Favourite restaurants of long-time Hongkonger Peter Sargant, for whom it’s not what’s new to eat, but who you know that counts
I don’t really care what’s new, I eat where I know someone, says banker, human rights activist and Aids Concern board member. He tells us his go-to places for lunch, a casual bite, a drink and when entertaining out-of-town guests
I’m not a foodie, but I love to eat so I often struggle with menus. I can never decide what to choose as I really want everything. But generally, I return to places with people I know and friends I trust. I don’t really care what’s new, I go where I know someone.
Finds (1/F The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 2522 9318) is one of those places. What chef Jaakko Sorsa does with salmon is incredible. I also knew one of its original founders, Colette Koo. We do a lot of reunion dinners there with friends.
Orange Tree (5/F Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, tel: 2838 9352) is another favourite. [Before moving to Lan Kwai Fong] it used to be up on the Mid-Levels escalator and every year, owner Pieter Onderwater helps us host a Christmas dinner, cooking a big turkey with his unique personal touch.
I am almost reluctant to tell you how much I love Kiyotaki Japanese Restaurant (10 Shepherd Street, Tai Hang, tel: 2877 1772). It has some of the best Japanese food I’ve tasted outside of Japan. Chef Yeung Chi-wang is amazing and he does everything himself. It’s like being welcomed into his home. His sake-marinated abalone is a must have. It’s surprisingly delicate and remarkably soft.