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Wagyu Restaurant Hong Kong
Wagyu was good when it first opened up - their standards have slipped since. Their cuts aren't too expensive - about $500ish if I recall.
There are plenty of places that serve wagyu in HK - if price is no consideration, then head to one of the hotel grills or Dakota Prime in LKF.
Restaurants in Hong Kong that you MUST eat at?
Tell her to try any 'roast' (pork/duck).
Italian besides Da Domenico, Gaia maybe??
Gaia (and va Bene) is good and will cost you about $400-600 permitting for dishes per person for a 3 course meal (not including drinks).
Have a go at Cecconi's (in Soho) - I love the food there, service is excellent and usually costs us no more than $500/person with a glass or two of wine.
I'm guessing price is a big factor, otherwise try Nicholini's in Conrad or Mistral in Intercontinental Stanford.
Italian besides Da Domenico, Gaia maybe??
Domani is pricey, but food is excellent. I would rather visit Domani than places like Grissini.
Hong Kong: Most recommended top end restaurant
If money is no object, try the Krug Room at the Mandarin Oriental (seats up to 10, minimum charge regardless of guests is HK$20,000). For a party of two though, this may be odd.
If it's non-Chinese you are looking for, head to Gaddi's or Petrus for French fare and Nicholini's for Italian.
Restaurants / Bars with a view of HK Skyline
Has anyone tried Le 188 Restaurant and Lounge in the new Harbour Grand Hotel in North Point/Tin Hau?
I don't have much for the food (just an impression) but the view is...well...have a look for yourself:
Where do Hong Kong foodies gather?
I'm all for meets if we're eating cheap-ish. Unfortunately, all my meals at the high-end places are with my parents, so the account is taken care of.
But if we're eating some good Chinese roast, I'm game - plenty of places I've yet to try, and I'm sure I can afford a cheaper budget.
Hong Kong Sunday Brunch
I have never been to Top Deck - I've read it's a bit of a tourist trap, although a friend of mine (who, like me, has/had lived in Hong Kong for over 10 years - i.e., about/over half our lives) took some of his traveling friends there and said it's great for relaxing.
Hong Kong: hotel Chinese restaurants vs non-hotel
This thread probably replies a question I asked in the 'dim sum' thread about high-end vs. regular Chinese food. Will have a read into it - thanks.
vegetarian dim sum hong kong
Might be a bit late - there is a place in North Point very close the CRC (or is Yue Wha) on the 1st floor that does a decent vegetarian (but 'mock' vegetarian) meal. Staff don't really speak English, but they have English menus and I've seen a few 'gweilos' in there.
Restaurants / Bars with a view of HK Skyline
If it's Kowloon-view you're looking for, Isola is another good option where you can head to without breaking the bank - should cost between $400-$800 per person. Their tiramisu is heavenly, and their seafood choices aren't bad either. I've heard good stuff about their pizzas, but I can't bring myself to go to a decent restaurant to eat pizza.
Hong Kong Sunday Brunch
Also, not a 'brunch' in the 'traditional' sense, but head down for an early/late lazy lunch to The Boathouse in Stanley - very nice, quaint bar/restaurant that's been around for a long time now - it's a Stanley icon.
They do good seafood, but have a variety of other options to choose from - I suggest a whole load of seafood appetisers (get a platter, smoked salmon and bucket of mussels if you're going in a group) and then go for something lighter in the mains.
All this while overlooking Stanley - try to see if you can get a table at the top floor.
Will cost (depending on how much you eat and what you drink) between HK$200 - HK$500 per person.
Generally, 2-3 appetisers, 3 mains, 2 desserts, 1 coffee and a couple of glasses of wine sets us back about HK$1100-$1300 for 3 people.
Restaurants / Bars with a view of HK Skyline
Aqua in Peking Road is another (expensive) option.
Best Dim Sum in Hong Kong
Whilst I am fairly well rehearsed with my French and Italian fine dining, I am a complete amateur when it comes to the Cantonese version.
I love a good dim sum, but most my experiences have been limited to restaurants in universities, Maxim's, Peking Garden (and other such restaurants in Cityplaza/Pacific Place).
Are the likes of Lung King Heen and other hotel restaurants any different in terms of taste in food and variety (ignoring ambience and service for a minute).
Best Italian restaurant in Hong Kong: Da Domenico?
Not a fair comparison though...?
With Bo Innovation - people either hate or love the food/concept.
With Da Domenico - some are not pleased with the price one is paying, whereas most are complaining about the service.
You are right in that there doesn't seem to be a neutral ground though.
Help Me Appreciate Hong Kong
You've probably heard this before, but Indian food outside of India is quite poor.
Hong Kong in particular doesn't do great Indian - Bronto in Tsim Sha Tsui is a fair fast food place (bit expensive for fast food though). Viceroy, Gaylord's and Jashan are popular amongst the locals, expatriates and Indian NRIs, despite the high prices, average food and poor service. I'd suggest staying clear, but if it keeps drawing in customers, it must be doing something right I suppose?
Help Me Appreciate Hong Kong
If you don't mind splashing, try Gaddi's or Petrus at Peninsula and Shangri-la respectively for the best classic French food in Hong Kong.
Slightly (but not all that much) cheaper French is Cepage at Star Street. (Have not been, heard rave reviews - am a frequet patron at its big sister Les Amis in Singapore)
Cheaper still (about $500-700 a head) is Cafe des Artistes - this USED to be an excellent restaurant, but the last time I went there was 3 years ago.
For Italian, you've come a year and a bit too late, and half a year too early - what I reckon is/was Hong Kong's best Italian (Toscana at the Ritz-Carlton) closed down and will reopen in the ICC some time in 2010. Come back again in 2010, or ...
Aspasia at Luxe Manor has had good reviews, though I have never been. Nicholini's has magnificent decor and excellent food and service.
Grissini is slightly cheaper than the above, but nothing out of the extraordinary.
Alternatively, for about HK$300-HK$600 a person (including drinks), head to Elgin Street in Soho to dine at Cecconi's - not the greatest Italian restaurant in the world, or even in Hong Kong, but for that money you get a very good authentic meal with excellent service.
Restaurants / Bars with a view of HK Skyline
If price is not an issue, head to Petrus in Island Shangri-la. In my opinion, this is far and away the best French (or even non-Chinese for that matter) restaurant in Hong Kong. However, you're REALLY paying through the roof here.
Alternatives are heading to places like the Peak (Cafe Deco), but I wouldn't recommend it based on the food quality (also fairly expensive, but certainly more affordable than a meal at Petrus).
Best Italian restaurant in Hong Kong: Da Domenico?
Agree with this.
The service really negates any value the food adds - which whilst good, isn't all that much better than the other Hong Kong Italian stalwarts. For the price one is paying, I'd expect everything (including the service) to be top-notch. I'd rather go elsewhere.
My favourite Italian in Hong Kong was always Toscana, but now we'll have to wait for it to re-open in ICC. Its (and Ritz Carlton's in fact) interiors would look strange in such a building though...lets see what they do with it.
I believe Chef Umberto will be back.
Hong Kong Sunday Brunch
The Verandah at The Repulse Bay for a very relaxed meal with a great breeze (hopefully) and a view to kill for.
ToTTs in the Excelsior for much the same minus the breeze. Both will set you back a fair bit.
If you want something less costly, try Dickens Bar in Excelsior.
