Whilst bars present a more modern approach to drinking with flashy cocktails and innovation, pubs reflect traditionalism with a more rustic vibe and simple offerings in the alcohol section with pints of beer and cider, glasses of wine, and salty plates of food to match.

For those seeking an evening at a pub to sink a few pints, here are our top picks in Hong Kong.

The best pubs in Hong Kong

Delaney’s Kowloon

Down into the basement you go exiting the noisy centre of Tsim Sha Tsui and you will find yourself entering through a portal into a pub that could be found in any street of Dublin or Belfast. Delaney’s is homely, pouring a great pint of Guinness and Tetley’s, both with the mandatory froth to enjoy the beer in its entirety. The pub regularly streams football and rugby games for ardent sports fans.

Delaney’s Kowloon, B/F, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2301 3980

The Queen Victoria

A fan favourite for many homesick Brits living in Hong Kong, The Queen Victoria is one of Wan Chai’s more favoured pubs simply for its no-frills approach with fresh pints of beer and quick service. For European football fans, this place will have live games playing as late as 3AM kick offs. Luckily, their happy hour extends from 4PM to 10PM, ensuring you won’t be missing a pint with a discount late into the night.

The Queen Victoria, G/F, Gaylord Commercial Building, 108 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 2529 7800

King’s Belly

Tai Po’s King’s Belly pub is a very close replica to a British-styled pub in Hong Kong with their dolled-up interior. With oaky bar tops, worn-in floors, and high chairs with plump cushion seating, this is where you go for the basics, but the familiar basics. Their beer is fresh and they specialise in a beastly Sunday and holiday roast menu with all the meats and trimmings.

King’s Belly, Shop C, G/F, Mei Fung Building, 6 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po, 2663 3550

The White Stag

A few doors down from The Queen Victoria, The White Stag is a classic pub on the Wan Chai strip well known for their live sports and atmosphere. Their prices are fair and their beer selection is broad with Belgian, British, American, Japanese, and local Hong Kong draught beers. The pub shuts at 4AM on weekends so you can fit in all of your pint-drinking.

The White Stag, G/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 2866 4244

Ned Kelly’s Last Stand

For over five decades, Ned Kelly’s Last Stand has served those seeking a pub experience in the Tsim Sha Tsui area. Their large bar menu imports a variety of British and European draught beers for many pints to be enjoyed at this venue. Check their social media to see their schedule for live music and bands playing.

Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, G/F, 11A Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 0562

Breaks

Breaks evidently emulates a proper Wetherspoons, neighbourhood-style pub from British origin with an oaky interior, plump bar seating, and a strong pour of Guinness. The Prince Edward-pub is located just off Boundary Street. Many loyal patrons to the space head there for a competitive game of snooker in the back of the pub.

Breaks, Shop A, G/F, May Bong Mansion, 221-225 Sai Yeung Choi Street North, Prince Edward, 2398 7933

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A new project by local Hong Kong brewery CityBrew and soda maker The Carbonation, BeingSoda’s sodas are crafted using premium natural longan honey to pay homage to Hong Kong’s classic lemon honey drinks.

The Honey Soda (HKD16.50), Ginger Lemon Honey Soda (HKD16.50), and Salted Plum Lemon Honey Soda (HKD16.50) are all made without preservatives and are best enjoyed on their own or mixed with alcohol to add an edge.

“We’re offering Hong Kong people a premium beverage that unites health, style, and taste. Each can reflect our pride in Hong Kong manufacturing and our commitment to innovation and healthy living,” says founder Daniella Ieong.

BeingSoda is available exclusively at city’super across Hong Kong, and HKTVMALL, Slowood, UNY, APITA, MUJI, Food Parc, GREAT, TASTE and ParknShop locations in July.

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If you’re torn on where to settle for a few glasses in town, follow our guide to where to find the best spots in Hong Kong for your next sip.

The best wine bars in Hong Kong

1. James Suckling Wine Central

Founded by the great American wine critic, James Suckling Wine Central is the wine aficionado’s home in Asia, where he harbours and promotes more than 600 great wines with ratings of 90 points and above, as awarded by international bodies. This fine-casual spot in Soho brings bottles from France, Italy, China, New Zealand, Portugal, and more, plus vertical, dessert, and vintage point offerings. The food menu complements the wine list, holding big and small bites, pastas, sides, and protein plates.

