Mark Weins: “one of the legendary restaurants in Hong Kong for roast goose. They marinate in over 20 spices and herbs, roast it using charcoal, result is one of the most delicious things in world.”
Wilo: “Cute little, creative cafe. Great for working… though sometimes wifi is spotty. Note: It's down the stairs, in an alley off of High Street.“
Change money on the 3rd floor atrium. “There’s no prettier setting” 9am to 4:30pm M-F, Sat 9a-12:30p. Outside for good luck, rub the paws of the lions.
“PoHo neighborhood of quiet boutiques and galleries, tucked away little cafe one of the best places to have a peaceful cup of coffee and read a book” in one of Hong Kong’s most cosmopolitan areas
Shop since 1955, lots and lots of tea. The owner might offer you a tasting. Metro: Sheung Wan, exit A2
“This gorgeous teahouse 1933 known for its art-deco decor” — I just want to have a look, not to eat there or drink tea, metro: Central, exit D2
“one of the food stalls earmarked for preservation - reinvents the Hong Kong sandwich by topping the usual suspects (ham, spam and egg) with peanut butter and cooked cabbage. Allow 15m for prep”
Also check out Aviary and Tea Ware Museum, ADMIRALTY — and Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, plus Lock Cha Tea Shop “fragrant teas, in a replica of an ancient scholar’s study”
“neighbors nurse beers here and the burgers are good too but you can smell them being fried in the open kitchen”
“slings greasy burgers and fried chicken legs for 40 years. Not unusual to see workers and car mechanics dining topless”
“for famous lightly-battered fried chicken, also Korean BBQ. Locals call it “Lee Family Chicken.” A long queue is the norm.”
Mark Weins: “they have an unbelievable selection of roast pork, chicken, char siu, and an incredible ginger scallion sauce to go with it.”
