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They call Hong Kong the ‘City of Life’ because it has always been so vibrant and full of energy. It’s a city that’s both exotic and cosmopolitan making it a perfect destination for first time travelers to Asia. Being a former British colony, there’s enough English signs and people able to speak the language there to make it a user friendly place. At the same time, it’s foreign enough that tourists will definitely feel that they are not on a typical beach vacation. Even after the U.K. gave Hong Kong back to China, this Chinese government designated ‘Special Administrative Region’ has not lost its dynamics. The communist government realizes the importance of Hong Kong as an economic giant and is so far adhering to a two system coexistence for China. ‘Hong Kong’ means ‘sweet harbor’ in the Chinese Cantonese dialect which is fitting as there’s so much in the city to stimulate all of the senses.

There are actually two main areas of Hong Kong. One being the Hong Kong island itself and the other being the Kowloon peninsula which is on the mainland across the harbor. The new international airport is yet on another island and transit to the city can be via train, bus or auto. The bridge that connects to Kowloon is the world’s longest road and rail bridge.

Once in the city, one will realize that Hong Kong is a very busy place with people everywhere. It has one of the densest populations as most of the 6.5 million inhabitants live in high-rise buildings due to the lack of land available. In fact, one reason why there seems to be people on the streets during all hours including the evenings is because people there want to take a break from their tiny apartments and get outside for some space. Hotel accommodations are in every budget range on both the Kowloon and Hong Kong island sides. Getting across the harbor is fairly easy. One can take the harbor ferry which actually has different class levels (the higher levels are slightly more expensive but the views are better). There’s also an underground tunnel that taxi cabs can take and like many other major cities around the world, Hong Kong also has an underground subway transit system. This subway also goes underground beneath the harbor connecting the island to Kowloon. There are double decker buses in Kong Kong as well as double decker rail street cars over on the island. One way to see the various commercial districts on the island is to stay on the streetcar for an entire loop which will take riders right across the downtown areas including some of the street markets.

Hong Kong is a contrast of old and new. There are old temples and monasteries scattered throughout. But there is also that gigantic modern skyline of tall skyscrapers that will make most North American cities appear small. There’s even the world’s longest outdoor escalator here. A must do in Hong Kong is to go to the top of the mountain of Victoria Peak on the island either by bus, auto or a special tram they have there to see spectacular views of the entire region. There are also tours of the boat village where a local will take tourists around the bay in one of their boats. One thing that is very interesting to see in Hong Kong is the early morning exercise sessions in some of the local parks. Every morning, there are crowds of locals, many of them seniors, who meet up at the parks to exercise and do tai chi.

With over 9,000 restaurants, dining in Hong Kong is also an exciting experience. There are all types of international cuisine but of course, the Chinese fare is what most visitors come here for. From elegant dining to busy dim sum houses to street stalls, there’s so much variety of food that it’s impossible to sample everything. There are even the large floating restaurants which serve the freshest seafood catches.

Of course, there’s the shopping experience in Hong Kong. Being a duty free port, there are many bargains in Hong Kong especially for textiles and electronics. Hong Kong is famous for its custom tailors who can make up a new suit within a day or two. As for electronics, for some reason Hong Kong always receives the latest models first even before North America does. Browsing through the many outdoor markets for souvenirs is another favorite activity. Be aware that bargaining is common in the markets so it is recommended to get an idea of typical prices from the retail stores first before going for deals at the markets. Kowloon has a few specialty markets worth visiting including the jade market, bird market and flower market. One must be extra careful at the jade market because if the prices are too good to be true, the pieces are probably not real jade. The night market which operates only during evenings is also fun where there are all sorts of merchandise available from clothing to toys to gadgets. There may also be entertainment such as Chinese opera on the streets during the night.

