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Many of Hong Kong's
districts boast a unique ambience and selection of food. Hong Kong's
more than 9,000 restaurants offer almost every cuisine under the sun,
so each dining experience in Hong Kong is vastly different. Please
click the following links to visit the various food districts.
Causeway
Bay
Good food is available
throughout the territory, but these areas offer a "true Hong Kong"
ambience. Many budget eateries featuring local snacks can be found
along Tang Lung and Matheson streets. Sample Hong Kong-style tea,
available at famous eateries. You will never forget its richness and
aroma. Brilliantly lit, many of the food stalls stay open until the
early hours to cater to late diners. Bars, sushi parlours and other
fine eateries along Sunning Road offer a mouth-watering alternative
for an evening out. Sip a cooling beer at an open pub as the sun sets,
then enjoy dinner at one of the many cozy restaurants at your service
in Times Square, Lee Theatre Plaza and along Percival Street, in
Causeway Bay.
Kowloon City
Nga Tsin Long Road; Nam Kwok Road; Lung Kong
Road; Prince Edward Road. Over the years, Kowloon City has evolved
from an industrial district into a residential area, and today is a
treasure-trove of international cuisine with Asian eateries very much
in the spotlight. Delicious and inexpensive, they offer a variety of
Southeast Asian delights, Cantonese and Chiu Chow dishes, as well as
scrumptious local desserts. Most of the restaurants are small,
family-run businesses with friendly service.
Lan Kwai Fong and Soho
About 20 years
ago, Lan Kwai Fong was known as "fringe Central" as business was
mainly focused on the waterfront. Today, it's the most popular
loose-tie, hair-down dining and entertainment area on Hong Kong
Island. The young and stylish flock to Lan Kwai Fong to sample
specialties from around the globe - Middle Eastern, Italian, Mexican,
French and American to name but a few. Many restaurants open onto the
cobblestone streets, providing the luxury of alfresco dining. Further
west, around Staunton and Elgin streets, SoHo (named after its
location "South of Hollywood Road") joins in offering a compact,
fashionable area of bars and restaurants with food from the Himalayas
to the Louisiana Bayou, and from Malaysia to the Mediterranean.
Stanley
The charming
South Side town of Stanley offers a unique mix of laid-back eateries
in a relaxed, seaside setting. Some of the most romantic tables in
Hong Kong can be found in Stanley, which has a wide range of culinary
options, from seafront alfresco to pubs stocked with boutiIque beer.
Tsim
Sha Tsui - A
Smorgasbord of Tastes
Canton Road,
Knutsford Terrace, Austin Road and Hillwood Road Easily accessible,
Tsim Sha Tsui is a dynamic district for gourmands. A veritable
smorgasbord of tastes is on offer, from international cuisine to
traditional Chinese delights along Hillwood Road and Austin Road.
Knutsford Terrace is an international dining oasis and a sensational
experience in this bustling neon shopping district.
Hung
Hom Specialty Restaurants
Whampoa Gourmet
Place in Hung Hom boasts many specialty restaurants under one roof
featuring Northern and Southern Chinese food. There is a bewildering
choice of Asian gourmet dishes ranging from tempting snacks to full
meals. ( Take green minibus No 6 at Tsim Sha Tsui - Hankow Road,
alighting at the terminus.)
Sai
Kung, Lamma Island and Lei Yue Mun - Fruits of the Sea
A seafood feast
in an outlying community can be a lot of fun. Pick your favourite
seafood from the tanks at the restaurant and let the chefs take care
of the rest. Freshness is guaranteed and all you need is a good
appetite. Restaurants serve the juiciest prawns, scallops, lobsters
and, of course, fish. Book a table and experience picturesque seaside
dining. |
Information provided by
Hong Kong Tourism Board.
