Maybe it’s because we got sucked into Nicole Kidman’s new series Expats. Or maybe it’s because just mentioning Hong Kong makes us want a dumpling. Whatever the reason, Hong Kong deserves a visit this year. This is where to eat in Hong Kong now, along with a pocket guide of where you want to be on your next visit.
Overview
There’s no shortage of reasons to visit Hong Kong. If you’re looking for top food, beautiful beaches, and some of the best shopping in the world, then Hong Kong is for you. In fact, Hong Kong has more Michelin-starred restaurants than NYC nowadays. So we would go as far as to say that any foodie should experience Hong Kong’s vibrant culture at least once. Like all our recommendations at Galavante, our list of Hong Kong restaurants and the pocket guide of the city comes from the locals. This list was extra special as it comes from our Contributing Co-Founder and Hong Kong resident Sharmila Murat. So you know this guide to Hong Kong is going to be extra good.
Amber
Located in the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Amber is a French restaurant with two Michelin stars as well as the Michelin Green Star. Chef Richard Ekkebus serves up innovative dishes that attract guests from all over the world. He is also committed to sustainability. This is one of the Hong Kong restaurants whose atmosphere and interior design make it the perfect special occasion.
Address: 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Foxglove
Foxglove is the place to get drinks when you visit Hong Kong. The bar’s atmosphere is a combination of vintage and modern chic. You can order a classic cocktail like a margarita or espresso martini, or opt for one of the signature drinks like the Big Apple or the Sweet & Sour Jack Rose. The spirits and wine menus are extensive with something for everyone.
Address: 2/F, Printing House, 6 Duddell St, Central, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Drinks List
Foxglove
Captains Bar, The Mandarin Oriental Landmark Hotel
Coa for Mexican cocktails
The Hong Kong Restaurants List
Chinese/Dim Sum
Mott 32
Madame Fu
Lei Garden IFC
Dim Sum Library
Chinesology
Fook Lam Moon (Newman House) Wan Chai
Luck Yu tea house in central
China Tang
Summer Palace at the Shangri La
Indian
New Punjab Club
Chaat at the Rosewood in Kowloon
Leela
International
Samsen for Thai, Sheung Wan, or Wan Chai
Yardbird for Japanese Yakitori
Mr. Saigon for Vietnamese
Special Occasion
Amber
Sushi Shikon for Japanese omasake
Italian
Ama Ristorante
Da Domenico
Giando
Associazione Chianti
Otto E Mezzo
LucAle
Carbone
French
La Petite Maison
Louise
Bacchus
Sights to See
The Peak
The Peak attracts around seven million visitors per year, and for good reason. It’s the place to see the best views in all of Hong Kong, and get some shopping done while you’re at it. After taking The Peak tram, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city while learning about Hong Kong’s rich culture firsthand. The tram drives along one of the oldest railways in the world and rises to about 1300 feet above sea level, making for an unforgettable trip. After all, it’s more about the journey than the destination.
Other Noteworthy Sights and Neighborhoods to See
- West Kowloon
- K11 Musea mall
- Peak + Peak Tram
- Tai Kwun – a Former Central Police Station Compound, now revamped into a center for heritage and arts
- Central Market. This used to be a wet market but is now revamped for commercial, cultural, and community use. People can dine, shop, and work with a curated heritage experience.
- Walk along the Harbourfront Promenade in Causeway Bay. From Wan Chai, it can actually link to Central Harbour all the way to Sai Ying Pun Sun Yat Sun Memorial Park.
- PMQ, which is the historic site of the old Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters. It is now an arts and design venue.
- Kai Tak neighborhood. This used to be Hong Kong Airport a long time ago and has been revamped by the government and includes a mall called Airside.
- Disneyland and Ocean Park
- The Peninsula and or Mandarin Oriental for afternoon tea
- Repulse Bay and Stanley for beaches
- Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun, Kennedy Town, and Wan Chai near Star Street which are cool to explore for cafes, boutiques, and art
- Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok
- Harbour City
- Sai Kung
- Explore the Islands of Discovery Bay, Cheung Chau, Peng Chau Island, and Tai O
- Lan Kwai Fong and Soho for drinks
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