Catching the view while you shop at IFC Mall
IFC Mall has a rooftop garden where you can escape the hustle-and-bustle of shop assistants, checkout lines and wall to wall people – to step back and enjoy the view of Victoria Harbour.
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Gough Street Eats
Gough Street was historically known for its printing presses, but these days you're more likely to see noses pressed against the windows of boutique shops or Michelin guide restaurants.
Aqua – Dining with views in Hong Kong
Aqua on the 29th Floor of 1 Peking Road offers the most amazing views in Hong Kong and an unforgettable dining experience.
Little Bao
Little Bao on Hollywood Road is definitely not to be missed, especially the desert ice-cream Bao shown below. Small, intimate and casual.
Kau Kee Beef Brisket
If you enjoy beef brisket, then you should probably try Kau Kee – arguably one of the best in the world. People line up here for upwards of an hour to savour the tender and delicious slow-cooked brisket, in a broth of spice.
Sai Ying Pun’s edgy delights
In Chinese (Cantonese to be specific) Sai Ying Pun means west camp. Sai Ying Pun is located on the western side of Hong Kong Island, still visible to neighbouring Kowloon.
It’s built on the steep sloping Victoria Peak, shy of Kennedy town. The area has in 2015 been opened up by MTR driving an influx of interest from locals and expatriates alike, flocking for the temporary rental reprieve and the advantage of close proximity to Central.
Queen’s Road has always meandered through Sai Ying Pun, but the introduction of MTR (Hong Kong’s elite mass rapid train system) has brought a degree of gentrification and along with it a plethora of new dining experiences. Bars, delis and restaurant’s attracted by SYP’s lower rents.
Tasty Char Siu Pork at Golden China
Want to eat like a local but not about what to eat? Try Golden China in Central. This 'chop-shop' style chinese restaurant is not your average 'hole in the wall'.
One Classy All-Day Breakfast
Even in Hong Kong you can find an all-day and all-night breakfast at a reasonable price.
Sunday Morning Hangover Tonic: Wagyu
Need a slow start to Sunday morning after a big night at Lan Kwai Fong? Look no further than Wagyu on Wyndham Street (east of Hollywood Rd on the Island).
High Tea at The Penninsula
Whatever time of year you come to Hong Kong, The Penninsula is always busy, so you need to be prepared.