Listings - Central / Lan Kwai Fong / Western
AGN?S B. LE PAIN GRILL? LA LOGGIA
Shop 3096, IFC Mall, Central, 2805 0798
Cuisine French
Specialities Caviar, seafood platter, simmered buchot mussels
Wine More than 100 from all regions of France, 30+ Champagne labels
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$301-$500
Hours Sun-Thu noon-11.30pm; Fri, Sat & PH noon-midnight
A very French dining experience with a range of mouth-watering cuisine.
AYUTHAIYA RESTAURANT
35 Hollywood Road, Central, 3105 5055
Cuisine Thai
Specialities Seafood
Wine Six white and red wines by the glass
Best for Impressing visitors
Average food cost Lunch HK$88, dinner HK$340
Hours Mon-Sat noon-midnight, Sun 5pm onwards
Inspired by trendy lounge bars and restaurants in Bangkok, Ayuthaiya exudes Thai chic.
BACI PIZZA
1/F, 1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2840 0898
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Thin-crust pizzas, pasta
Wine International, liqueurs and grappa
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost Lunch HK$100, dinner HK$150
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Mon-Thur 6.30-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11.30pm
Best known for its southern Italian-style thin-crust pizzas.
BISTECCA ITALIAN
2/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2525 1308
Cuisine Steakhouse
Specialities Steak
Wines From across Italy and the New World
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$100, dinner HK$300
Hours Noon-3pm, 6-11pm
The specialities here are house-cut and dry-aged Porterhouse steaks chargrilled over a wood fire.
CAFE LANDMARK
1/F The Landmark, Central, 2526 4200, www.maxims.com.hk
Cuisine International
Specialities All-day dining featuring vegetarian, gluten-free and health-conscious options
Wine 10 white, 15 red
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$240, dinner HK$250
Hours Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun &PH 9am-9pm
Good lunch or snacks.
CHIU CHOW CHAN KAN KEE
G/F, 11 Queen's Road West, Sheung Wan, 2858 0033
Cuisine Chiu Chow
Specialities Noodles, seafood
Wine No
Best for Value
Average food cost HK$50-HK$100
Hours Mon-Sat 10am-10pm; closed on Sun
One of the oldest Chiu Chow restaurants in town, where property tycoon Li Ka-shing used to eat. He is said to still send people over for takeaways.
DOT COD SEAFOOD RESTAURANT + OYSTER BAR
Basement, 4 Prince's Building, Central, 2810 6988,
Cuisine Continental
Specialities Seafood
Wine 57 white, 38 red
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$400
Hours Mon-Sat 7.30am-midnight; closed Sunday
Reminiscent of a smart city bar in London, featuring great seafood and good oysters.
FOURTH FLOOR RESTAURANT
4/F Harvey Nichols, The Landmark, Central, 3695 3389
Cuisine French
Specialities Coffee, dessert
Wine South American, Australian and Californian
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$500-HK$800
Hours Noon-midnight
One of the best see-and-be-seen spots, especially during lunch.
THE FRENCH WINDOW
3101, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, Central, Hong Kong, 2393 3812
Cuisine French
Specialities Modern avocado shrimp, pan-seared lamb
Wine More than 500 varieties
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$400, dinner HK$850
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun & PH 11.30am-3.30pm; dinner 6-10:30pm
A nouveau Gallic dining concept experience.
GAIA RISTORANTE
G/F Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road Central, Central, 2167 8200
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Roman-style crispy pizza, home-made pasta tossed in a Sangiovese marinated rabbit stew-style ragout
Wine 600+ Italian and French
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$200-HK$400
Hours Noon-midnight
A sophisticated, contemporary Italian restaurant with indoor and alfresco dining.
GOLD BY HARLAN GOLDSTEIN
2/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2869 9986,
Cuisine Contemporary European
Specialities Truffle pappardelle, crispy oysters
Wine New and Old world
Best for Business meals
Average food cost Lunch HK$300, dinner HK$700
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; 6.30-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11pm
Harlan Goldstein is back with a new restaurant and menu featuring old and new favourites.
GOUGH 40
G/F, 40A-42 Gough Street, Central, 2851 8498
Cuisine Continental
Specialities Roast beef, chicken and lamb
Wine French, Australian, Italian, Chilean
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$450
Hours Noon-midnight
Once a hole in the wall that served tailor-made menus, this venue has expanded into a real restaurant with an ? la carte menu. Personalised service is still offered to regulars.