James Suckling Wine Central, 2/F, 22 Staunton Street, Soho, Central, 9864 4970, book here

2. CORKS Wine & Bar

If you live/work/travel around Soho, Sheung Wan, Central, or Sai Ying Pun, you must be living under a rock if you haven’t been to or heard of CORKS on Hollywood Road. This neighbourhood wine den specialises in independent French wine producers and family-owned vineyards in the country, paired with small nibbles and snacks. Every Friday and Saturday night is abuzz with locals crowding outside.

CORKS Wine & Bar, 205C Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, 9258 5352

3. La Cabane Wine Bistro

Opened more than a decade ago, La Cabane stands talls in Hong Kong’s natural wine space as a promoter and collector of fantastic low-intervention, organic, and natural wines. The bistro and cellar, both located on Hollywood Road, store 18 pages worth of bottles imported from southern Europe, southern Africa, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. The service at La Cabane is unrivalled, with the staff offering unbiased and respectful grape advice. 

La Cabane Wine Bistro, 62 Hollywood Road, Central, 2776 6070, book here

4. Aroma Wine Bistro

Hidden away in Lee Garden Three in metropolitan Causeway Bay, Aroma Wine Bistro serves high-quality bottles from the Burgundy region of France and a classy menu of Italian and French plates. We recommend booking Aroma’s signature wine flight, a set of three selected glasses chosen by the in-house sommelier. 

Aroma Wine Bistro, Shop 206–210, 2/F, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay, 9591 6838, book here

5. Terroirs by LQV

Terroirs by LQV is brashly French in their serving of both classic French wines and artisanal bistro food. The Central bar holds a selection of more than 2,000 references and bottles, arguably the largest publicly available collection of French wine in Hong Kong. The wine, champagne, artisanal cheese, sea salt, fruit, chocolate, and fresh produce are all imported directly into Hong Kong for quality bites and sips. 

Terroirs by LQV, 3/F, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 2550 0345, book here

6. Scarlett Café & Wine Bar

This Tsim Sha Tsui gem is unknown to many wine lovers but hosts a refined collection of terroir wine and suitable food pairings for dinner in Kowloon. The food programme offers rustic, gourmet bistro-style fare alongside great bottles and pours of Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, champagne, and sparkling wine. 

Scarlett Café & Wine Bar, 2 Austin Ave, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 3565 6513, book here

7. Crushed Wine Bar

Born out of the love of wine, Camille Glass of Brut fame opened Crushed Wine Bar to celebrate sustainable wine producers from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, South Africa, and beyond. Their collection of red, rosé, orange, white, and sparkling wine is unique, so too with the menu produced by Camille to complement the saucy, sparkly, sweet, and warm tones of the wine.

Crushed Wine Bar, 6–8 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun, 5597 8774, DM on Instagram to book

8. La Cave

Also located in Sai Ying Pun, La Cave specialises in French white, rose, red, and natural wine. The wine bar operates an online shop importing fine small-to-medium producers, and can seat a dozen drinkers inside their cosy bar. Founded by wine expert Mathieu Grasser, La Cave hosts private parties, events, wine classes and tastings, and corporate events, exploring the rich bodies and terroir of wines originating from Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Alsace, and Bordeaux. 

La Cave, Shop E, G/F,  Fook Moon Building, 56-72 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, 9442 0275

9. mato coffee wine

In Sheung Wan, mato coffee wine exposes wine lovers and entrants into the space with a splash of New World wines. Helping those who are looking to up their wine knowledge, scope over their more than 150 references in their catalogue, covering Australian, German, Australian, Spanish, Georgian, Uruguayan, and Greek wines. Of course, they also include your favourite Old World wines from Italy and France.

mato coffee wine, Shop G02, G/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, 5977 3288, book here

10. ThinkWine

Tucked around a corner in Soho, ThinkWine is run by four professional sommeliers, stocking more than 600 labels from the nation and other Old and New World regions. A focus is made on “Chateau to Table” imported French wines approved by the nation’s top winemakers and sommeliers. Their food menu features ample treats including raclette and finger food. 

