3.03.2013

HONG KONG Epicure


Hotpot

1. 上品 Top Grade Hot Pot : 港式 Hong Kong style
2. 自己友 Buddy Hot Pot : 港式 Hong Kong style
3. 三希樓 San Xi Lou : 四川式 Sichuan style


International Cuisine


Japanese
1. 鈴池 Suzuike : excellent Japanese course with touches of fusion.
2. 田舎屋 Inakaya : pricy place but great quality robatayaki (炉端焼)

(others: 安半 Yasuhan - a place known to Japanese locals but not listed on openrice)


Thai

Mango Tree : first branch in HK, although much more expensive than the one in Bangkok, but enjoyed the ambience at the Cubus.

Swiss

Chesa : at The Peninsula Hotel - loved the soup and raclette!

Mexican

Brickhouse : very hidden place in an small alley way right by Lank Kwai Fong.

German
Berliner German Bar & Restaurant :

Fusion

Liberty Private Works : (French-Asian creative cuisine) Dinner only.  Award-winning chef Vicky Cheng who once worked at 'Daniel' in New York.  This place was opened as a test kitchen for its bigger sister 'Liberty Exchange' at Exchange Square.  Need to book well in advance given its popularity.


Buffet

The Market : at Hotel Icon


Coffee


1. Fuel Espresso : good lattes & masala chai

2. Al Molo Ristorante Italiano : hot coffee just right
3. Il Caffe : smooth cappuccinos


Cafés


茶。家 Teakha : located in a quiet area - biscuit scones are a popular item



Bakeries


Po's Atelier : specializes in Japanese & Scandinavian style bread



Brunch

1. The Principal : homely relaxing restaurant on Star Street, Wan Chai offering a 7 course Sunday Brunch.

2.  Whisk - The Mira :

(others: Kitchen at W Hotel)


Afternoon Tea


1. The Lounge : at Four Seasons Hotel - very fulfilling tea set

2.  The Lobster Bar & Grill

(others:  Clipper Lounge, Mandarin Oriental)

Sweets


Cakes

(others: C'est La B, Harlan's Cake Shop)

Cupcakes

Sift Patisserie : branches in Central, Wan Chai & Ap Lei Chau

(others: KISSes Cupcakes)


Macaroons

1.  Pierre Hermé2.  Laduree

Parfaits

Smile : Yogurt & Desserts Bar - features an attractive range of yogurt parfaits.  Another venture of Tony Wong's who is well-known for his patisserie in Hong Kong.

Souffle

太平館餐廳 Tai Ping Kong Restaurant


FASHION x FOOD


Armani/Aqua : fashion label Armani's collaboration with the Aqua group in Chater House building where the various Armani boutique stores are located.  Cool entrance that looks like a dark runway.  



MUSIC x FOOD

Plantation :  check out their facebook page for any music gigs coming up.



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