Things we like - food

Cantonese favourites
Cantonese cuisine doesn't come better than at Lung King Heen, at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. Being the only Cantonese restaurant in the world with three Michelin stars, it is recommended you make a reservation before trying its popular dim sum and dinner-time fare. Dim sum starts at noon or 30 minutes earlier on Sundays and public holidays. There are seasonal choices that include steamed lobster and scallop dumpling, and baked whole abalone puff with diced chicken to name a few, and there is an executive lunch menu consisting of a chef's dim sum selection and barbecue combination. The extensive dinner menu includes Cantonese favourites, such as abalone, seafood, Australian wagyu beef, barbecue, poultry and vegetarian dishes. With elegant surroundings and a panoramic view of the harbour, it's a perfect choice for local fare.

'House of superior beef'
For more than 100 years, Wadakin in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, is known as the "house of superior beef", famed for serving the renowned local Matsusaka beef. The cows are raised in serene surroundings, listening to calm music, fed tofu, wheat and beer to produce the high quality, high-fat meat. Locals visit this traditional Japanese restaurant only on special occasions and members of the imperial family like to eat here. Cooked at the table in a special pan, sukiyaki nabi, the beef sukiyaki, is selected from the best quality sirloin. The secret in the outstanding flavours lies in a combination of grilling and boiling, according to the restaurant. Local sake and beers are served. Other popular dishes include shioyaki served with a special vinegar and citrus sauce, sliced raw beef and shabushabu.

Duke's offers savvy combination
The Langham, Shenzhen opened last year in the Futian district, injecting a savvy combination of traditional English and contemporary designs. On the third floor is Duke's which resembles an old school private club, with leather and fabric couches, high ceilings and dark wood panelling. Guests can enjoy dinner here, a light meal of tapas to the more substantial roasted meats from the carving station. Later in the evening, Duke's is an ideal place for after-dinner drinks and soothing jazz tunes from the pianist. The drinks menu offers a range of wines, including top vintages from China, such as Grace Vineyard and Helan Qingxue, and traditional cocktails and spirits.

On Sundays, Duke's offers a satisfying brunch with an array of small gourmet dishes, salads, charcuterie, pancakes and fried eggs, followed by a selection of mains, including seafood, Australian lamb and wagyu beef, and, of course, scrumptious desserts, fruits and cheeses.