ThinkWine, 2/F, LL Tower, 2 Shelley Street, Central, 2886 3121, book here

11. Silene

Silene is a secret not-so-secret wine bar hiding at the edge of Central that professes a strong selection of bottles and wine by the glass. Expect a broad range of sparkling, white, rosé, orange, red, and sweet & fortified wines. To pair up with the wine, expect a food menu of French-style meaty mains, fresh fish, oysters, and nibbles. Their space caters both to the wine connoisseur and beginner with sommeliers well-adept to recommend you a perfect glass. 

Silene, G/F, 33 Aberdeen Street, Central, 2885 9599

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Taking place at the hotel’s Italian restaurant The Tai Pan Terrace, fans of the pizzeria chain can once again savour their crisp Neapolitan pizzas, including their Margarita (HKD190), Amalfitana (HKD260) with bufala mozzarella, parma ham, and porcini, and Salsiccia e Porcini (HKD230). 

Their popup menu comprises cold and hot appetizers, fish, chicken, and lamb sharing dishes, soups, pizza by the slice, and a gelato trolley.

If you are planning to visit the pizzeria popup on the weekend, catch their live music hosted every Saturday and Sunday evening.

The Tai Pan Terrace, UG/F, The Murray, 23 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 3141 8888, book here

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In comparison to other major worldly cities, Hong Kong has a unique relationship with hotel culture, housing a list of quality restaurants and bars familiar and favourited by locals and tourists alike.

Given you are coming to Hong Kong, here are some great hotels to book yourself into with top establishments to visit whilst you are staying here.

The best Hong Kong hotels for foodies

1. Eaton HK

In Jordan, a neighbourhood hosting quality South Asian bites and an allure of cheap meals, Eaton HK sets itself apart from other hotels in south Kowloon with a youthful atmosphere and real community feel. The hotel houses one Michelin star Yat Tung Heen featuring fine dim sum bites and the laidback cocktail bar Terrible Baby with drinks made for any type of weather in the city.

Eaton HK, rooms from HKD744

2. The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong

Down on the southside of Hong Kong Island, The Fullerton is an established resort brand that offers every amenity one can expect in beachy Asia, but 20 minutes from the CBD. Their starry Cantonese banquet hall JADE serves traditional Cantonese bites and phenomenal natural views of the ocean, whilst one can expect Singaporean menus at the grand Lighthouse Cafe.

The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, rooms from HKD1,200

3. Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong 

Located in the North Point neighbourhood, impervious to the grand gentrification other areas in Hong Kong are facing, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong is a beacon of comfort at the edge of the harbour. Their buffet restaurant The Farmhouse and bar-restaurant Cruise both offer great views of Hong Kong’s key natural attraction and tasty Western bites.

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, rooms from HKD1,368

4. Mondrian Hong Kong

Mondrian Hong Kong is a new hotel that has entered the scene in Tsim Sha Tsui, positioning itself as a well-connected space for visitors to zip around town. Carna, their prized Michelin Guide recommended steakhouse, packs a meaty punch with a stellar view and even stronger beef cuts from all over the globe. Don’t forget their cocktail bar Avoca on your visit too, which features a menu of Hong Kong-flavoured cocktails offering tastes of the city’s 100-year-old-plus cuisine.

Mondrian Hong Kong, rooms from HKD1,710

5. The Park Lane Hong Kong

This legacy brand has served guests for decades at the edge of Causeway Bay right next to Victoria Park. The Park Lane excels in in-house hospitality with their sensational rooftop bar space with SKYE and the belly-filling PLAYT buffet restaurant. The cocktails in the former take inspiration from local flavours and landmarks, immersing you in proper Hong Kong.

The Park Lane Hong Kong, rooms from HKD1,850

6. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

Amidst Admiralty’s concentration of North American and European hotel brands, JW Marriott stands out as a leader for their intimate service and restaurant and bar collection. Their one Michelin starred Man Ho Chinese Restaurant takes classic Chinese dishes and brings them into a new modern light, whilst Fish Bar imports a European poolside feel with a fresh seafood menu and dining space.

