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Abigail Hanley, Staff Writer

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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 Restaurant
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 Cocktail
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 Tram

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

  1. West Kowloon
  2. K11 Musea mall
  3. Peak + Peak Tram
  4. Tai Kwun  – a Former Central Police Station Compound, now revamped into a center for heritage and arts
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. PMQ, which is the historic site of the old Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters. It is now an arts and design venue.
  8. 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.
  9. Disneyland and Ocean Park
  10. The Peninsula and or Mandarin Oriental for afternoon tea
  11. Repulse Bay and Stanley for beaches
  12. Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun, Kennedy Town, and Wan Chai near Star Street which are cool to explore for cafes, boutiques, and art
  13. Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok
  14. Harbour City
  15. Sai Kung
  16. Explore the Islands of Discovery Bay, Cheung Chau, Peng Chau Island, and Tai O
  17. Lan Kwai Fong and Soho for drinks

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