Foodie Issue 84: August/September 2016

ISSUE 84 | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 | WWW.AFOODIEWORLD.COM

causeway bay cravings Our guide to all you can eat

in CWB

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BAYING FOR FOOD CEO Lily Ng CTO Derek Kean Editor-in-Chief Alicia Walker Editor-at-Large Celia Hu Digital Editor Keshia Hannam Creative Director Helen Griffiths Designer Jen Paolini Foodie Club & Events Manager Hannah Chung Head of Sales & Marketing Joseph Kwok Client Engagement Manager Kathryn Riley

Causeway Bay is a land blessed with much of everything. So much so that it can be an assault on the senses and a daunting endeavour for those not in the know. Many in our fair city avoid the culinary delights of CWB because they have no idea where to find them and the sheer thought of seeking them out is too extraordinary a task to tackle.

Fear not, gentle gastronomes, for we have done the culinary exploring for you and have found food-lands so aplenty that these pages runneth over.

You shall never again find yourself amongst the hectic streets, wondering where in the world to dine, only to seek the safety and sorry offerings of a chain coffee company. Within these pages, we explore the kitschy, the classy, and the casual, and we beat the streets to find the best that different areas of Cover image courtesy of CWB have to offer and we separated Dickens Bar out the speciality shops, so when you’re in the mood for something sweet or special, you’ll know just the streets to point your stomach towards.

Read on, Causeway Bay has depths and tastes you’ve never seen…

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Contents 04 CWB MAP Pretty to look at, but it will whet your appetite too

13 FASHI ON WALK (P ROM OTI ON) Sweet threads and sweet food!

Take your taste buds on a stroll along this fashionable street

06 C ASUAL E ATS Never go hungry again with our picks for the best affordable dining in CWB

12 THE G OO D FO O D TOU R: DIM S U M E DIT ION We break all the rules and go nosh on baos and gows at night in this installment of foodpanda's Good Food Tour 02 afoodieworld.com

14 K ITSCHY EAT S Amaze your eyes as well as your palate with the unusual eateries of this 'hood

16 LEE GARDEN S AREA (P ROM OTI ON) These monoliths are havens for hungry gastronomes with its eclectic collection

13 26 FOODIE MARKET What to expect at our annual food and bev extravaganza showcasing the most exciting vendors in Hong Kong

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1 8 CL ASSY C HOI CE S Where to head when you're dressed to impress, with a budget to match

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DID YOU KNOW: The first McDonald's in Hong Kong opened in 1975 on Causeway Bay's Paterson Street. Though it no longer exists today, you can still get your fast food fix from their Yee Wo Street outlet just across the road from their original location.

These spots each focus on something special and sweet, from froyo and crĂŞpe cakes to matcha and mochi

DID YOU KNOW: 32 ME ALS SE T TO M U S I C ( PRO MOTIO N ) HMV turns up the beat to complement the harmonious flavours of the cuisine

Think your rent is high? Rent for retail space on Causeway Bay's Russell Street is the second highest in the world, eclipsed only by New York's high-fashion Fifth Avenue.

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CASUAL EATS

雙城吧 DIC KE NS BAR Named after the famous Victorian novelist, the Dickens Bar is almost as traditional as the author himself. It has been in the basement of the Excelsior since 1973, and has been a regular stomping ground for avid sports fans. Its walls are adorned with autographed memorabilia, such as Boris Becker’s tennis racket. With its rare UK pints and hearty curry lunches, this place is a must-go.

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UG, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucester Road, 2837 6782

SC HO OL FO O D This light Korean eatery is heavily influenced by K-pop culture. The shop owner has mixed and matched traditional Korean cuisine with K-pop music and interior design. His use of both traditional and fusion recipes (try the Carbonara Tteokbokki) has meant that this trendy joint has become a popular dining place for the hip and the fashionable.

Shop 1302, 13/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, 2480 3666

香巴拉 T HE HE RBIVORES Great oaks from little acorns grow, goes the saying, which couldn’t be more applicable to this little homegrown restaurant. This kitchen’s thoughtful and innovative grasp on vegetarian and vegan cooking is unparalleled. With Chef Wendy Leung at its helm, you must try the Portobello mushroom steak and their zucchini rolls.

9/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, 2613 2920

四姐川菜 SIJIE SICHUAN R E S TAUR ANT A former private kitchen, Sijie’s authentic Sichuan flavours pack a bite, even if the basic décor is nothing to write home about. The portions are quite generous, so it’s best to go with a group and order family style so that you can taste a selection of classic mouth-watering (and numbing) dishes, such as twice-cooked pork, fish poached in chilli oil, and Chongqing fried chicken.

10/F, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, 2802 2250

The Herbivores

南小館 TH E DIN IN G RO O M A bright and airy modern Shanghainese spot with quirky décor (bicycles are one of the key design elements). Pull up a chair at one of the restaurant’s communal tables and get ready for a feast that’s easy on both the eyes and the pocketbook. The pork soup dumplings and pan-fried buns are must orders, and you can’t go wrong with the well-seasoned wok-fried string beans with minced pork: wok hei to the max.

Shop 1201, 12/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, 2648 2299

LE CAFÉ H A B ITAT There is a certain je ne sais quoi that makes this Parisian café, located inside the Habitat furniture store so memorable. Have a taste of classic French staples with a twist, and it will dispel all notions that unspecialised café-type restaurants don’t serve good food. But are there sweeping views over Victoria Harbour, I hear you ask? Mais oui!

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C A SUA L EAT S

FRITES Belgium on Tap

金田家 KANADA-YA Sure, it’s another ramen branch. But the food is simply delicious. You only have a choice of three types of ramen – normal, lite, and supreme – immersed in a pork broth that takes 15 hours to prepare. The pork shoulder gives you that melt-inyour-mouth experience that is, frankly, quite hard to get anywhere else.