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, rooms begin at HKD2,071

7. The Murray, Hong Kong

Where elegant city stays meet great hospitality comes to you at The Murray, located just at the border of Central and Admiralty. Hop in a cab to shelter at this fancy hotel and indulge in their culinary offerings, such as their sky-high rooftop restaurant-bar Popinjays complete with gracious views of the greenery above and below, or the The Tai Pan with a modern take on the steakhouse concept.

The Murray, rooms from HKD2,695

8. The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

A newer addition to the Mandarin Oriental family in Hong Kong, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental houses the food and mastery of chef Richard Ekkebus of three Michelin star Amber and wine-centric restaurant SOMM. According to Michelin, you will want to travel seas to try his refined French cooking, with the latter offering a more affordable entrance to his soothing style.

Note: rooms are undergoing renovation through 2025 and expected to open in early 2026

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, rooms begin at HKD4,400

9. Rosewood Hong Kong

The brand’s inaugural location in Tsim Sha Tsui shines bright with a typical Hong Kong energy, and that carries through to its restaurants. At the Rosewood, the attention should be firmly placed on CHAAT, their starry Indian restaurant which presents the cuisine in a brave and fiery light. Their neighbouring Spanish restaurant Bayfare Social also excels in fancifying the real tenets of the boisterous cuisine.

Rosewood Hong Kong, rooms begin at HKD5,520

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After announcing their closure on May 14, the Filipino restaurant returns to the area, located a few streets up the hill on Elgin Street.

Founder Jen Balisi is refreshing her first restaurant concept with a “Filipino heart, New York edge” take for its new smaller, yet cosier 20-seat space, including a section for Pinoy Pizzas, an ode to Jen’s tenure in the Big Apple. Think Filipino flavours meeting charred New York-style rippable pizzas. 

Signatures on the menu include spicy funky coconut noodles (HKD148), kare-kare (HKD88), adobo birra quesotacos (HKD88), and siomai (HKD58).

“We were gutted when we had to close our doors, but the outpouring of love from our ‘barkada’ was incredible. This new space is everything we’ve wanted – intimate, edgy, and all about the food. It’s a return to our street food soul, with a bit of a New York swagger. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back,” Jen Balisi shared in a press release.

Barkada is currently offering 15% off all menu items and a bring-your-own-bottle policy till Jul. 15 during their soft opening. 

Barkada, G/F, 25 Elgin Street, Central, 2663 0238

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What happens when you bring six of the UK’s biggest epicureans to Hong Kong and film it? A new hit series featuring the plethora of Hong Kong’s bountiful food scene to light up British TV screens.

In late 2024, British-born Hong Kong-raised celebrity chef Jeremy Pang invited a pack of British TV personalities and chefs to his birthplace to navigate the gastronomical complexities of Cantonese food, a cuisine partly misunderstood in the UK.

Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen, presented on British TV network ITV in May and June 2025, took restaurateur Nisha Katona, comedian Mel Giedroyc, and the meme-y internet personality Tom Skinner, and others, to Hong Kong for a feast of exploration. 

“ I think a lot of people [in the UK] don’t realize how versatile a city Hong Kong is,” Jeremy shared to Foodie over a call at his home south of London. 

A personal project of his to preach the strength of Hong Kong as a dining destination, Jeremy joined forces with Hong Kong Tourism Board to create his new TV series, a boost to local tourism after the recent years of near-complete shut-out of incoming British tourism due to the protests and COVID.

“ I think Hong Kong doesn’t get the credit it deserves, especially internationally. In the UK, from a food perspective, most people love Cantonese food, but they do not realise they are eating Cantonese food and it originates from Hong Kong.”

The series had Jeremy invite his six guests to explore local haunts, familiar tourist venues, and Western establishments on the search for what comprises Hong Kong’s soul – and its delectable food.

“ How do we show off Hong Kong in its best light and most versatile nature?” Jeremy asked himself. “We split the show into six episodes with 24 segments to show the real eclectic mix of things to do and different things to eat.” Scenes of Jeremy cooking Cantonese recipes shown in Hong Kong are interspersed throughout the episodes.

“ Every guest that we brought over to Hong Kong was completely different. We purposely molded the episodes around what we believed the guests would want to sort of experience. It gave me a different perspective on Hong Kong that I never had before.” 

