Eating out in Hong Kong

Having acquired a copy of “How to Order Chinese Food , which is available from the Hong Kong Tourist Association a visitor will probably wonder where to go to try out his new-found knowledge.

There are numerous food guides available in Hong Kong, but one that has proved very popular with visitors and residents alike is Eating Out in Hons Kong’’. This book was originally written by Judith Brodie, and it recently came out in a new edition with updated information by Peggy ' ll This guide represents a very personal selection of what the author con siders are the best restaurants in Hong Kong.

Personal visits have been paid to all the restaurants and all types of cuisine are included. , There are of course a number of Cantonese restaurants in the book, after all Cantonese food predominates in Hong Kong. For more exotic fare try one of Chiu Chow or Swatow restaurants or perhaps the very hot food served in Hong Kong’s Szechwan restaurants. . .

But there are also Mexican, Italian, Indian and French restaurants in this very ’ extensive selection, something for every palate. .

The restaurants are listed according to type of cuisine at the beginning of the book, and then appear in alphabetical order throughout. There are selections from the menu for each establishment, and approximate prices.

Those restaurants which accept credit cards have been marked accordingly.

There is a list by location as well, very convenient if you are trying to find somewhere near your hotel, and an outline map at the back of the book will identify the various areas.

The book is available in Hong Kong from book-shops and stationers at HKS7.