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Restaurant Suggestions

Chinese

Spring Moon (1/F, The Peninsula Kong, ; Tel: 2696 6760) Website: https://www.peninsula.com/en/hong-kong/hotel-fine-dining/spring-moon- - Stained glass, wood paneling and flooring, Art Deco features and Frank Lloyd- Wright highlights combine to give a period feel to Spring Moon, while unique touches such as a counter with over 25 selected Chinese teas and highly-trained tea masters in attendance add to the dining experience.

Ah Yat Harbour View Restaurant (29/F, iSQUARE, 63 , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel 2328 0983) th - Located on the 29 floor of the 31-story iSQUARE building in , Ah Yat Harbour View Restaurant displays the immense talent that secured Ah Yat and the restaurant itself with a Michelin star. Attentive and knowledgeable staff members serve dutiful interpretations of classic Chinese to guests gazing out on the staggering views of Victoria Bay, treating visitors to ample portions of elegantly plated dishes whose ingredients have been selected with the utmost discretion. Distance: 3-5 minutes by walk.

China Tang (Shop 4101, Gateway Arcade, , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel 2157 3148) Website: http://chinatang.hk/tst_en/ - The restaurant offers the finest from Canton, Jiangnan and in an elegant and stylish setting. Conceived and designed by Sir David Tang, Tang Harbour City transports diners to a sophisticated Chinese dining atmosphere to the turn of the century. At the entrance is an elegant bar and lounge area complete with couches covered in Chinoiserie-style embroidered fabric, while stained glass evoke images of a romanticized China. The theme is further extended into the dining area with plush carpets and bright orange chairs, where the panoramic view looks out onto . Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Hutong (28/F, One , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 3428 8342) Website: https://hutong.com.hk/experience - Reminiscent of an ancient Chinese noble residence, Hutong offers unobstructed views of Hong Kong’s magnificent harbour and serves contemporary cuisine from Northern China. Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

HEXA (Shop OTE 101, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 25771668) Website: https://www.hexa-hk.com/ - Located at Tsim Sha Tsui with a sweeping, 270-degree harbor view, HEXA impresses diners with its stylish yet classic interior design at first sight. Offering authentic with a contemporary twist, it brings a unique dining experience to Harbour City. Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Ye Shanghai (6/F, Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2376-3322) Website: http://www.elite-concepts.com/en_US/yeshanghai/ - Delectable Shanghainese fare in a neo-classic setting. Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Tin Lung Heen (102/F, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2263 2270) Website: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/hong-kong/dining/tin-lung-heen - A popular venue for Hong Kong’s traditional , Tin Lung Heen also features an elegant setting, impeccable service and a spectacular view from the 102nd floor. Distance: 15 minutes by taxi.

Mott 32 (Basement, Standard Chartered Bank Building, Central; Tel: 2885 8688) Website: https://www.mott32.com/ - Mott 32’s is principally Cantonese with some signature Sichuan and Beijing dishes. Their custom industrial duck oven and special air-drying duck fridge is a central feature of the restaurant. They roast ducks both in the Cantonese and Beijing method with the only available for dinner and by pre-order only. They pair their cooking with innovative cocktails and an extensive sake and global wine collection. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Duddell’s (3-4/F, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 , Central; Tel: 2525 9191) Website: http://duddells.co/home/en/ - Founded by three of Hong Kong’s most influential young minds who share a passion for developing Hong Kong’s creative landscape, Duddell’s is a cultural and social destination for people who have an active appreciation for the arts. Its stylishly relaxed interiors provide a colourful backdrop against which creative ideas can be shared and developed. It is a place where people come together to meet, eat, drink, entertain and relax in an environment that connects art and people in a fresh, new way - allowing art masters and novices alike to embrace and develop the new cultural context adopted by the city. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Restaurant de Chine (G/F, 13 Stanley Street, Central; Tel: 25950808) Website: http://restaurantdechine.com/ http://restaurantdechine.com/ -RESTAURANT DE CHINE serves up authentic yet modern Chinese dishes which our team creates with heart and tremendous passion, selects with precision for the freshest seasonal ingredients, and prepares the dish with master skills while our staffs serve with the most sincere and attentive attitude to bring you a warm and welcoming modern hideaway with a touch of Chinese aesthetics for ever-memorable Chinese dining experience in the hustle. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Ying Jee Club (Shop G05, 107& 108, G/F, Nexxus Building, 41 Central, Central; Tel: 2801 6882) Website: http://yingjeeclub.hk/ http://restaurantdechine.com/ -Nestled in the latest hub, Nexxus Building in Central, Michelin Two-star Ying Jee Club epitomises the highest standard of excellence in Cantonese cuisine. The name, Ying Jee Club, symbolises prosperity, success and business in Chinese.The elegant restaurant is spearheaded by Executive Chef Siu Hin Chi, who has garnered 18 Michelin stars for the past ten years, a legend within the industry. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Local Chinese