34 Tang Lung Street, 2889 3355

F R I T ES BE LG IUM ON TAP With the widest variety of Belgium draught and bottled beers (more than 80!) on offer in Hong Kong, FRITES transports you right into the heart of Europe, with its brasserie-style décor and high ceilings. If you’re ever guessing how many ways you can cook mussels, FRITES will always one-up you with its impressive range of methods.

Jamie's Italian

JAMI E' S ITALIA N Jamie Oliver, the UK’s favourite cheeky-chappy chef, opened his first HK branch of this global casual Italian restaurant chain with a bang in 2014, and it’s been packing in the punters ever since. Some of our favourite dishes – all plentiful in portion and reasonably priced – include the planks (cured meat and fish or seasonal veggies served on wooden boards), garlicky prawn linguini, and juicy grilled lamb lollipops. It’s a great spot for a low-key night out with friends or dining with little ones in tow.

Shop 1, Park Haven, 38 Haven Street, 2142 5233

2/F, Soundview Plaza 2 - Midtown, 1-29 Tang Lung Street, 3958 2222

YA K I NIKU FUTAGO

BRUN CH C LUB & SUPPE R

You’ll see lots of restaurants in Causeway Bay with yakiniku as part of their name – meaning “grilled meat” in Japanese. In our not-so-humble opinion, Japanese chain Futago is the best of the bunch.

It’s tiny, so book in advance for the opportunity to grill yourself some excellent Japanese beef. The ventilation isn’t that great, so ditch the gladrags.

No one is going to tell you off for having breakfast for supper here. Serving breakfast all day err’day, their Eggs Benedict is to die for. Their chilled, laidback vibe makes them the perfect refuge for any time of day. What’s more, get on those croissants, muffins, and Angel’s Food cakes like there’s no tomorrow; we won’t tell.

Shop B, 1–5 Irving Street, 2898 7707

1/F, 13 Leighton Road, 2890 2125

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四季禅 SHIKI ZE N Move over, ramen – this light and modern Japanese restaurant puts a spotlight on an often underrated, but equally delicious, noodle from the Land of the Rising Sun: udon. Both Sanuki-style (traditional thick-cut, bouncy-textured noodles) and Kyotostyle (softer and thinner noodles, served cold) udon are on the menu; they are made in-house daily using Japanese flour, salt, and water – that’s dedication! – and are served with a variety of ingredients and soup bases. Although Shiki Zen’s sushi and teppanyaki are also noteworthy, for us it’s all about the silky, chewy udon.

29/F, Soundview Plaza 2 - Midtown, 1-29 Tang Lung Street, 2970 3218

韓雅林 HAN AH RUM We first found out about this restaurant from a Korean friend who works for the Association of Korean Restaurants in Hong Kong, so we knew it had to be good. Now it’s become our go-to spot for Korean barbecue. The various cuts of meat are all high quality, but it’s the super-sized galbi (beef ribs) that bring on the meat sweats – not that we’re complaining. The complimentary banchan are not mere afterthoughts either, but tasty little dishes in their own right.

6/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road, 2877 7716

南記粉麵 NAM KE E SPRIN G

RO L L N O O D L E COMPAN Y With a number of outlets around the 852, affordably-priced Nam Kee began selling its famous spring rolls from a cart in 1980. We like to choose our own toppings depending on what we’re craving on the day, but we always go for the sour and spicy soup base with thick and chewy flat rice noodles.

1–3/F, San Kei Tower, 56–58 Yee Wo Street, 2576 3721

N O . 5 I TAL IAN Expanding from its cosy spot in Tai Hang, this charming pizzeria’s popularity is still on the rise.

The thin-crust pizzas and homemade pastas never

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disappoint; we’re especially fond of the Ernest’s style pizza, No. 5’s take on a margherita with fresh basil and mozzarella. Simple ingredients done right will never go out of style.

Shop 311, Level 3, World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester Road, 2554 2228

鼎泰豐 DI N TA I F UN G We’re never too impatient to queue up for this Taiwanese chain’s signature xiao long bao in all their soupy, porky glory. Their reasonably priced dumplings and noodles are a big hit with kids, too.

68 Yee Wo Street, 3160 8998

何洪記 HO H UN G KE E Now with a coveted Michelin star to its name and glitzy décor befitting its prime Hysan location, this congee and wonton noodle shop has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the 1940s. Ho Hung Kee hasn’t got too big for its britches, though – the prices are still fairly easy on the pockets.

Shop 1204–1205, 12/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, 2577 6060 afoodieworld.com 09

C A SUA L EAT S

Jerry Maguire Putien

F L E U R D E SE L This little hidden gem serves up some of the finest sweet and savoury crêpes in town, so you have the option of having crêpes for dinner and dessert. The savoury pancakes, with fillings from the traditional ham, cheese, and egg to the more exotic duck confit or pan-fried foie gras, are thinner and crispier than their sugary counterparts. In the sweet category, nothing beats the match-made-in-heaven pairing of chocolate sauce with caramelised banana.

Shop 2J, Po Foo Building, 1 Foo Ming Street, 2805 6678

J E R RY MAG U IR E You know the feeling – you’ve finished a bang-up meal, but are still craving just that bit more, either a pud or a post-prandial drink. This classy new cocktail bar has both options covered, serving up innovative cocktails that make for mighty sweet sipping, as well as gorgeous desserts that are literally edible works of art. There’s also a small but tasty selection of tapas for something more savoury.

Jerry Maguire, you complete us.

23 Lan Fong Road, 2881 5008

莆田 PU T IE N Not your ordinary Chinese restaurant, this Singapore-based eatery offers dishes from Putien, a coastal town in China’s Fujian province. From the caramelised stir-fried yams, to the seaweed tossed with shrimp, to the yellow croaker stewed with 10 afoodieworld.com

ginger, Putien will take your palate on a journey of discovery. And if you’re feeling particularly brave, order the restaurant’s signature braised pig intestine – if nothing else, at least you’ll have something to brag about.

