From Your Hotel Or Student Housing In Hong Kong, There’s Eating Out Options Galore

Heading out to eat in Hong Kong is no hassle thanks to efficient public transportation networks like the MTR (Mass Transit Railway). Many hotels, serviced apartments and off-campus student housing establishments are situated within handy reach of an MTR station.

Once on the MTR, passengers can use the extensive network to travel throughout much of Hong Kong. Many accommodation places provide a shuttle bus service to and from the MTR.

Campus Hong Kong, for example, offers its guests a complimentary shuttle bus between its dorms and student apartments in Tsuen Wan Road and the nearby Tsuen Wan and Tsuen Wan West MTR stations.

Having opened in 2015, Campus Hong Kong is a new addition to the off-campus student housing available in Hong Kong. Boasting a vibrant, stylish and energetic atmosphere, guests staying at Campus Hong Kong can choose from two categories of accommodation, these being Bed – in a shared dormitory – and Room, a private room with four individual beds for four students.

An array of different cuisines can be enjoyed in Hong Kong be it Asian, Western or a scintillating fusion of both.

Among the 'must-eat' dishes to try are dim sum, steamed shrimp dumpling, barbecued pork bun, spring rolls, barbecued pork pastry, barbecued pork, barbecued goose, roast pork, steamed fish, stir-fried fish, stir-fried crab, baked crab, baked lobster, drunken shrimp, deep-fried shrimp and Chinese BBQ,.

The Chinese hotpot is an exotic dining experience which sees the diner stew ingredients such as meats, seafood and vegetables in a hotpot that can be any of a number of shapes and sizes.

Noodles and the rice porridge called congee is another favourite, the congee ranging from plain starchy variety to lighter versions with vegetables and meat.

Through the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme administered by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, diners searching for restaurants to try out can find those which meet high standards of product quality and service.

QTS Scheme-accredited restaurants must pass stringent annual assessments and:

• provide quality food in clean and hygienic premises
• provide a clear and precise menu with prices for food and beverages
• ensure superb customer service

QTS Scheme-accredited restaurants can be identified by their displaying of a QTS Scheme decal and certificate on the premises. Those which have been accredited for 10 consecutive years or more are eligible to display a specially designed decal.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board website features a search for accredited restaurants (including bars and pubs) in the New Territories, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Outlying Islands. This can be done based on district, category and/or the name of a particular shop or restaurant, as well as by 'Average Spending (Per Person)' for lunch or dinner.

Here are some useful tips when it comes to eating out in Hong Kong:

At some restaurants it is a common practice for waiters to automatically bring tea, condiments and non-ordered snacks which are charged to your bill. Check with the waiter about such additional charges before being seated.

Most restaurants add a 10 per cent service charge to the bill. Again, check with the waiter about this before being seated.

Credit cards are accepted by most restaurants. It's always a good idea to check the credit card slip before signing it and to keep the receipt.

In Hong Kong smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places including restaurants, karaoke venues, malls and bars. Smoking a cigarette, cigar or pipe in designated no-smoking areas will see the offender liable for a fixed penalty of HK$1,500.

When it comes to dress code, casual wear is acceptable at most restaurants while some high-end establishments may have certain dress requirements.