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Hong Kong is as renowned for its dining scene as it is for its constant movement. So whether you’re enjoying a meal the minute you touch down or indulging in one last hurrah, there’s an option near your gateway that will hit the spot.
No matter how much planning we may do, eventually we all find ourselves arriving at a destination too early to check in at our accommodation, or with time to burn before a scheduled departure. That’s where a good cafe, diner or restaurant comes in handy, and fortunately, there’s something for every occasion around the corner, down the hall, or across the street from the plane, train or ship of your choice. We’ve rounded up eight spots accredited by the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme for beginning a culinary adventure or getting one last taste for the road.
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Sitting just a couple of flights above the Airport Express and in-town check-in, chapter is a great choice for recharging no matter the time of day. Energising coffees and a wide array of pastries make it the perfect morning stop if you’re just stepping off a redeye, and a curated wine and beer list, hearty, nourishing sandwiches and handmade pastas make it the go-to before getting on one. Either way settle into the cosy, relaxing space and tuck into star items: grilled Canadian natural pork Tomahawk, the grilled seafood platter or chill with an afternoon tea set to wind down. A meatless menu is also available for those seeking vegetarian options.
The China Coast Bar + Grill
Located minutes from the airport, The China Coast Bar + Grill is the perfect location for effortlessly balancing business and pleasure on the way into town or out of it. A convivial atmosphere and a wide range of snacks and meals served by welcoming staff make it an ideal meeting spot where you can also catch a football match on the widescreen TVs or play a friendly game of darts. Steaks are the name of the game, with the USA grilled Angus filet mignon a must-have feast or the Angus beef burger for the less decadent. Wash them down with one of the 100 international beers on the menu or perhaps try a cocktail made with one of the Grill’s 100 rums.
Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao
Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao’s professionalism, authentic taste and efficient service have earned it seven Bib Gourmand awards over the years and its airport location has long been recognised as the first or last stop for travellers craving quality Chinese comfort food. Shanghainese and provincial favourites are what’s on tap, including the house specialities: classic hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles, particularly the ‘dan dan’ noodles in pork broth with a secret recipe sauce and sesame peanut paste, and of course the 18-fold xiao long bao, traditional minced pork soup dumplings.
Grill Manten-Boshi Tokyo
There’s nothing quite as unique as omurice – omelette rice – and Grill Manten-Boshi has become one of the best in the game since it opened its doors in Japan in 1978. A smile-inducing staple in Hong Kong, Grill Manten-Boshi ensures authentic Japanese flavours by using fresh ingredients in traditional preparations with a dash of international innovation for good measure. Among the must-tries are the creamy crab croquettes, in which Japanese matsuba crab is mixed with sautéed onions and mushrooms, the signature Kagoshima and Hokkaido wagyu beef burger omurice, and the Hong Kong-exclusive unagi omurice. If you’re still in Hong Kong the next day, come back for a Japanese soufflé pancake drizzled with Canadian maple syrup.
King Fong Bing Teng
Before you leave the city, head to King Fong Bing Teng for a final one-of-a-kind cha chaan teng meal. Day or night, this sophisticated Hong Kong-style diner dishes out local comfort food favourites made with quality ingredients and a healthy dose of East-meets-West creativity without straying too far from its roots. You can never go wrong with their signature BBQ pork rice with fried egg. The pork is barbequed on site, the rice is premium and the secret recipe soy sauce is brewed locally. If you’re arriving early, start the day with an ultra-flaky puff pastry egg tart or egg white tart with milk, both made fresh daily. And don’t forget the milk tea on the side.
NUVA
Little welcomes visitors to Hong Kong – or bids them farewell – quite like a relaxing sea view, which is what makes NUVA the perfect bookend experience. Located at AsiaWorld-Expo a few minutes from the airport, NUVA is fine Chinese dining at its best, tucked in a quiet corner away from the city at its most frenetic. The menu’s highlights include next level dim sum, like the 12-fold steamed crystal shrimp dumpling adorned with gold foil, and the perfectly crisped baked stuffed crab shell, bursting with crab from atop a luxurious silver crab-shaped platter. Complete the feast with NUVA’s lusciously textured baked chestnut pudding. As a bonus, take in the curated art work that lines NUVA’s walls.
pho.dle.bar
Combining authentic and belly-warming Vietnamese favourites with an elegant, natural and welcoming space, pho.dle.bar offers travellers a last chance to get ready for a ride. Before you get on the high speed train (or head to the airport), grab a quick snack of bánh mì or chewy rice paper rolls – or maybe a bowl of its signature US Angus beef short rib pho in rich broth or the house speciality Vietnamese soft shell crab in yellow curry for a kick. The word ‘bar’ is in the name, so be sure to try one of pho.dle.bar’s refreshing drinks, like fresh lime soda, green grape soda, or purple mojito.
Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop
Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop prides itself on dishing up authentic Cantonese comfort food, pulled from family recipes passed down through generations and made using traditional cooking methods to the delight of locals and visitors alike. It has 14 consecutive Bib Gourmand awards to show for taking simple congee and noodles to new heights. Whether you’re in need of something to remember Hong Kong by or a final taste of home, the airport location will do the trick. Make sure to try their house specialty wonton noodles in soup, the pork meatballs and pork innards congee, or a comforting stir-fried rice noodles with beef. It will make you want to come back for more.
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