Pizza, chocolate soufflé, burgers: a Chinese-American artist’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants
- Chloe Ho’s artistic spirit means she is always seeking out different cuisines and dining experiences that include great Chinese and French food
- She reveals the best places to enjoy some classic dining and guilty pleasures
Chinese-American artist Chloe Ho’s works have been featured internationally. Her work is featured in a show at Hong Kong’s 3812 Gallery (16B, Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central) and a new exhibition, Unconfined Illumination, in 3812 Gallery, London, the UK, until November 15.
I’m definitely a foodie. I enjoy seeking out different cuisines and dining experiences. It’s one of life’s wonderful pastimes. As an artist, I’m interested in the “art” intrinsic in food – the creative spark of origin, the alchemy, the presentation, the cultural significance of dishes.
Currently, I like The Legacy House (5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 3891 8732). The food presents a true symphony of Cantonese and Shunde cuisines – authentic and brilliant in its delicacy. The crispy pigeon and the fish balls with minced pork and pumpkin are unforgettable. The views are memorable, service is excellent, and you always see someone you know.
I also love Tiffin (mezzanine, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2584 7722). The chefs are brilliant and innovative. The afternoon tea is a favourite with the best eclairs and canelés. Its iconic mezzanine vantage point is essential Hong Kong.
For visitors, I would take them to two places representing the city’s diverse nature. One is the grande dame of French cuisine, Gaddi’s (1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 2696 6763). You can feel the sense of connection with its history there. The roasted pigeon and the chocolate soufflé are extraordinary.