Top Lunch Deals in Central and SoHo

Central

Fresh
For a quick, tasty bite, stop by Fresh in Lan Kwai Fong for sandwiches, salads, pizzas and more. If you’d like to sit and enjoy your meal instead of going for takeaway or delivery, you’re welcome to stay, take a break, and people-watch. Oh look, there’s that guy who’s still drunk from spending 48 hours straight in Insomnia. Fresh’s prices are reasonable, with sandwiches available for $40 to $80, and they also have a number of cakes if you are craving something a little sweeter.
11am-2pm. 18 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2868-3716.

Mana! Fast Slow Food
Have too many late nights and junk food binges left you craving a healthier lunch? Mana is your best bet for a delicious, reasonably priced vegetarian meal. With a cool, rustic interior and a menu that even a carnivore couldn’t resist, Mana is a restaurant with a mission, promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness. With wraps, salads, juices, and more, you’re sure to leave Mana full, happy—and with your conscience cleared. Prices for main courses range from as low as $30 for a plain flatbread to $100 for a mezze platter.
All day. 92 Wellington St., Central, 2851-1611.

Goccia
Here’s a real Italian gem that deserves to be near the top of anyone’s list of go-to lunch spots. With a delicious set-lunch menu ranging from $138 to $178 that’s full of pastas, pizza, seafood and more, you can choose a two-, three-, or four-course meal depending on how much time you’ve managed to wrangle out of the office. There’s even an outdoor terrace upstairs if you prefer to savor your meal alongside a lungful of somewhat-fresh Hong Kong air.
Noon-3pm. Shop 2, 73 Wyndham St., Central, 2167-8181.

Le Salon de Thé de Joël Robuchon
If you’re more pressed for time than usual, but don’t want to sacrifice on quality just because you’re in a rush, this tea salon on the third floor of the Landmark may be what you’re after. This restaurant offers an impressive range of highly-acclaimed meals and high teas, but if you’re in a rush then takeaway is another attractive option for sampling some fabulous French cuisine. Whether you’re after breads, pastries baked to perfection or satisfying sandwiches (ranging from $55 to $85), there are plenty of ready-made options to walk away with.
Noon-2:30pm. Shop 315, 3/F, The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Rd. Central,  2166-9088.

SoHo

Motorino
Just opened in March, this new pizza joint hails all the way from New York and it’s well on its way to becoming one of SoHo’s next dining hotspots. There’s a range of fresh antipasti and pizza options with loads of tempting toppings and a number of wines to pair, so it’s no wonder the resto has created such a buzz on the dining scene. A set lunch menu offers your choice from four types of mouthwatering pizzas, a salad, and a soft drink for only $118. Sounds like the perfect easy lunch to us.
Noon-4pm. 14 Shelley St., Central, 2801-6881.