Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East
1. Hong Kong Episode Part 9 Wan Chai
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
Thursday, 2023/3/9
Wan Chai is situated at the western part of Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often referred to as Wan Chai North.
The zone colloquially known as Wan Chai is loosely that surrounding Tonnochy Road and the Wan Chai station of the MTR, which is between Admiralty on the west and Causeway Bay on the east. Wan Chai North, where major buildings such as the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Central Plaza stand, refers to the zone north of Gloucester Road, reclaimed from the sea after the 1970s.
The broader administrative "Wan Chai District" includes the areas of Wan Chai, Wan Chai North, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, Jardine's Lookout, Stubbs Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap and Tai Hang.
This pulsating district has its share of good-time joints and exotic nightlife, but the real news is its thrilling evolution into one of the city’s coolest, most dynamic areas, with a heady mix of old and new, and East meets West, and where hip bars and happening restaurants mix with old tenement buildings and hidden temples among the district’s towering skyscrapers.
To get on trend, check out the chic boutiques and eats around Star Street and Ship Street in Wan Chai, cult designer stores on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, and cool cafes and restaurants in the hip neighbourhood of Tai Hang.
Best explored on foot, Wan Chai District offers a wealth of heritage hideaways and modern hot spots — be they nightlife, dining, shopping or cultural — that make it an essential stop for any visitor.
Sightseeing
The zone colloquially known as Wan Chai is loosely that surrounding Tonnochy Road and the Wan Chai station of the MTR, which is between Admiralty on the west and Causeway Bay on the east. Wan Chai North, where major buildings such as the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Central Plaza stand, refers to the zone north of Gloucester Road, reclaimed from the sea after the 1970s.
The broader administrative "Wan Chai District" includes the areas of Wan Chai, Wan Chai North, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, Jardine's Lookout, Stubbs Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap and Tai Hang.
This pulsating district has its share of good-time joints and exotic nightlife, but the real news is its thrilling evolution into one of the city’s coolest, most dynamic areas, with a heady mix of old and new, and East meets West, and where hip bars and happening restaurants mix with old tenement buildings and hidden temples among the district’s towering skyscrapers.
To get on trend, check out the chic boutiques and eats around Star Street and Ship Street in Wan Chai, cult designer stores on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, and cool cafes and restaurants in the hip neighbourhood of Tai Hang.
Best explored on foot, Wan Chai District offers a wealth of heritage hideaways and modern hot spots — be they nightlife, dining, shopping or cultural — that make it an essential stop for any visitor.
Sightseeing
Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple
7 Lung On St, Wan Chai, Hong KongThe Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple, also known as Yuk Hui Kung, is located on Lung On Street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was built by locals in 1863. The temple is dedicated to Pak Tai, a martial deity, and houses a 3 metres (9.8 ft) Ming Dynasty statue of Pak Tai built in 1603, as well as a number of antique bells cast in 1863. It is decorated with a large number of lotus lanterns.
The Temple consists of the main building and two annexes. The main building is dedicated to the worship of Pak Tai. Connected to the left of the Yuk Hui Temple is a Hall of Lung Mo (龍母殿; 'Hall of Dragon Mother') and a Hall of God of Wealth (財神殿) and to its right a Hall of Three Treasures (三寶殿) and the keeper's quarters which are probably later additions.
The temple is a declared monument of Hong Kong.
▲ Wan Chai Pak Tai Temple
Golden Bauhinia Square
1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The Golden Bauhinia Square is an open area in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The square was named after the giant statue of a golden Bauhinia blakeana at the centre of the area, situated outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the ceremonies for the handover of Hong Kong and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were held in July 1997. A flag-raising ceremony is held every day at 8:00 am. It is considered a tourist attraction.
The sculpture, a gilded flower bauhinia, is six metres high. The major part is composed of a bauhinia on a base of red granite pillar on a pyramid.
The sculpture is deemed an important symbol for the Hong Kong people after the handover. On the second day of Chinese New Year and National Day of the People's Republic of China, the square is lighted up by a firework show. The Golden Bauhinia has also been nicknamed the "Golden Pak Choi" by locals.
The sculpture, a gilded flower bauhinia, is six metres high. The major part is composed of a bauhinia on a base of red granite pillar on a pyramid.
The sculpture is deemed an important symbol for the Hong Kong people after the handover. On the second day of Chinese New Year and National Day of the People's Republic of China, the square is lighted up by a firework show. The Golden Bauhinia has also been nicknamed the "Golden Pak Choi" by locals.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld–Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial buildings.
Hundreds of world congresses, local conferences, meetings and seminars are held yearly at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). It is deemed one of the world's most impressive, efficient and functional meeting and exhibition venues, with 91,500 square metres of total rentable space for hosting exhibitions, major conventions and events of any scale concurrently.
