Lung Hwa Hotel, 22 Ha Wo Che, Sha Tin, tel: 2691 1828. 'Its open garden is so relaxing. You have to have the roast pigeons - they are the best in Hong Kong. The pigeons are first soaked with spice stock and then deep fried. After they're cooked, the pigeons preserve a subtle flavour of the spice.'

Forum Restaurant, 485 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, tel: 2869 8282 (pictured). 'The chefs make dim sum with the best ingredients. The shark's fin dumpling and the bird nest dumplings in superior stock are excellent. Even the home-style dishes such as fried beef with ginger and garlic are better than anywhere else because the chefs don't use tenderiser, which destroys the flavour and texture.'

Snow Garden Restaurant, 233 Electric Road, North Point, tel: 2571 4226. 'You can't miss the fillet of Mandarin fish - made in two styles but served in one dish. One style is stir-fried fillet which retains the natural flavour; the other is deep fried fillet with sweet and sour sauce. A lot of Westerners love it.'