Food Districts

Speak of Hong Kong and you can’t avoid talking about the many food districts. The most notable Causeway Bay is for authentic Hong Kong cuisine with the atmosphere to match it. From local snacks along the Jardine’s Bazaar, Tang Lung and Matheson Street to illuminated 24-hour food stalls and from bars and sushi parlors along Sunning Road to the elegant restaurants at the Times Square, Theater Plaza on Percival and Paterson streets, Causeway Bay is the ultimate source for all native gourmets.

If all sorts of Asian cuisine is your preference, head towards Kowloon City. Formerly an industrial hub, Kowloon City gradually evolved into one of Hong Kong’s best Asian gourmet destinations. While the cuisine is dreamy and delicious, the prices are so low that you can savor a variety of cuisines in a single night without breaking your budget. Spicy South Asian dishes are offered alongside the sweet and sour Cantonese and Chiu Chow delights.

Lan Kwai Fong & SoHo are the places to check out when you long for some global delicacies. Once known as the “fringe central” because of its waterfront focus, La Kwai Fong is now a very casual and lively dining region. Specialties include Italian, French, Mexican, Middle Eastern and North American cuisine. Most restaurants are located along the shaded streets and open onto cobblestone streets, which provide the perfect atmosphere for alfresco dining. A little towards the western side from here, the South of Hollywood Road or SoHo, offers Indian, French, Nepalese, Mexican and Italian dishes in a range of bars and restaurants.

For freshly prepared seafood, head to Sai Kung, Lamma Island or Lei Yue Men. The beautiful setting is livened up by the best types of fish, lobsters, scallops and juicy prawns. A bit grander and elaborate than other food districts in Hong Kong, these will often require advanced booking. In comparison, Stanley, located on the southern side of town, offers a different atmosphere, with seafront alfresco and boutique beer options. It’s a relaxed dining area, with romance as its number one appeal.

The energetic and bustling Tsim Sha Tsui district is undoubetdly where you should be for an assortment of tastes, ranging from traditional Chinese to creative international cuisine. Szechuan Chinese is a favorite at the Miramar Shopping Center, while Knutsford Terraces & Steps serves a kaleidoscope of international dishes.

Finally, theres Hung Hom, the veritable specialty restaurants region. The stars are all Asian, snacks, full-course meals and a wonderful range of authentic Chinese gourmet.

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