GOURMET BURGER UNION
1/F Cheung Fai Building, 45-47 Cochrane Street, Central, 2581 0521,
Cuisine Modern gourmet burgers
Specialities Burgers
Wine House red and white by the glass
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$120
Hours Noon-11pm
The chefs bring together the freshest produce prepared with care. All hamburgers are made from additive-free New Zealand Angus.
HABIBI CAF?
Shop A, 112-114 Wellington Street, Central, 2544 3886
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Specialities Favourites from the Arabic world
Wine Old and New World, including Lebanese and North African
Best for Value
Average food cost Lunch HK$80, dinner HK$150
Hours 11.30am-11.30pm
Casual all-day cafe with quick service, attractive pricing and an open kitchen.
HARD ROCK CAF? HONG KONG
LG/F LKF Tower, 55 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 2111 3777,
Cuisine American
Specialities Burgers, steak and ribs, cocktails
Wine US, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Chile, France and Spain
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$200
Hours Mon-Thu 11am-2am, Fri, Sat, PH eve 11am-4am
Hard Rock Caf? has moved to Lan Kwai Fong.
INAGIKU
Level Four, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2805 0600
Cuisine Japanese
Specialities Shrimp tempura, kaiseki, teppanyaki
Wine 120, plus 50 Japanese sake choices
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost Lunch HK$300, dinner HK$700
Hours 11.30am-3pm, 6-11pm
The second Hong Kong location of the renowned Japanese tempura specialist.
INDOCHINE 1929
4/F The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 2869 7399
Cuisine Vietnamese
Specialities Seafood, noodles
Wine Wide selection from around the world
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$175, dinner HK$460
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun-Thu 6.30-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11.30pm
This restaurant offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese favourites.
JASHAN
1/F Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central, 3105 5311, 3105 5300
Cuisine Indian
Specialities Tandoori
Wine Eight to 10 international choices of white and red
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$150
Hours 11am-3pm, 6-11pm
Indian fine dining serving regional dishes from the north and south. Live entertainment helps build the exotic atmosphere.
KRUG ROOM
1/F Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, 2825 4014
Cuisine International
Specialities Tailor-made dishes
Wine Champagne
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$200
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10pm
The Krug Room is where Uwe Opocensky does his chef's table, serving fine food with precious drops from the Krug champagne house.
L'ATELIER DE JO?L ROBUCHON
Shop 401, 4/FThe Landmark, Central, 2166 9000,
Cuisine French
Specialities Degustation menu, la noix de Saint Jacques, le langoustine
Wine About 1,300 labels
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$900
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm
A casual dining outlet of 'chef of the century' Jo?l Robuchon.
LIN HEUNG TEA HOUSE
160-164 Wellington Street, Central, 2544 4556
Cuisine Traditional Guangdong
Specialities Traditional Guangdong dishes
Wine No
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$100
Hours 6am-10pm
Best known for its dim sum, although the restaurant serves a fair range of Cantonese dishes. An old-fashioned yum cha place that appeals to a traditionally minded clientele.
MANDARIN GRILL + BAR
1/F Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 2825 4004
Cuisine Modern European
Specialities Chef tasting menu, roast beef, lobster bisque
Wine More than 3,000 bottles the world over.
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$1,000
Hours Mon-Fri 7.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm; Sat, Sun & PH 6.30-9.30pm
A favourite Hong Kong dining room that serves an extensive selection of meat and seafood.
MO BAR
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark, Central, 2132 0077,
Cuisine International
Specialities Salmon tartare, teriyaki wagyu, afternoon tea
Wine 20+ wines and Champagne by the glass, cocktails and single malts
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$450
Hours Sun-Wed 7am-1am; Thu-Sat 7am-late
This Adam Tihany-designed two-level bar is one of Hong Kong's most fashionable hangouts.
OL? SPANISH RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
1/F Shun Ho Tower, 24-30 Ice House Street, Central, 2523 8624
Cuisine Spanish
Specialities Tapas, roast suckling pig
Wine Spanish varieties
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner HK$350
Hours Noon-3pm, 6.30pm-midnight
Ol? imports its own wines and speciality foods including hams from Spain. A good selection of Iberian favourites at reasonable prices.