Imperial Treasure Fine (10/F, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2613 9800) Website: http://www.imperialtreasure.com/hk/ - Joining the handful of restaurants at One Peking with some of the best harbour views in , Imperial Treasure is a fresh import from Singapore. The restaurant is a lengthy strip of space stretching along the panoramic view of the Victoria Harbour. Distance: 5-8 minutes by walk.

Peking Garden (3/F, , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2735 8211) Website: http://www.maximschinese.com.hk/brand/3 -Established in 1978, Peking Garden is one of Maxim’s Chinese Cuisine’s longest- standing and most well-acclaimed provincial cuisine restaurants that serve authentic Peking cuisine. Peking Garden has earned a global reputation and many accolades for its classic dish the Peking Duck; Deep-fried prawns in chilli as well as Deep-fried fish with sweet & sour sauce & pine seeds are also among some of the signature dishes served. Distance: 5-8 minutes by walk.

Lei Garden (Shop2068-70, 2/F, Elements, 1 West, ; Tel: 2196 8133) Website: https://www.leigarden.hk/en/ -At Lei Garden, they put the satisfaction and wellbeing of customers at the top priority. Their chefs are dedicated to smallest of culinary details and the basest of techniques – no detail or element can be less or more important than another. With impeccable customer service, their goal is to maximize customer satisfaction. This is demonstrated by numerous awards Lei Garden has received over the past few decades. Distance: 10 minutes by taxi.

Yung Kee (32-40 Wellington Street, Central; Tel: 2522 1624) Website: https://yungkee.com.hk/ - 60 years after it first wowed Hong Kong gastronomes, remains an A-grade establishment. Consistently packed with patrons usually seen arriving in chauffeur driven Rolls-Royces, it is a Hong Kong institution where authentic and innovative Cantonese cuisine is offered. The restaurant is renowned globally for its . Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. Japanese

Imasa (1/F, , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2696 6715) Website: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/imasa-japanese-restaurant - Imasa is a stylish, contemporary-designed Japanese restaurant, which serves traditional , including shabu shabu, sukiyaki, sashimi, and stone-grill favorites prepared at your table. The restaurant also features two private dining rooms. Set menus and full kaiseki are available on request

Nobu (2/F, InterContinental Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2313 2340) Website: https://hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com/en/dining/nobu/ - Nobu is one of the world’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurant, which is known for re-known Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s innovative new-style Japanese cuisine. Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Unkai (3/F, The Sheraton Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2732 6841) Website: http://www.sheratonhongkonghotel.com/unkai - Traditional Japanese restaurant that serves teppanyaki along with a great selection from their sushi bar. Distance: 2 minutes by walk.