With TV show host Chris Bavin, the pair ventured north to Red Seasons in Tuen Mun to explore the restaurant’s outdoor walk-in clay oven, which makes the “best crispy pork you’ll ever taste in your life.”

Tom Skinner joined Jeremy at Sun Heung Yuen in Sham Shui Po for a slice of their renowned corned beef egg sandwiches. The part-foodie, part-businessman, and part-online comedian extolled the sweet wonders of Hong Kong with peanut butter french toast, custard tarts, and milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen. 

“Hong Kong boasts a real mishmash of international cuisine and cultural influence from the West too,” Jeremy adds. The city’s diverging multiculturalism was a hook for Jeremy to earn the attention of British audiences, acting as a key point of reference.

The city’s award-winning and Western faces were shown prominently with restaurant critic Grace Dent sipping at The Savory Project and the three-Michelin-starred Amber. Nisha Katona met Lorenzo Antinori at world’s 2nd best bar Bar Leone and dined at one-Michelin-starred Arcane, courtesy of chef Shane Smith.  

Inviting his pack of hungry British TV personalities to Hong Kong, Jeremy brings a local-tourist, outsider-looking-in perspective to the show, immersing viewers in the thick of it.

“Growing up, Hong Kong was a half second home, half holiday place to me. I had the best of both worlds of being a tourist here in a place that my mom and dad called their home in Ma On Shan.”

“What place in the world can go for a morning bike ride, enjoy roast meat for lunch, and end up on the beach 20 minutes later other than Hong Kong!”

Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen finished its live preview on ITV in late June, with audiences able to watch the show on live streaming platform ITVX. 

After critical success in the UK, the Hong Kong chef plans to bring his hit series locally to Hong Kong, Australia screens, and other countries this year to promote a much-deserved side of the city.

Keep up with Jeremy Pang to find out how you can watch Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen in the UK and soon Hong Kong

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On your next trip to explore this interesting neighbourhood, here are our recommendations for the best restaurants in Admiralty, from chowing down on affordable lunches, to gorging on buffets, to enjoying the finer meals in life.

The best restaurants in Admiralty

cafe TOO

Located inside the luxe Island Shangri-La, cafe TOO is Admiralty’s premium buffet, sampling treasures from Japan, Australia, the Americas, Italy, and even locally in Hong Kong, including home-grown Yat Lok Roast Goose and On Lee Noodle. Weekday lunch buffets begin at HKD508 and weekend dinner buffets cost HKD868 upwards. Indulge in tasty plates of char kway teow, kung pao chicken, pomodoro pasta, tuna niçoise salad, fresh sashimi, and lots more.

cafe TOO, 7/F, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, 2820 8571, book here

Cô Thành 

Originally located on the quaint street of Kau U Fong in Central, Cô Thành relocated to Admiralty in 2022, expanding their space and menu. Here you can enjoy the rich and deep flavours of Saigon. To get started, try the beef and pork broth of bún bò huế (HKD138), dig your teeth into a bánh mì bò lá lốt (HKD118) for the flavours of betel leaf, grilled beef, and pâté, and enjoy a classic phở tái băm (HKD138) with beef-bone broth and premium rare beef. You must end your meal with kem chuối (HKD58), or banana and coconut ice cream.

Cô Thành, Shop 123, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 7073 7735, book here

Thai Basil

Thai Basil is a fine-casual restaurant that suits a lengthy lunch, slightly hidden away from Pacific Place’s bustle, offering vibrant flavours that are rich in coconut and chilli. Dive deep into the pigeon fried organic wild rice (HKD148), chargrilled cod with red curry (HKD288), wok-fried mussels in tom yum sauce (HKD268), and Thai oyster cake (HKD188. Save room for the purple sticky rice (HKD72) for dessert.

Thai Basil, Shop 112, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2537 4682

Emmer Pizzeria & Café

Emmer Pizzeria & Café is located in the gardens above Pacific Place and serves a healthy menu packed with Italian pizzas and panini made with organic ingredients, fresh salads, wine, and incredible coffee. On those perfect-weather days, sit outside and enjoy a classic margherita pizza (HKD108) and serving of baked meatballs (HKD88). The baked eggs and chorizo (HKD95) and green shakshuka (HKD89) are musts for weekend brunch.