The Po Lin monastery on Lantau Island near the airport has the world’s largest outdoor Buddha. Visitors climb the steps up to the statue and there are some nice views of the scenery up top. Lantau Island can be reached by ferry via local tour companies who will also take tourists to local fishing villages. Hydrofoil crafts can take casino enthusiasts to Macau which has also been returned back to the Chinese government. There are also tours into the New Territories beyond Kowloon to see more secluded temples and countryside farms as well as other shopping opportunities located in nearby Chinese mainland towns.

It’s incredible how much there is to see and do in Hong Kong even within its relatively compact geographical area. There are so much more exotic sights and cuisine there that one simply cannot experience at the usual North American Chinatowns. At the same time, Hong Kong is so easy to get around with its efficient modes of transportation and wide range of services available in English. Tourists will never feel too lost even in a high activity place like Hong Kong.

Kowloon is located north of Hong Kong Island. Kowloon City is a district in Hong Kong. The name Kowloon means Nine Dragons. It is mostly residential with a few commercial centres. It is built on the site of the ancient Kowloon Walled City.

To get to Kowloon is by the Star Ferry from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui, or most of Hong Kong’s rail lines also converge on Kowloon.

It is the place to go for cheap and authentic Chinese food.

The place is heaven for shopping. The main area for shopping is Tsim Sha Tsui, Nathan Road which is called the Golden Mile.

Harbour City has about 700 shops, including 50 restaurants and two cinemas. It is the largest shopping and entertainment centre in Hong Kong with a total area of 2 million square feet. Kowloom is one place where the shops open till late at night.

Temple Street Night Market is one of the liveliest night market and is the place to go for cheap clothes, open air street stall food, watches, pirated CDs, fake labels, footwear, cookware and everyday items. Temple Street used to be known as Menas Street.

Most of the best bars are in Tsimshatsui. Quite a variety of entertainment exists ranging from the World of Suzie Wong image to more sedate night clubs, pubs, piano bars, and discos which cater to a broader audience.

The most popular among tourists is Tsim Sha Tsui the Elephant`s Trunk on the southern tip of Kowloon.

The Clock Tower was once a part of the Kowloon Canton Railway Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui, the Clock Tower is all that remains of the grand railway buildings on the water front. The railway terminal was completed in 1915, but while the clock tower was included in the building, it was not actually showing any time until 1921. Since then it has remained a constant landmark and time piece for the Kowloon water front, stopping only once during the Japanese occupation of World War II.

Kowloon Park is a huge park, which includes swimming pools, a sculpture garden and an excellent aviary.

Wong tai shin temple is the oldest and the biggest taoism temple in Kowloon tong. It’s has wood carving with interiors that dominated by red and gold colours. The temple has a hermit who is said to have healing powers and is able to make predictions about the future. There are also fortune tellers inside the complex and a Chinese pharmacy has been established inside the temple.

Mei Lanfang Peking Opera masters in our country, ancestral home of Taizhou. Has long been its artistic achievement that transcends national boundaries, with the world’s masters Stanislavsky (SU) and Brecht (Germany) along with a system known as the world’s three major performances. During the War of Resistance Against Japan Mingzhi beard, his strike rate of the national show of patriotism at home and abroad who is more admired integrity. In March 1956, Ms. Zeng Xie and Mei Lanfang’s youngest son Baojiu ancestors back to Thailand to visit performances, shocked the Wangsimni Pat. Neighboring Nantong, Yangzhou, Yancheng and other places for the audience to see the master of style, portability Theater was built to line up tickets to sleep.

The world-renowned master of the art at home and abroad, in Thailand during the search to four generations before the ancestral home, in the location now Meiyuan Bao village.

Mei Park construction in the urban eastern suburbs, has a beautiful pier at the Phoenix legend. This Phoenix pier, surrounded on three sides by water, embracing the jungle, it is also suitable for the characteristics of Chinese garden building.