Sushi Tokami (Shop 216A, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2771 3938) Website: http://www.tokami.com.hk/ - The original Sushi Tokami in Japan was established in Ginza Tokyo in 2013 which has been receiving very good ratings in the sushi restaurant chart provided by TABELOG. Serving premium class and traditional Edomae sushi, this is the place to observe the chefs perform their art. Embark on an indulgent experience in an array of dishes specifically selected by the chefs according to the season and the freshest ingredients of the day. Distance: 10 minutes by walk. * Sushi Tokami welcomes children aged 12 years old or above.

HAKU Curated By Hideaki Matsuo (Shop OTG04, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 3-27 , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2115 9965) Website: http://www.haku.com.hk/ - At HAKU, the restaurant serves an innovative cuisine strongly guided by seasonal Japanese ingredients and techniques, while influenced greatly by the variety of cuisines present in a melting pot city like Hong Kong. The restaurant has an open seating plan surrounding the kitchen, so guests can watch as their meals are prepared. Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Zuma (5/F, , Central; Tel: 3657 6388) Website: https://www.zumarestaurant.com/zuma-landing/hong-kong/en/welcome - ’s award-winning Japanese restaurant and bar concept has finally made its way across the ocean. Start the evening with drinks at the swank bar and lounge on the sixth floor, then make your way down the spiral staircase for “authentic but not traditional” Japanese cuisine in the large dining room on the fifth floor. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. Japanese

Sushi Shikon (7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road, Central; Tel: 2643 6800) Website: http://sushi-shikon.com/ - This restaurant makes its debut outside of Ginza and arguably present the ultimate sushi experience in Hong Kong – however you may have to wait a while (and it will cost some ). Chef Masahiro Yoshitake only serves eight customers at a time, using the finest ingredients sourced from Japan. Only one set menu available, which change periodically. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. *No children under age of 12 years old at the sushi counter. Sushi Shikon is closed on Sundays.

Kashiwaya (8/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central; Tel: 2520 5218) Website: https://jp-kashiwaya.com/hongkong/cuisine/ - Kashiwaya’s kaiseki cuisine upholds the traditions of Japanese culinary arts while also integrating modern tastes and ideas. The tale of the four seasons woven into each entices the five senses, allowing one’s heart to frolic and play. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. *Kashiwaya is closed on Sundays.

Italian

Aqua (29/F, , Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 3427 2288) Website: https://aqua.com.hk/experience - Aqua Roma and Aqua Tokyo on the 29th floor, and Aqua Spirit on the 30th make for two floors of glam to match One Peking Road’s ritz. The décor is stunning, with fabulous floor-to-ceiling double- storey windows maximizing on the view. Diners can choose either Japanese or . Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Paper Moon (Shop OTE301, 3/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2516 2256) Website: https://www.papermoonrestaurants.com/paper- moon-hong-kong/28-paper-moon-hong- kong.html -Located in the Ocean Terminal Extension at Harbour City, Paper Moon Hong Kong provides unrivalled views of the metropolis it calls home. Being the brand’s first restaurant with a sea view and boasting a large terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour and The Island beyond, Paper Moon Hong Kong is the ideal location to sip on your favourite cocktails or eat your much-loved dishes while unwinding from the daily hustle and bustle of the city. Distance: 10 minutes by walk.

Sabatini (3/F, Royal Garden Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui East; Tel: 2733 2000) Website: http://www.rghk.com.hk/en/dining/sabatini.php - Serves a great selection of traditional Italian dishes. Has been famous in Hong Kong for many years. Distance: 15 minutes by walk. * Sabatini welcomes children aged 6 years old or above. Carbone (9/F, LKF Tower, 33 , Central; Tel: 2593 2593) Website: http://www.rghk.com.hk/en/dining/sabatini.php - Carbone Hong Kong is a New York-Italian restaurant that pays homage to the essence of the great Italian restaurants of mid-20th century in New York, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food was served in settings that were simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Gaia (G/F, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen’s Road, Central; Tel: 2167 8200) Website: http://www.gaiagroup.com.hk/restaurant.php?id=1 - A consistent favourite among the glitterati of Hong Kong, Gaia is popular for its great ambience, impeccable service and authentic Italian food. Presided over by the flamboyant Pino Piano, Gaia is also one of the few restaurants in Central that offers al fresco dining. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

French

Gaddi’s (1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2696 6763) Website: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/gaddis-french-restaurant - Gaddi's is a Hong Kong institution, which has long been regarded as one of the finest and most elegant restaurants in Hong Kong. Its chandeliers and blue and gold tones create a gracious backdrop for exemplary service, , and a magnificent wine list, while the private dining room provides an excellent venue for special occasions.

