The mild weather in May is perfect for exploring all of Hong Kong. Here are CityLife’s top five recommendations for places to eat, shop, and see. Enjoy your stay!

 

Eat Top 5

1. Fusion Egg Waffles – Oddies

Egg Waffle, the famous Hong Kong street food, takes on a new fusion look. Oddies offers an ice cream version, with different flavours of Italian low-fat soft gelato as topping to choose from.

Shop 1F, G/F, 149 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai；9551 7972

 

2. East Ocean Seaview Restaurant

There is no better way to enjoy a sumptuous dinner while admiring the night view of Victoria Harbour than at East Ocean Seaview Restaurant at the same time. This renowned, award-winning restaurant offers excellent renowned Chinese cuisine at affordable value. Try out its Stir-fried Shredded Garoupa and be sure to order its famous East Ocean Longevity Bun for dessert.

11/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui ；2877 2938

5/F, Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central ；2877 2211

 

3. Won Ton Noodles-Ho Hung Kee

This Michelin one-star restaurant, dubbed the cheapest Michelin One Star restaurant, offers its signature Won Ton Noodles plus local favourites including congee, Ho Fan (rice noodle) and noodles. Be prepared to stand in line - it’ll be worth it.

Shop 1204-1205, 12/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay ；2577 6060

 

4. Aqua

Selected by Time Magazine as one of the world's best night view restaurants, Aqua offers Italian and Japanese food while diners enjoy an unimpeded view of the harbour.

29/F & 30/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong；3427 22880

 

5. Owl’s Choux & Gelato

This newly opened French eatery offers gelato style desserts plus French puff. Try its special Gelato Choux and enjoy a French-Italian fusion dessert treat.

Shop H, 32 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong；2889 8227

 

Special Highlight

East Ocean Seaview Restaurant

Fine Chinese Dining—Fabulous Views!

An unforgettable experience for visitors to Hong Kong must include enjoying a great Chinese dinner while admiring the famed Victoria Harbour from a fantastic vantage point. Look no further than East Ocean Seaview Restaurant, an award-winning Chinese cuisine restaurant with elegant décor and authentic New Style Chinese dishes that offers just such combination, yet at affordable prices. The restaurant has two outlets, both conveniently located: One Peking Road in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and Admiralty, Hong Kong Island. The restaurant serves its famous Cantonese dim sum dishes during lunch time. But you should try as many of its signature dishes as possible, available during both lunch and dinner. The more innovative signature dishes include Steamed Crab with Chinese yellow wine, Stir-fried Shredded Garoupa, and East Ocean Longevity Bun.

 

Special Promotions

For the month of May, except from April 30 to May 8, the restaurant is offering a Value Combo set menu priced at $596 for two and $1,988 for a 6-person set, many of the signature dishes are included.

A special Mother’s Day’s menu is offered from April 30 to May 8, priced at $368 each for a two person set and $1288 for 4 persons.

For the promotions, exquisite seafood dishes including E-Fu Noodle with Steamed Boston Lobster with Garlic, Sliced Garoupa in Fish Broth and Braised Superior Shark Fin with Vegetable will be served, depending on the specific menu set chosen.

To mark the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival there is also a special promotion on Rice Dumplings which you can order to take home. Freshly prepared by its master-chef from the finest ingredients without added preservatives, the restaurant offers five flavours- three traditional, and two deluxe, available in limited quantities. Any purchase of rice dumplings with a Citi credit card enjoys up to 35% discount; other customers enjoy 50% off the second item purchased.

 

East Ocean Seaview Restaurant

Hong Kong

5/F, Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central

Tel: 2877 2211

Kowloon

11/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Tel: 2877 2938

 

Shop Top 5

1. Chow Tai Fook

Established for more than 80 years, this famous jewellers prides itself in offering innovatively designed, quality products befitting its motto “Sincerity．Eternity”

Phase 1, Causeway Bay Plaza, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay；2838 6222

 

2. ISA

The largest and oldest brand specialty store in Hong Kong, ISA offers all the global luxury brand products you want at attractive prices. Its dedicated merchandizer scours Europe’s fashion capitals for the latest models - a prefect one stop shop for the shopaholic!

