Some food for thought

DATELINE HONG KONG – I’m always trying to find new restaurants when I visit cities like Hong Kong. And I found three new ones on this trip which I offer up to you as food for thought:

1-Ambrosia Oyster Bar and Grill, located on the 28th floor of the Isquare building at 63 Nathan Road.

I bellied up to the oyster bar and enjoyed salty delights from France, Japan, the South China Sea and New Zealand – along with some Canadian clams and a prawn cocktail. The price tag at Ambrosia was a bit high but the freshness of the food and the spectacular view of Hong Kong’s colourful night skyline and Victoria Harbour were priceless.

2-The Sweet Dynasty, located at 100 Canton Road on the Kowloon side.

Sweet Dynasty is well priced and offers some sweet surprises. Lineups are always long but the line moves fast and the food – especially the won-ton soup - is well worth the wait. This is great value for money and the two-storey room is well lit and very clean. Sweet Dynasty is a late-night favourite with the locals.

3-Dim Sum Restaurant, 63 Shing Woo Road, on the Hong Kong side.

You’ll have to jump on one of Hong Kong’s iconic little trams (always a fun experience) to get to this Happy Valley neighbourhood eatery that has become a favourite with tourists thanks to all the positive internet write-ups it’s received. This is dim sum eating at its best. Order anything – no dish disappoints in this cramped room where you may have to share a table with a total stranger or some of the locals. Great fun! Because of its popularity, the prices are mid-range but the quality and taste are amazing.