Just wondering what everyone's favourite restaurant/s in Hong Kong are. Any cuisine, any price.<BR><BR>We'll be there in December/January and are looking for some new places to try out.

The best Chinese restaurant in HK is unquestionably Fok Lam Moon. It is probably the best restaurant in the world to prepare the top four Chinese ingredients (Shark fin, bird nest, abalone and sea cucumber). But prepare to pay about $10,000HK ($1,300US) for 4. The top Western Restaurant (French) is Gaddi's at Peninsular hotel for about $300US per person. Let me know if you'd like to try some of the best local restaurants (Usally less than $10US pp).

If you want something with a great view in a very modern looking room, Felix at the top of Peninsula is a nice choice. As with everyone at the Pen, it is not cheap. Probably not as expensive as Gaddi's, though.

Hi Barry.<BR><BR>Thanks for the response. When I said "any price", I wasn't quite expecting $10,000HK for a meal for 4 <BR><BR>I'd love to hear your recommendations for some of the best local restaurants.

Last time I ate at "Fok Lam Moon" the chef - Ah Yat cooked me a four headed abalone for HK$7,000 per piece. Haven't been back in a while!<BR><BR>I really like the "Zen" restaurant at the basement of Pacific Place for Dim Sum.

YUNG KEE(that's how it's pronounced in Cantonese)RESTAURANT at Central on Wellington Street. It's famous for roast duck/roast geese. Very popular with the locals for it's roast meat dishes. It's been around for at least 20 year. Price is quite affordable, 30USD/person get you a real nice lunch. Yung Kee is right around the corner of LanKwaiFong where all the SOHO style pubs are. <BR>If you to try out the local day-to-day flavour (and don't mind food containint shrimps), suggest going for Wonton Noodle Soup or fishball noodle soup. They serve it in little noodle eateries everywhere.<BR>Right opposite of YUNG KEE restaurant is a HK style coffee/tea shop. (looks like a old chinese diner, with bakery on the shelf). If you like strong coffee, instead of distilling the coffee, they actually boil the bean together with the pot. Takes a bit getting used to for a first timer, but the sweet aroma can get you hooked. If you go there during a weekday, you may see alot of white collars from Central area hangout... it's a well-known spot for people sneaking out of the office for breaks... <BR>there's so many great places for food..depends on how adventurous you are... boy, I really miss the yummy food!! <BR>BTW, FOK LAM MOON as previous writer mentioned is very very famous too. However, I've heard rumours that because of the economic downturn, they're closing down...

if u like alfresco dining, i'd suggest peak lookout. great atmosphere, very romantic, and the food's pretty good too. as a previous poster mentioned, there are a number of eateries in the lan kwai fong area (try hanagushi for decent yakitori). some of the hotels offer very good cantonese food. summer palace in the island shangri-la and dynasty in the renaissance harbor view are worth checking out. there's also a very good shanghainese restaurant in the basement of new century hotel in wanchai (can't remember the name).<BR><BR>like jen, i'm a big fan of yung kee for their roast goose. but be warned -- the service can be a bit hit-or-miss.

I agree with other writers that Yung Kee is a very good choice for Chinese food. Felix is also another restaurant that comes to mine if you like contemporary food. The view is spectacular at night and make sure you visit the bathroom/toilet. Gaddi's is more traditional and formal (dark jacket and tie are required for dinner). If you like seafood, try to go to Sai Kung or one of smaller islands (it's a 40min to 1 hour ferry from central ferry pier). But as a tourist, you'll probably be ripped off a little unless you're accompanied by a local. Also, you should try to pick up a local food guide from the airport or tourist info. I'm surprise to find that the food guide suggestions are in fact the locals' favourites (if you don't mind eating in a somewhat dirty environment for less than $10US a meal). I hope Fok Lam Moon is not closing down. I last visited on October 2001. This is the restaurant I go once a year for family reunion and it sets the standard for Chinese cuisine.

CORRECTION: <BR>FOK LAM MOON is NOT closing down. (just verified with a friend in HK ;P)<BR>It is 'SUN TUNG LOK' that was closed few months ago. It's another famous place for shark's fin.. a pretty fine restaurant been around for many years too.. <BR>oh and I agreed with all the posters that suggest Felix. Ha, the bathroom was impressive.... I heard the guys' side has superview at the ocean too (couldn't sneak in to check it out.. )

For dim sum lunch, my favourites are Maxim's at City Hall (Central). Prices are very reasonable, but prepare for a long queue any day of the week. For slightly more up-market restaurants, try Dim Sum (the name of the restaurant!) at Happy Valley. I love their shrimp dumplings - they are huge! It is a pretty small place and is always crowded in the weekends. Another really good one is Victoria's. They have branches in Admiralty (Citic Tower), Wan Chai (Sun Hung Kai Building) and Repulse Bay. The food is just amazing. My ultimate fave, I would say!

For Chinese cuisine in a luxurious setting, try the Summer Palace at Island Shangri-La. It's less pricy than Fook Lam Moon (around USD 50 per head for dinner). I have to disagree with others that a meal at Fook Lam Moon costs HKD $10000 for four. I am a frequent customer of Fook Lam Moon and normally pays about US$ 100 per head for a deluxe meal. Also try Niccolini's at Conrad for Italian cuisine. It's considered the best in town.

Thanks everyone for your replies.<BR><BR>Enough suggestions have been made to keep us well and truly occupied for our stay (at least at mealtimes). Can't wait.

Justin - Island Shangri-la's Summer Palace has a great decor. Do you find the food is just good but over-priced? I'm also curious if you have steamed fish, shark's fin, abalone or bird nest in you US$100 per head dinner at Fok Lam Moon. I would actually not recommed Fok Lam Moon if you do not intend to order one of their specialties. One time FLM charged us HK$12,000 for the pearl river giant eel (head portion only), and their average price for a good steamed fish is about $2,000 to $3,000 as far as I remember. Shark's fin soup (the really think one) is another $500 to $800 per person.

ttt for someone who asked about great eats in Hong Kong.

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Greg<BR>We went to Yung Kee and were very disappointed. In 17 nights away, and 3 different destinations, this was the worst(in fact the only disppointment we had). We also felt that as we were not locals they were not really interested.If you read the rants and raves section here you will find I am not alone in my disappointment.<BR>On the recommendation in the AA guide we went to The Red Pepper and that was fantastic. We were the only non-locals there but,unlike the first restaurant, the service was superb.

Fiona,<BR><BR>My wife and I have dined at the Yung Kee on a couple of occasions on previous trips. I agree with your comments entirely.<BR><BR>I'll try the Red Pepper again this time. It's been years since we've been there. Can't even remember what it was like.