Favourite Hong Kong restaurants of Mi-jeong Kim, gallery manager
I moved to Hong Kong last year to set up our first gallery space outside Belgium. My dining experiences developed around the city's art calendar.
I moved to Hong Kong last year to set up our first gallery space outside Belgium. My dining experiences developed around the city's art calendar.
After exhibition openings at our gallery in Central, we regularly host dinner receptions at the (13/F, Bank of China Building, 2A Des Voeux Road Central, tel: 2521 8888). The Chinese dishes are simple and fresh, and the service above average. The way it reflects the old days in Shanghai is extraordinary.
(third and fourth floors, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central, tel: 2525 9191) is close to the gallery and perfect for a casual lunch or dinner and drinks. It serves Cantonese food and houses an eclectic collection of contemporary art. Curated artworks are always on display, and snacking on dim sum and cocktails on the terrace is relaxing.
During the auction seasons, I head to (332 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, tel: 2918 9833) for dinner after sales and previews. The food is simple, authentic and tasty. I go for xiao long bao and soup.
I often visit to check out pop-up exhibitions and installations in the courtyard. There are a handful of restaurants hidden in each compartment among small, up-and-coming designer stores and galleries. I frequent (35 Aberdeen Street, Central, tel: 2866 0300). The drinks are good, with whimsical names.