Hong Kong, according to locals
85 places that people in Hong Kong keep recommending, across 2 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Best restaurants in Hong Kong
For dim sum in Hong Kong, people send friends to Maxim's Palace in City Hall for the push carts, Sun Hing for lava buns and One Dim Sum for good value. They also suggest Hutong for its harbour views, Samsen for boat noodles, and Australia Dairy Company for scrambled eggs and milk tea.
Most recommended
- Hutong, Tsim Sha Tsui23 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Many commenters praise Hutong's harbour and city views, and people say the food is good too, with several suggesting it for visitors.
- Samsen19 people recommend
People recommend Samsen for Thai food across its Hong Kong branches, and a few diners favor its boat noodles, while one commenter singles out the Thai beef noodles.
- Australia Dairy Company16 recommend it
People lean toward recommending it, with many diners praising the scrambled eggs and some pointing to the cha chaan teng breakfast with milk tea.
- Maxim's Palace, Central15 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Many commenters recommend the City Hall branch in Central for its traditional push-cart dim sum, and many praise the setting and vibe.
- Sushiro14 people recommend, 6 warn against it
People lean toward Sushiro, and many commenters say it is better than Genki, though one says the gap is small; some also see it as good value for the price.
Places to visit in Hong Kong
People steer Hong Kong visitors to Ocean Park for the pandas, penguins and cable car, Lamma Island for walks and waterfront seafood, Cheung Chau for beaches and easy hikes, Sai Kung for trails and boat trips, and the flat Lugard Road loop around the Peak for its views. Many feel Ocean Park has declined, with rides out of action.
Most recommended
- Ocean Park59 people recommend, 47 warn against it
Many visitors like the animals, including sharks, penguins and pandas, and several praise the views and the cable car rides.
- Lamma Island42 people recommend, 7 warn against it
People recommend Lamma for its walking routes, beaches and seafood restaurants by the waterfront.
- Cheung Chau38 people recommend, 4 warn against it
Many visitors recommend Cheung Chau as an outlying island to visit, and several point to its beaches.
- Sai Kung24 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Most visitors recommend Sai Kung, and many point to its hiking trails, while a couple of visitors find it stunning.
- Repulse Bay19 people recommend, 4 warn against it
Many visitors recommend Repulse Bay as a beach day out, and several note it is simple to reach.