Where celebrity hairstylist Kim Robinson likes to eat in Hong Kong now he’s gone mostly vegetarian

Hairstylist Kim Robinson has cut and styled the hair of celebrities such as Princess Diana, Kate Moss and Anita Mui. The Australian-born hairdresser has the newly renovated Kim Robinson flagship salon in Central and his kr+ salon in Causeway Bay, and is becoming known for his art and paintings.

As time goes by, my diet is going greener. A doctor said my body was too acidic. I was having too much sugar, coffee and dairy so I changed my whole eating habit. I’m 60 per cent vegetarian now and I fast in the evening three nights a week. I’ve lost nine kilos and have much more energy.

Where a fitness fanatic eats healthy meals in Hong Kong

Sevva (25/F, Landmark Prince’s, 10 Chater Road, Central, tel: 2537 1388) is my all-time favourite choice for dining because of its uber-chic ambience and extensive menu. I love the diverse range of Asian food there. I know owner Bonnae Gokson very well. She always shares with me where she gets the ingredients from. The Sevva special salad never goes wrong. I also love taking guests there.

I like One Harbour Road (7/F-8/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2584 7722) for authentic Cantonese cuisine. I love the atmosphere. I’ve been going there since it opened. They have great vegetable dishes, but I love the crispy chicken, too. It’s simple Chinese food. I like going back to real and basic foods.

If I want to go somewhere chic and refined, Caprice (Podium 6, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, tel: 3196 8860) is hard to beat. It’s pretty stylish, and some places I like because of their style.

The Chinese Library (1/F, Block 1, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, tel: 2848 3088) is interesting. I like the decoration but the music can be too loud. There might have been some teething issues when I went, as it is a new restaurant, but I did like the food and they tried hard, so I will definitely go back.

Gough’s On Gough (15 Gough Street, Central, tel: 2473 9066) offers modern British food. It’s slightly 1970s looking, and the food is damn good.

Another place I love is TokyoLima (18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, tel: 2811 1152), even though it’s incredibly noisy. I love the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines. Great vegetarian dishes, delicious food and great service.

The Sham Shui Po district is my ultimate local indulgence. I often lose myself for hours in this eclectic neighbourhood and always end up at a local shop for a bowl of steamy hot snake soup. It goes back to my Anita Mui days, when I was doing her hair.

She took me to Shia Wong Hip (170 Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po, tel: 2728 5600) and the first time it freaked me out because of the live snakes. But there’s something I love about it and I go back every year.

My Australian indulgence is taking my breakfast outside at Bunkers Beach House (Farm Break Lane, Bunker Bay, Naturaliste, Western Australia, 6281, tel: +61 (0) 8 9756 8284). Located near my hometown in Western Australia, it looks over the crystal clear water and white sand of Bunker Bay. It’s a dynamic view. I can sit there for hours to get inspired for my next painting. Mother nature does the best decor.