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SCMP Reporter

AGAVE TEQUILA Y COMIDA

G/F Beverly House, 93 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2866 3228

Cuisine: Mexican

Specialities: Tacos, nachos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas

Wine list: 150 Tequila from Mexico

Average food cost: Lunch $90, dinner $250

Opening hours: Sun-Thu noon-2am; Fri-Sat noon-4am

Remarks: This new branch of Agave features 150 tequilas and many authentic Mexican dishes. Get plenty of lime and salt ready on the back of your hand.

CHILI CLUB

1/F, 88 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2527 2872

Cuisine: Thai

Specialities: Curry, seafood

Wine list: A few bottles from France, Australia and Spain

Average food cost: $120

Opening hours: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm

Remarks: More than two decades since it opened, Chili Club is still packed nightly with spice-loving loyalists who don't really like to eat without sweating. A Wan Chai institution.

CINECITTA

9 Star Street, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2529 0199

Website: www.elite-concepts.com

Cuisine: Modern Italian

Specialities: Pasta, steaks, seafood, coffee, desserts, others

Wine list: 80 red ($210-$4,000) and 60 white ($210-$1,700)

Average food cost: Lunch $180, dinner $300

Opening hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight

Remarks: Named after the famous Roman film studio. Although the atmosphere is Felliniesque, the cuisine is traditional Italian. Excellent pastas, main couses, desserts and a fine wine list.

COYOTE BAR AND GRILL

114-120 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2861 2221

Cuisine: Mexican

Specialities: Enchiladas, fire-house chilli, burritos, fajitas and nachos

Wine list: No

Average food cost: $200

Opening hours: Sun-Thu noon-2am; Fri & Sat noon-3am

Remarks: A spacious, casual Mexican/Southwest restaurant. Popular also for tequila and a great variety of margaritas, which slip down deceptively smoothly but pack a considerable punch.

DIRTY DUCK DINER

5/F, The Broadway, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2217 8000

Website: www.elite-concepts.com

Cuisine: Balinese

Specialities: Noodles, curry, seafood

Wine list: 6 vintages

Average food cost: $220-$250

Opening hours: 5pm-midnight

Remarks: Ubud comes to Lockhart Road. Balinese-inspired ambience and cuisine at an Elite Concepts restaurant featuring traditional lesehan (raised floor) teak seating. Try the crispy duck.

FAT ANGELO'S

Shop 3, G/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2126 7020

Website: www.fatangelos.com

Cuisine: Italian-American

Specialities: Pizzas, pasta

Wine list: 4 white and 6 red, (Italy); 5 champagne including Dom Perignon

Average food cost: $150

Opening hours: Noon-midnight

Remarks: Family-style and value-for-money Italian food; free bread and salad with any order of a pasta or main dish. Known for vast servings, but more modest portions are now available.

GRISSINI

2/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Telephone: 2588 1234 (ext 7313)

Website: www.hongkong.grand.hyatt.com

Cuisine: Authentic Italian

Specialities: Pasta, steaks, coffee, desserts

Wine list: Italian and vintage selection

Average food cost: $800

Opening hours: Noon-2.30pm, 7pm-11pm

Remarks: Traditional Italian food in stylish surroundings, and renowned for its superb wine list. Go easy on the breadsticks to leave room for great risottos, fresh seafood and rich desserts.

HABIBI CAFE

Shop D1, City Garden, 144-149 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2155 5554

Website: www.habibi.com.hk

Cuisine: Egyptian

Specialities: Pasta (koshary), salads, mezze

Wine list: New World wines and wines from the Middle East

Average food cost: $60

Opening hours: 7am-1pm

Remarks: A reliable place in Wan Chai for babaganoush, hummus and other casual Middle Eastern favourites perfect for a meal before or after a party.

HYANG CHON KOREAN RESTAURANT

2/F, Workingfield Commercial Building, 408-412 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2574 5077

Cuisine: Korean

Specialities: Hotpot, barbecue

Wine list: No

Average food cost: $200-$300

Opening hours: 6pm-4am

Remarks: Open for dinner and late-night dining only, this restaurant is patronised mostly by a Korean clientele which apppreciates assertively flavoured dishes. Try the ox tongue.

JJ'S

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2584 7662

Website: www.hongkong.grand.hyatt.com

Cuisine: Thai

Specialities: Steaks, curry,Thai desserts and USDA prime beef

Wine list: 33 white, 42 red and 15 sparkling from around the world

Average food cost: Lunch $200, dinner $350

Opening hours: Mon-Fri noon -2.30pm, 6pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-11pm

Remarks: JJ's has reopened as a trendy music and dining venue, serving authentic home-style Thai cuisine by Khun Siriluck.

KAETSU

Mezzanine Floor, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2588 1234 (ext 7088)

Website: www.hongkong.grand.hyatt.com

Cuisine: Japanese

Specialities: Sushi, kaiseke

Wine list: Over 40 choices of sake

Average food cost: $400-$500

Opening hours: Noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10pm

Remarks: Sleek, classy and modern, Kaetsu serves the freshest of sashimi and sushi, and sublimely presented kaiseki sets. One of the best sake selections in town.

LIU YUAN PAVILLION

3/F, The Broadway, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2804 2000

Website: No

Cuisine: Shanghainese

Specialities: Dim sum, seafood

Wine list: Wines from China, Australia and France

Average food cost: $200-$300

Opening hours: Noon-11pm

Remarks: An excellent range of Shanghainese favourites served in stylish and atmospheric surroundings. Don't miss the dumplings, and you should certainly try the sizzling rice soup.