Shop A, 7/F, Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival Street, 2111 8080

權八居酒屋 G O N PAC H I Fun fact: also known as the “Kill Bill” restaurant, Gonpachi’s sister restaurant in Tokyo was Quentin Tarantino’s inspiration for the setting of the film’s infamous fight scene. Here in HK, Gonpachi’s traditional décor is just as inspirational. The menu is an enticing mix of the best of the best of Japanese cuisine, from sushi and sashimi, to charcoal-grilled meat and seafood, to tempura and soba noodles.

4/F, Lee Gardens One, 33 Hysan Avenue, 2787 3688

HMV BA R & RE STAURAN T Craving some spaghetti carbonara with your tunes? Located within this leading entertainment brand’s huge flagship store, hmv Bar & Restaurant has recently unveiled an authentic Italian menu, so there’s homemade pizza and pasta on offer, as well as a whimsical tiramisu cone for afters. We recommend hitting up the eatery even if you’re not in the market for a DVD; we’re fans of the cool, relaxed setting (go for the booths) and the retro posters on the walls.

4/F, Pearl City, 22-36 Paterson Street, 2504 1538

CASUAL EATS

IC HI R AN It’s Japan’s number-one tonkotsu ramen chain for a reason – the rich, cloudy pork-bone broth has a depth of flavour that hits the spot every time.

We also love that we can customise our noodle consistency and flavour strength (extra firm and strong, baby). It’s perfect for quick solo dining (the ramen booths are all individual), but be prepared to queue.

Shop F-I, Lockhart House, 440 Jaffe Road, 2152 4040 Leisurely Veggie

悠蔬食 LE ISUR E LY VEGGI E Leisurely Veggie shows us that you can be nononsense about environmental issues, but have a great meal at the same time. Everything is meatfree, but their ‘fake-flesh’ probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, the smells of their monkey head mushroom red curry is more than enough to draw you in all the way from down the block.

25/F, Jardine Centre, 50 Jardine's Bazaar, 3565 6393 Gonpachi

RU BY TU E SDAY Popular with families around the world, we head to Ruby Tuesday when we’re in need of a little comfort, both from the American-style grub and the familiar surroundings. It’s perfect for groups who are keen to order a bunch of dishes to share, from nachos, to ribs, to quesadillas. If you have kids, pay only $88 to join Ruby’s Tomato Kids Club and get 12 kids’ meals.

Shop 1002, 10/F, World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester Road, 2895 1628

北方餃子源 NORT HERN

DU M PL ING YUAN We dare you to eat just one of this modest eatery’s pillowy homemade steamed dumplings. Filled with a variety of ingredients (take your pick from the likes of classic pork and cabbage to the more experimental asparagus and abalone), these bitesized delights are full of flavour. We prefer them au naturel, but you can also opt to have them fried or floating in spicy soup.

Shop B, 401-403 Lockhart Road, 3488 6110

Mekiki No Ginji

MEKI K I N O G IN J I A great option for Japanese food lovers who want a little bit of everything, this stylish import from Okinawa offers a menu that won’t break the bank.

From the sushi, to the grilled and steamed dishes, to the udon noodles, it’s all prepared to a high standard in a buzzy atmosphere.

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THE G OOD FO O D TO U R

The Good Food Tour: Dim Sum Edition

King’s dumplings in lobster bisque from Dim Sum Bar

Who says dim sum is only appropriate as a brunch meal during the day? For the fifth edition of foodpanda's Good Food Tour, we hopped across the harbour to TST to hit up some eateries that serve dim sum all day, every day. With a deepseated history in Chinese Canton cuisine and the obvious plethora of dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong, we were eager to discover what would set these three eatery choices apart.

Our first stop was Dim Sum Bar, a restaurant that serves up innovative, East meets West-style dim sum. We started off with plump har gows swimming in fresh, rich lobster bisque. The baked abalone and chicken pastry was an immediate favourite, with its buttery flaky crust, piping hot and salty chicken filling, and a crown of juicy and chewy abalone. The baked barbecued pork cream buns with minced ham came a little toasted on the top, crispy and airy, with light layers that flaked apart at the bite. The steamed rice flour rolls with crispy rice nest was impressively delicate.

We moved on to our second destination on Hau Fook Street, Caterking. The East meets West theme continued with perigord truffle and scrambled egg white dumplings; combining the overpowering truffle with lightly whipped egg whites and firm shrimp created a perfectly umami flavour pairing in a soft rice skin pocket. A sweet and thick dough on their baked barbecue pork buns rounded out a great selection.

Our last stop of the night was The Dining Room at The One, where we dug into the pan-fried pork dumplings with a crispy golden net. Of course we had to try the xiao long bao at this Shanghainese dumpling joint, so we opted for one with a black truffle twist, along with their signature pan-fried crispy pork soup buns. The skin on the top was pillowy, with a crispy bottom and a nutty flavour.

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Siu mai from Caterking

Pan-fried crispy pork buns from The Dining Room

maltesers glutinous dumplings, and green tea and red bean paste sweet balls to finish.

Just when we thought we knew it all about dim sum, foodpanda proves that there's always more options to be explored. And just because we've spent a whole night sampling dim sum certainly does not mean we won't be back for more - in fact, with all the new suggestions we have up our sleeves, we are already looking forward to our next weekend yum cha.

Watch this space for the next Good Food Tour.

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FASHION WALK Eats on this trendy street M A R B LING

BURGERO O M

Grilled meat and seafood is Marbling’s forte, with well-marbled (natch) steaks the stars of the show – the restaurant even boasts its own dry-ageing room. The meat and fish are sourced from the best producers around the world, from Dingley Dell pork to Japanese Wagyu. In addition to a main course, the semi-buffet set lunch includes a generous appetiser counter, daily soup, a dessert table and coffee or tea, for less than $200 per person.

This restaurant puts a spin on the classic dose of Americana that comes with a juicy hamburger, adding in ingredients like lobster and foie gras.

