Hong Kong’s many eating places cater for all tastes and budgets: from ultra-stylish gourmet restaurants, where the world’s rich and famous have their luxurious dinners of foie gras and truffles, to authentic “Dai pai dong” stalls and the simple “Cha Chaan Teng”. “restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Cantonese food…
In this article, I will introduce you to what I think are the top 10 restaurants in Hong Kong.
The VIP room – Yung Kee
This seventy-year-old “culinary institution” has made an international name for itself thanks to its legendary roast goose, which some say is the best in Hong Kong, if not the entire world… However, the restaurant itself is not which I want to tell you, and I probably wouldn’t have included it in the list of the 10 best restaurants in Hong Kong, if it weren’t for its VIP lounge.
Those of you who really want to enjoy a sensational dining experience should book in advance for the 4th floor lounge or the Yung’s club on the 8th floor. It is a bit more expensive, but the food and atmosphere justify the price. .Superb Cantonese cooking at its finest.
Yung Kee is located at 32-40 Wellington Street, Central (Phone: 2522 1624)
da ping huo
This small and intimate private kitchen restaurant serves fabulous Szechwan cuisine in a very friendly atmosphere. It is owned by a couple of artists: the husband is responsible for the interior decoration and paintings, while the wife is in charge of the delicious food and the after-dinner show.
The food is undeniably delicious and, as expected, quite spicy and flavorful… The chef brings in most of the spices and herbs directly from Sichuan and the results are fantastic. It is necessary to book well in advance.
49 Hollywood Road, SoHo (Phone: 2559 1317)
kitchen yellow door
Adjacent to Da Ping Huo, Yellow Door Kitchen is one of Hong Kong’s best private kitchen restaurants, serving fantastic Sichuan and Shanghai food in pleasant surroundings.
This small and highly praised restaurant is known for the top quality ingredients it uses, as well as the dedication of its chef, resulting in excellent food… Recommended dishes include: Fried Eel with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Shanghai “Eight Treasure Duck” style, fish fillet stir-fried with pepper and leek, Sichuan-style tofu, Sichuan-style dan-dan noodles, and Sichuan-style beef dumplings.
The prices aren’t too bad: especially if you order their fixed menu, which gives you the opportunity to try different things.
6/F, Cheung Hing Commercial Building, 37 Cochrane Street, SoHo (phone: 2858 6555)
tim’s kitchen
This small, private kitchen restaurant has made an international name for itself (including a Michelin award), mainly because of the superior ingredients it uses and the chef’s insistence on cooking classic Cantonese dishes, even if it means a lot of preparation…
The focus is on seafood, but there are also some extraordinarily good chicken specials, and as with many private kitchen establishments, you need to book a few days in advance and discuss your order with the owner-chef.
93 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan (Phone: 2543 5919)
Whim, Four Seasons Hotel
Caprice is one of the most prestigious and sought after restaurants in Hong Kong.
Located within the sumptuous Four Seasons Hotel, the restaurant offers an unrivaled combination of beautiful décor, magnificent harbor views, enchanting atmosphere and, above all, excellent French cuisine, with a lighter touch…
This unparalleled dining experience is complemented by an impressive wine list (mainly French wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy).
Level 6, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Downtown
Petrus-Restaurant
Petrus Restaurant is one of Hong Kong’s finest hotel restaurants and an internationally renowned French gourmet institution…
The extremely elegant restaurant is located on the 56th floor of Shangri-la and offers stunning harbor views that can only be rivaled by those of Victoria Peak.
Very classic and luxurious design with perfect tables, heavy curtains and sparkling chandeliers… Tranquil, elegant and romantic atmosphere and above all, excellent French cuisine, complemented by one of the most impressive wine collections in Asia.
Level 56, The Island Shangri-la hotel (Phone: 2820 8590)
Lung King Heen
This upscale restaurant specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine with a contemporary twist, serving some of Hong Kong’s best dim sum, along with a wide variety of creative shark fin and bird’s nest specialties.
The beautiful decor is classic-contemporary, with lots of dark wood and Chinese antiques, and there are floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the harbor.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, IFC Complex, Downtown
Fook Lam Moon
This Hong Kong culinary legend was established over 50 years ago by a creative Cantonese chef who worked for some of the city’s wealthiest families before starting his own business.
The use of top-quality ingredients is what characterizes this restaurant and, in fact, its “unique dishes” are considered among the best in Hong Kong… Especially the shark fin and abalone, which are possibly the best you’ll find. you can find in the city. .
There are also some less exorbitant highlights on the menu that are still delicious…such as the Roast Chicken, Roast Duck and of course…the fabulous Dim-sum.
The prices are a bit high, compared to other Chinese restaurants, but the food is fantastic…
35-45 Johnston Road, Wanchai (Phone: 2866 0663)
53-59 Kimberley Road, Tsimsha Tsui (Phone: 2366 0286)
yan toh heen
Strategically located in the elegant InterContinental, Yan Toh Heen serves some of the best Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong, in a stylish and refined setting that matches the fabulous food.
Aside from its elegant décor and famously handcrafted jade table, the restaurant boasts large windows through which you can enjoy beautiful views of Victoria Harbor and the Hong Kong skyline, while enjoying some of the dim sum most delicious I have ever tasted…
The prices are high, but the dining experience is simply excellent.
InterContinental Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim sha Tsui (Phone: 2313 2323)
spring deer
Established almost forty years ago, Spring Deer is one of the best and most popular Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong.
The restaurant serves the best of classic North Chinese cuisine… Peking Duck, Spiced Chicken, Tea Smoked Duck, Beggar Chicken, Shark Fin Soup, Peking Style Fried Mutton and many other delicacies…
There’s not much in the way of fancy decor or romantic atmosphere here, but the place is nice, the service is good, and the dining experience is great (you need to book well in advance).
1/F, 42 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Phone: 2366 4012)
