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Sample regional dishes in the history-filled rooms of The Chinese Library

  • Located at Tai Kwun heritage centre, the eatery’s signatures include crispy Wuxi eel with aged vinegar and barbecued pork loin glazed with Manuka honey

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High ceilings and marble table tops at The Chinese Library. Photos: handouts
Lisa Cam

Heritage buildings offer a glimpse of the past, and the architecture of Tai Kwun brings back the ambience of yesteryear. Located in the 170-year-old East Wing of the former Police Headquarters, The Chinese Library feels spacious, helped by high ceilings. The walls are jade in colour with ornate mirrors, and the table tops are black and white marble. There is a great cocktail list thanks to the Statement bar being next door.

Seasonal wild mushroom dumplings.
Seasonal wild mushroom dumplings.

The regional menu features some Western elements such as New Zealand lamb and Angus beef. We recommend the crispy Wuxi eel with aged vinegar, barbecued pork loin glazed with Manuka honey, and Sichuan grouper chilli broth with glass noodles.

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Police Headquarters, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central

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2848 3088

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