It frequently wins ‘Best’ awards for its unique combinations that are often not for the fainthearted. Best of all, this burger joint is easy on the wallet – deals and loyalty cards for frequenters means that this place is always very busy.

Shop C, 5-7 Cleveland Street, Fashion Walk (Food Street), Causeway Bay, 2802 1128

LADY M Considered one of the finest patisseries in New York, Lady M brings their exclusive chocolate MilleCrêpes and savoury menu to Fashion Walk. They deliver an experience that embodies elegance and minimalism. Bring out your posh, Upper East Side attitude at this stylish and opulent bakery.

Shop C, 1-3 Cleveland Street, Fashion Walk (Food Street), Causeway Bay, 2861 1866

Shop D, 50-56 Paterson Street, Fashion Walk (Food Street), Causeway Bay, 2890 9130

THE MATC H B OX The brains behind Locomotive Vietnamese restaurant pay tribute to old Hong Kong with this local-style café. The kitchen serves up all sorts of local comfort foods, and has everything an old school cha chaan teng would serve, from milk teas to “black cow” ice cream coke floats.

Shop 2B, G/F, 8 Kingston Street, Fashion Walk (Entrance at Cleveland Street), Causeway Bay, 2868 0363 afoodieworld.com 13

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凡高廚房 VAN G OGH K ITCHEN This unique little bistro has walls adorned with hand-painted replicas of Van Gogh’s famous works, but there’s also a pool table, and you can karaoke.

Categorised as Italian, they serve French rabbit, Boston lobster, Iberico ham, and Australian lamb, and have a bit of everything from everywhere, not to mention cheesecake, pavlova, and a decent wine list. It’s quirky, and the owner is incredibly friendly and passionate about putting artistic flair into all of his endeavours.

2B Shing Wah Mansion, 451-457 Hennessy Road, 3528 1333

P O M POMP U RIN CAF É Unless you are in the know about these kinds of things, it’s kind of hard to explain, but let’s try. Pompompurin is a famous Japanese Sanrio character (think Hello Kitty for reference), he looks like caramel custard pudding (Purin is Japanese pudding), but he’s actually a golden retriever who always wears a brown beret. As such, everything, and we really mean everything, in this café is shaped like Pompompurin, from the rice, pancakes, and lattes to the dishware and furniture. If you want to experience a meal that’s completely surreal, Pompompurin Café is a great place to start.

B1/F, Macau Yat Yuen Centre, 525 Hennessy Road, 2893 0095

Pompompurin Café

沙嗲王 SATAY K IN G Like Japanese food and love pirates? Satay King is for you. Not just hinted at in the décor, Satay King even places lifesize pirate models at the table to dine on Japanese curry right along with you. We all know how pirates love their satay!

9/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road, 2893 6667

FRAN CES CO BY FRAN CK M ULLE R Frank Muller’s signature watch range Color Dream has inspired this Japanese Italian restaurant that’s filled with bright hues and eccentric touches.

Dishes range from Wagyu oxtail stew and chicken casserole to sashimi octopus salad and udon. It’s stylish fare and highly-stylised décor.

2/F, 15-21 Sharp Street East, 2153 3136

SE L F I E C AFÉ This café completely panders to all those who just love to share their love of themselves. You can get your selfies printed onto your macarons so you can eat yourself, on your latte so you can drink yourself, and on a box of marshmallows so you can gift yourself to someone else. What better present could there be than your own face to devour at will?

Don’t despair if you find yourself confused about the concept. It’s super simple: you literally get your face printed directly onto the foam of your coffee, or on the top surface of your dessert. You never have to be without your likeness on anything you injest ever again.

Kiosk, 8/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, 6620 7240

GOOD OLD DAYS Good Old Days is kitted out with retro furniture that’s so cool, you’ll want to take it all home with you. And you can. You can enjoy your meal at your table, and then buy the table afterwards. Heck, you can even buy your chair, the lights, and the sofas.

Everything has a price tag and is eco-friendly and sourced from Thailand. Did we mention the food is great too? Omelettes and eggs Benedict, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and desserts, all in a kitschy cool setting. Perusing furniture while dining, that’s our kind of shopping.

Shop 2-3, Parkview Commercial Building, 9-11 Shelter Street, 2320 1198 afoodieworld.com 15

LEE GARDENS AREA

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Seasons by Olivier E.

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KI KU SAN This casual eatery caters to taste buds seeking a great mixture of Asian cuisines. A gentle fusion of meticulously prepared dishes from dan dan noodles and xian long bao to sushi.

Watch the chefs mould dumplings in the open display kitchen making dim sum from scratch and crafting sushi with five-grain rice to delight diners with its unique flavours and reasonable prices.

Shop No. 1301, 13/F, Hysan Place, 2252 7808

SEASO N S BY O LIV IE R E .

A beautiful, welcoming space with a contemporary feel, serving up classic French dishes with Asian influences, and executed with skill and flair. Olivier Elzer uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients, so expect an ever changing, innovative menu. A welcome change from Hong Kong’s hugely over-priced fine dining scene, Seasons by Olivier E. is French fine dining without the trop cher price tag. It places an emphasis on intimacy over luxury, comfort over conformity and quality over all else.

Shop 308-311, 3/F, Lee Garden Two, 2505 6228

PA R ADISE DYNASTY The signature xiao long bao (soup dumplings) in eight flavours are as beautifully Instagrammable as they are delicious.

The original flavour is the standout, but we’re also partial to the cheese, truffle and Sichuan varieties. The fancy décor contrasts heavily with the checklist menus, creating a unique and unlikely union that works.

Paradise Dynasty is a great choice for your dumpling fix and the ideal stopping point to show visitors to Hong Kong looking for something unusual.

