It’s time once again for another Corona Diary story straight from one of our Hello Hong Kong Tour guides. Today, we will feature one of our female tour guides who is originally from the UK. She first came to Hong Kong in 1997, fell in love with the city and lived here ever since. She is non-other than our tour guide Jane. Jane is one of our very passionate guides who loves showing all the beautiful places in the city. Her warm and friendly vibe will definitely make any tour fun and something to remember.

Jane loves to travel like everyone else. In fact, she just had her recent trip to Argentina. She came back here in Hong Kong just in time before the lockdowns and quarantines are imposed. Being a responsible Hong Kong citizen, she did her own 14-day quarantine at home. Now that she is back and the city is strictly observing social distancing, What keeps her busy in the midst of this crisis?

Hello Hong Kong Tour guide Jane, having fun on her Lantau hike in Hong Kong.

On a normal day, you are usually out on the streets showing our guests the beauty of Hong Kong. Given the travel restrictions imposed by several countries. How are you spending your time now?

I have been going on some lovely hikes exploring new places and keeping my distance from others.  I've also been cooking lots of lovely home-made food to keep me healthy

We know that you also suffer from wanderlust. When this Pandemic is finally over, and you can go anywhere where will your wanderlust take you and why?

I was very lucky to have an amazing holiday to Argentina this year, I love exploring new places and it was a great adventure - even though a very very long way from Hong Kong

After the world comes out of this dark time and that everyone can travel to Hong Kong again what is the first thing or place you are most excited about showing our guests and why?

The Star Ferry is one of my favourite things to do in Hong Kong, it's such a lovely way to cross the harbour with amazing views and feels like you are going back to the old days with the staff still wearing traditional uniforms

What is the one thing that you this very unfortunate event has taught you?

I think after the world returns to "normal" people will value their lives better, their families and friends and in general being thankful for the little things

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Po Kee is familiar to anyone who’s lived in Western District as it’s been a feature here for over 40 years and for many local residents a bowl of rice noodles (Lai Fan) with roasted duck leg remains a cherished childhood memory. To prepare his own roast meats, the owner built a factory behind the shop when he moved to the current address. Regulars know to come before 2pm which is about the time the pork sells out each day. Pre-ordering is allowed.

Signature dishes include Roasted Duck and Roasted Goose.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Po Kee, community’s favourite BBQ Roast Meat shop in Western District. Photo credit: dayanlife.com

Address: Shop P, G/F, 425 Queen's Road West, Shek Tong Tsui, Western District (1-min walk from Exit B1, HKU MTR Station)
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30 - 20:00, Sun: Closed, Public Holiday: 11:30 - 20:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide for the content.

This family-run shop has been feeding hungry locals with Cantonese noodle soup since 1994. It prides itself on its signature beef brisket – braised one night ahead and steeped in a spiced marinade overnight for silky tenderness and deep flavours. Their oven-grilled char siu is made with pork shoulder and pork neck and has a juicy, springy texture thanks to the fine marbling. The deep-fried wontons also earn unanimous praise.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Eng Kee noodle shop in Sai Ying Pun has been running for generations. Photo credit: gourmetkc.blogspot.com

Address: GF, 32 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Western District, Hong Kong (3-min walk from Exit B2, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 25407950
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide for the content.

Its gigantic red sign, typical greasy spoon style interior and traditional stir-fries all point to an authentic Hong Kong culinary experience. Claypot rice is only served at night and features a three-rice blend enrobed in the oil brushed on the bottom of the pot. The rice is chewy and fragrant, with a crispy crust at the bottom perfectly scorched from the right amount of heat and time.

Signature dishes include White Eel Clay Pot Rice and Boiled Pig Bone with Soup.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Kwan Kee Clay Pot Rice, dubbed the best clay pot rice in Hong Kong. Photo credit: myannoyingopinions.com

Address: Shop 1, Wo Yick Mansion, 263 Queen's Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Western District (3-min walk from Exit B1, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28037209
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 14:30, 18:00 - 22:30, Sun: 18:00 - 22:30
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Michelin Guide for the content.

*Featured on our Private Food Tour and Small Group Food Tour

This huge two-floor eatery opened in 2009 with the aim of building on the success of the famous Lin Heung Tea House in Wellington Street. It's modest inside but hugely popular and the dim sum trolley is a must, with customers keen to be the first to choose from its extensive offerings. The main menu offers classic Cantonese dishes with specialities such as Lin Heung special duck. Don’t miss the limited offered pig lungs soup with almond juice. The pastry shop below is worth a look on the way out.

