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Wall Street Journal Hong Kong Concierge **** THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. | SATURDAY/SUNDAY • JANUARY 29-30, 2011 | D9 ADVENTURE & TRAVEL JOURNAL CONCIERGE: AN INSIDER'S GUIDE HONG KONG THE SKY 8 UNLIMITED 1 7 NAMED FOR THE STORES of sandalwood in- scape belies the fact that around 40% of Hong cense that once perfumed its export docks, Kong is official park land, with wildlife re- Hong Kong—that is, “fragrant harbor”—remains serves holding Chinese porcupines, macaques, 2 an intoxicating meeting place of East and West. leopards and wild boar. It’s well appreciated British forces raised the Union Jack over Pos- from atop Victoria Peak, deservedly one of the session Point in 1841 during the First Opium city’s top attractions. War, fought to protect the Queen’s trade of the Hong Kong has long battled Shanghai and 3 narcotic. That flag would fly over the island for Singapore for the crown of Asia’s financial, cul- 156 years, until a ceremonial hand-off that saw tural and tourism center. And while it’s main- the final British governor, Chris Patten, in tears, taining front-runner status in those power 6 and reduced Prince Charles to angry diarist realms, it’s also becoming a premier destination mode. “Appalling old waxworks,” he called the spot for adventurous foodies. Hong Kong is new Chinese masters. unique in its democratic exaltation, with street Fourteen years since, Hong Kong remains an vendor grills celebrated alongside a growing intriguing example of exuberant capitalism number of restaurants conceived by celebrity within a communist state. The dominant image European chefs. As conundrums go, it’s a happy of Hong Kong is its spectacular skyline; the en- one—and best debated over a meal of barbe- during sentiment, the voracious urbanism that cued pork buns at Tim Ho Wan, one of the least skyline evinces. Among other superlatives, expensive Michelin-starred restaurants in the Hong Kong claims the highest percentage of world. The common thread between these eat- residents living above 14 floors of any city. eries is a tangible love of making food. That skyline also attests to Hong Kong’s rapa- Trust the city to manage a poke at its com- cious appetite for the new: Few examples of petitors when possible: A spring-opening Ritz- traditional Chinese or more recent colonial ar- Carlton hotel will feature the world’s highest in- chitecture stand outside of museums, while finity pool. As rivalries go, it’s a profitable one, contemporary works by Norman Foster and at least for the guests lounging poolside, 118 I.M. Pei figure prominently. The vertical city- floors above the earth’s surface. —Diane Vadino PLUS, DON’T MISS... • Luk Yu Tea House: Since 1933, the most 5 iconic dim sum and tea emporium in the city set in an Art Deco­era space. 852­2523­5464 • The Luxe Manor: An artsy­surreal but luxurious boutique hotel that houses the bizarre­o Dada bar. theluxemanor.com • Happy Valley Racecourse: 8 This iconic horse track is best experienced at night, a gambling­giddy, flood­lit “Field of Dreams” surrounded by Hong Kong Island high rises. happyvalleyracecourse.com • HealthWorks: There are now 23 of these minimalist­chic herbal tea remedy throughout 4 the city. health­wks.com • Lung King Keen: 7 Dine beneath the undulating silver­leaf ceiling of this three­ Michelin­star Cantonese mecca in the Four Seasons, overlooking Victoria Harbour. 852­3196­8880 Andrew Rowat (6); Sevva; Lily; Borchi Massimo/4Corners Images (market) The Fashion Insider: The Architect: The Chef: The Restaurateur: Carol Lim Daniel Libeskind Alain Ducasse Alan Lo New York-based co-founder Designer of the Creative Michelin-starred chef and Co-owner of The Pawn, of the Opening Ceremony Media Centre for the City principal of Spoon by Alain The Press Room, Classified brand (with partner University of Hong Kong Ducasse at the InterContinental and SML, all in Hong Kong Humberto Leon); frequent (opening this year) Hotel, Hong Kong Hong Kong visitor Twenties Revival: 6 Lily and Bloom. The two­ Thrill Ride: 3 The Star Ferry. Taking this scenic Secret Ingredients: Yau Ma Tei. The city’s local Barbecue Joint: Joy Hing Roasted Meat. story Prohibition Era­inspired space is gorgeous. ride back and forth over the Victoria Harbour is food markets provide a unique insight into the Chi­ Order a regular plate of char siu, which is a tad Upstairs is Lily, a cigar and whisky room. Down­ cheap and as exciting as anything in “Casablanca” nese culinary culture. There is no better place than more expensive, but you get the best cut, stairs is Bloom, a raw bar and brasserie. I particu­ for the shifting perspectives of people and faces. this to discover all the ingredients used in cooking and a rice bowl. Drizzle both with the signature larly love their oyster selection. LKF Tower, 852­2367­7065, starferry.com.hk there. Reclamation St. and Waterloo Rd. sauce—divine. 