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P ROMOT I ON

EI GH T G RAN D A taste of the American dream is what’s on the menu at Eight Grand. Big portions of U.S. comfort food, from juicy burgers and cheesy tacos to mac n’ cheese, is what this rustic restaurant has in store and it’s all made from scratch. There’s all-day breakfast, premium pastas and laboriously crafted mocktails, served with a big dose of friendly service that will leave a smile on your face and a fullness in your belly.

Shop 1203, 12/F, Hysan Place, 3568 8621

PI Z Z A MARU This import from Korea is famous for both its premium pizzas and the succulent Korean Fried Chicken. The carefully curated pizza dough is made with such health-giving ingredients as green tea, chlorella and 12 kinds of cereals such as rye, black rice, barley and oats. Their pizzas are all hand-tossed and topped with the freshest ingredients. Pizza Maru is also famed for its special recipe bokkeumbap (fried rice) and Korean pastas. Be careful though, this place can be addictive.

Shop 1302, 13/F, Hysan Place, 2318 1012

AN N AM An Nam’s gorgeous colonial-style décor – the patterned tiled floors and carved wooden panels are on our dream house wish list – is just as impressive as the authentic Vietnamese cuisine whipped up by the restaurant’s chefs. Aside from the usual suspects of pho and fresh spring rolls, go offpiste with some of the lesser-known regional dishes, such as delicate steamed rice flan from Hue or punchy lotus root salad, heady with basil, fish sauce and lime.

4/F, Lee Garden One, 2787 3922

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M O NS T E R SUSHI Combining traditional Edo-Mae sushi with modern innovation, Monster Sushi transform simple ingredients into incredibly creative Japanese delicacies. With every sushi dish your heart could desire, you won’t be surprised by the queues that form during the lunch hour.

6/F, Lee Theatre, 99 Percival Street, 2177 0903

2/ 3 DO LC I Transport yourself to Italy by entering the confines of this charming and sophisticated pasticceria that touts two-thirds sweet and one-third savoury offerings. They boast the only slow-churned gelato in Hong Kong, created from natural ingredients, and make their fresh pastries from scratch everyday. Their gourmet chocolates and cookies are handmade by artisan chefs and coffees and teas are sourced directly from Italy and selected specifically to pair with 2/3 Dolci’s pastries and desserts.

Shop 124, 1/F, Lee Garden Two, 2153 2728

SH ELT ER ITALIAN BAR & R ES TAU RANT There’s nothing else like Shelter’s breathtaking (both in scope and looks) al fresco, greenery-filled space in Causeway Bay – and we’d go so far as to say in the whole of Hong Kong. During the day, it’s bright and breezy, while at night – with the fairy lights all a-twinkling – it’s magical. The Italian-inspired menu focuses on organic, locally sourced ingredients and an extensive menu of wines, champagnes and cocktails. It’s a culinary sanctuary in the heart of Causeway Bay. Shop 718-719, 7/F, Hysan Place, 2778 8398 afoodieworld.com 19

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CL ASSY CHOICES

Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant

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百樂潮州酒樓 PA K LO H C H IU

The to-die-for harbour views (especially at night) and spacious outdoor seating area are the main attractions of this rooftop bar and restaurant, but visitors will also be impressed by Talk of The Town’s extensive list of cocktails and super-indulgent free-flow weekend brunch. This spot is always at the top of our list when we’re dressed to impress or entertaining out-of-town visitors.

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34/F, The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucester Road, 2837 6786

楽壽司 KISHO KU Opened by a chef from another stellar CWB sushi bar, Sushi Ta-ke, Kishoku’s omakase menus showcase premium seasonal Japanese ingredients prepared beautifully. A meal here is definitely a wallet buster, so save it for a special occasion – or go for a relatively bargain-priced set lunch.

5/F, ZING!, 38 Yiu Wa Street, 2893 0333

Elegant Pak Loh has consistently ranked amongst the best Chiu Chow restaurants in HK for years.

Chiu Chow cuisine is much subtler in flavour than many of its regional Chinese counterparts, allowing the ingredients to shine. Our must-order dish here is the sliced goose and tofu, poached in a lightly spiced, fragrant broth.

23–25 Hysan Avenue, 2576 8886

海鮮房 SEA FO O D RO O M This new-kid-on-the-block has been one of the most talked-about openings of the year so far. Opened by Russia’s high-end Bulldozer Group, Seafood Room showcases an unbeatable combination for those who favour the finer things in life: stunning skyline views and top-notch seafood.

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Tsui Hang Village

order à la carte, one thing’s for sure: in a city that prizes seafood above all, this supremely fashionable dining room is one tough act to follow. The chic rooftop bar is the crowning glory.

26/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, 3708 9668

竹壽司 SU SHI TA- KE We feel like we’ve been transported to Tokyo every time we step inside this elegant Japanese restaurant, where sushi and sashimi are the stars of the show. The fish is beautifully fresh, the rice perfectly textured, and the sushi artfully formed.

We dream about their luscious fatty tuna. To really push the boat out, opt for one of the restaurant’s omakase menus, which also feature grilled and simmered dishes and soul-warming seasonal soups.

12/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, 2577 0611

翠亨邨 T SU I HANG VI LLAGE You’ll think you’ve died and gone to char siu heaven after sampling a bite of this long-standing Cantonese’s restaurant honey-glazed barbecue pork (made with either pork from China or Japanese pork, which is slightly richer): it’s crispy yet tender with the right amount of glistening fat.

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BUDAOW E N G HOTPOT CUISIN E More upscale than most hotpot joints in Causeway Bay, Budaoweng stands out for its prime ingredients and Japanese influences (both sake and sashimi can also be ordered). We never get bored here, dipping an assortment of veggies, dumplings, seafood, and hand-cut beef slices into a cauldron of bubbling broth (take your pick from a variety of soup bases) that is consistently refilled by staff.

