Lounge at Amber, Hong Kong, China

Amber

Holland-born chef Richard Ekkebus trained in France under celebrated talents Guy Savoy, Alan Passard and Pierre Gagnaire before creating this modern, French-influenced menu. Dishes here are crafted from ingredients flown in daily, from the Tokyo fish market to those in Tasmania and Brittany. Standouts on the ever-changing, seasonal menu include duck foie gras ravioli, sea urchin in lobster jelly and line-caught amadai with orange and fennel confit. The pastry chef more than holds up his end of the evening, balancing French classics with the fruits of his local market excursion. Complementing the exceptional cuisine is the dining room, designed by Adam Tihany, under a chandelier of 4,320 suspended bronze rods used to cast a warm metallic glow over the double-height interior.

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China Club

David Tang, the visionary founder of fashion brand Shanghai Tang, is a master at creating visions of old-world China. The scenarios he imagines may have never existed entirely as they are displayed here, but nevertheless is a wonderful world to get lost in. The club is housed in an old bank building in the middle of Central and has an awesome collection of Chinese memorabilia, including paintings, furniture, bric-a-brac and posters from Chairman Mao’s times. The food varies, but it is for the overall experience that most people go; arrive early and sip a cocktail at the long bar, decked out as a Shanghai club might have looked in the roaring ’20s. Alternatively, try to snag a private booth. Officially it is a members-only club, but any capable concierge can arrange reservations.

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Food at China Tang, Hong Kong, China

China Tang

Located in the Landmark Atrium, in the same complex as Landmark Mandarin Oriental, China Tang comes from Sir David Tang of Shanghai Tang and China Club fame. The restaurant, which also has a location in London’s Dorchester Hotel, focuses on traditional fare from Beijing, Sichuan and Canton and is decorated with a cozy mix of English and Eastern décor (think Chinese paintings, hand-embroidered wall paper and antique lighting). There are multiple private rooms for large groups as well as a beautiful bar area.

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Food at Fook Lam Moon, Hong Kong, China

Fook Lam Moon

Much like LA’s The Ivy, Fook Lam Moon is Hong Kong’s original celebrity hot spot where you are almost guaranteed to see a big name. Even during lunch hours (which we suggest for a visit as opposed to dinner, which can feel rushed), black cars and paparazzi are waiting on the street in front of the Wan Chai institution. Those who are not regulars may feel a bit out of place but eating at Food Lam Moon is practically a Hong Kong right of passage. Don’t expect stellar service, but waiters do get guests in and out with efficiency. The menu is extensive and focus is placed on regional classics, seafood and classic Cantonese. The baked stuffed crab shell is a highlight.

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Hing Kee

Best known for its claypot rice, Hing Kee is a Kowloon institution. In service for decades, this old-school joint attracts visitors and locals alike. Here, a steaming pot of perfectly cooked rice is served with a variety of toppings.

Dinning Area at Hugo’s, Hong Kong, China

Hugo’s

A Hong Kong institution that originally opened in 1969, this classic European restaurant in the Hyatt Regency earned its reputation as a favorite of Western expatriates and visiting business travelers. Devotees return often to take advantage of the well priced three-course executive lunch Monday through Friday, or to celebrate a professional milestone with exceptional sips from the 400-plus label cellar. The French chef commands his open kitchen while the dapper, knowledgeable wait staff silently prepare dishes from tableside trolleys. Start with a selection of Brittany rosé and Irish oysters and continue with mains that cater to carnivores like the organic Welsh lamb loin, peppered steak or roast Australian Black Angus rib. Hugo’s is famous for its old-school desserts, particularly the crêpe Suzette and chocolate bonbons, served with a theatrical flourish on billowing dry ice.

Liu Yuan Pavilion

A favorite lunch staple of Hong Kong businessmen, Liu Yuan Pavilion takes its Shanghainese cuisine very seriously. In fact, orders for popular dishes like the smoked chicken and steamed fish heads with chilies are taken in advance. Inside the spacious and well-lit dining room, a lively crowd devours delicacies like spicy wontons, Shanghai sesame biscuits with minced meat and the Xiaolongbao (steamed buns).