G/F & 1/F, Hankow Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui；2366 5808

 

3. Ladies Street

This famous street market in Mong Kok stretches over a kilometre; over a hundred open-air stalls sell everything and anything at bargain prices. Whether you are looking for clothing, accessories, toys, cosmetics, or even household appliances, chances are you will find them there. Be sure to bargain though.

Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok

 

4. Hollywood Road

Asia’s most well-known street for art collectors and a favourite tourist destination, antique stores and galleries line this busy street just above Central and Sheung Wan. It’s perfect for spending half a day browsing through the stores to choose something you can take home.

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

 

5. China Hong Kong City

Located at the end of Canton Road’s golden shopping corridor and home to Hong Kong’s ferry hub to China. This complex has some of the trendiest brands and offers great promotions all year around.

33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

 

Special Highlight

Shopping Spree at China Hong Kong City

China Hong Kong City Ferry Terminal has long been Hong Kong’s ferry hub to China’s Pearl River Delta region and Macau as dozens of sleek and fast ferries zip in and out throughout the day. Situated at the end of Canton Road’s world famous shopping corridor in the Tsim Sha Tsui District of Kowloon, China Hong Kong City is also a commercial and ground transport hub in its own right, encompassing a luxury hotel, a sleek modern shopping mall, and a transport terminus for buses, taxis, light buses, plus ample parking. The retail mall attracts an eclectic and trendy group of retail clients including jewelry, fashion and sporty clothing, as well as Chinese medicine stores. It is a perfect destination for one-stop shopping before your ferries depart.

And what a great time to bring your children along and get them to rank their favourite Sanrio characters at the 31st Sanrio Character Ranking Contest being held at the mall exclusively. Whether it maybe Hello Kitty, My Melody and Gutedama, be sure to take pop-out pictures with their favourite Sanrio characters. Contest in progress from now until 19th June.

And most tenants will be promoting their own special offers. This prestigious list includes: Emperor Watch and Jewellery, Premium by Tic Tac Time, Roamer of Switzerland, Columbia, G2000, Lacoste, LensCrafters, Mirabell, Beijing Tong Ren Tang, Eu Yan Sang, and Fortress. So whether you are en route to one of the ferry destination cities or staying in Hong Kong, include China Hong Kong City as part of your shopping journey.

 

Special Promotion

The mall is now offering a special promotion until May 31st for Union Pay card members in which a handsome gift pack comprising a bottle of red wine and a box and Kee Wah Pineapple Cookies will be given for any Union Pay card purchase over HK$2,000 while supplies last. Valid on Fridays to Sundays and public holidays only. Refer to official leaflets for details.

 

China Hong Kong City

33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Tel: 3119 0288

 

See & Play Top 5

1. Ocean Park

This world-famous theme park combines entertainment, education and environmental protection into one fun-filled place. Winner of the Applause Award for “Best Theme Park” in the world and the first to do so from Asia, Ocean Park is one of Hong Kong’s ultimate destinations.

Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Island；3923 2323

 

2. Ngong Ping 360

Selected by CNN as one of the "Ten best cable car rides in the world", this 5.7 kilometre ride from Tung Chung Town Centre to Ngong Ping on Lantau Island offers a panoramic view of the spectacular landscape of green mountains, Hong Kong International Airport and the glimmering South China Sea beyond.

Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands；3666 0606

 

3. Trick Eye Museum Hong Kong

This world-class 3D museum adopts the French trompe-l’oeil optical illusion technique in creating fantastic 3D images from 2D art works. With more than seventy 3D paintings on display, the museum gives visitor a hugely enjoyable visual treat!

Shop No.1, Level 3, The Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, The Peak；2813 1686

 

4. Sky 100 Observation Tower

Located on the 100th floor of the ICC, Hong Kong’s tallest building, Sky 100 offers an unparalleled panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. Whether it’s the glittering night view of Victoria Harbour or enjoying the feeling of all the skyscrapers beneath your feet, the Sky100 inspires awe and wonder.

100/F International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon；2613 3888

 

5. Hong Kong Wetland Park

A world-class conservation, education, and tourism facility, Hong Kong Wetland Park puts you in the middle of Mother Nature. The Park comprises a visitor centre, Wetland Interactive World, and a 60-hectare Wetland Reserve that provides visitors the rare chance to experience a wetland habitat - one of Hong Kong’s last remaining.

Wetland Park Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong；3152 2666

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