Shop 1101, 11/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, 3102 9363

雲陽 Y UN YA N Your lips may be on the numb side after a meal at this stylish Sichuan restaurant, but that’s the price to pay for a meal this good. Traditional Sichuan dishes like mapo tofu and kung pao chicken are interspersed with a smattering of more creative offerings like the lamb rack and rice cakes in wild mushroom sauce. If you can’t take the heat, not everything is knock-your-socks-off spicy; the housesmoked duckling is a more subtle delight if you want to maintain your composure and ensure a dry brow while still enjoying a delicious dish.

Shop 1001B, 10/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, 2375 0800

Speciality

Shops These spots each focus on something special – and sweet

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V I A TOKYO Without a doubt, Via Tokyo is the place to go for all things matcha. A cursory glance at their menu will impress upon you green bundles of delight. The Matcha Affogato - a rich matcha latte poured on an equally rich Uji Matcha soft serve – is their molten, hot-and-cold signature to die for.

Shop 1A-1B, Leishun Court, 106-126 Leighton Road, 2895 1116

H ES HE E AT This Scandinavian dessert café with its uber-modern décor attracts a long queue almost every day.

Why? Their attractive array of desserts, including a deconstructed tiramisu with coffee gelée, a chocolate waffle with green tea soufflé, as well as a sakura panna cotta, to name a few. This place is perfect for a little guilty post-dinner treat.

Shop 201, 2/F, 2-10 Great George Street, 2868 2277

I S EE I SE E HANDCRAFTED IC Y DE SSE RT S Tucked cozily behind Lee Gardens, this off-kilter, quirky dessert joint is very dedicated to the popsicle.

Boasting an ever-changing selection of artisanal ice-lollies, I See I See brings a new dimension into the much-loved classic, with flavors such as earl grey pistachio and virgin mojito.

138 Leighton Road, 2337 3361

i SEE i SEE Handcrafted Icy Desserts

SOF T CR E M E Hokkaido Milk or Cereal Milk? If you didn’t know the difference, now you do. This chic ice-cream shop only serves these two flavours, with an additional monthly alcoholic flavour (champagne anyone?).

The ice-cream is served with dry ice at the bottom so the sweltering heat won’t get to it first!

2/F, Pearl City, 22-36 Paterson Street, 2370 3205

MR & M RS C AT C A F É Founded by two cat-loving couples, this cosy café is a safe haven for cats adopted by the owners, but also a nice place to enjoy a light meal and some desserts. This café playfully subverts all rules - the cats will interrupt your meal, but you won’t want them to go away.

Flat L, 1/F, Po Ming Building, 2-6 Foo Ming Street, 5116 1244

FLORI FLO W E R & KO RE AN DESSERT C A F É The name says it all – this Korean-style coffee shop that combines dessert house with floral workshop is a quiet oasis amid the hectic life of Causeway Bay. A must-try is the Hotteok with an azuki-paste filling a hearty treat to enjoy amidst the flora.

Flori Flower & Korean Dessert Café

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Princess Café

Z U C.CC H. E RO Bringing an extra ‘c’ for ‘creativity’ to ‘zucchero’, the Italian word for ‘sugar’, this dessert lab combines art and science to create exquisite treats. You mustn’t miss the Rolex ball or the Rainforest!

Room 1802-3, 18/F, Bartlock Centre, 3 Yiu Wa Street, 3427 9828

港澳義順牛奶公司 YEE SHUN

DA I RY CO MPANY Hailing from our sister city, this humble chain strips off the glitz and the glamour to give you deliciously smooth and fragrant milk custard, which undoubtedly fills the heart of any Hong Kong local with joy.

506 Lockhart Road, 2591 1837

i Cremeria Dolce Giapponese

尤海姆年輪蛋糕 J UC H H E IM Now more than 100 years old, Juchheim has brought authentic German pastries to the Orient for more than a century. A taste of their Baumkuchen will leave you wishing you were in the streets of Bavaria. The Japanese have taken matters into their own hands, which means that you can choose, amongst others, to enjoy the German pastry in matcha or Japanese apple flavors.

Shop 46, B2/F, Sogo, 555 Hennessy Road, 2833 8338

公主 PRIN C E SS C A F É

This chain, which prides itself on its freshly imported ingredients, including their Uji Matcha, Daifuku and melon parfait, is taking over Hong Kong slowly, with new openings popping up all over town.

This café is exactly how you’d imagine a life-sized dollhouse – it’s kind of cheesy and cliché, but the food tells a different story. Focusing on French cuisine with Asian and Italian twists, this restaurant gives you vibrant yet healthy food without holding back. Their ‘Strawberry Fairy’ features an edible, princess-pink version of Cinderella’s stiletto. What’s not to love?

Shop P125, 1/F, WTC More, 280 Gloucester Road, 2897 1110

Shop 7, Upper Floor, Sino Plaza, 255-257 Gloucester Road, 2866 9062

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Coffee Alley

咖啡弄 CO FFE E ALLEY

聰嫂星級甜品 CO N G SAO

25 minutes before this Taiwanese restaurant opens at noon, a line of eager diners is already snaking down the stairs waiting. Their signature Fruit Tea has bits of passion fruit and frozen lemon ice chunks to spice up the classic drink. To complement this, the Melbourne Lobster Roll is quickly becoming our favorite - the secret is always in the sauce.

STAR DE S S E RT

Room B1-B3, 1/F, Dragon Rise, 9-11 Pennington Street, 2493 3033

If you’re down for durian, Cong Sao Star Dessert has got your back. This small but authentic dessert joint offers both hot and cold dessert consisting of quintessentially HK ingredients like coconut, mango, tapioca, and purple rice.

11 Yiu Wa Street, 2278 2622

ATUM DE SS E RAN T

The name tells all – their signature is literally honeycomb and ice cream put together. It owes its success to their highly-Instagrammable store.

With rainbow-coloured cones stacked high and piles of honeycomb under the counter, it’s no wonder people are willing to pay $40 for a soft serve.

