Dear readers, I am writing from the general area of Hong Kong / Macau / Kowloon as I am off on holiday for the beginning of the New Year. As is sometimes my habit on long trips with significant experiential value, I will not be doing my typical format of each restaurant or event, rather, I will post as a series. Hopefully this format will be useful as they allow the narrative of my trip to unfold in the region.
To start, I really must commend Cathay Pacific airlines. I had a tremendous and (much needed) restful flight on my way over. Great attendants, lots of things to entertain me on the long journey to this famous gateway of Asia.
Upon arrival, I made my way to my hosts' home on "The Peak". It is interesting to note that Hong Kong has a bit of a funny layout, dictated by its mountainous island geography. The Central area is the business and financial district, and also a place where a number of the finer dining and shopping establishments can be found. Mid-Levels is largely a residential area, with little to do outside of visiting people you may know there. The Peak is also residential, but is also the site of an important tourist attraction, its namesake peak. The Peak Hong Kong will better delineate this for any travelers, but as touristy as it is, it is a must see. The Peak Tram runs from Central to the Peak Tower, which has a full shopping and dining area along with the trademark panoramic views. I was further lucky to be staying with friends who live just above The Peak, so I was treated each day to the wonderful vista.
When you arrive at the top of The Peak, leave the tourist-ridden mall and cross the Peak Road to The Peak Lookout for a great dining experience with amazing views of the lush, verdant mountain scape that flows down to Aberdeen (originally a fishing village, now a bit more modern). Our group sampled the shrimp spring rolls and calamari as appetizers (the calamari have just the right amount of breading, not too much, and a great sauce) before enjoying a variety of other dishes, including sushi, a naan bread sandwich and Indonesia fried rice with shrimp and egg. All were very solid dishes. Good waitstaff, a long bar list and a great view make this the right way to replenish after the oh-so-arduous tram ride from Central.
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