Jenny Bakery

I recommend 8 mix, almond crunches and pineapple tarts. Simple as that. I know most people prefer the 4 mix but I only like 2 out of the 4 flavours while the 8 mix gives that added crunch with the nuts.

Yay or Nay? Yay.

But? They are extremely expensive! Especially the pineapple tarts.

To try? Maybe everything... But the pineapple tarts only last 1 week. Almond crunches and pineapple tarts are also seasonal though I suspect they are producing them more often since they sell well.

Address? My favourite is the TST branch because they are friendlier. The Yau Ma Tei one seems to be operated by robots. 2/F (near the toilet) CKE Shopping Mall, 36 Nathan Road (take the escalator that leads to SaSa) Other outlets can be found here.

Nearest MTR? TST Exit D

Hang Heung Outlets 元朗恆香老餅家

Since so many people are interested in Hang Heung, here are (in my opinion) more accessible outlets to tourists:

1) Basement 2 Sogo Department Store, Causeway Bay. Tel: 28318414 10am - 10pm
2) Basement 2 Sogo Department Store, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 35561180. 10am - 10pm
3) Shop 1, 579 Nathan Road, Mong Kok. Tel: 23947668. 10am - 9.30pm

Aqua Spirit

This is a secret that I hold close to my heart and now that I'm sharing this, I feel that I'm gonna regret it. I love Aqua Spirit. The cocktail selection is wide and the alcohol is strong. The view is breathtaking and offers two sides - Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, depending on which side of the bar you sit. I'm not gonna say much about this place because it's my most favourite drinking place and it already pains me to share it with so many people.

Yay or Nay? Yay for sure!

But? The choice seats facing HKI need higher and higher minimum spending per person.

To try? Any of their cocktails are good. Trust me.

Address? 30/F and walk up 1 floor. One Peking Road, TST, Hong Kong

Nearest MTR? Tsim Sha Tsui Exit C1, you have to take the underpass (known as subway in HK) and it leads you directly to the foot of the building.

Very Good Restaurant 頂好海鮮酒家

At the entrance of this restaurant, there are many, many photographs taken with HK artistes and other famous people. I'm guessing they need this because the entrance, which is actually a flight of stairs to the basement, is easy to miss. When I first walked past this restaurant, I thought they were trying a little too hard. I mean, who knows when these photographs were taken? And does this reflect the standard of the food? With the endorsement of my friend on its char siu, I decided to try it too and I'm convinced!

Siu mei (燒味, assortment of roasted meat) is everywhere in HK. But good siu mei is not easy to find. Since I only tried the char siu and siu gap (燒鴿, roasted pigeon) here, I can only comment on these two. They were lips-smacking good! So I conclude, good siu mei comes at a price. Not that I think this place is exorbitant. The dishes I tried were all good. Their kailan was fresh, tender and crunchy. Very good!

Yay or Nay? Yay.

But? It's unlikely tourists will visit since it's not cheap and not that famous like Yung Kee

To try? Cha siu, siu gap and kailan (I can't remember what else I tried)

Address? 90-94 Nathan Road, TST

Nearest MTR? TST Exit B1

Chee Kee 池記

A chain store selling noodle dishes. I have been here 3 times because it's a presentable place to bring people to try not-bad wantan noodles. On my first visit, I remember the soup to taste really good. But somehow, after being spoilt by Mak Mun Kee, it kinda lost its appeal to me. Nonetheless, it's competitively priced (I mean, you gotta pay a premium for good cutlery right?) with good ambience and above-average food. 

Yay or Nay? Yay if you are picky about presentation and all that jazz.

But? Don't let presentation blind you from other better options out there.

To Try? Wantan noodles

Address? 37 Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui or Shop 10, Level 4, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, amongst many other branches

Nearest MTR? TST Exit A1 or Mongkok Exit C3 (it links directly to Langham Place/Langham Place Hotel.

Macau Restaurant 澳门茶餐厅

This place is frequented by locals and tourists alike. It was recommended to me by 2 locals on separate occasion but honestly, it's just slightly above average. They sell Portuguese eggtarts so if you don't have time to hope over to Macau or don't quite fancy the Tai Cheong version, this should suffice. I have not tried it myself. Another much raved about item is their pork chop bun. Seriously, I don't quite see the big deal. I have tried many pork chop buns in HK and Macau but they are just, normal tasting. Nothing spectacular, y'know what I mean? I think a McPork is slightly more flavourful actually. I quite like their tomato-based macaroni though. I'm partial towards tomato-anything, I should add. The combination of sweetness and sourness whets the appetite!

Yay or Nay? Yay. 

But? It's like a Tsui Wah, with some Macau dishes thrown in.

To try? Anything that catches your fancy since they sell almost everything. Cold honey lemon drink (冻檸蜜).

Address? 25-27 Lock Street, Tsim Tsa Tsui

Nearest MTR? TST Exit A1.

Felix

Felix is in The Peninsula. It oozes classiness and charm. I didn't have the time and money to drink at this place back in 2007 but I have finally been there recently. One word? Underwhelmed. The place is tiny. The view is not too bad (I've found a place with better drinks and better view) but there aren't many proper seats by the window. In the end, we sat on the inside, behind the bar. I guess you can only choose view or seats, eh? The washroom, on the other hand, is a totally different story. The sink is uber cool. The toilet is classier than the bar, me thinks. It is, no doubt, designed by some famed architect.

Yay or Nay? Yay if you have the time and money.

But? Limited drinks selection.

To try? Heineken Ito has the coolest aluminum beer bottle.

Address? The Peninsula, Salisbury Road

Nearest MTR? Tsim Sha Tsui Exit E or East Tsim Sha Tsui Exit L3