contemporary interiors designed by a local film director, diners tend to be lenient with the food, but we actually found the English fare quite decent, by any standard.
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Rossio
Rossio’s spacious dining hall, integrated with waterfalls and granite stones, exudes a soothing ambience. And the open kitchen is made to be photographed. Sunday brunch (11am to 3pm; MOP$380) is an impressive spread of buffet items with a focus on seafood, Indian, Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisines; it comes highly recommended.
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Gogo Café
East meets West for spaghetti with mentaiko (fish roe) or linguine with Chinese clams and bacon at this gentle little café-restaurant. The theme here is part Japanese teahouse, part cool café, and the light meals and home-made desserts (!) make Gogo a good place to re-energise between lunch and dinner.
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Sundance Kid
Xiàmén also has an assortment of restaurants serving Western-style dishes. One of the more popular places is Sundance Kid, which dishes up an eclectic assortment of dishes, including pizzas, seafood and roasted mutton with vegetables. There's also free internet and live entertainment on the weekends.
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Islam Restaurant
For the most authentic Muslim food head to the Muslim district and particularly the Islam Restaurant. Invest in a cup of Muslim tea (babao wanzi) and a bowl of Xinjiang noodles and watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen - but know that the English menu is more expensive than the Chinese.
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Windsurfing Watersports Centre & Cafe
A favourite hangout of windsurfers and divers, this place is owned by Lai Gun, uncle of the champion windsurfer Lee Lai-shan who won Olympic gold for Hong Kong in Atlanta. On a balmy afternoon, this cafe is a great spot to relax over fries ($25), fish steak ($65) and a bottle of wine ($180).
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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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Songtsen Tibetan Restaurant
This popular Western-style place does hearty breakfasts. It has a great location on the pedestrian-only street, offering views of the pilgrims ambling past as you dine on good Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan or Western fare.
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Top Deck
Resort-style awnings meet a garish red-and-green Chinese pagoda on the rooftop of Jumbo Kingdom. The decor is trippy at Top Deck, but the harbour is drop-dead gorgeous and there’s free-flowing champagne at the Sunday brunch ($350; 11.30am-4.30pm).
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Boathouse
All aboard for nautical overload. Salads, bruschetta and Med-inspired mains make up the bulk of the Boathouse's fleet. Steer for sea views; a table on the roof garden is something to covet.
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Sauce International
This very stylish restaurant on a narrow pedestrian path in the centre of Sai Kung town has outside seating. There is a range of pasta dishes and the sticky toffee pudding is divine.
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Swede and Kraut
For tasty pasta dishes, pizza and salads, you can't beat this popular university hangout. Portions are large and service is amicable. Booster seats are available for kids here.
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Xīhú Tiāndì
On the lakeshore is Xīhú Tiāndì, a collection of upscale Western-style restaurants and cafés in a leafy garden setting.
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Harbourside
Harbourside has great pizzas, Western and Asian dishes, and a Sunday champagne brunch (noon to 2.30pm) that’s a favourite of the buffet brigade.
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Bay
In Mo Tat Wan, a relatively remote corner of Lamma there’s a slightly upmarket Western restaurant, the Bay.
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Sheng Tao Yang Coffee & Tea
The ivory baby grand piano beside the toilet may be overkill but the comfy couches, eager staff and huge 36-page menu are lovely. Yummy pizzas. There's also steak, spaghetti and Chinese dishes with rice. Chinese menu with lots of photos.
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Food Hall, World Trade Centre
Head up to the 5th floor for this brash, bright and lively food hall crammed with Asian flavours from Hong Kong to Korea and beyond, and sit down with a clay pot (Y15), lamb kebabs (Y2.50) or whatever takes your fancy. Pay with charge cards (Y10 to Y200), available at the kiosk. You can return cards when you leave. Located next to the long-distance bus station.
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Cafè Yum
Sometimes, you just need a good old burger, or a pig-out-fest at an all-you-can-eat joint. This place in swish Shangri-la in the business district ticks both boxes. Sure, it's a little pricey but service is good and the spread is a veritable feast. As always, we recommend leaving room for dessert. Oh, did we mention the all-you-can-drink beer?
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