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Foodie Finds: Six secreted-away culinary gems in Hong Kong

In a city largely dominated by Italian, French and Japanese cuisines, a much more understated mix of the city’s cultural melting pop offers a vibrant gourmet experience for adventurous gourmands. For those hankering for a trip out of town and for new flavours feast on, look no further than your own backyard with these exotic cuisines you might not have tried before.  

 

1. Club Rangoon (Burmese)
Authentic culinary traditions of Burma set in a dim, plushly-furnished diner wher diners are offered a profusion of South and South East flavours. Its Burmese style coconut noodles, in particular, is a hearty bowl of chicken curry and coconut soup, topped with sesame and chilli oil with egg noodles.
Must-try: Ohn No Khout Swel
Location: Central
Contact: +852 2503 3077

2. Kaum by Potato Head (Balinese)
An ode to the rich traditions and cultural heritage of the Indonesian archipelago. Foodies are spoilt for choice with the myriad of exotic delicacies, extensive selection of sambals and unique cocktails that depict the native flavours of Bali.
Must-try: Babi Guling (pit roasted suckling pig)
Location: Sai Ying Pun
Contact: +852 2858 6066

3. AZIZA (Eygptian)
With no shortage of vegetarian options and richly flavoured grilled meats, this family-run Aziza offers a range of hot and cold appetisers, and wide selection of hummus. The warm ambiance of this 60-seat capacity eatery is one that the entire family will enjoy.
Must-try: Aziza homade couscous
Location: Kennedy Town / Sai Ying Pun
Contact: +852 3462 2844 / +852 2886 4889

4. 11 Westside (Mexican)
Featuring authentic Latin-American dishes prepared with imported Mexican ingredients, this modern and chic dining space presents a flare of fresh flavours worth trying. The highlight is their guacamole, served tableside with fresh, lime, red onion, cilantro and, of course, crispy tortilla chips.
Must-try: Guacamole
Location: Kennedy Town
Contact: +852 9300 8068 (whatsapp chat)

5. Manakamana (Nepalese)
In a modest diner along the bustling Temple Street, expect to find a fusion of Indian and Western cuisines mixed into a variety of Nepalese dishes on the menu. This family-run establishment offers popular delicacies such as momo dumplings and panipuri.
Must-try: Panipuri
Location: Jordan
Contact: +852 2385 8293

6. Junel’s Restobar (Filipino)
Eschewing the sophisticated decors and fine-dining presentations, in a discreet alleyway along On Ning Lane, diners can expect to find the odd but familiar Asian flavours Filipino cuisine delivers through a hearty selection of soups, stews and fried delicacies that are sure to win hearts over.
Must-try: Sizzling pork sisig
Location: Sai Ying Pun
Contact: +852 5182 8725

The Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong for 2020

The Michelin Guide revealed the Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong for the year 2020. In this 12th edition of the much acclaimed guide, a total of 90 restaurants have been listed in Hong Kong and Macau combined.

Michelin-starred
Photo Credits © Michelin Guide Facebook page.

This year, more than 50 restaurants have received a ‘one Michelin star’ ranking. While the list saw some new additions to it like Zest by Konishi, Aaharn and Gaddi’s, many Cantonese style eateries including Fu Ho, Yat Tung Heen, Duddell’s and Spring Moon have maintained their one star.

The authentic Cantonese restaurant Lei Garden has continued to hold on to its one star for two of its branches located in Mong Kok and Kwun Tong. The oriental restaurant Yan Toh Heen dropped from its two Michelin stars ranking to one star.

Moving on to the restaurants that still have their two Michelin stars are contemporary French restaurants Écriture, Amber and Pierre; Japanese restaurants Kashiwaya and Tenku RyuGin; Cantonese restaurants Ying Jee Club, Sun Tung Lok and Tin Lung Heen, and others.

While the innovative restaurant Arbor that is described as “worth a detour” by the Michelin Guide has been upgraded from one Michelin star to two stars, innovative restaurant Bo Innovation has come down from its three Michelin stars ranking to two Michelin stars.

As of the restaurants that successfully received three Michelin stars are Forum, 8 ½ Otto E Mezzo – Bombana, Caprice, Sushi Shikon, T’ang Court, Lung King Heen and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. All of them received three Michelin stars even the last time except for Forum which has been upgraded from two Michelin stars.

Click here to check out all the Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong for 2020.