You don't have to agree with the political judgment of Hong Kong's chief executive to appreciate what he eats (or once ate). Chung Kin Leung, a former top chef at chief exec's house has now opened a fine-dining Chinese restaurant.
Lai Bun Fu —
You don't have to agree with the political judgment of Hong Kong's chief executive to appreciate what he eats (or once ate). Chung Kin Leung, a former top chef at chief exec's house has now opened a fine-dining Chinese restaurant.
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Gourmet burgers aren't the only attraction in Burger Circus. Everything edible on this table is made in-house, including the soda.
Burger Circus —
Gourmet burgers aren't the only attraction in Burger Circus. Everything edible on this table is made in-house, including the soda.
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One of the latest additions to Hong Kong's SOHO district, Saam serves beautifully curated international cuisine.
Saam —
One of the latest additions to Hong Kong's SOHO district, Saam serves beautifully curated international cuisine.
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Saam deploys the newest technology in kitchen including a "refrigerated centrifuge."
Hi-tech kitchen —
Saam deploys the newest technology in kitchen including a "refrigerated centrifuge."
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Situated inside an historic building, The Pawn underwent a full renovation last year. It's now helmed by British chef Tom Aiken.
The Pawn —
Situated inside an historic building, The Pawn underwent a full renovation last year. It's now helmed by British chef Tom Aiken.
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On the menu at the born again Pawn is some serious meat action alongside more delicate and artful plates like this delicious-looking panna cotta.
Pawn again —
On the menu at the born again Pawn is some serious meat action alongside more delicate and artful plates like this delicious-looking panna cotta.
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Under legendary chef Pierre Gagnaire, this classic Hong Kong venue has retained a high standard over the years. It also boasts a stunning harbor view on the 25/F in Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.
Pierre, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong —
Under legendary chef Pierre Gagnaire, this classic Hong Kong venue has retained a high standard over the years. It also boasts a stunning harbor view on the 25/F in Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.
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Yan Hoh Teen at InterContinental Hotel is one the best places for dim sum in Hong Kong.
Yan Hoh Teen —
Yan Hoh Teen at InterContinental Hotel is one the best places for dim sum in Hong Kong.
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The Continental serves British/French cuisine, with dishes including chicken and goats cheese mousse with olives (pictured) and raw tuna with ginger dressing (in the next picture).
British/French cuisine —
The Continental serves British/French cuisine, with dishes including chicken and goats cheese mousse with olives (pictured) and raw tuna with ginger dressing (in the next picture).
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Rowley Leigh, the experienced British chef is consultant at The Continental.
The Continental —
Rowley Leigh, the experienced British chef is consultant at The Continental.
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It seems that Hong Kong can't have enough of hip yakitori hangouts. Opened a few months ago, Toritama's authentic skewers have quickly won fans in the neighborhood.
Toritama —
It seems that Hong Kong can't have enough of hip yakitori hangouts. Opened a few months ago, Toritama's authentic skewers have quickly won fans in the neighborhood.
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Vanilla? Coconut? Toritama's mitarashi ice is actually soy sauce ice cream.
Toritama desserts —
Vanilla? Coconut? Toritama's mitarashi ice is actually soy sauce ice cream.
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Specializing in Omakase menus, Hanabi is a intimate restaurant with 18 seats only. This is the HKD1200 ($155) tasting menu.
Hanabi —
Specializing in Omakase menus, Hanabi is a intimate restaurant with 18 seats only. This is the HKD1200 ($155) tasting menu.
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Another option: HKD800-sashimi set tasting menu ($103).
Hanabi sashimi —
Another option: HKD800-sashimi set tasting menu ($103).
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Jason Atherton's third restaurant in Hong Kong, Aberdeen Street Social, is located in PMQ, the hip design and art hub. The two-story restaurant has a bar downstairs with more formal dining upstairs.
Aberdeen Street Social —
Jason Atherton's third restaurant in Hong Kong, Aberdeen Street Social, is located in PMQ, the hip design and art hub. The two-story restaurant has a bar downstairs with more formal dining upstairs.
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Here is a dish served on the upper floor, featuring wagyu beef, roasted bone marrow, sourdough crumbs, pickled shiitake puree and triple cooked potato.
Aberdeen Street Social —
Here is a dish served on the upper floor, featuring wagyu beef, roasted bone marrow, sourdough crumbs, pickled shiitake puree and triple cooked potato.
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Like the Cantonese's version of McDonald's, Tsui Wah has cured countless post-party-fish-balls-and-fish-cakes craves -- especially the 24-hour branch sitting in the middle of the nightlife district, Lan Kwai Fong.
Tsui Wah —
Like the Cantonese's version of McDonald's, Tsui Wah has cured countless post-party-fish-balls-and-fish-cakes craves -- especially the 24-hour branch sitting in the middle of the nightlife district, Lan Kwai Fong.
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On Lan Street in Central has become the latest hot dining destination with the opening of a few promising restaurants, among them ON Dining Kitchen and Lounge.
ON Dining Kitchen and Lounge —
On Lan Street in Central has become the latest hot dining destination with the opening of a few promising restaurants, among them ON Dining Kitchen and Lounge.
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