Pre-show bite: For something quick but nutritious, CitySuper's excellent food court on the third floor of Ocean Terminal offers plenty of choice. The Hong Kong Art Museum has a first-floor cafe (next to the bookstore) with an outdoor patio for some fresh air.

Post-movie meal: There are several new outlets on the Ocean Terminal's ground floor (directly under Lane Crawford), including Habitu the Pier (OTG63, tel: 3101 0901), Panash Cafe & Bakery (OTG04, tel: 2311 0411), the Stonegrill (OTG01-02, tel: 2721 9999) and Sushi Nagoyaka Tei (OTG03, tel: 3586 2622).

Silvercord Cinema MCL

G/F 30 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

Grand Ocean Theatre

3 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

Pre-show bite: The Fruit Stop Health Food Restaurant (Shop G119, Harbour City, 11 Canton Rd, tel: 2377 1828) serves food made with natural ingredients. For something more substantial, try Gripps (Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, 6/F 3 Canton Rd, tel: 2113 3902), which offers reasonably priced American fare such as hamburgers.

Post-movie meal: There's no shortage of selections on Canton Road. However, if you're aiming high, One Peking Road is it. Besides Aqua (29-30/F, tel: 3427 2288) for pricey Italian and Japanese, there's vegetarian fare at Kung Tak Lam (7/F, tel: 2312 7800) or Ka Ma Do for Japanese fusion (8/F, tel: 2269 5051).

Kwai Tsing Theatre

12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung

Pre-show bite: The Metroplaza mall has it all, including the newly opened whole food outlet Yummy Delight (Shop 393-394), nouveau Japanese tapas in Watami (Shop 484-487) and modern Vietnamese eatery Deli Viet (Shop 389-392).

Post-movie meal: Adjacent to the theatre is the China Land Restaurant (Shop 1 12 Hing Ning Rd, tel: 2615 1993) which delivers Sichuan, Shanghainese and Hunan dishes and has two impressive terracotta warriors at the door. However, if you have the munchies after a really late show, the grungy cha chan tengs near exit A of the Kwai Fong MTR are your best bet.

HK Science Museum

2 Science Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East

Pre-show bite: Nearby on Chatham Road, there's a row of quickie Asian eateries, including King's Lodge (G/F 67-71 Chatham Rd, tel: 2723 1003), Cousin Cousin Cafe (G/F 67-71 Chatham Rd, tel: 2838 3848), Super Pot Restaurant (G/F 67-71B Chatham Rd, tel: 2732 2733) and Beppu Ekimae (G/F Shop 107-109 Chatham Rd, tel: 2736 8700).

Post-movie meal: With TST East within walking distance, there's plenty on offer, including the French cuisine of InterContinental Grand Stanford hotel's Belvedere (1/F 70 Mody Rd, tel: 2731 2880), the scrumptious Italian of Royal Garden's Sabatini (3/F 69 Mody Rd, tel: 2733 2000) or Empire Centre's Ruth's Chris Steak House (G/F 68 Mody Rd, tel: 2366 6000).

HK Film Archive

50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho

Pre-show bite: Lei King Wan, alias 'SoHo East', is around the corner, with a plethora of waterfront pickings. Recent additions include Borgo C (GB01-02A, 45 Tai Hong St, tel: 8100 8446), a casual hang-out with innovative dishes, and 'twins' Ryo-Italia (GA30-31, Site A 55 Tai Hong St, tel: 3105 0031) and Oyster At 28 (GA26-28, Site A, tel: 3105 1761), which share the same owner, kitchen, alfresco view and Japanese and western menus.

Post-movie meal: Back at 'SoHo East', a popular bar/restaurant is Chit-Chat (GA8-9, Kwun Fung Mansion, tel: 2967 1666). For South Asian flavours, try TV At 10 (GA10B-12A, Site A 55 Tai Hong St, tel: 3101 1580), which blends Thai and Vietnamese (hence TV) spices.

UA Cityplaza

Level 5, Cityplaza 1, Taikoo Shing

Pre-show bite: Cityplaza is another big mall, but close to the cinema on level 5 are House of Canton (Shop 506, tel: 2886 8861) and Ruby Tuesday (Shop 505, tel: 2907 1133).