       Into a Meiyuan, along the stone path, you can visit historical museum Mei, which display the activities of the master of a large number of his photos and in-kind. Museum of the former is semi-circular shaped plaza, the lobby before the hoisting of former President Li Xiannian inscribed plaques of the Hall. Museum construction a number of Ming and Qing Dynasties for the urban areas moved to this building.

Historical Museum through the north gate, plum aroma of a lot of concentration. Go to the park more, a clean and elegant fragrance light induced a more searching visitors. Deliberately inhale to olfactory, but not smell, do not sniff the nose when it is all over, all of a sudden heart and lung permeability Qin. To the original densely planted here but to the number of plum. Although the bear had the most time, but diffuse in the air can not disperse the Maehyang.

      Meiting on the northwest corner is of some worth. Ting plane for the Pentagon plum-shaped, deep cornices, sills sit for all to plum-shaped. Fang yard side of embedded master engraved “drunken beauty”, etc. on behalf of five of the wood show scenes drama. The eastern side of the pavilion, a white marble master seated in the spring particularly against the background of the spirit. Booths and white as important questions were written by Zhao and Liu Kaiqu their talents and creativity. Some opera lovers here often to this bright voice. Opera to sing in front of the master, enjoyable, how can match

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With its chaotic jungle of neon signs, fairly ugly residential skyscrapers, and the ever increasing problem of smog coming from neighboring China, Hong Kong is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about a romantic destination… However, the city’s mountainous terrain and its world-famous metropolitan skyline, set a perfect background for some of Asia’s most romantic spots.

This article will take you through 10 restaurants and nightspots in Hong Kong that are surely to melt your lover’s heart.

Aqua Spirit From its prime position, on the 30th floor of a Tsim sha Tsui tower, this contemporary bar provides some of the best views you can get from Kowloon’s side. Together with its stylish and fairly comfortable ambience, it is one of the best spots in Tsim sha Tsui for a sunset cocktail or an after dinner drink. Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Located in the swanky Four Seasons, Caprice serves fine French cuisine with a lighter touch, in a marvelous atmosphere… Beautiful classic-contemporary decor, lovely harbour views, perfect table settings and an open kitchen that allows the appetizing cooking aromas to flow to the dining area, are all setting the background for a memorable romantic dinner. Chesa Chesa may not provide the stunning harbour views of some of its counterparts, but what it lacks in panoramic views, it makes up for in delicious food and lovely, cozy ambience. Specializing in Swiss and central European cuisine, the restaurant features a romantic European decor, with plenty of wood, and elegant table settings… Cheese fondue, Swiss chocolate-rich desserts and a decent choice of wines make it a popular destination for loving couples. One – thirty one Nestled on the shores of one of Hong Kong’s most picturesque and romantic coves, this rustic French boutique restaurant occupies a converted village house, with beamed ceiling, polished wood floor, and large windows through which you can admire the views of the mountains-surrounded bay. Restaurant Petrus Perched on the 56th floor of The Island Shangri-la hotel in Wanchai, this ultra-elegant French restaurant really sets the standard for romantic fine dining in Hong Kong. Stunning harbour views and lavish decor, with heavy chandeliers and glamorous table settings, create the right backdrop for an unforgettable dinner, dominated by the classics of French cuisine, and some of the world’s top wines. Gaddi’s Located in the world’s famous Peninsula Hotel, Gaddi’s is another Hong Kong culinary icon, and although it doesn’t provide any panoramic views or a lovely alfresco courtyard, it boasts a marvelous and opulent interior decor that helps to create the romantic atmosphere for which this French restaurant is so much known. The “Terrace” at Sevva Perched at the penthouse level of Prince’s Building, in Central, Sevva is a stylish and contemporary restaurant-lounge, with a fantastic outdoor terrace where you can unwind on a comfy couch and enjoy a sundowner against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria Harbour. It’s also an excellent spot to watch the “Symphony of Lights” show from… Tuscany by H Tuscany by H serves superb Tuscan cuisine, with a slight modern twist, in a refined and elegant ambiance that stands in complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of surrounding Lan Kwai Fong… Created by Hong Kong’s celebrity-chef, Harlan Goldstein, the restaurant uses top quality Italian ingredients to produce some superb culinary creations. The Verandah Restaurant – Repulse Bay Hotel Facing Hong Kong Island’s southern shore, this fantastic restaurant revives the elegance and charm of bygone colonial days… Beautiful Ocean views, tuxedoed waiters, crisp white table cloths, candles on the tables and, above all, fantastic European-French food… Who can ask for anything else? Le Marron This small private kitchen restaurant is one of Wanchai’s best kept secrets. Tacked on the 12th floor of an ordinary commercial building, you can’t really know anything about Le Marron until the door is open and you find yourself stepping into a small piece of classic France, right in the middle of one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts…  Fine lace curtains, antiques, heavy furniture and Parisian bric-a-brac set the tone in this tiny restaurant and create the right ambiance for a sensational French dinner of Escargot, Foie Gras, Duck Confit and other favorites.

