HONG KONG RESTAURANTS & SHOPS

Why the restaurants and shops of Hong Kong are special
Hong Kong is the world's greatest all around dining and shopping paradise. Few seasoned travelers would argue with that statement.

Tips and insights on Hong Kong restaurants
A diner's paradise
Hong Kong has roughly 10,000 restaurants. It would take you 27 years eating out every night to dine in all of them.

Restaurant districts
Greater Hong Kong has a number of unofficial restaurant districts. The famous include:

• Causeway Bay
  One of Hong Kong's most modern and upscale dining areas.
  
• Cheung Chau and Lamma Islands
  Their fishing villages have harbor side seafood restaurants. Many are touristy, but some are worthy of Hong Kong gourmets.
  
• SoHo
  Known for its trendy international restaurants and bars. Attracts the young modish set.
  
• Aberdeen Harbor
  Home to two gigantic floating restaurants. Popular with tour groups and wedding parties. Food is substandard.

Cuisines
The number one cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese, though you can easily find restaurants specializing in China's other major regional cuisines including those of Shanghai and Sichuan. Click the "Chinese Cuisine" link at the bottom of this page for my descriptions.

A shopper's heaven
The city is legendary for outstanding buys in tailor made and designer clothes, Chinese antiques, cameras, home electronics, and Swiss watches.

Famous shopping areas
They include:

• Pacific Place
  Large, modern, luxury shopping complex with hotels and restaurants.
• Harbor City
  Hong Kong's largest shopping center, with over 700 stores.
• Hollywood Road
  Hong Kong's leading antique row.
• Two Lanes
  Two steep parallel alleys lined with stalls. Sells downscale goods, but area has character.
• Stanley Market
  Bustling bazaar for cloth and clothing bargains.