Emmer Pizzeria & Café, Shop 407, 4/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2780 1110, book here

LockCha

Beyond Pacific Place and the hotel-heavy side of Admiralty, teahouse LockCha is well suited for a lazy lunch amongst the greenery of Hong Kong Park. From the vegetarian dim sum menu, you should order the pan-fried rice roll with XO sauce (HKD38), pan-fried turnip cake (HKD38/2pcs), enoki and veggie steamed dumpling (HKD30/2pcs), and ginger xiao long bao (HKD58/3pcs).

LockCha, G/F, KS Lo Gallery, Hong Kong Park, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Admiralty, 2801 7177, book here

The Hawk & Aster

Serving the well-heeled shoppers of Pacific Place, open-fronted The Hawk & Aster reflects differently in the mega-mall with a bright all-day-dining programme and strong selection of French wine, cocktails, and beer. On their concise menu, the fish sandwich (HKD185) is ideal for a juicy, salty bite, so too with the Wagyu burger (HKD240), made with 100% Ozaki beef. The Avruga smoked caviar tater tots (HKD125) are a rare fun item to eat. We always order the grilled spring chicken (HKD220), which comes with the perfect mashed potatoes drenched with chicken jus.

The Hawk & Aster, Shop 008, LG1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 3501 8557, book here

Ippudo

Ippudo is a top ramen chain in Hong Kong, specialising in a full-bodied pork broth made with the bones and gizzards of the animal. Their signature ultra-thin Maruha Mensen #24 noodles from Hakata are a must-order at the Admiralty spot. For slurping an aromatic tonkotsu broth, we recommend you order the shiromaru motoaji (HKD58) or akamaru shinaji (HKD62), both paired with bouncy noodles and pork belly. Get the Ippudo gyoza (HKD48/HKD62) and karaage (HKD35) to balance out the meal.

Ippudo, Shop F04–F06, 1/F, Lab Concept, Queensway Plaza, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, 2527 3526

Restaurant Petrus

Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La shocks the fancy-dining game in Admiralty with views not offered by many other restaurants in Hong Kong, let alone Michelin-starred venues. The menu, crafted by seasoned chef Uwe Opocensky, sees a fine French touch flow throughout all aspects of the restaurant. The good-value Experience lunch menu (HKD498 pp) brings a collection of foie gras, three-yellow chicken, chocolate tart, and more to the elegant table. 

Restaurant Petrus, 56/F, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, 2820 8590, WhatsApp 9701 6539, book here

Salisterra

This Mediterranean fine-dining spot at The Upper House also boasts legendary views of its Hong Kong Island surroundings and far-sighted Kowloon. Salisterra fuses Italian, Greek, French, and Spanish recipes to highlight the strength of warm European cuisines. The padron peppers (HKD88) and burrata di buffalo (HKD168) are light and refreshing dishes to kick off a meal here. The house ravioli (HKD198) transports us to sunnier times in the Med, as does the spring chicken (HKD288).

Salisterra, 49/F, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 3968 1106, book here

JW Café

Housed in the JW Marriott hotel, JW Café offers an expansive range of premium Cantonese classics, Japanese dishes, burgers, sandwiches, Asian favourites, and healthy desserts in its repertoire at this buffet restaurant. In terms of à-la-carte dishes, try the JW cheese and bacon beefburger (HKD220) if you want to feel that Marriott love. The restaurant’s chicken and abalone congee (HKD220) and Hainanese chicken rice (HKD280) are served to a high local standard. The all-day breakfast (HKD280) is our recommendation for the morning-loving folks.

JW Café, 5/F, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2810 8366, book here

La Vache!

Whilst mall dining might not be attractive to most diners, we recommend heading deeper inside the Pacific Place branch of La Vache! for a steakhouse experience that doesn’t feel like you’re dining where people are shopping. With only one thing on the menu – steak frites (HKD398 pp) – you cannot go wrong with a complicated order here. Bookings are highly recommended as everyone seems to want to get their fill of the eatery’s delicious entrecôte steak.

