1. Sushi Hiro
Ah man, we so envy those working in Causeway Bay. This top-notch sushi restaurant is usually expensive at dinner (rightly so because of its excellent quality) but at lunch, you can order bargain lunch sets. Our favorite is the 16-piece sushi set, which includes succulent toro, scallop and uni, and also a teapot soup and dessert, for $290. 10/F, Henry House, 42 Yun Ping Rd., Causeway Bay, 2882-8752.
2. 208 Duecento Otto
The brand-new Italian restaurant on Hollywood has just started to serve lunch—at only $138. The three-course menu includes an arugula salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, broken roasted garlic and aged balsamic vinaigrette to start, followed by a pasta or small pizza of your choice, and ends with a gelato or sorbet. The deal also comes with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Loving the afternoon tipple! 208 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2549-0208.
3. Nobu
The best time to sample the dishes of Japanese master chef Nobu Matsuhisa is at lunchtime due to the attractive price tag. For example the Nobu signature bento box is $298 and includes a sashimi salad with Matsuhisa dressing, sushi and sushi roll assortment, rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce, chef Nobu’s world-famous black cod saikyo yaki (braised black cod in miso sauce) and Nobu-style seafood pan-fried rice. 2/F, InterContinental, 18 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721-1211.
4. Bo Innovation
While “Demon Chef” Alvin Leung’s exquisite takes on Hong Kong staples would cost you at least $680 during dinner, Bo’s five-course lunch is a mere $228. You can choose from his famous dishes, such as foie gras lettuce wrap with white miso sauce and toro with foie gras powder and freeze-dried raspberry ($80 extra). If you are really flaunting it (money and time, that is), try their $780 lunch chef’s menu, which has eight courses of all the Demon Chef’s best offerings. 2/F, J Residences, 60 Johnston Rd., Wan Chai, 2850-8371.