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon (4/F, Shop No. 401, The Landmark, Central; Tel: 2166 9000) Website: http://www.robuchon.hk/ - L’Atelier is designed with a circular bar enveloping an open kitchen, allowing customers to witness all aspects of cooking, from food preparation to the plating of dishes. The menu offers a variety of great French classics in innovative tapas-style portions. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Petrus (56/F, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Admiralty; Tel: 2820 8590) Website: http://www.shangri- la.com/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurants/restaurant- petrus/ - Commanding breathtaking views of the harbour, Restaurant Petrus epitomizes excellence in fine cuisine, it has a wine cellar which features one of the most extensive wine lists in Asia. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Pierre (25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Central; Tel: 2825 4001) Website: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/hong-kong/victoria- harbour/fine- dining/restaurants/french-cuisine/ - Bold French influenced cuisine from 3-star Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire set against dramatic views from Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s 25th floor. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. (7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Rd C, Central; Tel: 2132 0066) Website: http://www.amberhongkong.com/ - There’s no stopping the creativity of culinary director Richard Ekkebus, who continues to raise the bar in Hong Kong’s restaurant scene. Amber was recently ranked fourth on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013 list and also won the Best Restaurant in China. Ekkebus marries mainly fresh Japanese ingredients with contemporary French cooking styles to create his own unique culinary style. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Arbor (25/F, H Queen's, 80 Queen's Road Central, Central; Tel: 3185 8388) Website: http://www.arbor-hk.com/ - Arbor is an elegantly relaxing fine dining destination designed by internationally renowned firm of Yabu Pushelberg, providing innovative French cuisine masterminded by Chef de Cuisine Eric Räty, a rising star from Finland’s pristine environment with rich fine dining experience from across the world, who will lead you on a unique journey through nature with premium, seasonal Japanese ingredients. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Modern European

Felix (28/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2696 6778) Website: http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/felix - Created by world-famous avant-garde designer Philippe Starck, Felix sits on the 28th floor of The Peninsula Tower and is Hong Kong's most glamorous dining experience. Expect Modern , exhilarating interiors and lighting - plus the most incredible sweeping views of the harbor and Hong Kong's skyline; great for people-watching too. The small, space-age Felix Bar also draws a glamorous crowd any time from happy hour to after hours.

Café Gray Deluxe (49/F, The Upper House, Admiralty; Tel: 3968 1106) Website: http://www.upperhouse.com/en/restaurants-bars/cafe-gray-deluxe - Located at the 49th floor of The Upper House boutique Hotel, this place has a spectacular view overlooking the Victoria Harbour. This deluxe café has a cozy, casual yet sophisticated décor, making it ideal for a or high-tea place, especially on a sunny day. The restaurant is run by the famous Gray Kunz. For a fine-dining , food here is marked with a very reasonable price. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

Popinjays (26/F, THE Murray Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central; Tel: 3141 8888) Website: https://www.niccolohotels.com/en/hotels/hongkong/central/the_murray_a_niccolo_hotel_ho ng_ko ng/restaurants_and_bars/popinjays.html - Popinjays is a contemporary lifestyle rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace offering European gastronomy. Reflecting Hong Kong’s vibrant, cosmopolitan style, the lifestyle destination is designed to attract the city’s flamboyant, fashionable crowd and leaders in style. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. Contemporary

Bo Innovation (1/F, J Residence Building, 60 , Wanchai; Tel: 2850 8371) Website: http://boinnovation.com/html/ - The food is modern and even experimental at times. It is also fundamentally Chinese, often taking direct inspiration from traditional and well-known dishes, and ingredients. The restaurant only offers set menu for lunch and dinner. Credit card guarantee is required for all the bookings. Distance: 30-35 minutes by taxi.

