13 Hong Kong restaurants and bars that are closing their doors before 2020
The decline in tourist numbers, linked to the Hong Kong protests, is one of the reasons some eateries and speakeasies such as Ce La Vi, Gough’s On Gough and Mrs Pound are closing
The year 2019 has been eventful, and in part because of the Hong Kong protests, some restaurants will not make it to see 2020. Here are some eateries that we’ll miss having around Hong Kong:
A Nu Retrouvez-Vous
This French fine-dining restaurant received great reviews from food critics all over the city when it opened around two years ago. An East-meets-West concept from Tokyo, this eatery with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour quietly closed its doors.
Happy Paradise
May Chow was named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2017. She made waves with creative food pairings and was recognised for her innovative approach to contemporary Chinese cuisine. Happy Paradise was one of the last locations the legendary Anthony Bourdain visited before he died and there were great expectations for this eatery on Hong Kong’s food map. Fortunately it’s not a total farewell. According to its Facebook page, from 2020 the restaurant “will be transformed to a private dining space offering buy-outs, special events, catering and space rental”. Daily operations will cease until further notice.
Little Bao, Central
While we’re on the subject of May Chow, her flagship store in Central quietly closed its doors in June, reportedly as part of the government’s urban renewal project. Fans of the bao can still head to Little Bao diner in Causeway Bay, but we’re going to miss lining up outside just to get our hands on an ice cream bao-wich after a night out in SoHo.
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