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Aqua’s panoramic vista from the top of a Kowloon skyscraper is integral to its glass interior design, and a carefully calibrated lighting system ensures that attention is directed through the glass panels to the outside. By way of a bonus, it benefits from regular pyrotechnic displays over the harbour. There are two menus: Japanese (Aqua Tokyo) and Italian (Aqua Roma).
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Chiu Chow cuisine is a sub-division of the Cantonese school from the coast around Shandong. It is very popular in Hong Kong but hard to find outside southern China. This is a great place to sample some of the regional specialities, such as cold crab, e-fu noodles or chicken in chin jiu sauce. Wash it down with the concentrated caffeine of Iron Buddha tea, a brew that makes espresso seem mild.
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This has long been a raucously noisy Cantonese institution, serving good dim sum from old-fashioned trolleys wheeled around by uniformed staff. City Hall is Hong Kong Island’s civic centre, and the restaurant is a vast, well-lit space with views across the harbour. Much loved by tourist parties and local family groups alike, but not for the individual diner.
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Di Vino is as it sounds: a smooth and savvy wine bar and restaurant. It always has an interesting menu and serves free tapas-style appetisers. A popular social hot spot, with trendy clientele sipping Italian wines and well-mixed cocktails. During summer, seek out the balcony at the rear. A good place to meet people.
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Dynasty’s palatial dining hall, with its tasteful decor and selected antiques, forms the nightly backdrop for a recital of classical Chinese music played on the traditional erhu and pipa. But don’t let that detract from the food. The chef is a highly regarded barbecue expert, but the kitchen excels in all areas. Look for seasonal delicacies, particularly the snake soup in winter.
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