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As a gallivant traveller, I stand firm in my belief that nowhere in the world has a better harbour view than Hong Kong's. Given a long list of sightseeing spots and things-to-do in Hong Kong, tourists in Hong Kong should have a hard time utilising every minute of their stay in Hong Kong to make the most out of the trip. The Peak is undoubtedly a must-go for its panoramic view of the Harbour and skyscrapers at great heights, but it is even more worth a visit if there are decadent traditional Chin
Wildfire at the Peak Tower has long been my favorite chill-out place, but foreign visitors to Hong Kong should crave for Chinese cuisine instead of pizza which is in contrast "foreign" to Hong Kongers. "Lu Feng" which features old Hong Kong dishes amid a list of modern options should work for foreign visitors and locals at a surprisingly affordable price given the prevalent pricing of seaview restaurants. With around $250-300 per head, one can enjoy a fulfilling Chinese dinner at this great height.
The restaurant occupies two floors, having different vibes but same menu and pricing. One can reach the upper floor through a wooden staircase, with old photos of the Peak hanging around like a memory lane. Vibes can't be any more classy with retro-style lighting, floor tiles and warm wood details. The setting depicts high-class restaurants and teahouse like Luk Yu (陸羽) in the old days.
Apart from round tables hosting 6-8 customers, there are rectangular ones resembling that of old cafes. A more casual setting around a smaller table keeps us closer, though one has to forgo scenery by the windows.
To exert the dual-purpose of coming here, we picked a round table just beside the unobstructed french windows.
Vibes at the lower floor are on the cosy and casual side, thoughtfully created by decor and props that make it like a demo zone at the history museum instead of a restaurant! The ambiance is intricately constructed to resemble a dining scene at Daipaidongs (大排檔) by putting fake metal gates of stalls and advertisement boxes beside and above the tables.
There is also a dim sum bar which differentiates the two floors and lets you stay closer to the kitchen. Dim sum is of course one of the Canton food signatures, though they are only available before 6pm daily.
While foreigners may find these more fascinating than locals, I am surprised to see my childhood toy at Chinese restaurants - the paper wrap of chopsticks! Somehow due to environmental friendliness, most restaurants don't adopt paper packing to chopsticks anymore. Thumbs up for this level of details even on the tableware.
If you have no idea on what to order, dinner sets may help. We deem the pricing quite affordable and reasonable even as locals, since it is just $150-400/head.
It isn't at all expensive to go for a la carte options. Most dishes are under $200 (except seafood items which are always more expensive), the pricing is highly comparable to a decent local Chinese restaurant in my neighbourhood. Given the prime location of the Peak, dishes are surprisingly not marked-up in the eyes of locals. We decided to go for a la carte options as we locals know the menu really well and select worth-trying dishes that aren't really common elsewhere.
Marinated Jelly Fish in Sesame & Mustard Sauce 胡麻芥煸海蜇花 $68
Marinated Jelly Fish in Sesame & Mustard Sauce 胡麻芥煸海蜇花
$68
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Honey-glazed BBQ Layers of Chicken Liver, Pork & Lard 古法金錢雞 $98
Honey-glazed BBQ Layers of Chicken Liver, Pork & Lard 古法金錢雞
$98
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$98 for four pieces of this is a super good deal! Glossy in its honey coat, one piece per head is enough to satiate and munch on. Make sure to consume it vertically, having three layers in your mouth at the same time. The taste is truly unique, with aroma of lard balancing off the lean texture of pork and giving a smooth finish. Not all locals fancy livers as well, but this is worth a try as this is a classic old dish that cannot be easily found in modern chinese eateries.
Pan-fried Lotus Root stuffed with Minced Pork 大良煎藕餅 $108
Pan-fried Lotus Root stuffed with Minced Pork 大良煎藕餅
$108
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Density and thickness is just right to allow the interior to remain juicy and bouncy. It makes a perfect match to beer given its divine fried food nature just like any bar food.
Double-boiled Soup with Pig's Lung, Fish Maw & Almond (2pax) 杏汁花膠筒燉白肺湯 $188
Double-boiled Soup with Pig's Lung, Fish Maw & Almond (2pax) 杏汁花膠筒燉白肺湯
$188
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Comparing with the same traditional soup elsewhere, almond taste isn't the most outstanding one, but I appreciate the generous amount of ingredients that further prove its value for money. Bold flavours of the soup is given by the vast amount of fish maw which is rich in protein. This is the most generous dish throughout the meal that both the quality and portion surprise us.
Sichuanese Poached Groupa Fillets in Spicy Chilli Oil 四川水煮斑球 $198
Sichuanese Poached Garoupa Fillets in Spicy Chilli Oil 四川水煮斑球
$198
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Undoubtedly being spicy and oily, groupa fillets are cooked just right in texture, which remain intact with flesh after frying and cooking. As a truly spice lover, I don't find my tongue too numbed but one of my friends orders a cold drink as she can't stand the spiciness.
Braised Beef Rib wrapped with Straw 秘製稻草牛肋骨 $368
In contrast with the generous portion of soup, this dish of beef ribs brings a little bit of disappointment, though texture and taste lives up to our expectation. This doesn't contain essence of Hong Kong food, just that it is ordered to satisfy beef cravings. I would say that it is more of a Thai style dish, with pepper cubes dolloped on ribs that have been disassociated with the core bone. Juicy and tender texture of ribs still moves us despite a lower value for money.
Poached Baby Leaf with Goji in Soup 濃湯杞子菜苗 $128
Poached Baby Leaf with Goji in Soup 濃湯杞子菜苗
$128
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Black Sesame Rolls 香滑芝麻卷
$32
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For steamed date cakes which are also layered though horizontally, it is worth a try despite its common appearance in Chinese restaurants elsewhere. A hint of sourness well balances off the natural sweetness of dates.
With an interesting contrast of modern Hong Kong harbour view out there and the retro-style decor and food here, we have a fulfilling meal both to the palate and palette. As a traveller, I encountered pitfalls of high-end seaview restaurants serving sub-standard food and know it so well that what makes me down wasn't really about disappointment on food, but the waste of time and appetite that I can possibly spend on better ones. Finally here comes a reasonably priced restaurant that I can bring my foreign friends again for the scenery and Chinese food!
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