The best tea in Hong Kong - why florist Ada Yeung swears by Luk Yu Tea House, where her parents would take her for dim sum as a child, and another historic restaurant that’s a favourite
- Ada Yeung likes all kinds of cuisines, and loves eating at places that are part of Hong Kong history, such as Luk Yu Tea House for its dim sum and tea
- Her favourites include the Peak Lookout, for a relaxing brunch with a view, Yi Hung Yuen in Central for hotpot, and Sushi Koo for an evening out with friends
Ada Yeung is proprietor of the Anglo Chinese Florist shop on Lyndhurst Terrace in Hong Kong’s Central district, which her family founded on nearby Pedder Street in 1946. She spoke to Andrew Sun.
I am not very picky about food and I like all kinds of cuisines, so what I choose is really random and depends on what I feel like that day and who I eat with. I love places with history, especially those which show Hong Kong’s unique colonial history.
The Peak Lookout (121 Peak Road, The Peak, tel: 2849 1000) is one of my favourites. Going to the Peak is my quick getaway break from busy life and also allows me to get back quickly due to its proximity. I love taking a stroll, doing some meditation or reading at the Victoria Peak Garden, before going down to the Peak Lookout for a good brunch.
The menu truly shows how diverse Hong Kong is, and the interesting historical building and outdoor garden is lovely to hang out in. From all-day breakfast to Indian tandoori, you always get a good standard of food and service.
I love hotpot and Yi Hung Yuen (Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, tel: 3101 9968) is iconic with its Chinese decor in the middle of all the Western bars. The name, which literally means Chinese brothel, the menu and the serving ware makes the experience even more fun. Their fish maw and chicken soup base is my favourite choice.