265­267 Hennessy Rd., 33 Wyndham St., lily­bloom.com 852­2519­6639 Bank Job: 2 HSBC Main Building. It was designed Precious Ceramics: Hong Kong Museum of Art Late Bites: Tsui Wah Restaurant. For after­hours by Norman Foster, and was one of the most expen­ and the Museum of Tea Ware. The museum has Upper Crust: 208 Duecento Otto. Designed by eating, this franchise location is the spot where all sive bank buildings built in the ’80s. Its awe­inspir­ more than 15,000 Chinese art treasures, and the Istanbul’s Autoban, this Italian restaurant has the night owls go for inexpensive, tasty food. My ing lobby was designed with the help of feng shui branch museum is the place to learn about the excellent cocktails and to­die­for Neopolitan pizzas. favorite dish is cheese­baked rice with crispy pork consultants. It’s still breathtaking 26 years later. art of Chinese tea drinking, while having tea your­ It’s favored by the fashionable Sheung Wan chops. 15­19 Wellington St., tsuiwahrestaurant.com 1 Queen’s Rd. Central, 852­2822­1111 self. Hong Kong Museum: 10 Salisbury Rd., [neighborhood] set. 208 Hollywood Rd., hk.art.museum; Tea Ware: 10 Cotton Tree Drive, 208.com.hk Two for the Road: 1 Sevva and Feather Boa. Loo with a View: Felix, in the Peninsula Hotel. 852­2869­0690 Sevva’s great for fantastic skyline views. Feather The Philippe Starck­designed space is on the Hitting the Links: 4 Wan Chai Market. It’s one Boa is more discreet; there’s no entrance sign at 28th floor—a feast of lights—and the men’s bath­ Shell Game: Tim Ho Wan. During fall’s hairy crab of the only remaining street­level wet markets, as this late­19th­century salon that serves cocktails like rooms have sculptural granite urinals that look season, I enjoy this delicacy there the most. It our city government is trying to move the stalls to “choco­straw martinis.” Sevva: Prince’s Building, out over Kowloon. Salisbury Rd., Kowloon, serves classic Hangzhou cuisine from the Yangtze indoor municipal buildings. It’s a must­go­to for 25th floor, 10 Chater Rd., sevva.hk; Feather Boa: 852­2920­2888, peninsula.com River Delta—like freshwater Longjing shrimp stir­ items like Chinese dried­sausage and fresh eggs. 38 Staunton St., 852­2857­2586 fried with tea leaves and wine. Shop 8, 2­20 Cross St. and Wan Chai Rd., 852­2572­6945 Cuisine Royale: Fook Lam Moon. This place Kwong Wa St., 852­2332­2896 Shopping Tour: Rise Commercial Building. has the best duck, and thousand­year­old eggs! Sweet Sensations: Yiu Fung Store. They make This micro­mall features cool local designers, retro­ It’s where you expect James Bond to walk in Sum Like It Hot: Tin Heung Lau. A new local res­ everything from artistic fruit and confectioner cre­ jewelry and I can always find home accessories at any moment. 35­45 Johnston Rd., fooklam­ taurant, it serves delicious spicy dim sum, exclu­ ations to preserved “super” plums favored by the there. 5­11 Granville Circuit, Tsim Sha Tsui, moon­grp.com sively. It’s very small and extremely casual. 18C locals. I go for the lovely dried apricots. 3 Fu Ming off Granville Rd. Austin Ave., 852­2366­2414 St., Causeway Bay, yiufungstore.com Cheap Eats: Lei Yuen Noodle and Congee Show­Stopping Hotel: 5 The Mandarin Oriental Restaurant. Any hole­in­the­wall café works for Final Frontiers: Hong Kong Space Museum. This Creative Hub: Para/Site Art Space. This contem­ It’s nothing short of spectacular. Its Clipper Lounge excellent dim sum day or night—but this one’s a planetarium dome is amazing, filled with spacecraft porary gallery, which opened in 1996, continues to has one of the best high teas in the city and the favorite. You can sit all day while having endless replicas. Through Feb. 28, the OMNIMAX theatre is showcase great upcoming and established artists. Man Wah restaurant is gorgeous. 5 Connaught Rd., cups of Lapsang Souchong tea. 539 Lockhart Rd., showing “Under the Sea,” featuring bizarre sea The political cartoonist Dan Perjovschi’s solo show mandarinoriental.com/hongkong 852­2832­4978 creatures. 10 Salisbury Rd., hk.space.museum just opened. 4 Po Yan St., para­site.org.hk.
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