Taking inspiration from Chicago’s Alinea, ATUM utilises molecular gastronomy, artistic plating, and table theatre to bring unconventional desserts familiar to the Chinese palate. Their ethos is summarised in ‘Improvisation’, their ever-evolving, and seasonally changing free-flow of desserts, which includes everything from marshmallow ginger ale to chocolate liquid nitrogen sorbet.

34 Lee Garden Road, 3525 1264

16/F, The L. Square, 459-461 Lockhart Road, 2956 1411

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WOrKsHopS

12PM TABOO & CHA: KOMBUCH A WO RK S H O P Discover more about superfoods and how to make your own green and kombucha smoothies.

1 PM BIB N HOPS: K IMCHI WO RK SH O P Make your own kimchi to take home with you.

2PM F ERRARIN I: DI Y CHEE SE N E S T S Learn how to shape Parmigiano Reggiano into cheese nests.

3PM SOUR TIMES: YOGHURT WO RK S H O P How to make bircher muesli with chia seeds to pair with Sour Times' housemade live culture yoghurt.

4 PM ANYT H I N G BUT SALADS: N U T RIT IO N TALK Anything But Salads will be hosting a talk on how raw food can be nutritious and delicious.

lIVE muSIc 5-6PM SOUL PROS

The Soul Proprietors (SoulPros) boast a set that comprises of originals and creative covers in various genres from pop, rock, and alternative funk to jazz and lounge, as well as impromptu improvisational jams. Come out to the Foodie Market for their all-original set. www.facebook.com/soulproshk

6-7PM URBAN N OMAD Urban Nomad is a Hong Kong-based cover band with musicians who each have their own musical preferences, resulting in an eclectic, mixed-genre repertoire. www.facebook.com/urbannomadhk

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Belgium is known the world over for producing delicious beers and now you can taste the famed Belgian amber nectars in Hong Kong. They offer a full range of discovery packs, gift sets, and mini kegs available in a range of volumes to cater to your size, taste, and requirements. www.belboyexpress.com

LA B O UC HE R IE La Boucherie supplies premium French meat in Hong Kong and work hard to maintain close relationships with handpicked producers to guarantee delicious pork, beef, and poultry for your table. Genius barbecue packs allow you to design and measure the perfect amount of meat for your next outdoor extravaganza or junk trip with free delivery for no fuss deliciousness every time you order. www.laboucherie.com.hk

Bel Boy Express

H MV ACC E SS & H MV PLAY The hmv Access app allows customers to earn points when shopping at hmv retail and online stores. Each HKD spent will be converted into 10 hmv Access points. Points can be used to redeem exclusive gifts and tickets, or upgrade into VIP status when you reach 100,000 points by 30 April each year. hmv Play is an exciting new online music streaming app offering exclusive hmv content. Time spent listening to music on this app can be converted into hmv Access points. Both apps are available on Google Play and Apple App Store.

La Boucherie

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Sour Times

Cookie Boy

D.H. Crab

Nosh

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COOK IE B OY

This is Hong Kong’s first locally made, fresh yoghurt company that will fill your belly with the best bacteria in the most natural way possible. Luscious and creamy with fun flavours, like Sour Times’ signature Red Ginger. Absolutely no stabilisers, thickeners, or preservatives, only filled with the good stuff the body needs like probiotics and vitamins that benefit the digestive system and fresh ingredients that taste delicious. www.sourtimes.hk

In the quest for the perfect cookie, these passionate bakers decided to create it for themselves, and boy, have they succeeded. For every cookie lover out there, these are just like Grandma used to make, only better. With Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter, Macadamia White Chocolate, and Oatmeal Raisin, they also offer seasonal flavours like Matcha and Apple Pie. Made with premium ingredients, these scrumptious rounds can be ordered for office parties, junk trips, catering events or just for the ideal bedtime snack to stack in your cookie jar. www.cookieboy.com.hk

D.H . CRAB Lobster Rolls! Who doesn’t love a beautiful Maine Lobster Roll? But that’s not all: King Crab Po’ Boys, shrimp sarnies, and a Curry Crab Bisque that’s slow cooked for two hours, are all available from D.H.Crab. If you’ve got seafood on the mind, get yourself to Quarry Bay or order for the perfect themed meal for your next junk trip or cocktail party for excellent quality seafood at reasonable prices. www.dhcrabasia.com 32 afoodieworld.com

N OSH On a mission to change how Hong Kong orders food delivery, NOSH aims to help city dwellers ‘Eat Better, Live Better’ by filling their kitchens with gourmet takeaway meals full of nutritional value and utilising eco-friendly packaging. With over 90 recipes using only high quality ingredients, order

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a High Protein Australian Grass-Fed Steak Quinoa Bowl, or a Greek Marinated Chicken with Yellow Pilaf Rice with Feta cheese and feed your body goodness that’s still delicious. www.nosh.hk

C ATCH JU IC E RY It began with two friends who had one vision: nutrition and taste at affordable prices. Combining delicious flavours with mindful eating, Catch offers organic cold pressed juices, lip-smacking smoothies, and flavourful raw foods for a happy mind, body and soul. www.catchjuicery.com

Catch Juicery

C R A F T I SSIMO This cool company follows two rules: 1) Beer is life and 2) Their beers are nothing but awesome. Sounds like a pretty sound outline for delicious drinking to us! With a diverse selection of beer and cider from organic lagers to pales, IPAs, stouts, or sours, Hong Kong beer lovers rejoice, Craftissimo is here to sate your thirst. www.craftissimo.hk Craftissimo

VC NC Y This cool cat restaurant made waves when it opened with its Korean-influenced street food in an industrial chic setting. Fusion flavours like their chicken kimchi quesadillas, Korean sushi, fried chicken and vegetarian kimbap are served alongside innovative cocktails like their infused soju blends. The Makegeolli Sour, for instance, is made with classic ingredients with a Korean twist that comes from the fermented rice wine and adds a sweet, slightly nutty flavour that’s unique deliciousness needs to be tried to be believed. www.vcncy.hk

