Hong Kong

If you can only have one meal in Hong Kong, make it Tim Ho Wan. The internationally renowned, Michelin-starred chain of restaurants takes its origins from Hong Kong and specialises in what is referred to as "working-class dim sum". Here, you will get the unique chance to dine on specialities most restaurants would charge an arm and a leg for all at a price lower than what one would expect to pay for a cup of coffee. Their most prized attraction is the BBQ pork buns, but the menu is highly varied and includes everything from steamed dumplings to osmanthus cake. Once seated, tick the boxes on the individual order cards on your table and hand those over to your server to place an order (there is a small selection in the illustrated menu); dishes normally arrive in no time. Expect a long wait to be seated at most locations (there are several scattered throughout Hong Kong). Our favourite outlet is the one in residential Sham Shui Po: there is usually either no wait at all or a much shorter one compared to locations downtown, plus you'll be dining in the company of locals. This branch is also where you're most likely to receive a private table (although sharing a table with strangers is customary across all outlets). At the time of writing, all Tim Ho Wan locations in Hong Kong are cash-only.

Roast goose is one of Hong Kong's signature specialties, and Yat Lok Restaurant has been awarded Michelin One Star for cooking premium roast goose, which is served with 'lai fun' (a type of Chinese noodle) or rice. The restaurant may be in the upper price range compared to others, but it is definitely worth trying their flavorful roast goose that will tickle your taste buds.

The most luxurious dim sum to be found in Hong Kong. The cream of Hong Kong society gathers in Heichinrou of Kwun Tong and Diamond Hill on public holidays to eat the exquisite, fancy dishes in elegant surroundings. The most typical cuisine is dim sum, or “yum cha” as it is also called (literally: “drink tea”). Dim sum is eaten as a kind of brunch and consists of a large number of fancy dishes, including, among other things: dumplings, fried vegetables, spring rolls and meatballs.

Located on the floor 56 at Island Shangri-La Hotel, Petrus is without a doubt one of Hong Kong’s best French restaurants with a magnificent view of the Victoria harbour. In a fine setting, you can enjoy contemporary French cuisine with an Asian twist, accompanied by wines from one of the most extensive assortments in Asia.