Ce La Vi (25/F, California Tower, 32 D'Aguilar Street, Central; Tel: 3700 2300) Website: http://hk.celavi.com/ - Ce La Vi Hong Kong opens as the jewel in the crown of the newly reborn California Tower in . Occupying the top three floors of the striking building, it includes the stunning open-air SkyBar featuring tropical gardens and a rooftop Jacuzzi with a 360-degree views of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. Like its sister venue in Singapore, provides a globe-spanning, Modern in a spectacular setting, where dishes are prepared artistically and dramatically presented. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi.

VEA Restaurant (29-30/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central; Tel: 2711 8639) Website: http://www.vea.hk/restaurant/ - Featuring 25 counter seats that run along the length of our open kitchen, guests are provided with an intimate dining experience. From the synergy of a close-knit team to the delicate finishing touches of your dishes, there is never a dull moment in view. Let our chefs, bartenders, and sommeliers bring you on a journey through VEA’s kaleidoscope of flavours, as they lovingly describe each dish and cocktail or wine pairing with you. Distance: 20-25 minutes by taxi. *VEA is closed on Sundays.

Asian Cuisine

Mango Tree (Shop 2032, 2/F, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui; Tel: 2668 4884) Website: http://www.mangotree.com.hk/mangotree/index.php - Upholding Mango Tree’s tradition and prestige, Mango Tree Hong Kong is dedicated to maintaining authenticity and sophistication in its cuisine, environment and services. By using only the best and freshest ingredients, organic and , our chefs bring the essence of – Sweet, Sour, Spicy – to delicious extreme. Distance: 10-15 minutes by taxi.

Aaham (1/F, Armoury Building 02, Tai Kwun, 10 , Central; Tel: 2703 9111) Website: https://aaharn.hk/ - Aaharn is a world-class exploration of Thai cuisine by internationally celebrated chef David Thompson. Comprehensive research and technical skill combine to create a menu that will make Aaharn unique in Hong Kong. Located in Tai Kwun’s historic Armoury building, Aaharn adds a distinctly international edge to one of Hong Kong’s most high-profile cultural precincts and is the city’s first truly elevated Thai dining experience. Distance: 30-35 minutes by taxi.

New Punjab Club (G/F, World Wide Commercial Building, 34 Wyndham Street, Central; Tel: 2368 1223) Website: https://newpunjabclub.com/ - New Punjab Club harkens to the liberated era of post-Colonial Pakistan and India. Saluting the regal yet flamboyant attitude of the time, the boisterous tandoor grill house brings the region’s traditional flavours and the Punjabi zest for life to Hong Kong. Awarded a Michelin star in the 2019 guide, New Punjab Club becomes the world’s first Punjabi restaurant to receive the honour. Distance: 30-35 minutes by taxi.

Chaiwala (Basement, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central; Tel: 2362 8988) Website: https://www.chaiwala.hk/ - Embracing the philosophy that Life is Chai, Chaiwala offers a dramatic backdrop of creativity for lively and vibrant nights out. Accessed through British salon Hugger Mugger, diners enter into the colourful hustle and bustle synonymous with India. Consisting of three distinct spaces, the Chai Bar, Kitchen and Dining Hall, there is a sense of intrigue and a creative energy that flows through. Serving modern by Culinary Director Balaji Balachander of Benares fame, the menu spans the breadth and depth of India. It’s a sophisticated dining destination in Central’s new cultural hub on Wyndham Street. Distance: 30-35 minutes by taxi.