VCNCY

F E R R A R INI This traditional company is dedicated to the symbols of Made in Italy: cooked ham, Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, the distinguished traditional Balsamic Vinegar, and wines traditionally found in the region of Emilia Romagna, such as Lambrusco. All teeming with the Italian passion for delicious food and premium quality. www.en.ferrarini.com/ferrarini-world

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N *ICE PO PS These treats are as good as the name suggests; handmade in small batches right here in the 852 from all natural ingredients, you can feel very good about enjoying one of these popsicles. With flavours that are everything from health-conscious juicing inspired to boozy cocktails in a pop, there is a Nice Pop out there for everyone. www.nicepops.hk

IN VI SI B LE K ITC H E N N*ice Pops

Invisible Kitchen

Tom Burney, Executive Chef of Invisible Kitchen, spent a significant amount of time training and cooking in some of the world’s most influential kitchens with the likes of Heston Blumenthal, James Martin, Michael Caines, and Gary Rhodes. Creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences for global celebrities and Hong Kong socialites alike, these experiences were such a success that Tom launched Invisible Kitchen, his gourmet catering company, to meet the requests for high quality catering. He sources only the best fresh seasonal ingredients to create innovative and delicious dishes for Hong Kong’s discerning diners. www.invisiblekitchen.com

THE CAKE M IN ST RE L

The Cake Minstrel

In this time of eating awareness comes a mindful option from above. The Cake Minstrel specialises in gluten-free and dairy-free baked goods as well as vegan-friendly selections, such as vegan-friendly donuts and cakes. They also offer gluten-free slider burgers to catering clients to ensure every guest is taken care of with a great dose of deliciousness.

Their breads are available for in-store purchase at SpiceBox Organics, or online at The Fresh Supply Company (www.thefreshsupplycompany.com), and EAT FRESH (www.eatfresh.com.hk). Cakes and other baked goods may be ordered directly by emailing info@thecakeminstrel.com.

LUI BAO

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This clever wine company offers more than just wine to your door; it also guarantees new wines every month and is packaged together with tasting notes so you can learn a little with every bottle.

Luibao teams up with small vineyards worldwide along with sommeliers to curate the selection,

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XTC Gelato

Chilli Fagara

Bib n Hops

making each bottle that members receive unique, boutique, and rare. A membership with Luibao is the best way to try new wines at excellent value and increase your knowledge about what you’re drinking. Delivery can be arranged to home or office locations all over Hong Kong. www.luibao.com

XTC GE L ATO Hong Kong’s first ever artisan gelateria is also Hong Kong’s favourite with their natural, hand-crafted gelatos made from the very finest ingredients since 2001. From gelato cookie sandwiches, natural fruit ice pops, gelato sticks, gelato mooncakes, and gelato cakes, there is a sweet treat for every palate out there. Every part of the process to create XTC gelato is done from scratch, by hand, in small batches to produce rich, intensely flavoursome gelato with a velvety texture. It’s even lower in fat than commercial ice cream! With a seasonal menu of over 40 flavours, they also cater to local tastes with flavours like Milk Tea “Lai Cha”, Black Sesame, Tofu, and Pineapple Bun. www.xtc.com.hk

CHI LLI FAG A RA Sichuan restaurant Chilli Fagara was established in 2005 by third-generation restaurateur Tracy Wong. Located in Soho, it quickly became known for the authentic taste of its scintillating cuisine, which blends both fire and complexity with each burning mouthful. The restaurant has garnered numerous accolades, including a Michelin star for two consecutive years, and continues to be the destination of choice for discerning epicureans.

They have also introduced a line of condiments, seasonings, and snacks based on their best-selling dishes so you can recreate your own spicy meals at home. Each product is made by hand using the best and freshest ingredients without preservatives or MSG. www.chillifagara.com

BI B N H O PS Bib N Hops is the newest player in the ever-growing Korean dining scene in Hong Kong. Dreamt up by the Demon Chef Alvin Leung, this new concept specialises in high quality Korean street-style food paired with Korean beer and soju-based cocktails.

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MEALS SET TO MUSIC Live Music Served for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at hmv LIVE We’ve often thought that we need a soundtrack to our meals. There aren’t enough dining destinations out there where music plays an equal part to the cuisine and alights the senses with an enhanced eating experience. Our favourite experiential dining destination, hmv LIVE, offers up live music from morning to night with a medley of local bands performing during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cool, right!

the shrimp, pomelo and mango salad or kale and avocado salad will satisfy the mindful eaters, while the indulgent ones tuck into the Canadian pork loin sandwich, Wagyu burger or “Grandma’s style” spaghetti bolognaise. That’s just a tiny taste of what’s on offer, and to further sate your cravings, hmv have developed a special superhero range of drinks like the “Black Bat” and the “Super Blue” to add a little theme to your mealtime.

Wait, we haven’t even gotten to the food yet. With their executive chef, Macy Lai, and her experience within three-Michelin starred Bo Innovation’s kitchen, she is constantly innovating new dishes for hmv’s ever-expanding menu that ranges from all-day breakfast staples, a la carte delights and classic bar bites and extends to hmv’s exclusive set of superhero drinks that’ll be the heroes of your Instagram account. All-day breakfast items include a breakfast pizza with free range egg and eggs benedict with hash brown, while options like

Within this massive 38,000 square foot flagship store in Causeway Bay, hmv has room for everything that makes for exquisite eating, listening and looking. It’s cool setting is modern and chic with exposed brickwork, a massive open bar, comfy booth seating and a stage presenting live acts performing everything from jazz and acoustic pop to original works from local bands. Their “Live, Play, Eat” philosophy means you don’t have to go anywhere else to get your fill; it’s a one-stop-shop for everything your heart, and stomach, desires.

4/F, PEARL CITY 22-36 PATERSON STREET CAUSEWAY BAY, HONG KONG TEL: 2504 1838 FOR RESERVATION

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