Adventure in cuisine doesn’t always have to mean eating or whipping up something exotic. It can be the spirit of discovering all the must-try dishes in every restaurant in one street. It can be the spirit of bravery by tasting the unfamiliar street food in a foreign country. And it can also be the spirit of refinement by broadening one’s palette to different flavors and tastes of fine dining. Such a country which exposes you to diverse gastronomy is the renowned Hong Kong.
Being one of the world’s leading international financial centers, Hong Kong is mostly a destination for global business travellers, and a host for business networking events. Business travelers flock this city mainly for corporate business travel without having any idea where to best experience Hong Kong’s great refined taste food wise. Luck is on your side for stumbling upon this read which brings you some of the best places to visit when you’re in one of Asia’s most precious jewels.
LUNG KING HEEN -Four Seasons Hotel
8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
For reservations: (852) 3196-8888
Fax: (852) 3196-8899
(Lunch) Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm; Sundays and Holidays 11:30am-3pm
(Dinner) Mon-Sun 6pm-10:30pm
Located at the fourth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, the Lung King Heen or “View of the Dragon” restaurant is the only Chinese restaurant in the world to receive three Michelin stars.
It is where Executive Chinese Chef Chan Yan-tak who received three Michelin stars serves delectable Cantonese dishes such as Simmered lobster in Supreme Broth which is cooked to absolute perfection, Barbecued suckling pig which makes you want to thank the poor animal for sacrificing its life to please your appetite, Xiao Long Bao (soup-filled dumpling) ingeniously served with individual little baskets, and Chilled Coffee Pudding with Baileys Foam which is just sinfully good.
The restaurant’s interior is decorated with chic décor of modern and Chinese pieces. It also has a fantastic view of the city skyline and deep harbors. No doubt they truly deserve to be awarded with Michelin stars. It is a must-try fine dining experience for the sophisticated business traveller.
AMBER –The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- AMBER –The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel
15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong
For reservations: (852) 2132-0066
E-mail: lmhkg-amber@mohg.com or submit an online reservations request form which can be found at their website (www.amberhongkong.com)
(Breakfast) Mon-Sun 7am-10:30am
(Lunch) Weekdays 12pm-2:30pm; Weekend 11:30am-2:30pm
(Dinner) Mon-Sat 7pm-10:30pm
Also a must-try for business travellers and a recipient of Michelin stars (two), the Amber restaurant is located at the seventh floor of Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel. It claims to be “an experience of extremes created by two artists who are experts in their respective fields of design and cuisine” because two-Michelin-stars-awardee Chef Richard Ekkebus and famous interior designer Adam Tihany have brought Amber its spectacular taste and look.
Some remarkable items on their menu are the Mieral Bresse Pigeon which is steamed with wild cep mushrooms partnered with ravioli simmered with black olives and albufera emulsion, Tasmanian Salmon smoked perfectly and served with horseradish, avocado and granny smith apples, and the Green Garden Pea served with Cevennes onions and parmesan reggiano prepared in a risotto matecato with sautéed girolles which surely appeals to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Living up to its name, Amber has an amber color scheme which generates a warm and comfortable ambience to the people, usually business travellers, in need of relaxation. Same with the bar, it feels like one would never want to leave this relaxing paradise. Chic and elegant, this restaurant is not only another ideal place for romantic evenings but also for laid-back business networking events.
121 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
For reservations: 2849-1000
Fax: 2849-4343
E-mail: info@peaklookout.com.hk or visit their website (www.peaklookout.com.hk) for online reservations
(Breakfast) Weekends and Holidays 8:30am-11am
Open daily 10:30am-11:30pm (until 1am on Fri, Sat, and Holidays)
In The Peak Lookout, one can choose to be seated indoors with its nostalgic ambience or outdoors (open garden) overlooking the South China Sea.
Delightful to the senses, The Peak Lookout will certainly leave a lasting impression to one’s vision and taste. Seafood from all parts of the world is imported so their Seafood platter should be on your list of things to order. The Garden Char-grilled Norwegian Salmon Fillet is satisfaction-guaranteed. Their Tandoori Chicken is also a remarkable flavor that will make one want for more. And their famous Bread and Butter Pudding is a winning match to the sweet tooth.
Popular with tourists and ideal for business travellers who seek a little escape from the urban jungle, The Peak Lookout restaurant is a destination you should not to miss.
Restaurant businesses serve as a main economic contributor to Hong Kong. With all the delectable food choices it has to offer, no wonder its cuisine is loved by many from all around the world.
