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Hong Kong is certainly one of the best places in the world for a diverse  eating experience.  A new restaurant that contributes to this diversity is the Box Thai Restaurant.  Offering traditional Thai dishes “with a twist,” it has become great place to experience Thai food given a contemporary and unique  flavor.  This restaurant has also become a favorite among locals and foreigners because of its ambiance.

Delectables found at Box Thai

Among the food available at the Box Thai are the traditional Thai dishes such as large bowl noodles, fried noodles, and curry.  You also have stir-fried fresh vegetables mixed with noodles, beef, chicken, and prawns.  But you should try the new restaurant’s signature dishes, such as Braised Beef Shin with Thai Herbs, the Barbecued Duck breast with Thai spice, or the steamed whole fish of the day also seasoned with Thai herbs.  It is also recommended to try their grilled dishes.  It seems that Box Thai is excellent with its grilled dishes.

The ambience is also something unique.  The Box Thai features large, square communal tables that promote a cozy and warm atmosphere amongst diners.  And with the square lanterns hanging overhead, it gives the right lighting to induce a home-like feeling.  If you’re not used to communal tables, then this is a good chance for you to try it.  You may have to mind the lack of privacy, though.  But even so, the more the merrier, right? Seeing other people enjoy good food together somehow makes the food taste better, doesn’t it? Well, if you have doubts, you have to experience it yourself to find out how fun it can be.

The Box Thai also has a decent wine selection.  You can find red, white, sparkling specialty wines in its menu.  You can also try the Thai cocktails for a bit of variety in your usual cocktail.  So for a taste of Thai dishes eaten at a warm communal setting, Box Thai is the place for you.

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The name of the restaurant says it all: Eat Right.  This quite new restaurant in Hong Kong is perhaps the only restaurant here that also lists the number of calories that each dish has.  Talk about eating right, Eat Right Restaurant is serious about its business.

Another thing that’s remarkable about this new restaurant is that it only serves the freshest produce and ingredients.  As modern life and its conveniences mostly produce oily and fatty foods drenched with preservatives and other chemicals, Eat Right provides a healthy alternative to people looking for fresh food in their diet.  Aside from that, Eat Right also has in-house nutritionists who create dishes with the right amount of nutrients and calories, while their chefs ensure that the resulting concoction and mixture would still be appealing to the palate.  Now, there’s no excuse not to eat your veggies and healthy food because they don’t taste good.  Eat Right made sure that they had taken care of that concern.

The new restaurant also has a membership program where clients can come in and have a custom menu and dishes that fits their needs.  Whether it’s for dieting for health reasons or just for general nutrition, Eat Right’s nutritionists and chefs can create dishes that perfectly suits clients’ tastes and nutritional needs.

You think that you’d have to pay a high premium for the services of Eat Right, but that is not the case.  The price of the food here is just right for the service it provides.  Instead of spending on diet pills and other weightloss products, doing things the natural way with Eat Right is a better option.  You don’t only enjoy good health, but you get to enjoy good food as well.  If you’re quite concerned about Hong Kong food being greasy and fatty, well, don’t be alarmed anymore.  That’s because Eat Right is there to provide you a healthy option.

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You associate Italian with pasta, delicious seafood dishes, and even pizza, but Jazz?  Well, that is the novel concept that Mrs. Jones Restaurant, a new restaurant in Hong Kong, is offering to tourists and locals alike.  It is a welcome addition to the diversity of dining establishments that Hong Kong currently holds.

In terms of food, you can order the usual Italian fare at Mrs. Jones panzanella salad, chicken parmigiana, and spaghetti  and meatballs. You can also try the Gnocchi Ai Formaggi, pasta with parmigiano, gorgonzola, cream and sautéed spinach.  To wash it all down, you have a wide selection of Old and New World wines that are just perfect for taste of “Little Italy” in Hong Kong.

It is also suggested to take advantage of their set lunches, which is a steal at $98 (HK) plus 10% service charge.  For that price, you get to choose from two dishes for the entrée, three dishes for the main course, and a dessert.  If you’re looking for value for money, then Mrs. Jones can give that to you.

As mentioned earlier, this new restaurant also offer jazz to customers.  On weekdays, you have jazz music on the stereos, but come Saturday, you can enjoy the performance of a live Jazz band.  Be sure to make your reservations on Saturdays to make sure you have a table available as the live Jazz music seems to be a hit to customers all around.

Talking about tables and décor, the ambiance of this new restaurant is dark European, with a great mix of amber and dark wood to make you feel the quaint elegance of the Old World.  If you’re looking for a new dining experience in Hong Kong, then experience the mix of Jazz and Italian at Mrs. Jones Restaurant.  Good food, good wine, great music at a great price, Mrs. Jones has a lot to offer to Hong Kong diners.

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Hong Kong truly is a gastronomic haven with all the restaurants and dining places in the city that serve different cuisines from all over the world.  One of the new restaurants that contribute to the culinary diversity of Hong Kong is Spice 8 Restaurant.  Spice 8 Restaurant is conveniently located in the Metropolis Mall, a great venue when you want to grab a bite after an event at the Hong Kong Coliseum or just after window-shopping and strolling around the mall.  This new restaurant offers spicy and flavorful Indian and Thai cuisine, so better prepare your taste buds for a delicious scorching from the different spicy dishes that India and Thailand is known for.

