Variety is the spice of life, and variety in food is one of the pleasures that Hong Kong has to offer. The cosmopolitan and food-obsessed city has a culinary gem hidden in the streets, on the sidewalks, and in towering skyscrapers and super-chic hotels. When rounds of Dim Sum and Hong Kong cuisine are overwhelming your taste buds, and when you’d love to explore cuisine that isn’t readily available back home, make a reservation at one of these restaurants.
French: Amber
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Amber is a French restaurant of two-Michelin stars, and it has been pleasing palates since 2005. While the cooking is French, the fine produce is seasonal and regional. Many of its highlights, including the Hokkaido Sea Urchin, marry seafood from the Asia-Pacific region with the sophistication of French culinary technique The wine list is also impressive, and if you’re up for a big treat, go for the degustation menu with wine pairing. Needless to say, fine-dining prices apply, but it’s not every day that you get to dine in the 24th best restaurant in the world.
Address: 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road
Italian: Capo
Swap the Wonton noodles for Italian pasta just this once, and have very authentic Italian pizza in this restaurant that’s quite the crowd pleaser with great good and reasonable prices. Expect generous portions and fresh ingredients imported from Italy.
Address: Shop 4C-D, Tower 1, PL/F, China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Contemporary Chinese: Bo Innovation
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What about Chinese food with a creative twist? If you think you know Chinese food really well, then go ahead and indulge in some fun Michelin-starred modern Chinese cuisine that pleases the eye and surprises the taste buds.
The Red Menu features an interesting Baby Food dish of black truffles and Black Cod that features Iberico ham and dried mandarin peel.
Address: Residence, Shop 8, J Senses Entrance on Ship Street, 60 Johnston Rd
Nepalese: Manakamana Restaurant
Never tried Nepalese food? Manakamana is your most convenient and best bet for this Himalayan cuisine that’s spiced, wholesome, and oh–so-good. Tuck into a good dinner in between exploring the Temple Street market. Both meat lovers and vegans will find their extensive menu of salads, curries, and nans to be amazingly flavourful. Finish your mean with cold lassi.
Address: 165 Temple Street, Jordan, Hong Kong
French-Japanese: Ta Vie
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Another East-West fusion restaurant to add on to your culinary journey Hong Kong is Ta Vie, which means ‘your life’ in French and ‘journey’ in Japanese. This two Michelin-starred restaurant brings together chef Hideaki Sato’s decade of experience in French gastronomy and a lifetime of experience in Japanese cuisine.
For the full experience, go for the seasonal tasting menu and pick a unique wine from the wine list that features unusual options from Asian vineyards.
Address: 2F, The Pottinger Hotel, 21 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Spanish: Fofo by El Willy
Trade in the Dim Sum for tapas at Fofo. With over 60 dishes on the menu ranging from tapas to paella and dessert, this Spanish restaurant is quite the crowd-pleasing option in the Central area. Fofo also serves brunch, perfect for those post-party mornings in Hong Kong when waking up for breakfast is overly ambitious.
Address: 20/F M88, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central
Peruvian: El Mercado
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Peruvian cuisine is one of the most talked about these days, and you if you haven’t tried a Ceviche and washed it down with Pisco Sour, El Mercado might change your life. With options like Hot Duck Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, and tapas options like Beef Heart Antitucho, El Mercado brings the taste of a very distant land right to the heart of Wan Chai.
Address: 21/F, No.237-239 Hennessy Road
Korean: Myung Ga Restaurant
Korean restaurants are aplenty in Hong Kong, including many Korean fried chicken stalls. For a deeper delve into the delights of Korea, head to Myung Ga for a taste of both Korean BBQ, hot pot, and classic dishes like Bulgogi. There are also a few set menu options, perfect for sharing and for first-timers who want a taste of everything.
Address: World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay