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.

Joyce

Founder Joyce Ma has hit hard times but remains a Hong Kong icon. Her flagship store is in Central, but the Nathan Road outlet is also impressive, particularly if you have a penchant for Prada.
Joyce

More of a pageant than a restaurant, Joyce is a drop-in centre for Hong Kong’s über-wealthy.
Joyce Warehouse

The extensive selection of clearance designer wear from the stores of Hong Kong chain Joyce are perhaps the main reward for struggling out to Horizon Plaza . You get discounts of 60 per cent on the likes of Armani.
Jusco

One of Japan’s biggest department store chains. Lower rents to the east of the island translate into cheaper fashion, food and household goods.
Kadoorie Farm

Set up by local moguls Lord Lawrence and Sir Horace Kadoorie in 1951 to provide work for some 300,000 penniless refugees, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is now a centre for conservation and environmental awareness. It includes a deer haven and butterfly house. Prior booking is essential.
Kaga

Good sushi in Sha Tin.
Kam Pek Casino

Has a loyal clientele of local punters who can be downright rude to tourists and flashy Hong Kongers. Prolonged eye contact with habitués inadvisable.
Kam Tin

The name means “brocade field”, although these days any crops are more likely to be decorated with rusty cars. Traditional walled villages at Kat Hing Wai and Shui Tau.
Kar Shing Restaurant

There are few reasons to go to Yuen Long, but if you find yourself there, try Kar Shing’s traditional New Territories Great Bowl Feast. Four people will struggle to finish this steaming pile of meat, seafood and vegetables.
Kau Kee

Humble Kau Kee was once offered millions for its beef brisket noodle recipe. Taste and see why. This is a place of pilgrimage.

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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