Noble Houses: Three Hong Kong dining destinations worth flying for

 

By Norah Bradford

Pierce Brosnan swash-buckled his way through 1960s Hong Kong social and corporate politics in The TV mini-series of James Clavell’s best selling novel, Noble House a quarter of a century ago.  Fast forward to 2016 and here are three of the best dining experiences to make you feel like a modern-day Taipan.

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Man Wah

Sample contemporary Cantonese cuisine while enjoying panoramic views of the Harbor and City from the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.  The sumptuous interior is composed of ceiling lamps resembling a plethora of birdcages and walls adorned with hand paintings on silks.  Chef Chi-Kwong Hung offers signature dishes including steamed fillet of spotted garoupa with crispy ginger, crabmeat and egg alongside an extensive dim sum menu. Rated four stars by Forbes Travel, Man Wah offers both lunch and dinner service.

Man Wah is located in the Mandarin Oriental, hotel Hong Kong – the first Mandarin in the world and still the benchmark for luxury accommodation and service. The hotel is centrally located and boasts a range of dining and accommodation options for the Asian travel fan.  For more information see www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/fine-dining/man-wah

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Afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel

Held in the Lobby of this colonially-inspired architectural masterpiece is the quintessential afternoon tea experience.  The Peninsula Hotel has for over 85 years served tea daily amidst the sumptuous seating and elegant lobby where people can meet and participate in a revered social tradition whilst listening to the soothing sounds of the Lobby Strings.

Afternoon tea in the lobby includes a selection of finger sandwiches and savouries, homemade afternoon tea pastries, freshly baked raisin scones with accompanying clotted cream and jam in addition to a wide choice of teas from the Peninsula Tea Collection.  Dress code is smart casual and seating is conducted on a first come-first served basis.  For more information visit www.hongkong.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/the-lobby-afternoon-tea

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China Tang

A taste of the past delivered in a contemporary fashion.  Like “bringing coals to Newcastle” Sir David Tang has brought to Hong Kong his vision originally executed at the Dorchester Hotel in London.   China Tang aims to offer the best Chinese food in sumptuous surroundings.  Signature dishes include the China Tang barbequed Pork, steamed Shanghai ‘Xiao Long Bao’ and marinated sea cucumber with Sichuan Peppercorn.  For more information please visit www.chinatang.hk

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