To go along with your smoking hot viands are the exotic beverages, such as the Indian tea and other strange brews to help you soothe down that delectable burning sensation from a good dose of spices.  Spice 8 restaurant is also a haven for sports fans, showing live games of cricket and football (soccer).  What could be better than having good food, excellent drinks to go with your viewing of your favorite sport?  This new restaurant is sure to match your sport fanaticism with equally spicy and burning taste of their dishes.  Sports and spicy food is a great combination.

So if you want to try something different from Chinese, French, and Italian cuisines of Hong Kong, then grab a taste of Indian and Thai food at Spice 8 Restaurant.  The restaurant has a casual environment so you can come as you are; you won’t need to make reservations.  Just be open to the burning sensation of spicy foods, and you’ll surely have an unforgettable dining experience.  The place is open from 11 am to 10 pm, so you can visit Spice 8 for lunch or dinner.  If you’re impressed with Szechuan spice, then you should also try Indian and Thai cuisines at Spice 8 Restaurant.

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If you’re looking for some Spanish cuisine in Shenzhen, then you can go to Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant.  This new restaurant serves traditional Spanish and Mediterranean dishes for those who want to taste some Spanish cuisine.

The must-try in this relatively new restaurant is the classic paella, rice that is cooked with tomato sauce mixed with various seafoods.  You should also try their caramelized codfish, fried octopus and sea bass.  And don’t forget one of the Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant’s signature dishes, the Spanish Iberian and Serrano Ham. And as the name of the restaurant suggests, you have 36 variations of tapas to choose from.  You can also order tortillas and gambas as part of your appetizer choices.

You should also order the Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant’s famous Sangria, a special Spanish punch that is sure to leave a memorable impression on your taste buds.  Since we’re on the wine subject, this new restaurant also claims to have the widest selection of single malt whiskey.  If you can’t look forward to the food, then at least look forward to the wine.

The ambiance and decors of the Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant is warm and cozy, and obviously Spanish.  You can see paintings of bullfights, tablecloths as red as a Matador’s muleta, and classic style wooden chairs and tables.  You have the choice of dining inside or al fresco.  But whatever you choose, the air and mood in the restaurant is unmistakably Spanish, and once the food arrives, you can start shouting “Ole”  and “viva” as much as the Spaniards do.  It also doesn’t hurt to be recently selected as “Shenzhen’s Best New Restaurant.”  So when you’re in Shenzhen and you’re craving for something Spanish, let the Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant take care of you to sample the best of Spanish food and wines.

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JW Marriott is the new place in Shenzhen, offering its luxury and high-class hotel services to both Shenzhen guests and locals.  And what would a quality hotel be if it does not have excellent dining places to satisfy its guests’ palates?  Here are the new restaurants that are being featured with the equally new JW Marriott in Shenzhen.

If you’re in the mood for some Japanese food, then the Shizuku restaurant is the place for you.  Offering traditional Japanese cuisine such as sushi and tepanyaki, going Japanese in China is made easy.  Shizuku serves lunch and dinner for people hungry for Japanese delicacies.

If you want to try Chinese cuisine, then it’s ManHo Restaurant for you.  Here, you can order your noodles and, of course, the ever-present Dim Sum.  The restaurant is also proud of its wide selection of Chinese liquors and wines.  ManHo is ready to serve guests for lunch and dinner.

If you prefer a little something of all, then the Café Chinois is ready to serve you.  The restaurant serves international cuisines, so there’s definitely something for everybody.  The restaurant serves food buffet style and is open for breakfast until dinner.

Another new restaurant offering international cuisine is The Lounge, which is also open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also has a Great Concept Room for special functions and gatherings.

If you want a good cup of joe and some light snacks to go with it, then JW Marriott has the Java+ Coffee House as one of its newer restaurants.  Here, you can order freshly brewed coffee, cappuccino, and you can also get sandwiches and salads for a light meal.

As you can see, JW Marriott in Shenzhen has a lot of delectable dining places to offer in its premises.  You get the great services of the hotel and the great food establishments to go with them.

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One of the fine dining establishments leading the pack in Hong Kong is Amber Restaurant.  It is located at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Led by the talented and artistic chef Richard Ekkebus, Amber offers unique French cuisine served in artistic presentations.  Also, the interiors are noteworthy as it is done by the Adam Tihany, who combined excellent lighting with the burnt amber hues to give out a classy and luxurious ambiance to the restaurant.

Richard Ekkebus is one of the chefs in Hong Kong who are on top of their games.  One of his accolades is being awarded the “Golden Chef’s Hat” in Holland and as the “Young Chef of the Year.”  This is due to his innovative and inventive spirit, constantly giving a new twist and flavor to the French cuisine that we know today.  The result is a new taste that excites diners and food critics alike in Amber Restaurant.

