Wan Chai District
If you are after a fix of fabulous moules frites, then you can’t go wrong with a trip to Frites. Their fridges are stocked with an incredible array of Belgian beers and the atmosphere is welcoming. Booking is essential if you want a table at the Central restaurant which is very popular with the after
The Grand Hyatt has both indoor and an outdoor pool, sauna and fitness studio and treatments carried out in luxurious private rooms. You can also enjoy the fabulous food in the courtyard or one of the private rooms.
Always bustling, this is a great Thai restaurant serving modern Thai food at a reasonable price. The Central restaurant is relatively small, but seating is available upstairs and down, and the staff are friendly and attentive. The Wan Chai branch has an open kitchen visible from the large outdoor terrace and serves the same good
Menu is a mix of European cuisines, using good quality ingredients including Iberico Ham, but they serve also delicious hairy crab from September to December. Open from lunchtime, they also provide catering for parties and functions and the nearby store sells a great range of wine and specialty food items.
Simple and pretty cheap foot massages. Relax in the big comfy chairs in the low lit interior and leave feeling refreshed and light on your feet.
One of Hong Kong’s brightest additions to the coffee scene. Staffed by an award winning Barista, with beans sourced from the Cameroon and style oozing from every cup, this place is really worth a visit.
Excellent and authentic Thai food with great fish dishes in particular. Fast and efficient service, cheap and great for groups.
French chic, with beautiful large windows, stylish furniture, and fabulous food. The food is modern European-style and is delicious and elegant, while the service is attentive.
One of HK’s iconic pubs, which gets its name from it’s former life as a pawn shop and serves great British style food. It’s recently received a huge facelift and new head chef, Michelin stared Tom Aiken is at the helm in the kitchen serving his take on the best of British food.
Fantastic local food (despite the name!) including their speciality Peking duck which is amongst the best in Hong Kong. Ideal for big groups, for entertaining visitors and suitable for children.
Laid back pizza restaurants with a good selection of pizza, pasta and salad.
Part of the Caffé Habitu group, these cool coffee shop/restaurants are a fantastic addition to Hong Kong’s coffee shop scene. The food is Italian – think paninis and pastas and the coffee is pretty good too! The CWB outlet has an outside terrace (although right next to a busy road).
Refined French patisserie, including the most amazing cupcakes, macaroons and cookies. The Graham Street branch serves wine and beer and all stores offer takeaway. In addition to the locations below, there’s also a store with seating on the second floor of the Prince’s Building in Central.
French style deli which is a family-run business. Shop online or in-store at their locations in Sheung Wan, Wanchai or Elements. You will find an extensive selection of wines, cheeses, and deli items as well as a range of homemade French delicacies. They also provide platters for parties and host wine and food evenings.
Bookstore featuring a brilliant selection of adults and children’s books, gifts and accessories. The biggest location has more than 900 magazine titles and more than 20,000 book titles. All locations have a children’s section and some host special children events from time to time. For details of further stores check the Bookazine website.
Premium steaks and grill favourites. The Wan Chai restaurant has a fabulous rooftop with views overlooking Happy Valley and beyond. The bar upstairs is perfect for after work drinks and the restaurant has a good ambience, attentive service and excellent steaks.