La Vache!, Shop 007, LG1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2801 6122, book here

Dim Sum Library

Contemporary dim sum is on show at Dim Sum Library, an all-day-dining spot located centrally on the first floor of Pacific Place. Elevated beyond your neighbourhood Cantonese haunts, both the lunch and dinner menus are expansive and rich with bold flavours. Our recommendations include the Wagyu beef puff with black pepper (HKD96/3pcs), crystal har gow (HKD75/3pcs), fried lamb fillet with chilli (HKD298), scallop fried rice (HKD208), wok-tossed kai lan (HKD148), and oolong crème brûlée (HKD65).

Dim Sum Library, Shop 124, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 3643 0088, book here

AMMO

Hidden in the quaint botanical haven of Asia Society’s Hong Kong home, AMMO is a unique contemporary European restaurant that’s afforded a spacious venue in Admiralty, utilising prime imported ingredients to craft creative French, Italian, and other Western recipes. The à-la-carte menu features creative dishes such as French sea bass ceviche (HKD178), lobster macchiato (HKD148), Hong Kong typhoon shelter fettuccine (HKD318), aqua pazza bouillabaisse (HKD288), and slow-roasted suckling pig (HKD488). 

AMMO, LG/F, Asia Society Hong Kong, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, 2537 9888, WhatsApp 5260 2192, book here

Man Ho Chinese Restaurant

The ritzy and palatial Man Ho Chinese Restaurant is a stunner in Admiralty, owing to its preservation of refined Cantonese plates and a dining hall unique to the city. Crystal chandeliers hang from above whilst traditional food arrives at the table, albeit with modern presentation. The deep-fried Australian Wagyu beef cheek (HKD388), roasted goose with aged dried radish (HKD368), and steamed garoupa fillet and rice noodles (HKD258) are marvellous and full of flavour. 

Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, 3/F, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2810 8366, book here

BRICK LANE

Hong Kong’s long-running British restaurant brand BRICK LANE operates a fantastic location in Admiralty housed in Citic Tower with a great view to catch from their al fresco dining area. Specials like the BRICK LANE Full English (HKD158), fish and chips (HKD168), and smoked salmon eggs benedict (HKD118) make this restaurant a good choice for sampling London’s finest.

BRICK LANE, 4/F, Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty, 2363 2500

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Available only from Jun. 30 to Jul. 6, McDonald’s are releasing a pancake bacon egg and crispy chicken McGriddles burger, each priced at a discounted HKD35 for a set meal.

Alongside the two new additions, McDonald’s original McGriddles burgers, the sausage and sausage n’ egg McGriddles, are back for the limited seven-day run, priced at HKD35 and HKD36.50 respectively for a set meal. 

The McGriddles are available at all McDonald’s stores in Hong Kong. Snap one up before the week ends!

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I came to Singapore for the weekend to consume and sweat, the latter involuntary, but the former filled with anticipation. I am a grand fan of the Malay Peninsula and its culinary makeup of neighbouring nations, be that Indian, Chinese, Malay, or Singaporean, so this was a special trip planned.

Unlike Hong Kong, where your typical office worker isn’t visiting a cha chaan teng before their 9AM start, a visit to a breakfast establishment for a typical Singaporean is a religious rite. A prominent place of prayer in the east of the city? Mr & Mrs Moghan Super Crispy Roti Prata in Katong.

Featuring an assortment of prata, puffy Indian flatbread served hot, your morning can kick off to a bright start with their egg prata (SGD2/HKD12) and complimentary fish curry for a necessary eggy and spicy kick. Only 12 hours into my Singapore trip and it started strong.

For my exploration of what makes Singaporean breakfast quintessentially Singaporean, another breakfast place I visited during my three-night-stay was Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee, an institution at the Amoy Street Food Centre in Chinatown.

I ordered two soft-boiled eggs (SGD1.60/HKD9.80), two french toast (SGD4/HKD24.40), and two bread toast (SGD2.40/HKD14.60) for the full package. With their fragrant and devilishly sweet kaya jam made from pandan dolloped on the french toast and sandwiched between the bread slices, this was the perfect breakfast to wake me up. 