With its chaotic jungle of neon signs, fairly ugly residential skyscrapers, and the ever increasing problem of smog coming from neighboring China, Hong Kong is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about a romantic destination… However, the city’s mountainous terrain and its world-famous metropolitan skyline, set a perfect background for some of Asia’s most romantic spots.

This article will take you through 10 restaurants and nightspots in Hong Kong that are surely to melt your lover’s heart.

Aqua Spirit From its prime position, on the 30th floor of a Tsim sha Tsui tower, this contemporary bar provides some of the best views you can get from Kowloon’s side. Together with its stylish and fairly comfortable ambience, it is one of the best spots in Tsim sha Tsui for a sunset cocktail or an after dinner drink. Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Located in the swanky Four Seasons, Caprice serves fine French cuisine with a lighter touch, in a marvelous atmosphere… Beautiful classic-contemporary decor, lovely harbour views, perfect table settings and an open kitchen that allows the appetizing cooking aromas to flow to the dining area, are all setting the background for a memorable romantic dinner. Chesa Chesa may not provide the stunning harbour views of some of its counterparts, but what it lacks in panoramic views, it makes up for in delicious food and lovely, cozy ambience. Specializing in Swiss and central European cuisine, the restaurant features a romantic European decor, with plenty of wood, and elegant table settings… Cheese fondue, Swiss chocolate-rich desserts and a decent choice of wines make it a popular destination for loving couples. One – thirty one Nestled on the shores of one of Hong Kong’s most picturesque and romantic coves, this rustic French boutique restaurant occupies a converted village house, with beamed ceiling, polished wood floor, and large windows through which you can admire the views of the mountains-surrounded bay. Restaurant Petrus Perched on the 56th floor of The Island Shangri-la hotel in Wanchai, this ultra-elegant French restaurant really sets the standard for romantic fine dining in Hong Kong. Stunning harbour views and lavish decor, with heavy chandeliers and glamorous table settings, create the right backdrop for an unforgettable dinner, dominated by the classics of French cuisine, and some of the world’s top wines. Gaddi’s Located in the world’s famous Peninsula Hotel, Gaddi’s is another Hong Kong culinary icon, and although it doesn’t provide any panoramic views or a lovely alfresco courtyard, it boasts a marvelous and opulent interior decor that helps to create the romantic atmosphere for which this French restaurant is so much known. The “Terrace” at Sevva Perched at the penthouse level of Prince’s Building, in Central, Sevva is a stylish and contemporary restaurant-lounge, with a fantastic outdoor terrace where you can unwind on a comfy couch and enjoy a sundowner against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria Harbour. It’s also an excellent spot to watch the “Symphony of Lights” show from… Tuscany by H Tuscany by H serves superb Tuscan cuisine, with a slight modern twist, in a refined and elegant ambiance that stands in complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of surrounding Lan Kwai Fong… Created by Hong Kong’s celebrity-chef, Harlan Goldstein, the restaurant uses top quality Italian ingredients to produce some superb culinary creations. The Verandah Restaurant – Repulse Bay Hotel Facing Hong Kong Island’s southern shore, this fantastic restaurant revives the elegance and charm of bygone colonial days… Beautiful Ocean views, tuxedoed waiters, crisp white table cloths, candles on the tables and, above all, fantastic European-French food… Who can ask for anything else? Le Marron This small private kitchen restaurant is one of Wanchai’s best kept secrets. Tacked on the 12th floor of an ordinary commercial building, you can’t really know anything about Le Marron until the door is open and you find yourself stepping into a small piece of classic France, right in the middle of one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts…  Fine lace curtains, antiques, heavy furniture and Parisian bric-a-brac set the tone in this tiny restaurant and create the right ambiance for a sensational French dinner of Escargot, Foie Gras, Duck Confit and other favorites.