Amber Restaurant is well known for the Kangaroo Island King Crab, featuring five temperatures and four textures, served as Jell-O, salad, foam, hot bisque, and ice cream.  Another featured dish is the Tasmanian Salmon Dorsal Fillet, a smoked salmon with a mix hass avocado and virgin olive oil.  Another favorite in Amber Restaurant is the dessert.  For example, there’s the Manjara 64% chocolate, which is made of salted caramel and brown butter ice cream served with chocolate sauce.  Amber Restaurant is also proud of its two-star rating from the Michelin Guide, making Amber one of the few restaurants in Hong Kong that can offer world-class fine dining in unique and delectable French cuisine.

There is a price to pay for greatness, as usual, and Amber is one of the most expensive dining places in Hong Kong.  But if you can pay the price, then be prepared for a wonderful treat of delicious and classy French cuisine.

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One of the leading restaurants in Macau is Robuchon a Galera, the place to be for excellent French cuisine and fine dining.  Created by the celebrated chef Joel Robuchon, Robuchon a Galera showcases the skills and talent of the chef that was voted in 1990 as the “Chef of the Century” by the Gault-Millau Restaurant Guide.  You have much to look forward to regarding the food the restaurant has to offer.

The decors are certainly chic, stylish, and classy.  This is one of the selling points of the restaurant.  When you say fine dining in Macau, then you might also be talking about dining at  Robuchon a Galera. Located at the Hotel Lisboa, it is placed strategically near the casinos in the area.  High-rollers and the rich and famous are the common patrons of Robuchon a Galera.

On the menu, diners may sample the king crabs and mozzarella seasoned with romaine and virgin olive oil.  You also have spiny lobster served with a crustacean soup seasoned with saffron.  You can also order the pan-seared Kagoshima beef served with shallots confit and soufflé potatoes.  The appetizers and desserts here are also highly recommended.  As for the wine, Robuchon a Galera has one of the most extensive collections in the region.  It was given the Grand Award by Wine Spectator for having one of the greatest wine lists in the world.  Add to that the three-star rating from Michelin Guide, Robuchon a Galera is truly one of the places that offer the best fine dining experiences in Macau.

As you can see by now, all the good things that Robuchon a Galera has to offer come at a price, an expensive one at that.  If you have the cash to burn, spending it at Robuchon a Galera is all worth it.

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If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong, Summer Palace at the Island Shangri-la should be on top of your list.  This restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine, artistically rendered by Master Chef Lee Keung.  If you want the taste of classic Cantonese dishes, delicacies, and snacks, Summer Place is one of the best places to get them.

The ambiance of Summer Palace is a good fusion between traditional Chinese interior design and modern contemporary styles.  When you enter the restaurant, you get a feel that it’s a Chinese restaurant, without losing the touch of modernity.  The chandeliers, Chinese paintings, delicate lighting and furniture all add up to give a touch of class to the place.  You’re sure you’re entering a first-class restaurant.

As for the food, you can enjoy the classics such as Shark’s Fin soup, Bird’s Nest, and the ubiquitous Dim Sum.  A sample menu from  Summer Palace features sliced barbecue suckling pig as appetizer, crispy chicken with herbs, and stewed spare ribs for the main course.  You can also try the sago cream with mango juice for dessert.  If you’re asking if the food there is really good, well, Summer Palace was given two stars by the Michelin Guide.  Another accolade is being part of the “Great Hotel Restaurants in the World,” as judged by Hotels Magazine from the US.  So if you’re wondering whether you’ll get great food and service, wonder no more.

Summer Palace is at the 5th level of the Island Shangri-la.  The required attire is smart casual.  The restaurant, like other dining establishments in Hong Kong, is smoke-free.  The price?  It is on the high side, but it is worth every cent.  The only best way to know is to sample the dishes here and enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant.

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Another classy restaurant that offers the best in French cuisine that Hong Kong has to offer is Restaurant Petrus.  Located at the 56th level of the Island Shangri-la in Hong Kong, the restaurant presents a great view of the city and Victoria Harbor. which is ideal for a special dinner and important occasions.  The interiors are also designed with a stylish and luxurious continental design, which complements the great view from the restaurant.

You have several choices of French cuisine from the menu.  For example, you can order the roast Dublin bay prawns, braised rabbit shoulder, and the roast Aveyron lamb rack for the main dish.  You also have a selection of cheeses from Bernard Antony, a legend when it comes to gourmet cheese.  Also, Restaurant Petrus prides itself in having one of the most extensive wine collections in Asia.  If that is not enough to convince you, the restaurant also has a one-star rating from the Michelin Guide and was given the *Best Award of Excellence* by the Wine Spectator for Petrus’ wine selection.  Good food is to be expected when you dine at Petrus.

The dress code for the restaurant is smart casual for lunch, while a jacket is required during dinner time.  Jeans are not allowed, and so is smoking.  Hong Kong restaurants are all required to be smoke-free.  If you ask about the price, you know that it’s going to cost you.  Wherever you are, classy French dinners don’t come cheap.  The essential thing with classy restaurants is to get your money’s worth.  Though Petrus charges a premium, you’re not shortchanged when it comes to the food, the service, and the wine.  This is why Restaurant Petrus currently enjoys a loyal following among foreign and local diners alike.

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