Post-movie meal: Venture down to the lower levels for some Indian at Koh-I-Noor (Shop 001-002, tel: 2568 8757) or rotisserie chicken at Kenny Rogers Roasters (Shop 102, tel: 2915 3183).

Agnes b. Cinema

2 Harbour Rd, Hong Kong Arts Centre,

Wan Chai

Pre-show bite: Get a quick sandwich with a spectacular view above the cinema at Pumpernickel (4/F 2 Harbour Rd, tel: 2588 1001). Another good choice is next door at the YMCA Harbour View International House's Harbour Restaurant (1/F 4 Harbour Rd, tel: 2802 0111), which has a decent buffet for $90.

Post-movie meal: The newly opened Quarterdeck Club (1 Lung King St, Fenwick Pier, tel: 2827 8882) In the Fleet Arcade offers panoramic harbour views.

Cine-Art House

G/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre,

30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai

Pre-show bite: The alfresco Sanlitun has a re-located Big Apple (Shop 15-16, 1/F Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Rd, tel: 2827 6108) and La Bella Donna (Shop 2, 1/F, tel: 3115 0238). Also, 3 Rice 3 (Shop 134-135, SHK Centre, tel: 2802 9348) is good for braised brisket noodle or xiao long bao dumplings.

Post-movie meal: Try Italian bistro Milano (tel: 2598 1222), Indian palace Viceroy (tel: 2827 7777) or the swank Vietnamese joint Saigon (tel: 2598 7222) - all on the second floor of the Sun Hung Kai Centre.

UA Langham Place

8-10/F 8 Argyle St, Mongkok

Pre-show bite: Next to the cinema is Thai Orchids (Shop 2-3, Level 8, tel: 3542 5123). For Japanese skewers, head to Kushiyaki (Shop 09, Level 12, tel: 3514 4333) and the kooky Japanese of Funky Fish (Shop 13, Level 12, tel: 2782 6886).

Post-movie meal: They call the 13th floor 'the ozone level', with places such as Mr Steak Cafe (Shop 2, Level 13, tel: 2881 5757) and the modern Thai stylings of Basil (Shop 5, Level 13, tel: 3542 5725).

Broadway Cinematheque

Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square,

Yau Ma Tei

Pre-show bite: Try Kubrick (Prosperous Garden, tel: 2782 0877), the bookstore/bistro next door, or if you want a serious Wong Kar-wai setting, try the cha chan teng Mido Cafe (13 Temple St, Yau Ma Tei, tel: 2384 6402) with its retro decor.

Post-movie meal: Don't expect much fine dining near Temple Street. But the Japanese ramen shop Yokozuna (G/F 466-472 Nathan Rd, tel: 2384 1993) serves hearty and warming noodles.

HK City Hall

Edinburgh Place, Central

Pre-show bite: Maxim's monopoly at Leisure and Cultural Services Department facilities continues at City Hall. Besides the Chinese Maxim Palace on the second floor (tel: 2521-1303), the Maxim Restaurant (1/F, tel: 2521 1132) is a decent option since it's used to diners in a rush.

Post-movie meal: For Japanese, head to Jardine House for Miso (Shop 15, basement, tel: 2845 8773). Or go to Hutchison House for Madison's (G/F 10 Harcourt Rd, tel: 2523 4772), or try the Bank of America Tower's Korean mainstay, Secret Garden (G/F, tel: 2801 7990).

UA Pacific Place

88 Queensway, Admiralty /Tamar site

Pre-show bite: You can't beat the express chow of the Great food hall (2918 9986), including Triple O's White Spot burgers, Pizza Express and the Great Coffee Shop's pasta and shwarma.

Post-movie meal: There's a good choice on Pacific Place's upscale third floor, including Cova Ristorante (Shop 301, tel: 2918 9660) and Ye Shanghai (Shop 332, tel: 2918 9833). If you're at Tamar, then try the Citic Tower's fourth floor French chateau, La Chaumiere (1 Tim Mei Ave, tel: 2536 9889) and the Japanese-French fusion of San San Trois Restaurant (tel: 2104 5333).