With its chaotic jungle of neon signs, fairly ugly residential skyscrapers, and the ever increasing problem of smog coming from neighboring China, Hong Kong is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about a romantic destination… However, the city’s mountainous terrain and its world-famous metropolitan skyline, set a perfect background for some of Asia’s most romantic spots.

This article will take you through 10 restaurants and nightspots in Hong Kong that are surely to melt your lover’s heart.

Aqua Spirit From its prime position, on the 30th floor of a Tsim sha Tsui tower, this contemporary bar provides some of the best views you can get from Kowloon’s side. Together with its stylish and fairly comfortable ambience, it is one of the best spots in Tsim sha Tsui for a sunset cocktail or an after dinner drink. Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Located in the swanky Four Seasons, Caprice serves fine French cuisine with a lighter touch, in a marvelous atmosphere… Beautiful classic-contemporary decor, lovely harbour views, perfect table settings and an open kitchen that allows the appetizing cooking aromas to flow to the dining area, are all setting the background for a memorable romantic dinner. Chesa Chesa may not provide the stunning harbour views of some of its counterparts, but what it lacks in panoramic views, it makes up for in delicious food and lovely, cozy ambience. Specializing in Swiss and central European cuisine, the restaurant features a romantic European decor, with plenty of wood, and elegant table settings… Cheese fondue, Swiss chocolate-rich desserts and a decent choice of wines make it a popular destination for loving couples. One – thirty one Nestled on the shores of one of Hong Kong’s most picturesque and romantic coves, this rustic French boutique restaurant occupies a converted village house, with beamed ceiling, polished wood floor, and large windows through which you can admire the views of the mountains-surrounded bay. Restaurant Petrus Perched on the 56th floor of The Island Shangri-la hotel in Wanchai, this ultra-elegant French restaurant really sets the standard for romantic fine dining in Hong Kong. Stunning harbour views and lavish decor, with heavy chandeliers and glamorous table settings, create the right backdrop for an unforgettable dinner, dominated by the classics of French cuisine, and some of the world’s top wines. Gaddi’s Located in the world’s famous Peninsula Hotel, Gaddi’s is another Hong Kong culinary icon, and although it doesn’t provide any panoramic views or a lovely alfresco courtyard, it boasts a marvelous and opulent interior decor that helps to create the romantic atmosphere for which this French restaurant is so much known. The “Terrace” at Sevva Perched at the penthouse level of Prince’s Building, in Central, Sevva is a stylish and contemporary restaurant-lounge, with a fantastic outdoor terrace where you can unwind on a comfy couch and enjoy a sundowner against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria Harbour. It’s also an excellent spot to watch the “Symphony of Lights” show from… Tuscany by H Tuscany by H serves superb Tuscan cuisine, with a slight modern twist, in a refined and elegant ambiance that stands in complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of surrounding Lan Kwai Fong… Created by Hong Kong’s celebrity-chef, Harlan Goldstein, the restaurant uses top quality Italian ingredients to produce some superb culinary creations. The Verandah Restaurant – Repulse Bay Hotel Facing Hong Kong Island’s southern shore, this fantastic restaurant revives the elegance and charm of bygone colonial days… Beautiful Ocean views, tuxedoed waiters, crisp white table cloths, candles on the tables and, above all, fantastic European-French food… Who can ask for anything else? Le Marron This small private kitchen restaurant is one of Wanchai’s best kept secrets. Tacked on the 12th floor of an ordinary commercial building, you can’t really know anything about Le Marron until the door is open and you find yourself stepping into a small piece of classic France, right in the middle of one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts…  Fine lace curtains, antiques, heavy furniture and Parisian bric-a-brac set the tone in this tiny restaurant and create the right ambiance for a sensational French dinner of Escargot, Foie Gras, Duck Confit and other favorites.

