For lunch I love Samsen (23 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan. Tel: 2234 0080). Their selection of grilled skewers never fails to impress and remains my first choice. With a lively atmosphere and consistently good dishes, Samsen is a great choice.
I also enjoy Wing Kee Noodles (27A Sugar Street, Causeway Bay Centre, Causeway Bay. Tel: 2808 2877), another easy lunch or anytime option for dinner. In my opinion, these guys serve some of the best noodles in town. Their Chinese marinade and hot sauce are well done, which is key to taking the flavor to new levels.
On days off, I eat dim sum with my parents. Our regular restaurant is a chain restaurant, Victoria Harbour Restaurant (various locations including Shop G256 & 1/F, Phase 2, Amoy Plaza, 77 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kowloon Bay. Tel: 2827 0818). I like the steamed beef balls and roasted goose along with lai fun Pasta very much.
whey (UG/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central. Tel.: 2693 3198) is perfect for any special dinner or celebration.
I would take visitors to Ju Xing Home (418 Portland Street, Mong Kok. Tel: 2392 9283) This casual eatery originally specialised in Cantonese cuisine, but now also offers well-prepared Sichuan dishes.
Outside of Hong Kong, I have a particular fondness for Taipei’s Mommy (No. 28, Siwei Road, Da’an District, Taipei City. Tel: +886 2 2700 0901) This small, cozy and delightful French restaurant places great emphasis on the beauty of local ingredients and serves stunning contemporary French-Asian dishes.
They work closely with local farmers and fishermen and take great pride in introducing guests to unique dishes they may not have experienced before. The Chiayi Quail with Perilla Plums and Mulberries was a standout dish.
