In Hong Kong, food is a constant topic of conversation. And as disposable income has increased with a thriving economy, so too has the number of high-end options. Although many places remain firmly rooted in tradition, some chefs are now looking outward and attempting to build on the foundations of Cantonese cuisine by experimenting with Western ingredients and techniques.

Mott 32

The name derives from an address in New York’s Chinatown, the home of the first Chinese grocery in Manhattan, founded in 1851 by immigrants from Hong Kong. So as you might expect, this restaurant offers a menu that is a mix of traditional Chinese and Western contemporary cuisines. The one dish not to miss is the Iberico barbecue pork glazed with yellow honey. I also recommend the casserole of king prawns with black pepper and garlic in a soy sauce. The selection of wines by the glass is impressive.

Mott 32
4-4A Des Voeux Road, Central. Tel. 852-2885-8688.