With its chaotic jungle of neon signs, fairly ugly residential skyscrapers, and the ever increasing problem of smog coming from neighboring China, Hong Kong is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about a romantic destination… However, the city’s mountainous terrain and its world-famous metropolitan skyline, set a perfect background for some of Asia’s most romantic spots.

This article will take you through 10 restaurants and nightspots in Hong Kong that are surely to melt your lover’s heart.

Aqua Spirit From its prime position, on the 30th floor of a Tsim sha Tsui tower, this contemporary bar provides some of the best views you can get from Kowloon’s side. Together with its stylish and fairly comfortable ambience, it is one of the best spots in Tsim sha Tsui for a sunset cocktail or an after dinner drink. Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Located in the swanky Four Seasons, Caprice serves fine French cuisine with a lighter touch, in a marvelous atmosphere… Beautiful classic-contemporary decor, lovely harbour views, perfect table settings and an open kitchen that allows the appetizing cooking aromas to flow to the dining area, are all setting the background for a memorable romantic dinner. Chesa Chesa may not provide the stunning harbour views of some of its counterparts, but what it lacks in panoramic views, it makes up for in delicious food and lovely, cozy ambience. Specializing in Swiss and central European cuisine, the restaurant features a romantic European decor, with plenty of wood, and elegant table settings… Cheese fondue, Swiss chocolate-rich desserts and a decent choice of wines make it a popular destination for loving couples. One – thirty one Nestled on the shores of one of Hong Kong’s most picturesque and romantic coves, this rustic French boutique restaurant occupies a converted village house, with beamed ceiling, polished wood floor, and large windows through which you can admire the views of the mountains-surrounded bay. Restaurant Petrus Perched on the 56th floor of The Island Shangri-la hotel in Wanchai, this ultra-elegant French restaurant really sets the standard for romantic fine dining in Hong Kong. Stunning harbour views and lavish decor, with heavy chandeliers and glamorous table settings, create the right backdrop for an unforgettable dinner, dominated by the classics of French cuisine, and some of the world’s top wines. Gaddi’s Located in the world’s famous Peninsula Hotel, Gaddi’s is another Hong Kong culinary icon, and although it doesn’t provide any panoramic views or a lovely alfresco courtyard, it boasts a marvelous and opulent interior decor that helps to create the romantic atmosphere for which this French restaurant is so much known. The “Terrace” at Sevva Perched at the penthouse level of Prince’s Building, in Central, Sevva is a stylish and contemporary restaurant-lounge, with a fantastic outdoor terrace where you can unwind on a comfy couch and enjoy a sundowner against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria Harbour. It’s also an excellent spot to watch the “Symphony of Lights” show from… Tuscany by H Tuscany by H serves superb Tuscan cuisine, with a slight modern twist, in a refined and elegant ambiance that stands in complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of surrounding Lan Kwai Fong… Created by Hong Kong’s celebrity-chef, Harlan Goldstein, the restaurant uses top quality Italian ingredients to produce some superb culinary creations. The Verandah Restaurant – Repulse Bay Hotel Facing Hong Kong Island’s southern shore, this fantastic restaurant revives the elegance and charm of bygone colonial days… Beautiful Ocean views, tuxedoed waiters, crisp white table cloths, candles on the tables and, above all, fantastic European-French food… Who can ask for anything else? Le Marron This small private kitchen restaurant is one of Wanchai’s best kept secrets. Tacked on the 12th floor of an ordinary commercial building, you can’t really know anything about Le Marron until the door is open and you find yourself stepping into a small piece of classic France, right in the middle of one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts…  Fine lace curtains, antiques, heavy furniture and Parisian bric-a-brac set the tone in this tiny restaurant and create the right ambiance for a sensational French dinner of Escargot, Foie Gras, Duck Confit and other favorites.