LOUIS' STEAK HOUSE

1/F, Malaysia Building,

50 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2529 8933

Cuisine: European

Specialities: Steaks

Wine list: Wines from France, Italy, Australia and New Zealand

Average food cost: $250-300

Opening hours: Noon-11.30pm

Remarks: Established in Hong Kong many years before Morton's, Ruth's Chris and its other competitors, Louis' continues to offer value for money and a friendly, nostalgic dining experience.

MILANO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2598 1222

Website: www.harilela.com.hk

Cuisine: Italian

Specialities: Pizzas, pasta, seafood, coffee, desserts

Wine list: International

Average food cost: Lunch $120, dinner $200

Opening hours: 3pm-11pm

Remarks: A stylish city restaurant serving authentic Italian food in casually elegant surroundings. Has an outdoor terrace, and the home cooking inspired cuisine of chef Alessandro Farci.

ONE FIFTH GRILL

9 Star Street, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2529 6038

Website: www.elite-concepts.com

Cuisine: Modern European

Specialities: Steaks, seafood, desserts

Wine list: Red, white, champagne and digestives; halves and magnums available

Average food cost: Lunch $200-$250, dinner $500

Opening hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight

Remarks: Located in the foodie Star Street vicinity, One Fifth Grill is a modern European grill with an emphasis on prime cuts and jet-fresh seafood. Biodynamic wines are served here.

OUTBACK GRILL

1/F, De Fenwick, 8-12 Fenwick Street, Wan Chai

Telephone: 3101 0418

Website: www.outback.com.hk

Cuisine: Australian steakhouse

Specialities: Pasta, steaks, seafood

Wine list: White wines with a focus on chardonnays from Australia, Chile and the United States; reds from Australia, Chile and the US

Average food cost: $108-$198

Opening hours: Noon-midnight

Remarks: An Australian-themed casual dining restaurant with an emphasis on steaks seasoned with a unique blend of spices. Pasta and seafood are also featured.

R66 REVOLVING RESTAURANT

62/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2862 6166

Website: www.r66.com.hk

Cuisine: International

Specialities: Buffet, coffee, cakes, desserts

Wine list: No

Average food cost: Lunch $100, dinner $300

Opening hours: Sun-Thu noon-midnightFri, Sat & PH: noon-1am

Remarks: R66, the only surviving revolving restaurant in Hong Kong, has been offering spectacular views, international fare and live band performances for decades.

SABAH

G/F, Shop 4-5, Yen Men Building, 98-102 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2143 6626

Cuisine: Malaysian

Specialities: Noodles, curry, seafood

Wine list: 4 choices of red and white

Average food cost: $100

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7.30am-midnight; Sun & PH noon-11pm

Remarks: This no-frills, friendly place serves all the usual Malaysian favourites including satay and noodle dishes, curries and nasi goreng. Popular for its reasonably priced set lunch.

SOLSTICE

G/F, 8-9 Sun Street, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2866 3089

Cuisine: Continental

Specialities: Steaks, pasta, desserts, baked cheese

Wine list: More than 20 white, about 30 red (mostly French)

Average food cost: $380

Opening hours: Noon-3pm, 6.30pm-midnight

Remarks: Tucked away at the end of an alleyway, this restaurant was among the pioneers of the Star Street dining scene and serves eclectic continental cuisine.

SUKHOTHAI, ROYAL THAI CUISINE

2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre,

30 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2598 7222

Website: www.harilela.com.hk

Cuisine: Thai

Specialities: Curry, seafood, hotpot

Wine list: 22 white, 27 red and 6 sparkling

Average food cost: Lunch $100, dinner $200

Opening hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-9pm

Remarks: This newly opened Wan Chai branch of Sukhothai has an intimate but dramatic ambience, complete with a waterfall and Thai art. Thai curries and an outdoor terrace are on offer.

THE QUARTERDECK CLUB

G/F, Fleet Arcade, Fenwick Pier, 1 Lung King Street, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2827 8882

Cuisine: Western

Specialities: Pizzas, pasta, steaks, seafood, coffee, cakes desserts, gourmet burgers and sandwiches

Wine list: Over 40 fine wines, particularly Australian and New Zealand

Average food cost: $180

Opening hours: Noon-2am

Remarks: The only outdoor restaurant on Hong Kong Island right on the Victoria Harbour waterfront which appropriately specialises in seafood. Portions for one will often feed two. Good cocktails.

TIFFIN

Mezzanine Floor, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2588 1234 ext. 7223

Cuisine: International

Specialities: Desserts

Wine list: No

Average food cost: $180-$350

Opening hours: Noon-midnight

Remarks: Open for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea, in the evening the focus turns to a legendary dessert buffet. Light piano jazz adds atmosphere to the art deco surroundings.

TOM YUMS

G/F & Mezzanine Floor, 44 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2527 2568

Cuisine: Thai

Specialities: Noodles, steaks, curry, seafood

Wine list: Mostly New World, with a few Mediterranean choices

Average food cost: $180

Opening hours: Noon-11pm

Remarks: Owner Greg Walker travels to Thailand periodically in search of new recipes to add to the usual favourites, and most of the meat, seafood, vegetable, rice and noodle dishes are good.

VICEROY

2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai

Telephone: 2827 7777

Website: www.harilela.com.hk

Cuisine: Indian and Middle Eastern

Specialities: Buffet, curry, seafood

Wine list: International

Average food cost: Lunch $100, dinner $180

Opening hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm

Remarks: One of the first restaurants in Hong Kong to take Indian dining upmarket, The Viceroy doubles as a nightclub presenting esoteric live music and alternative comedy performers.



Restaurants listing - Wan Chai