<p>Art Basel Hong Kong director Angelle Siyang-Le shares her top tips</p>

Where to eat, drink, and dance in Hong Kong

<p><strong>Unmissable restaurants</strong></p><p><strong><em>Seventh Son<br /></em></strong>3F, The Wharney Hotel, 57 – 73 Lockhart Road, Hong Kong</p><p>This is my favorite <em>dim sum</em> restaurant. I have taken a whole host of people to eat at Seventh Son and it never disappoints. For meat-eaters, suckling pig is the signature dish; for vegetarians, I would recommend deep-fried <em>taro</em> and vegetable patties.</p>

<p><strong></strong><strong><em>Yardbird<br /></em></strong>G/F, 154 – 158 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong</p><p>I just love the vibe in this place! It’s full of like-minded people, and I really trust the quality of the <em>yakitori </em>dishes. Yardbird is a fun, modern Japanese <em>izakaya </em>with a great selection of highball cocktails and really friendly staff.</p>

<p><strong><em>Cô Thành<br /></em></strong>L1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong</p><p>I love a good Vietnamese <em>pho</em> with a delicious broth, but if you prefer <em>bánh mì</em> or other Vietnamese dishes then Cô Thành has them all. With friendly and efficient staff, this place is a great choice – especially for those looking for a quick bite while shopping in Pacific Place.</p><p><b style="font-style: italic;">Kwan Kee Claypot Restaurant</b><br />G/F, Wo Yick Mansion, 263 Queen’s Road West, Hong Kong</p><p>For those who want to try authentic local food but aren’t daunted by the challenge of a language barrier, this tiny restaurant in Sai Ying Pun offers one of the best claypot dishes in Hong Kong. But, like all good things worth waiting for, you’ve got to queue for it: the restaurant doesn’t take reservations.</p>

<p><strong>Favorite watering holes</strong></p><p><strong><em>Salon 10<br /></em></strong>10 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong</p><p>Salon 10, which opened almost a decade ago, is actually where I met my husband – a classic, pre-Tinder fairy tale! Having survived the pandemic, it’s now a jazz bar that, from time to time, hosts themed parties. Anyone who is a true Hong Konger in the Hong Kong artworld goes to Salon 10.</p><p><em><strong>Secret Bars</strong><br /></em>Various venues, Hong Kong</p><p>Hong Kong is full of ‘secret societies’ and ‘hidden bars’ that are only open to those with a personal invitation – and are often extremely difficult to find!</p>

<p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Nightlife</strong></p><p>As a mother to two young children with an event-oriented job, my favorite way to spend an evening is either relaxing at home or enjoying casual drinks on a friend’s rooftop terrace. However, I do occasionally love attending the incredible parties organized by Hong Kong event planners Surprise Surprise, who describe themselves as ‘a whirl wheel of art, music, and chaos.’</p><p><strong>Best place to catch the sunset?</strong></p><p>One of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen in Hong Kong was at the picturesque fishing village of Tai O, which lies to the southwest of Lantau island. To get there, you need to take a ferry then a bus or a taxi over the mountain, but it’s worth it. These days, I more often catch the sunrise than the sunset – usually while I’m surfing at Big Wave Bay Beach.</p>

<p><strong>Don’t miss</strong></p><p>Sheung Wan! It is the district right next to Central but significantly calmer, Sheung Wan is a quirky district where you’ll find the cutest crystal shop (Nelles Gemmes), a kid-friendly coffee/brunch spot (Elephant Grounds), various small temples (e.g. Man Mo) and the famous ‘dried-seafood street’ on Bonham Strand West.</p><p><strong>Top tip for first-time visitors</strong></p><p>Hong Kong is very much a ‘vertical’ city, so don’t just settle for the restaurants and shops you come across at street level: look up!</p>

<p>Angelle Siyang-Le is the director of Art Basel Hong Kong. The 2023 edition will take place from March 22 to 25 at the&nbsp;Hong Kong&nbsp;Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre.</p><p>Published on March 15, 2023.</p><p>Caption for full-bleed images, from top to bottom: 1.&nbsp;Salon 10. &copy; Salon 10.&nbsp;2. Bar at Yardbird.&nbsp;&copy; Yardbird.&nbsp;3. Nelles Gemmes.&nbsp;&copy; Nelles Gemmes</p>

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