Latest News on Hong Kong Restaurants and Bars
Fine Eateries, Restaurant Awards, Hot New Bars, Food and Wine Events
Jul 17, 2008
Le Soleil Franco-Vietnamese Restaurant
The Royal Garden’s newest restaurant, the exotic Vietnamese eatery Le Soleil, has formally opened with a fresh look and an innovative menu brimming with flavour. Le Soleil serves a modern and highly original blend of French and Vietnamese cuisine as made famous by Chef Dennis Wong, owner of Le Soleil restaurants.
Loong Yat Heen Chinese Restaurant
Conveniently located on the second floor of The Kowloon Hotel overlooking the famous Nathan Road, Loong Yat Heen is a brand new boutique Chinese restaurant acclaimed for its authentic Cantonese cuisine and delicate dim sum, prepared with the finest ingredients by experienced chefs.
The Pawn Gastropub
With high ceilings, an open-air balcony and smart yet subtle decorations, the Pawn is probably the best adaptive re-use' of a heritage building in Hong Kong, occupying the former premises of a pawn shop in one of the few old colonial buildings left in the metropolitan area of Wanchai. The British gastropub menu offers a delectable selection and all dishes are stylishly presented.
Zuma Japanese Restaurant
Zuma, Hong Kong’s dynamic Japanese restaurant and bar, hit no. 99 in Restaurant Magazine's 'S. Pellegrino's World's Best Restaurants Awards 2008'. Zuma was one of only five restaurants listed for Asia. The award list is compiled by The Nespresso World’s 50 Best Academy, comprising a panel of food writers, critics, publishers and commentators. Occupying a 10,000 sq ft space at Levels 5 and 6 of The Landmark in central Hong Kong, Zuma is also one of the world’s most exciting new restaurants according to Conde Nast Traveler's 'Hot Tables 2008'.
Sevva Bar
New York mixologist Joseph Boroski – who blended exotic drinks on the TV series Sex and the City – has designed a unique cocktail menu with an Asian twist at SEVVA, arguably the city's sleekest restaurant and bar, located in the Penthouse of Prince’s Building in Central. with sweeping harbour and city views. Boroski's Asian-influenced cocktails range from the The Mojito: SEVVA Style, Bloody Mary in Asia, SEVVA Sexy Pink Sangria, T-Rated, Ginseng & Pink Grapefruit Cosmopolitan, I Know I'm Beautiful and alcohol-free Green Yum-Yum.
Evisu Baru
Evisu, the denim fashion brand, has opened in Hong Kong its only bar outside Japan. Located at a slightly hidden spot in Central, Evisu Baru has stayed away from the obvious denim motif and instead opted for a modern décor. The vibe in the bar is upscale and the outdoor patio has proved an immediate hit among Hong Kong’s hip professionals and the international crowd. Evisu features a cocktail menu stocked with unique recipes that required them to import the custom ingredients.
Food and Wine Events
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is hosting a number of high profile international events this summer, including the Hong Kong International Wine Fair (14 – 16 August) and the 19th Food Expo 2008 (14 – 18 August).
Tax Exemption for Imported Wine and Beer
Following the decrease in import tax rate from 80 to 40 percent last year, Hong Kong’s government has now abolished import taxes on wine and beer. Accordingly, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has urged the dining and retail sectors to immediately lower the retail prices of alcoholic beverages.
Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board