Hundreds of world congresses, local conferences, meetings and seminars are held yearly at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). It is deemed one of the world's most impressive, efficient and functional meeting and exhibition venues, with 91,500 square metres of total rentable space for hosting exhibitions, major conventions and events of any scale concurrently.
Overlooking the iconic Victoria Harbour, HKCEC provides a spectacular backdrop for events. Adjacent to the newly built MTR Exhibition Centre Station (part of East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension), the venue’s location at the heart of Hong Kong’s Central Business District puts the best of the city right on its doorstep for event-goers to enjoy our vibrant city packed full of colours and life.
The HKCEC has been awarded numerous prestigious titles, including ‘Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia-Pacific’ by the industry-leading CEI Asia magazine, ‘Best Convention & Exhibition Centre’ by TTG .
The HKCEC has been awarded numerous prestigious titles, including ‘Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia-Pacific’ by the industry-leading CEI Asia magazine, ‘Best Convention & Exhibition Centre’ by TTG .
Hong Kong Arts Centre
2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC; 香港藝術中心) is a non-profit arts institution and art museum established in 1977. It promotes contemporary performing arts, visual arts, film and video arts. It also provides arts education. Its rival is the government-managed Hong Kong Museum of Art. These two museums are considered to be the top two art museums in Hong Kong that dictate the discourse of art in Hong Kong.
The centre comprises presentation spaces and venues including galleries, theatres, a cinema, classrooms, studios, restaurant and offices. It also includes sculpture, photography, ceramics, illustrations, and sound and visual installations.
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The centre comprises presentation spaces and venues including galleries, theatres, a cinema, classrooms, studios, restaurant and offices. It also includes sculpture, photography, ceramics, illustrations, and sound and visual installations.
1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) is a provider of tertiary education in Hong Kong. Located near the north coast of Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island, the main campus also functions as a venue for performances. Apart from the main campus in Wan Chai, Bethanie, the site of the institution's Landmark Heritage Campus in Pok Fu Lam, has housed the School of Film and Television since 2007.
Shopping
iPoint Optical 視點護眼G/F, 290 Hennessy Rd, Tak Wah Mansion, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
3/29/2023
Recommendation:
The service of iPoint Optical is excellent. On 29 March, 2023, I went there to fit 2 pairs of spectacles. I picked them up three days later, i.e. 1 April. The salesman reminded me that I was qualified for the government's medical insurance of HK$10,000. Therefore, I did not have to pay HK$2,200 for the two spectacles. I was very happy.
4/1/2023
Dining Out
Shop 5, 1/F, Bowrington Road Cooked Food Centre, 21 Bowrington Rd, Hong Kong
Every one who grew up in Wanchai should know the food stall Wai Kee. This stall is famous for Islamic roast duck and curry lamb.
Wai Kee established business since 60 years ago. The shop owner is a Muslim. Therefore, they do not sell pork. The shop owner has their secret recipes of curry and roast duck. They are known for genuine ingredients and good workmanship, attracting many customer specifically to come here to dine.
Wai Kee established business since 60 years ago. The shop owner is a Muslim. Therefore, they do not sell pork. The shop owner has their secret recipes of curry and roast duck. They are known for genuine ingredients and good workmanship, attracting many customer specifically to come here to dine.
Recommendations:
Curry Lamb, roast duck rice
▲ Islamic Roast Duck
▲ Curry Lamb
▲ Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp
▲ Sizzling Water Spinach Pot
Shop B, G/F, 16 Bowrington Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
▲ Black Bean Clams
▲ Salt and Pepper Squids
▲ Baked Farmer Curry Bread with Ox Tongues
▲ Hainan Chicken With Rice
G/F, 221A, Tin Lok Building, Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
▲ Crab Laksa Mix Mix
▲ Geylang Laksa Mix Mix
▲ Hainan Chicken With Rice
2023/03/09
▲ Teriyaki Seafood Udon
▲ Hainan chicken With Rice
Kowloon Restaurant 九龍餐室
Shop 7-8, G/F, Opulent Building, 396-416 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
▲ Pineapple Bun with butter
3/29/2023
Gyu-Kaku Buffet 牛角Buffet
G32, Lee Tung St, Wan Chai, 200 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong
Gyu-Kaku specialized in grill meat.
3/30/2023
G/F, 117-123 Hennessy Road, Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
After settling down in Vancouver, I had not eaten ox tongues over 10 years. I ordered Port Wine (Vinho do Porto) Ox Tongues. Yummy!
▲ Port Wine (Vinho do Porto) Ox Tongues
4/1/2023
Kam's Roast Goose 甘牌燒鹅
26 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong KongDue to frequent line ups, I was not able to get in yesterday. Today I queued up at 10am, I finally got in 1 hour later.
Next,
Hong Kong Episode Part 10 Admiralty, Central
Dining, Sightseeing & Shopping
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