At least half of what makes a meal good is how much you’re laughing as you eat. Sitting stony-silent as another plate of exquisite food is wordlessy plonked in front of you isn’t our idea of a good time. We laughed for our whole meal at Quemo, entertained by the Spanish staff who were alternately efficient, charming, buffoonish—and always hilarious. That’s half of a wonderful meal right there. And the food hardly fell short.
You’re not exactly in Tokyo when you dine at The Yuu, a humble but atmospheric Japanese resto on the third floor of Hopewell Centre. But you will be getting affordable—albeit not entirely authentic—dishes and a full tummy by the time you walk out the door. There is lots of wooden décor and furniture at The Yuu, which gives it an outdoor pagoda-like vibe.
You’re not exactly in Tokyo when you dine at The Yuu, a humble but atmospheric Japanese resto on the third floor of Hopewell Centre. But you will be getting affordable—albeit not entirely authentic—dishes and a full tummy by the time you walk out the door. There is lots of wooden décor and furniture at The Yuu, which gives it an outdoor pagoda-like vibe.
With a sprawling two-story venue, Zummer is an especially depressing experience when there isn’t anyone occupying the other tables within a 10-meter radius from your own.
A massive multi-purpose two-story restaurant for fine dining and other gastronomical adventures. The upper floor is white and bright, while the lower floor is more romantic and chill.
A popular destination for dessert fanatics, Sift offers an amazing array of cupcakes that stick to a classic recipe: a soft and light base contrasted with a rich cream topping. We love all their chocolate variations, including chocolate banana, chocolate raspberry, hazelnut chocolate crunch, luscious chocolate, s’mores, mocha, oreo, peanut butter chocolate chip, salty caramel chocolate and vanilla chocolate. There are also the more exotic cinnamon-spiked carrot cupcakes, supplemented with Madagascar bourbon and topped with a classic vanilla cream cheese frosting.
A popular destination for dessert fanatics, Sift offers an amazing array of cupcakes that stick to a classic recipe: a soft and light base contrasted with a rich cream topping.
This restaurant seems like the spurned younger sibling of the popular, higher-profile, David Tang-founded eateries Island Tang and Kowloon Tang. Inconspicuously located on the second floor of the Cosmo Hotel near the Happy Valley Racecourse (note: not the Cosmopolitan Hotel; some dining companions confused the two), it’s all too easy to pass this baby by. But if you do, you’re seriously missing out—because the food is incredible.
Inconspicuously located on the second floor of the Cosmo Hotel near the Happy Valley Racecourse, it’s all too easy to pass this baby by. But if you do, you’re seriously missing out—because the food is incredible. Chiu Chow cuisine. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead.
The buzz: One of a handful of multipurpose creative workspaces for entrepreneurs that have recently opened around the city, Fill in the Blank (FTB) will appeal to all sorts: freelancers or aspiring authors who are fed up with writing in their apartments; members of a tech startup who can’t afford permanent office space; members of a book club who want a cool space to meet up. At hourly ($30), half-day ($200) or full-day ($350) rates, groups can enjoy a variety of amenities and perks.
One of a handful of multipurpose creative workspaces for entrepreneurs that have recently opened around the city, Fill in the Blank (FTB) will appeal to all sorts: freelancers or aspiring authors who are fed up with writing in their apartments; members of a tech startup who can’t afford permanent office space; members of a book club who want a cool space to meet up. At hourly ($30), half-day ($200) or full-day ($350) rates, groups can enjoy a variety of amenities and perks.
AFS offers exchange programs for students, volunteers and teachers alike. A year-long student exchange program includes airfare, meals and accommodation.
This sophisticated dining destination encompasses the Hopewell Centre, QRE Plaza, Wu Chung House and GardenEast. It’s hard to pick one from the list of over 20 restaurants of various cuisines, but Zummer and Chez Patrick are good places to start. Wu Chung House also boasts a bunch of massive car showrooms, including McLaren and Rolls Royce.