Luk Yu Tea House

Dim sum fanatics can point and choose among the bamboo steamers served by the notoriously gruff wait staff at this stuck-in-the-’70s Hong Kong icon. Some locals say the restaurants rests a bit on its laurels and that better dim sum can be had elsewhere, but the setting here is classic. Crowds tend to thin out later in the day, which makes dinner a somewhat calmer affair, but this is really a place for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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Lung King Heen

Lung King Heen is the Four Seasons three-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant. Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, this simple yet elegant restaurant is best known for its lunchtime dim sum and fabulous Peking Duck. For a Michelin-starred restaurant, the setting is quite family friendly and not stuffy, and the service is among the best in town. For those staying at the Four Seasons, this is a wonderful way to enjoy a great meal within the confines of your hotel on your day of arrival. Please note that those interested in the duck must pre-order the bird at least 6 hours in advance of your meal.

Ambience at One Harbour Road, Hong Kong, China

One Harbour Road

People argue constantly over which is the finest Cantonese restaurant in town—and which place does the best dim sum. Expect to find One Harbour Road in the top five of discerning diners. The Grand Hyatt restaurant has an open-plan, near-European feel, not to mention a 180-degree view of the harbor. Specialties include stewed pigeon with lemon sauce, wok-fried lobster with garlic and chili, bean curd with egg-white scallops and wok-fried prawns with salty duck-egg yolk.

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Interiors at Peak Lookout, Hong Kong, China

Peak Lookout

This restaurant sits at the top of the Peak atop Hong Kong’s most famous mountain. Peak Lookout occupies a modest stone cottage and stands out like a beacon of historic nostalgia. Decorated with sepia-toned photographs and other mementos arrayed around the thick stone walls, it also has a lovely outside patio, with splendid views over the Aberdeen Channel. It’s touristy to be sure, and bustling, and the menu includes everything from a raw bar to American BBQ, but the ambience and setting make this a special evening. On some nights, there’s a jazz band. Reservations are a must.

Interiors at Seventh Son, Hong Kong, China

Seventh Son

Opened by the seventh born son of Fook Lam Moon’s founder Chui Fuk-Chuen, this restaurant is a wonderful spot to enjoy some of Hong Kong’s best traditional Cantonese cuisine. The menu is refined and extremely approachable for English speakers, and the décor is relaxed and modern compared to its parent restaurant. The best dishes also happen to be the most simple.

Dinning Area at Spoon by Alain Ducasse. ong Kong, China

Spoon by Alain Ducasse

Alain Ducasse’s innovative French food rarely has to compete for attention but the location of this restaurant, in the Intercontiental Hotel, is nothing short of stunning. Diners sit almost at water-level with expansive views of the Hong Kong skyline (the hotel and restaurant are in Kowloon), and the dining room is decked out with a massive chandelier made of more than 500 Murano glass—what else?—spoons.

The Grand Stage

Occupying a massive space on the second floor of the historic Western Market, this Chinese restaurant does the grandest dim sum. The setting teeters on the verge of tacky, with chandeliers and a dance floor (they host a lot of functions here), but the dim sum is some of the city’s best, and the wait staff is friendly and tries hard to help you navigate the massive menu.

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Food at Yé Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Ye Shanghai

Fantastic Shanghai cuisine is on offer at the sexy modern dining room at Ye Shanghai. The delicious dim sum is ideal for a festive lunch.

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Bar at Zuma, Hong Kong, China

Zuma

For some of the best sushi in Hong Kong, foodies head to Zuma, a hip eatery with additional locations in New York, London, Istanbul and Miami. While the menu is long, it is hard to order a bad dish—all of the sushi is super fresh. The simple dishes like the uni on toast and Wagyu Beef sushi.

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