I know a place: Ankie Beilke, Hong Kong model and actress

Ankie Beilke is a model and actress with her own line of yoga DVDs

"I have been a vegetarian for 20 years now and enjoy different cuisines, but my preferences are Italian, Japanese and home-style Cantonese. But every country has something unforgettable that tells a little story about their culture.

I think what's most important in a restaurant is that something has to make me want to return and enjoy the place again, whether it's the food, vibe, staff or the environment.

I tend to be drawn to places that have more of an earthy feel and project a certain warmth. The places I frequent most include (10 Shelley Street, Central tel: 2810 9777), a vegetarian restaurant that has been around for 10 years. It is in the heart of SoHo, very convenient, and has a lovely, warm interior that makes you feel cosy. I love reading the books they have there.

They serve a variety of dishes so it's easy for anyone to find something they like. You can't go wrong with the island salad, eggplant dip, deli salad, daily soups or dhal, the African stew or the mushroom pizza.

(102/F, The Ritz-Carlton, ICC, 1 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 2263 2270) also has a to-die-for vegetarian menu. All the dishes look and taste divine. Overall, it's just breathtaking being in such a spacious interior with that unforgettable view. I order the tomato mozzarella with a mozzarella martini and spaghetti aglio olio.