PIERRE
25/F Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 2825 4001
Cuisine French
Specialities One-hour express lunch, degustation dinner menu
Wine More than 3,000 bottles from around the world.
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$1,500
Hours Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight
Bold French-influenced cuisine from three-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire.
THE PRESS ROOM
G/F 108 Hollywood Road, Central, 2525 3444
Cuisine European comfort food
Specialities Steak, seafood, fine cheese
Wine 90+ choices, wines by the glass
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$500-HK$600
Hours Mon-Fri noon-midnight; Sat-Sun 10am-midnight
Simple food made from the finest ingredients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
PURE BAR + RESTAURANT
2/F Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, Central, 8199 8189
Cuisine New York cuisine
Specialities Seafood, salad, pizza, desserts
Wine US, Australia and New Zealand.
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$350
Hours Mon-Wed 11.30am-midnight; Thu 11.30am-2am; Sat 10am-2am; Sunday & PH 10am-midnight
Redefines comfort food with international flavours.
RANA RAJ
G/F Carfield Commercial Building, 77 Wyndham Street, Central, 2114 0662
Cuisine Indian
Specialities Masala papadom, banana chat, alloo tiki
Wine Eclectic list of 'very' Old World wines from Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and India
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner $300
Hours 11am-late
Laid-back atmosphere good for lunch, dinner or late-night drinks.
SEVVA
25/F Princes Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, 2537 1388
Cuisine Chinese and international
Specialities Cocktails and cakes
Wine Organic wine and fine Champagnes.
Best for View
Average food cost Lunch HK$450, dinner HK$650
Hours Mon-Thu noon-midnight; Fri, Sat and PH eve noon-2am; closed Sun
Traditional regional Asian cuisines intermixed with Western fine dining.
TOKIO JOE
G/F 16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2525 1889
Cuisine Japanese
Specialities Sushi, seafood, noodles
Wine Wine, Champagne, sake and beer
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$250, dinner HK$350
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm, Sun-Thu 6.30-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11.30pm
Relaxed and casual alternative to formal Japanese dining.
VA BENE
17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2845 5577
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Pizza, pasta, steak, seafood
Wine Regional Italian and French and grappa
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$400
Hours Mon-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm; Fri, Sat and PH eve 6.30pm-midnight; Sun & PH 6.30-11pm
Typical neighbourhood Italian trattoria that serves authentic cuisine.
W52 RESTAURANT & BAR
52 Wyndham Street, Central, 6768 5252
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Pasta, salad, steak
Wine Predominantly Italian from major wine-producing regions.
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$420-HK$790
Hours Noon-11pm; private parties on Sundays
Signature dishes include stuffed artichoke hearts, lobster paccheri, octopus bruschetta and spaghetti with Sicilian red prawns.
WATERMARK
Shop L, Level P, Central Pier 7, Central, 2167 7251
Cuisine Continental
Specialities Dry-aged steaks from the US, France and Ireland
Wine Fine wines, spirits, beers and cocktails
Best for View
Average food cost HK$500
Hours Lunch Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, Sun noon-3pm; dinner 6-10.30pm
Offers unparalleled waterfront dining with dramatic harbour views.
WOOLOOMOOLOO BAR & GRILL
G/F & 1/F, Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham Street, Central, 2894 8010
Cuisine Australian and New Zealand
Specialities Steak, seafood
Wine 31 red, 22 white, two dessert wines
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$450- HK$550
Hours Mon-Fri 11.45am-11pm; Sat-Sun 5-11pm
Back-to-basics dishes cooked with fresh produce from Australia and New Zealand. A taste of home for Antipodeans who are also attracted by the well-stocked bar.
YUNG KEE RESTAURANT
32-40 Wellington Street, Central, 2522 1624
Cuisine Cantonese
Specialities Dim sum, seafood, goose, dessert
Wine 50+ Champagne, red and white, including French, German, Australian, Italian and Chilean
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost Lunch HK$220-HK$250, dinner HK$300-HK$350
Hours Mon-Sun 11am-11.30pm
Yung Kee is known for roast goose and its legendary thousand-year-old eggs.
ZUMA
Atrium, Level 5 and 6, The Landmark, Central, 3657 6388
Cuisine Contemporary Japanese
Specialities Sushi
Wine 2,000-bottle cellar
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost Lunch HK$290, dinner HK$780
Hours Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-11pm; closed Sunday
A sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal eating and drinking.