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Top Hong Kong Restaurants

Hong Kong restaurants offers everything from the ubiquitous Cantonese food to Sichuan, Shanghainese, Hunanese, Beijing, Chiu Chow, and Pekingese dishes. Feast on spring rolls, steamed dumplings, and other goodies served in bamboo steamers. Hong Kong boasts so many restaurants with views, the dilemma will be in the choosing. The best Hong Kong bargain is the all-you-can-eat buffet spread. Virtually all upper-class hotels offer the British afternoon tea.

Felix - Best Decor

The intriguing decor, magnificent views, and delectable food offered at this establishment complement one another to create an unforgettable dining experience. Address: Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui

Gaddi's - Best Celebration

Gaddi's has been a fixture on the Hong Kong restaurant scene for nearly 50 years, during which time it has enjoyed a fine reputation for terrific service, ambience, and food. Address: Peninsula Hotel, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (tel. 852/2315 3171) MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui

Grissini's - Stylist

From the beautiful parquet floors and the marble columns to the views of the harbor and the impeccable service, Grissini's, which is located in the opulent Grand Hyatt, exudes style and class. MTR: Wan Chai

Hutong - Best Chinese Chic

Hutong's stunning space is a clever play of faux rustic décor against the backdrop of uber-modern Hong Kong seen from floor to ceiling windows; as hip as a Chinese restaurant can be, with innovative northern Chinese cuisine. 28/F 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (tel. 852/3428 8342)

Man Wah - Best Cantonese

This sophisticated Cantonese restaurant is located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and offers some rather brilliant views of Victoria Harbour. The traditional décor is replete with rosewood, wood statues, and silk portraits. Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong. MTR: Central.

NOBU - world class

Internationally known chef Nobu Matsuhisa has acclaimed restaurants in world-class cities such as New York City, London, Las Vegas, Miami, Dallas, Milan and Tokyo. InterContinental Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong.

Opia - Boutique dining

The launch of the Philippe-Starck-designed boutique hotel Jia's restaurant, Opia, caused much commotion and was dubbed the best restaurant in Hong Kong by the SCMP. Address: Jia Hotel, Hong Kong.

Petrus - Best Romantic Dinner

With views of Hong Kong's fabled harbor, live piano music, French cuisine, and one of Hong Kong's best wine lists, Petrus sets the mood for a special evening à deux. Island Shangra-La Hotel, Hong Kong. Reservations are essential. MTR: Admiralty

SPOON - Best Wine List

Mix and match to your heart's delight at Spoon, Alain Ducasse's now-famous concept restaurant where guests are encouraged to design their own meals. Spoon also boasts a selection of 3,000 bottles of wine, on display at the restaurant's entrance. SPOON by Alain Ducasse, Hotel InterContinental Hong Kong, TST (tel. 852/2721 1211).

Va Bene - Favourite at LKF

Lively D'Aguilar Street restaurant décor is crafty, yet sensible, with mustard and blue being the predominant colors. The artichoke appetizers are extremely popular, as are the veal dishes and the capellini al granchio. 58-62 D'Aguilar St, Hong Kong. MTR: Lan Kwai Fong or Central.

Nicholini - Best Business Lunch

Nicholini's serves what some claim is the best Italian food in town, including weekday fixed-price lunches that are dependably good yet won't blow your expense account. Conrad Hotel (tel. 852/2521 3838, ext. 8210)

Caprice - Best Newcomer

Ensconced in the sleek Four Seasons Hotel with innovative French cuisine by master chef Vincent Thiery. Enjoy anelegant mix of contemporary and Art Nouveau decor, and its harbor views. Four Seasons Hotel (852/3196 8888)

Luk Yu Tea House - Best Dim Sum Experience

With quaint ceiling fans, spittoons, and wooden booths to evoke a 1930s ambience; famous for its dim sum and filled daily with regular customers.
Luk Yu Tea House, 24-26 Stanley St., Central (tel. 852/2523 5464).

Life - Best Vegetarian

Informal atmosphere, wood furnishings, and health-foods store, offers organic, vegetarian fare, including salads, quiche, noodle and pasta dishes, daily specials, and power drinks. Life, 10 Shelley St. in SoHo (tel. 852/2810 9777)

cafe TOO - Best Buffet Spread

Sheer extravagance and chic atmosphere; overlooks Hong Kong Park and features open kitchens and seven "stations" of delectable dish presentations spread throughout the restaurant. Island Shangri-La Hotel (tel. 852/2820 8571).

Peak Lookout - Best Outdoor Dining

Atop Victoria Peak, serves international cuisine; provide views of Hong Kong Island's southern coast. Musicians entertain nightly with oldies but goldies.
Peak Lookout, 121 Peak Rd., Victoria Peak (tel. 852/2849 1000),

Top Deck - Best Chill Out Place

Take the free shuttle boat to Aberdeen's Jumbo Kingdom floating restaurant, where Top Deck at the Jumbo offers great seafood, live jazz, and alfresco dining with views of surrounding Aberdeen (852 25533331)

Peninsula Hotel Lobby - Best Afternoon Tea

Nibble on delicate finger sandwiches and scones, watch the parade of people, and listen to live classical music being played from an upstairs balcony. Peninsula Hotel Lobby, TST (tel. 852/2920 2888).

The Verandah - Best Sunday Brunch

Begin Sunday morning reminiscent of the colonial era, with a famous Sunday spread, with main courses like eggs Benedict from a menu, a carving of the day, pasta cooked to order, sushi, dim sum, etc. Repulse Bay (T852 28122722).

One Harbour Road - Fine Jewel

Elegant and quiet surroundings, the view across the harbour to Kowloon is something to remember; a jewel among Hong Kong's Cantonese establishments; service is outstanding. Grand Hyatt (852) 588-1234

Yu Restaurant - Great Ying and Yang

Got their Ying and Yang right; Seafood is their forte, but the place is much more than that. start with the Regent Seafood platter that is as spectacular as it is delicious; then The Paella; no detail is overlooked. The Regent (852) 2721-1211

Cafe Deco at the Peak - Best View

Offers Hong Kong's best panorama, along with live jazz in the evening and moderately priced; a sensational pacific-rim-cuisine restaurant - Indian,Asian, Mexican, German, Chinese, Cajun, etc. No true gourmet should miss on a trip to Hong Kong. The Peak (852) 2849-5111

 

Top of Hong Kong Restaurants

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