Dining
WINE, DINE, & CANINE It’s long been recognised that animals offer therapeutic benefits to humans, from reducing blood pressure, increasing endorphins, and improving one’s overall psychological state. So do yourself a furvour and bring a paws-one along to one of these pet-friendly eateries. By Carla Thomas
SIP SONG As if we needed any more reasons to love Sip Song, this beachside hotspot in Repulse Bay welcomes pups of all pedigrees, and even has a special “Doggy Chow” menu! Reward your good boy or girl with a bowl of rice and flaked Norweigan salmon, free range minced chicken, or pumpkin seeds and veg, and while you’re at it, order yourself one of the delicious Thai salad options, like roasted eggplant, compressed fresh watermelon, or classic green papaya. Shop 114-115, 1/F, The Pulse, 26-30 Beach Rd., Repulse Bay, 2328-8385, sip-song.com
PEAK GALLERIA Head for the hills, with a hike up to Peak Galleria’s brand new pet-friendly rooftop lawn! The super spacious outdoor area with panoramic views of Hong Kong now offers “Peaknic” combos, signature sets from the mall’s participating restaurants, which come served up in old-school picnic baskets that are perfect for picnicking on the lawn. Peak Galleria also has a slew of other pet-friendly amenities like complimentary pet strollers, a pet photoshoot station, and discounts for pet-owners at select merchants. 3/F, Peak Galleria, The Peak 10
LE MERIDIEN CYBERPORT Treat your pet to more than just a bowl of warm water at Umami, the dog-loving Japanese garden restaurant in Le Meridien Cyberport. Conveniently located next to pet-friendly Cyberport Waterfront Park, Umami is catering to its furry clientele with a tailor-made menu for dogs - think mini-beef bones, superfoodinfused rabbit meat with kale and apple, and salmon ice cream. There’s plenty of healthy options for the hooman in your party as well, with high-quality sashimi and sushi, with fresh seasonal ingredients imported from Japan. 100 Cyberport Rd., Cyberport, Hong Kong, 2980-7406
