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Wildfire Pizza Bar & Grill

Wildfire Pizza Bar & Grill (Shop P211A, WTC More, 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong) – patrons are attracted to this restaurant because of its location (Kowloon harbour with a fabulous sea view of the local yacht club). The items served here include Wildfire Platter (garlic prawn fritters, smoked salmon rolls, chicken wings in house spices, almond crusted calamari, and eggplant parmesan), Prawns and Scallops Pizza, BBQ Pork Ribs, and Chicken Kebab. The extensive beverage menu features cocktails (Wildberry Runner, Tequila Biscuit) , mocktails (Lychee Punch, Peach Blossom) and Smoothies (raspberry baby, Mango Yo Yo).

Tutto Bene

Tutto Bene (G/F, 7 Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) — inexpensive, the food is well prepared by knowledgeable staff and the service is excellent. You can eat outside along the terrace and watch the rest of the world stroll by, or you can take a place at the back in a small garden or inside. The three-course dinner set menu is a bargain considering the quality and quantity of the food. The Squid-Ink Linguine is superb and you can get decent pizza and salad. The Beef Carpaccio is highly recommended.

Tokio Joe

Tokio Joe (16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong) — Tokio Joe offers a traditional Japanese dining experience in a comfortable, entertaining atmosphere. Chef Wah ignites the central sushi counter with his masterful skills and innovative twist on traditional sushi and sashimi. Whether you chose Omakase or à la carte, your taste buds will be blown away by the fresh ingredients and meticulous preparation.

A full cooked menu offers plenty of customary and unique dishes to complete the dining experience. The main open plan seating area puts you right in the middle of the action, while upper booths provide more intimacy for those special occasions. Not to be missed: Rock Shrimp Salad, Spicy Toro Tartar, Joe’s Soft Shell Crab Roll and Kelp-Grilled Seabass.

The Peak Lookout

The Peak Lookout (121 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong) — The Peak Lookout (a former tram station) is a tourist magnet… and with that comes tourist prices. However, the view on a clear day and the serene old-school ambience is enough to attract even us locals. The international menu covers the best dishes from around the world – steaks, curries, even nachos – and it’s also the perfect spot for a romantic date too.

The Grand Stage

The Grand Stage (2/F, Western Market, 323 Des Voeux Road Central, Seung Wan, Hong Kong) — within the Western Market tourist trap, The Grand Stage is a diamond in the rough. Presented as a huge luxurious theatre, the restaurant and function hall leave no stone unturned in making the experience as decadent as possible. Numerous weddings take place in this fantastic venue after the dim sum crowd is long gone, and the place oozes sophistication and grandeur perfect for making any special occasion go with a bang.

The French Window

The French Window (Shop 3101, 3/F, Tower 2, IFC Mall, No. 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong) — Class, sophistication and elegance is the name of the game at The French Window. Although this restaurant is in the huge IFC complex, the further you enter, the more you forget about the mall. The decor is light and breezy, with giant windows boasting a heart-stopping harbor view whilst the beautifully presented and carefully created brasserie-style food is delicious. Expect only the best French cuisine (with a modern twist) in this restaurant; the Sunday brunch is always a winner.

Simplemente tailandés

Simply Thai (Shop 1104, 11/F Food Forum, Times Square, Causeway Bay) — The menu includes Thai favorites like pad Thai and tom yum goong soup, as well as surprises like pigeon in young coconut soup and baked Mandarin fish with prawn mousse in a banana leaf. Finish off the meal with desserts like cheese soufflé and pineapples crepes with passion fruit ice cream. This restaurant attracts a mixed crowd of business people lunching, families out for a meal, and locals celebrating a special occasion.

Shang Palace

Shang Palace (Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon) – this highly-rated Cantonese restaurant serves signature dishes including braised spare rib in chin kiang vinegar with cabbage; braised bird’s nest with pumpkin cream, Japanese-style; crispy lobster with oatmeal; and oven baked cod fillet with egg white and conpoy. Its dim sum is also well-regarded.

Main Street Deli

Main Street Deli (The Langham Hong Kong Hotel, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong) — in the true spirit of New York, Main St. Deli opened in April 2001 as Hong Kong’s first authentic New York style deli. The outlet offers New York deli favorites, such as Reuben sandwiches, pastrami on rye, hot corned beef, brisket, knishes, bagels, salads and chicken soup with matzoh balls.

Kiku

Kiku (B/F, The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong) — Kiku is deceptively large and its location in the upmarket Landmark makes for a vibrant, lively atmosphere, especially at lunchtime. Most diners are initially directed to the busy front-of-house section containing tightly-packed tables and muted decoration, but there is a range of small, comfortable booths scattered behind Japanese-style screens to the rear.

Lunch specials are popular but individual dishes drawn from either the raw fish or cooked sections provide a smorgasbord of tempting alternatives. Succulent cuts of sashimi are accompanied by deliciously spiced soy sauce. The ark shell is a permanent offering and highly recommended. Homemade sushi is predictably good and when presented as a roll, such as the soft shell crab and avocado, the range of textures and flavours impress. Other appetizers include satisfying strips of roast file fish dipped in a creamy sauce and moist spinach tossed in a fortified sesame sauce. Elsewhere, a generous chunk of cod cooked in miso sauce is very tasty. U.S. or wagyu beef dishes are available and the stir-fried sliced beef in a zesty ginger sauce is worth considering.