Seafood Restaurants

Head on out to the Outlying Islands of Hong Kong for sun and seafood restaurants. Several islands have plenty of both. Sai Kung, Lamma Island, Cheung Chau, Lei Yue Mun - these outlying districts all possess seafood restaurants on their waterfronts. Chili prawns, squid, clams and steamed fish all taste better when eaten alfresco to the sound of swishing waves. A cold beer is the standard accompaniment.

Several different ferry companies run services and fares are low. Journeys typically take between 20 minutes and an hour, apart from the route to Tung Ping Chau. Holiday apartments are available for rent on Lamma Island and Cheung Chau, so you visit need not end with the last ferry. For Lantau, by far the biggest of all the outlying islands.

Cheung Chau Island

Cheung Chau is the most populous outlying island, there are lots of outdoor activities to indulge in and picturesque spots to visit. On arrival the ferry passes rows and rows of deep-sea boats anchored in the island's harbour. Dozens of alfresco seafood restaurants line the town's waterfront. In the north Pak Tak temple. Built over 200 years ago, the temple is dedicated to the god of the sea and features unique architectural details. Some the historical relics kept on site are over 800 years old. It is the site of the annual Bun Festival.

Lamma Island

Is the closest to Hong Kong Island and the most popular with expat residents. Peaceful and laid-back about sum up Lamma Island, a cosy community of small villas and a diverse expat community. The beaches are pleasant and the restaurants and bars simplicity personified while the southern harbour village of Sok Kwun Wan boasts seafood served on open-air stilt terraces. The main settlement, Yuen Shue Wan has a relaxed holiday atmosphere with a good range of dining options.

Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan get off ferry pier and get on the well-paved walking trail that links Yung Shue Wan with Sok Kwu Wan, the refreshing 1.5 hour walk ends at a seafood restaurant. Dine on prawns before taking the ferry back to Central.

Poi Toi

Poi Toi is found to the south of Stanley. The steep, round island has a small village with beachside seafood restaurants, and some rock formations to the south which are popular with Chinese tourists. The Bay is often full of pleasure boats. Access by ferry Stanley (Sundays only) or Aberdeen (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Tap Mun

Tap Mun, also known as Grass Island, is very old-world place at the entrance to Tolo harbour, its fishing villages are pleasingly free of modern buildings. A simple circuit of the island can be made, taking in its Tin Hau temple and grassy eastern coast, and finishing at the island's seafood restaurant near the pier. There are no night-time ferries so make an early start for this expedition.

Sai Kung Town

As well as being the gateway to the country parks and over 70 offshore islands, Sai Kung Town is also a great place fro eating out. Alfresco seafood restaurants line the waterfront where you can choose your dinner from one of the big glass tanks.

The far-flung group of villagers known as Leung Shuen Wan is located on High Island, which has been joined to the mainland since the construction of the giant High Island Reservior. Sha Kui Tau has seafood restaurants and a Tin Hau Temple, while Pak Lap Wan is quiet pine-backed beach with rooms for rent.

Going south, the barbecue area at Tai Hang Tun overlooks the ocean and is hotspot for kite-flying. The beaches at Clear Water Bay are followed by Po Toi O, a small fishing village with seafood restaurants.

Sheung Wan

Sheung Wan is the centre of Hong Kong's traditional (and pungent) dried seafood trade. Your nose will guide you to Des Vouex Road West and its neighbouring streets.

From Kowloon Bay through Kwun Tong the cityscape is mainly industrial, but at the far southeastern tip of the urban sprawl, the straggling village of Lei Yue Mun sits at the narrowest point of Victoria Harbour. It's known for its seafood restaurants, and you can walk along the shore to a Tin Hau temple. There is another village temple to Tin Hau in nearby Cha Kwo Ling.

Join the Outlying Islands Escapade Tour

This five hour tour takes you away from the hustle and bustle to Chueng Chau known for its bun festival and seafood restaurants alfresco style. It includes the islands famous Pak Tai temple. In Lamma Island you can walk from Sok Kwu Wan to Yuen Shue Wan admiring the sea views along the way.

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