DK Travel : Hong Kong

“A dream of Manhattan, arising from the South China Sea.” For succinctness, modern travel writer Pico Iyer’s description of Hong Kong has yet to be bettered. From opium port to Cold War enclave to frenetic financial capital, Hong Kong has never been boring. This is the hedonistic engine room of cultural fusion: East meets West in high style, and the results astonish and delight. Prepare to experience one of the most dramatic urban environments ever conceived.

Japan Fusion

In a city famed for its football-field sized restaurants, this is one of the largest. A huge choice of Japanese/Cantonese fusion dishes.
Jardine’s Bazaar and Jardine’s Crescent

An open-air market area in the heart of Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong’s busiest shopping districts. All sorts of goodies here, from run-of-the-mill fashion shops to traditional barbers and Chinese medicine sellers. Sample a glass of fresh soy bean milk.
Jaspa’s

Good fusion food, friendly staff and lots of antipodean wines at reasonable prices.
Jewish

Hong Kong has one of the oldest Jewish communities in east Asia, producing patrician business dynasties (the Sassoons, the Kadoories) and one of the most colourful colonial governors (Sir Matthew Nathan, 1903–1906).
Ji Ma Wu

Decadent, treacle-like dessert made from sugar and mashed sesame. It is served warm from the trolley.
Jimmy’s Kitchen

If you have longed for the day when you would stumble on a restaurant locked in a parallel 1970s universe – where the menu offers, without irony, such wide-collared classics as chicken Kiev and baked Alaska – then rejoice. For this is that day; Jimmy’s is that restaurant. Don’t pass up on a chance like this (see Jimmy’s Kitchen).
Jimmy’s Kitchen

A favourite for its naff décor (all dark wood and leather) and retro menu, Jimmy’s has dished out comfort food for generations.
Jockey Club Mount Davis Youth Hostel

An excellent budget option for the adventurous, this lovely, clean and friendly hostel sits atop Mount Butler at the western edge of Hong Kong Island. Take a taxi there.
Joe Bananas

Notorious meat market by night, good pub food by day. Avoid at all costs during Rugby 7s week (see Rugby Sevens).
Jorge Alvares

In 1513 the Portuguese navigator Alvares becomes the first European to visit Hong Kong.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal) and extra charges.
- under HK$100
- HK$100-250
- HK$250-450
- HK$450-600
- over HK$600
Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under HK$500
- HK$500-$1,000
- HK$1,000-$2000
- HK$2000-$2,500
- over HK$2,500