Joanna James
Wanchai has an excellent selection of restaurants and bars. Spend mornings at tea houses sipping a refreshing cuppa and tucking into tasty snacks while evening drinks and bites are top treats.
Located at Times Square in Wanchai this restaurant is favoured for it talented chefs turning out unique and delicious dishes. The place holds a bevvy of loyal customers who keep coming back; especially for delicious treats such as butter crab and stonefish. It is no wonder that Super Star Seafood Restaurant is home to a number of award winning chefs and strives to keep the menu fresh, interesting and constantly updated.
If its drinks and a relaxing atmosphere you want, there's no better place than the plush confines of popular Nooch Bar. Located at the Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong this bar is found right behind the iconic large red doors of the hotel's lobby. Favoured as a popular meeting hotel Hong Kong regulars go to, this bar is ideal for sunset cocktails with friends or family. An added bonus is the hip jazz entertainment and chic relaxing ambience.
If you want a taste of traditional food, this is one of the most popular eateries in Wanchai. Established way back in 1954; Fung Shing was best known for its selection of Shunde food from the Guangdong province. Well-loved for its excellent selection of dim sum the restaurant also specialises in traditional treats such as deep fried milk pudding – curious to know what this is? Make your way to Fung Shing Restaurant located at Leighton Road Causeway Bay.
This restaurant is good for two things the food and exotic views across the entire Happy Valley, all the way to Wanchai and Victoria Harbour. It's the beautiful rooftop patio that offers the extravagant views of this Australian themed steakhouse; which you would have guessed from the quirky name. Tuck into prime beef steaks cooked to perfection accompanied by your favourite glass of wine. There's no better end to a fulfilling day than a good meal under the stars of Wanchai.
A marvellous hangout spot for friends and family, this is a restaurant favoured by locals as a popular casual meet up the hub. The place is loved for its meals of steaming hot dim sum baskets and pots of herbal tea. One of the best items on the menu are the hot pot dishes; a must try and a favourite amongst all regulars. Tao Heung is located on Hennessy Road.
Delicious milk tea, pineapple buns, egg tarts and chicken pies mean this restaurant is an absolutely must try for local snacks with loads of flavour. Mind you, expect long queues as the very popular café draws a number of regulars. This is one eatery that you throw the calorie counter out the door and simply tuck into and enjoy the comforting flavours and popular snacks.
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