Tatler Dining Guide - Hong Kong
Man Wah
HK$1000 per person
Entering Man Wah feels like you’ve been transported into a forgotten era of the most stylish times in Chinese history.
The traditional decor of this Cantonese establishment has vintage charm, with black lacquered screens featuring Chinese calligraphy art prints, an abundance of dark wooden panels, pink tablecloths and bonsai trees. The menu may not be as extensive and abundant as other hotel establishments, but what Man Wah lacks in selection, it makes up for with consistency and execution. Its barbecued Iberico pork loin with longan honey is superb—the succulent pork is served with a lightly caramelised crust—while wok-fried Chilean sea conch with celtuce and spring onion displays the prowess of the experienced chefs in handling delicate and seasonal ingredients with flying colours. Wine service is exceptional, with a wide array of prized labels as well as a generous selection of the wines by the glass. For a sweet ending, don’t miss the miniature egg tarts and unique petits fours presented as Chinese chess pieces.
25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong TEL: +852 2825 4003 mandarinoriental.com/hongkong