Hong Kong is known for its thousands of small authentic restaurants, where you can indulge on delicious Chinese food without having to dig too deep into your pocket… But finding a really good eatery in this jungle of Chinese neon signs can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack…

This article will introduce you to seven of the best authentic restaurants and Dim-sum eateries on Hong Kong Island.

Lin Heung Tea House – The best known of them all, has been around for God knows how many years and is still as popular as ever… Conveniently located on Wellington Street, right between Central and SoHo, the ambience at this good old establishment reflects the true spirit of Hong Kong: Noisy and bustling, yet homey and welcoming… Great dim-sums and other “yum cha” delicacies are the main draw, and the place is open from as early as 6am till as late as 11pm.

Mak’s Noodle Limited is another Wellington Street icon… Best known for its Won Ton Noodle, which some say is the best in Hong Kong, this humble eatery doesn’t have much in the way of décor, but the place is tidy enough, the food is great (although the portions are slightly small) and the prices are not too bad…

Tsim Chai (Jim chai) Noodle, also on Wellington Street, is Mak’s mythological competitor… This humble Cantonese food joint draws people from far and wide for its Wonton noodle soup, that comes with large and plumpy wonton dumplings, full with shrimps…

Quite expectedly, there’s nothing much here in the way of glitz and glamour, but the food is great and the prices are very moderate… So who can ask for anything more?

Kau Kee Noodles: Tucked on tiny Gough Street, just a minute stroll from the SoHo, humble Kau Kee Noodles has made a name for itself as a Hong Kong culinary emblem, after serving some of the best Beef Brisket in town for the last who knows how many years…

You can have your Beef Brisket in a plain meaty broth or in a curry broth, and it comes with or without noodles (their noodles are really nice though, so maybe you should give them a try…)

Almost needless to say, it’s just a small corner shop, so do not expect any “romantic ambience”… Lunchtime queue can be a pain, so try to come later if you can.

Prawn noodle shop in Wanchai specializes in Singaporean-Malaysian Prawn noodle soup.

Their menu has 3 different types of soup-base : Spicy prawn, Spicy curry laksa and Pork with chicken… After deciding which soup-base are you going for, you can “beef it up” with extras like: seafood, prawns, chicken, fishball, meatball, squid ball, fish cake, bean curd, and what have you…

The place is very busy, so maybe you should try to avoid lunchtime.

Chee Kee is a Causeway Bay institution, particularly known for its Beef brisket noodle in soup and Wonton with noodle in soup.  The menu doesn’t have a great variety to choose from, but whatever is there, is likely to be good.

Located on Percival Street in Causeway Bay (Can be accessed via exit A of MTR Causeway Bay), Open from before lunch until almost midnight

Ho Hung Kee, also in Causeway Bay, is known to have some of the most authentic wonton noodles in Hong Kong.

In addition to its outstanding Wonton with noodles in soup, the restaurant serves other authentic Cantonese favorites, such as Shredded pork noodle,  Beef chow fun (a Cantonese dish of stir-fry beef with wide rice-noodles and bean sprouts), Ee Fu Noodles and some scrumptious Congees…

Located on 2 Sharp Street East in Causeway Bay, just a heartbeat from Lee Theatre Plaza.  Open daily, from before lunch to almost 11pm