Signature dishes include Eight treasures Duck, Malay Cake, and Pork Liver Siu Mai.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Guangdong Restaurant (2013-15)

Lin Heung Kui restaurant in Sheung Wan is similar to its sibling Lin Heung Tea House in Central. Photo credit: withmaris.com

Address: 40-50 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (4-min walk from Exit A2, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 21569328
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 23:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide and OpenRice for the content.

One of the oldest Chiu Chow restaurants in Hong Kong. Ms Chan’s grandfather set up this family business in 1948 in Sheung Wan; it moved to its current location in 1997 and was completely refurbished in 2010, when the kitchen was also expanded. Chan Kan Kee features omelettes, deep fried duck and steamed sliced eel. Li Ka Shing is said to order takeout from this place.

Signature dishes include Chiu Chow Goose, Pan Fried Baby Oyster with Egg, Steamed Goby Fish with Salted Lemon, and Double-Boiled Pig’s Lung with Almond Soup.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Chan Kan Kee Chiu Chow restaurant in Sheung Wan has been operating for generations. Photo credit: tabelog.com

Address: G/F, 11 Queen's Road West, Sheung Wan (8-min walk from Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28580033
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 22:30, last order: 22:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide and OpenRice for the content.

Located next to Sheung Wan market, this traditionally styled, simple but well maintained barbecue shop has been run by the same family since the mid-1970s. Over the years they’ve built up an appreciative following so the small place fills quickly. The appetising looking suckling pigs are not the only draw: roast pork, duck and pigeon all have their followers, as do the soft-boiled chicken, the homemade sausages and the preserved meats.

Signature dishes include Suckling pig and Roasted rice.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

The suckling pig is a must try at Sun Yuen Hing Kee in Central. Photo credit: EDTguide.com

Address: G/F, 327-329 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan (6-min walk from Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 2541-2207
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 19:45
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide and OpenRice for the content.

With over 90 years of history in Hong Kong, Kau Kee Restaurant is famous of their Beef Brisket Noodles served in clear broth and Beef Curry Noodles. This restaurant almost always has a long line so try to visit during non peak hours.

Signature dishes include Beef Brisket Noodles, Curry Beef Noodles and Beef Tendon Noodles.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Restaurant in Central and Western (2008,2011, 2013-14), Best Chinese Noodles, Congee Restaurant (2009-16)

Kau Kee restaurant in Central is famous among the locals. Photo credit: therollingstorm.com

Address: G/F, 21 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong (5-min walk from Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28505967
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 12:30 - 22:30, Sun: Closed
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide and OpenRice for the content.

This highly regarded, simple noodle shop has been here since 1998 and is easy to spot – just look for the lunchtime queues. The staff are as bright as their aprons; the popular side booths are quickly snapped up; and the regulars know to eat outside peak times when the pace is less frenetic. The attraction is the handmade fish balls, the generously filled wontons and the beef; ordering a three topping noodle is the way to go.

Signature dishes include Wonton Noodles, Fish Ball Noodles and Beef Noodles.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

OpenRice People’s Choice Award: Best Chinese Noodles, Congee Restaurant (2008)

Tsim Chai Kee, one of locals’ favourite wonton noodle restaurants in Central. Photo credit: TripExpert

Address: 98 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong (7-min walk from Exit E1, Hong Kong MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 28506471
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 21:15
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide and OpenRice for the content.

Wang Fu was one of the first shops to open on Wellington Street and its Pekingese dumplings are renowned. It is a Beijing-style restaurant that is famous for their traditional handmade dumplings. They offer 10 different types of dumpling stuffing and also have a variety of cold and hot noodles.

Don’t miss the green onion mutton dumpling or the vegetarian dumpling – the tomato and egg dumpling, which is only available after 2pm, is also good. As well as the dumplings and noodles, assorted hot Sichuan snacks are also offered.

SIgnature dishes include Dumplings with Dried Beef Stew and Beijing Sauce Pork Meatballs.

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

Taste amazing variety of dumplings at Wang Fu restaurant in Central. Photo credit: etw.nextdigital.com.hk

Address: G/F, 65 Wellington Street, Central (7-min walk from Exit C, Hong Kong MTR Station)
Telephone: +852 21218089
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 22:00
Online reviews: Michelin Guide - OpenRice

 

Michelin Award: Bib Gourmand

UNDERSTANDING THE MICHELIN AWARDS

STAR: Coveted by many chefs but bestowed upon only to an excellent few. Getting a star (or three) could change the fate of a restaurant.

BIB GOURMAND: Good quality, good value cooking.

Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize, the Bib Gourmand is a just-as-esteemed rating that recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.

PLATE: Fresh ingredients, carefully prepared: a good meal.

In 2016 a brand new L’assiette or The Plate symbol was launched to recognize restaurants that 'simply serve good food'.

With thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Michelin Guide and OpenRice for the content.