Restaurants & Cafés
Your guide to dining out in HK, including restaurant reviews, new restaurants and the best restaurants in Hong Kong
The best siu mai in Hong Kong
Ding DimThis small Central eatery serves siu mai with a variety of little twists. One version comes topped with black truffle for an unusual salty and savoury flavour profile. Another variation features quail egg, which is both rich and filling. You can’t go wrong either way. If these combos sound too outlandish, the restaurant also serves a decent standard siu mai with crab roe. From $34. 14D Elgin St, Central, 9698 1968; dingdim.com. Jade GardenThere’s no shortage of traditional dim sum places in Hong Kong but Jade Garden is one of the best. Founded in 1971, the restaurant offers excellent Cantonese fare in the heart of Kowloon Bay. Its pork siu mai dumplings are steamed and topped with crab roe, creating a soft yet chewy texture. They’re the perfect small bite before diving into some heftier mains. From $34. Various locations inc Shop F20, Telford Plaza 1, 33 Wai Yip St, Kowloon Bay, 2758 2883; maximschinese.com.hk. Mott 32Mott 32 boasts an elegant interior courtesy of Joyce Wang and serves some of the city’s best Cantonese cuisine. The siu mai made with iberico pork comes in three flavours – quail egg and black truffle, South Australian scallop or spot prawn and flying fish roe. The quail egg and black truffle siu mai is the stand-out. It’s soft and tender inside and out and the velvety egg yolk makes for a delicious finish.From $55. B/F, Standard Chartered Bank Bldg, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd C, Central, 2885 8688; mott32.com. Nanhai No 1Fancy some food with a view? Nanhai No
Enjoy afternoon tea at JW Café
SPONSORED FEATURE Sit back, relax, and enjoy an exquisite afternoon tea at JW Café in the JW Marriott this weekend. There’s nothing more appealing than a decadent buffet filled with an array of international and Asian specialties plus a few sweet treats to keep you satisfied all weekend long. We guarantee you’ll be lining up for more after tasting gourmet delights crafted by JW Café’s executive sous chef, Tony Wong. Dig into popular dishes including double-boiled fish maw and abalone soup with young coconut, hand-crafted dim sum specialties, baked mushroom in cream sauce and crispy crab claws stuffed with shrimp mousse and mango. Is your mouth watering yet?JW Café’s signature buffet also hosts one of Hong Kong’s best salad bars, boasting over 18 types of fresh produce for diners to create their very own salads. Get creative and top off your salad with your favourite dressing and meat or seafood for a healthy meal that will keep your tastebuds satisfied. Don’t forget about the great selection of premium cold cuts and fresh sushi and sashimi as well – there’s a lot to choose from so make sure you try a bit of everything. There’s always room for dessert, and the offer at JW Café is one of the best in town, offering an array of sweet treats and decadent selections from the dedicated pastry team. Treat yourself to refreshing plum wine jelly topped with yuzu foam, Portuguese egg tarts, or indulge in JW Café’s signature Hong Kong opera cake made with yuan yang (milk tea and coffee
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The best coffee shops in Macau
Much has been written about Hong Kong’s booming coffee culture. But what of our sister SAR? Surely Macau is just entertainment complexes and drinking holes, without a cracking coffee house in sight, right? Wrong – there’s a café scene over there that most certainly rivals our own. From artisanal gems to resort-based coffee giants that tout some of the most expensive blends in the world, Macau is fast becoming an Asian leader on the caffeine front. We’ve brewed up our eight favourites for you to check out on your next trip over.
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The ultimate guide to Hong Kong brunch
A brunch makes a weekend memorable. With so many choices in Hong Kong, though, just where do you begin? Lisa Cam munches her way through the city's best buffets and à la carte options to bring you a definitive list of our city's must-tries CategoriesAlfresco »Classic »Sky high »Dim sum »Unconventional »À la carte »Semi-buffet »Best on Saturday »Long and lazy »Waterfront »New kids on the block »Brunch cocktails and drinks »A brunch too far? »Reader's Choice » Assaggio Trattoria Italiana6/F, Hong Kong Arts Ctr, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, 2877 3999; miradining.com. Sun, midday-3pm. This tucked-away Italian spot has a terrace overlooking unparallelled views of Victoria Harbour from the Wan Chai coastline. And it's just launched the 'Lobster Sunday Brunch', which is guaranteed to have fans of the crustacean salivating. Choose between lobster aglio e olio, lobster prosecco risotto or lobster lasagna for your main in addition to scrumptious appetisers, cold cuts and a cheese buffet, plus the suckling pig carving station. The brunch is priced at $398 for adults, $298 for kids and an additional $198 for free-flow sparkling, red or white wine and beer. BLT SteakShop G62, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 17 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2730 3508; diningconcepts.com. Sat and Sun, midday-4pm. With an alfresco area near the harbour, this is a top brunch choice. The buffet counter includes unlimited appetisers and a meat carving station. It's $218 for adults or $168 for kids but y
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