I won’t forget the flavour combination with the kaya meeting the soy-sauce drenched eggs too.

For lunching around Singapore, two streetside restaurants stood out to me, CitySatay at Satay by the Bay and Rumah Makan Minang in Bugis besides the Sultan Mosque.

My first lunch spot is a heaven for satay meat grilled on sticks. Dodging the throngs of tourists queuing for the attractions at the mega glitzy Gardens by the Bay, I found myself at a cooked food centre shrouded by palm trees and with a plate of meat.

Here, I enjoyed 15 skewered chicken, beef, and mutton sticks (SGD13.5/HKD82.30) with a sloppy and sweet satay gravy to soak up. This is as fresh as it gets for grilled meat in the area, a perfect meaty bite without stuffing oneself.

As for Rumah Makan Minang, this original haunt from Padang, Indonesian dishes out custom nasi padang Indonesian plates, served cafeteria-style to pick out your fancy. Each side and main dish on offer boasts a heavenly aroma with a packing of coconut and chilli. The beef rendang (SGD5/HKD30.50+) was the best dish served, perfectly unctuous, coconut, tender, and rich with a dark curry coating.

I am not a massive fan of modern pop musicians, but when the owner of Hajmeer Kwaja Muslim Food told me that his restaurant served Lady Gag dinner when she came for her concert tour in May, I was excited. The Maxwell Food Centre may be famous for its Haianan chicken rice, but this Indian stall is well worth your visit.

I sunk my fingers and spoon into their mutton murtabak (SGD7/HKD42.70) served alongside a salty mutton curry. The roti pita-like dish drew me in with its lamb mince powered with ground spices and salty undertones. It is a playful dish: rip a piece, swipe up some curry, and guzzle down this salty-spicy mix.

On the bar front, I was pleasantly surprised by Singapore’s cocktail flair connecting to the city’s gastronomical patchwork. In inspiration of Singapore’s Little India, The Elephant Room excellently showcases the flavours of a sub-continent – or neighbourhood – rarely recognised outside its borders.  

I enjoyed their Indian As F**K (SGD26/HKD158.50), a tequila-based cocktail with fenugreek and passionfruit. Made simple, the nose of the cocktail has watermelon elements, but once savoured on the palate, you can wean a pickled juice-like flavour, perfect for sour-sweet fans like myself.

Close by to The Elephant Room, Cygnet Bar inside the swanky QT Singapore is one of Marina Bay Sands’ only cocktail bars close to the street action of both Lau Pa Sat and Chinatown. Others are located sky high and sound too posh.

With a menu inspired by famed authors showcased at the New York Public Library’s, each cocktail tells different stories of fictional worlds. For a sweet treat, The Devil Wears Prada (SGD26/HKD158.50) is a quality variant on the porn star martini, cooling you down whilst hyping you up with flavours of passionfruit, pomegranate, vanilla, and citrus. 

This bar provokes a calming sensation, away from the noise outside in Lau Pa Sat. The service on the Saturday night we visited was slow, owing to one bartender manning the bar with around 20 guests drinking. 

Across town in the CBD lies MOGA, a Japanese cocktail bar located on the ground floor of the Pullman Singapore Hill Street. The Is It Mary? (SGD25/HKD152.40) cocktail takes your classic bloody mary cocktail and puts a togarashi twist to it, adding to the complex spicy and sour mix. 

With all their drinks, the flavours are subtle. If you plan to visit MOGA on a night out bar crawl, prepare yourself for a bus back and forth as the bar is located far from other cocktail bars. They close at 12AM. 

Before finishing up a night of drinking before a return flight home to Hong Kong, a visit to the MO Bar was in order. I miss Hong Kong’s version which closed down for renovations or a future project in 2026, but Singapore’s version did not lack, especially with its wonderful view of the inner city bay and light show.

In typical Singaporean fashion, I implored myself to enjoy their Reclaimed Sling 2.0 (SGD26/HKD158.50). This recommended signature cocktail is not a twist on the Singapore Sling but a reinterpretation, infusing London No. 3 Gin with a Sling mixture and topping it with an infused lollipop.

This drink encapsulated my time in Singapore: sweet, redolent of a past time, and quintessentially Lion City. 

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