Carbone
One of our favourite reasons to book a table in Hong Kong. Classic Italian-American dining with all the theatre and energy that makes an evening here memorable.
OUR HONG KONG
The city we always come back to.
Hong Kong is one of those cities that somehow feels familiar every time we arrive. Living in Singapore means it is only a short flight away, and between work trips and weekends away we've found ourselves returning again and again. Every visit reminds us why we love it.
Our favourite days usually begin with coffee before wandering through Soho, getting deliberately lost among the side streets where some of the city's best restaurants and cocktail bars seem to hide behind unassuming doors.
Food is a huge part of why we keep coming back. We never miss an excuse to book somewhere from the Black Sheep group — especially Carbone — while The New Punjab Club has become another firm favourite.
We also love slowing the city down. Taking the Star Ferry across to Kowloon, spending an afternoon shopping, escaping for a pool day at the Hyatt, or checking into The Hari or The Pottinger gives Hong Kong a completely different rhythm.
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Hong Kong, as we see it.
THE CITY
A city built upwards.
Hong Kong has a way of making scale feel almost impossible. Towers rise behind old streets, the harbour cuts through the centre of the city and mountains appear almost wherever you look.
STREET LIFE
The best discoveries happen on foot.
We love wandering Hong Kong without much of a plan. Side streets, small restaurants, bars and unexpected corners are often more memorable than anything that appears on an itinerary.
THE HARBOUR
The view is part of the experience.
Across Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong constantly changes character. The skyline, ferries, water and mountains create one of those views that never really becomes ordinary.
OLD & NEW
Where different worlds meet.
Hong Kong can move from old buildings and busy neighbourhood streets to polished towers and contemporary hotels within minutes. That contrast is a huge part of its appeal.
AFTER DARK
The city changes again at night.
Restaurants fill up, the skyline begins to glow and the streets take on a different energy. Hong Kong after dark is one of the reasons we never feel we've quite finished exploring it.
BEST TIME
October – April
The cooler months are our favourite time to be in Hong Kong, with comfortable temperatures for walking, eating and exploring the city.
WEATHER
Subtropical
Warm and humid summers, milder winters and plenty of sunshine make Hong Kong a destination for almost any time of year.
GETTING AROUND
Walk & ride
The MTR, ferries, trams and taxis make getting around incredibly easy, while some of our favourite discoveries are made simply by walking.
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Places we love.
Black Sheep Group
We are big fans of the group and rarely need much convincing to try another of their restaurants. They have become part of our Hong Kong rotation.
The New Punjab Club
Another firm favourite. A memorable place for a long lunch or dinner and exactly the sort of restaurant that keeps us excited to come back.
Soho
One of our favourite parts of Hong Kong. We love wandering without much of a plan, finding hidden restaurants, bars and little places that weren't on the itinerary.
The Star Ferry
Taking the ferry across to Kowloon never gets old. Add an afternoon of shopping and it makes for one of our favourite easy Hong Kong days.
The Hari & The Pottinger
Two hotels we really like. Both offer a different take on Hong Kong and make excellent bases when we're spending time in the city.
OUR EDIT
Don't over-plan Hong Kong.
Our favourite Hong Kong days rarely involve a long list of things to tick off. Pick a neighbourhood, start walking and see where you end up.
Soho is perfect for this. There is always another restaurant, bar or tiny doorway worth investigating. Hong Kong is a city that rewards curiosity, and that's exactly how we like to experience it.
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More from Hong Kong.
OUR MAP
Hong Kong.
The places that keep bringing us back to Hong Kong will eventually live here on our wider travel map.
