If you’re visiting Hong Kong for a short trip and want to try as many iconic foods in one neighborhood as possible, then look no further than this list! After 8 years of eating and walking through Central on a daily basis, I’ve compiled this ultimate guide to the neighborhood’s best local foods and dishes …
Like NYC and London, Hong Kong boasts its own SoHo neighborhood, a hip area of bars, restaurants, cultural sites and shopping that lies South of Hollywood Road. Since it neighbors the LKF party district, it’s often the starting point of a night out, though it has such a concentration of incredible drinking spots (including many of Asia’s …
I am absolutely obsessed with my cute and clingy goldendoodle named Crosby (and more recently, our rescued toy poodle Cookie), so I’ve spent the last 8 years finding as many ways to bring my dogs with me all around Hong Kong. While many parts of the city sadly do not allow dogs (including most of …
The most gorgeous hiking trails in Hong Kong just might be found in Sai Kung. The “backyard of Hong Kong” is indeed filled with endless trails in its expansive country parks and UNESCO protected geopark. While there are still a lot of hikes I need to try, I’ve listed my favorites that I’ve done here. …
While there are plenty of activities to do in Sai Kung, visiting Tai Long Wan and Long Ke Wan easily takes the top spot if you’re a beach lover. Here you’ll find secluded, pristine white sand beaches with crystal clear, turquoise water with a mountain and island backdrop. And unlike many of the beaches in …
I often tell people that Hong Kong is like if you surrounded New York City with Hawaii, and it takes just one look at the picturesque beaches and hiking trails of Sai Kung to see why. While most people will only visit the skyscrapers and crowded streets of Central or Kowloon, a day trip to …
It’s finally sunny in Hong Kong, so we took advantage of it by visiting our go-to spot for sun and gentle waves, Shek O Beach. It’s very popular and can get crowded on the weekends, but the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion. As a bonus, it’s easily accessible by public transit through the …
Hong Kong has a vibrant and dynamic dining scene, but there are definitely some things to keep in mind when visiting restaurants in a new city. Here are some tips to ensure you have the best experience before you try my recommendations on where to eat in Hong Kong. Be prepared to pay Most people …
[2026 Update: We just revisited Associazione Chianti, and I’m happy to say it’s as consistent as when I first posted this review back in 2019 with most of the menu items listed below unchanged. I recommend going for the Weekend Lunch set menu with the Bistecca alla Fiorientina so you can get the garganelli pasta …
I’ve traveled to cities all around the world, but after 9 years living here, I truly don’t think there’s anywhere quite like Hong Kong. Where else can you find the chaos and hustle of New York City, hop in a taxi to reach mountainous landscapes and white sand beaches like Hawaii, and set that against …
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