China Tang Hong Kong

China Tang began – of all places – in London back in 2007. It’s one of many businesses founded by Hong Kong born entrepreneur and socialite, Sir David Tang, who also founded Shanghai Tang and the China Clubs. After seeing much success in London as a place where celebrities hung out, China Tang opened its second location in Hong Kong in 2013.

China Tang Hong Kong has thrived since coming to Asia. There are now two locations, one at Central in the Landmark Center and the other in Harbour City at Tsim Sha Tsui.

The TST location has gorgeous harbour views and has an impressive line up of chefs who have previously trained at Michelin starred restaurants: executive Chef Li Cheung, cold dish Chef Angus Ye, and roasted Beijing duck Chef Tony Zhao (yes, they have very specialized chefs!!).

This elegant, high end restaurant serves food from Guangdong, Jiangnan and Beijing and it’s excellent. The prices are not cheap, but the quality is well worth it. It’s a great place to treat someone to a special Chinese meal.

Here’s a look at some of the many dishes that I’ve tried!

Soup

Sir David hot & sour soup is filled with quality seafood and has a wonderful balanced flavor. (HKD98 per person)

Seafood

Typhoon shelter shrimp is a delight to eat, with generous mounds of fried garlic and chili.

Claims with celery and daikon is light and flavorful.
Seafood with mushrooms.

Meat

The chicken is fantastic with a beautiful crispy skin. (half HKD238; whole HKD468)

Deep fried pork spare ribs marinated in shrimp paste (HKD228)

Sweet & sour pork was unusual in its use of blackberries.

Vegetables

Snap peas, papaya, and lily bulb in a fried “nest” was refreshing and light. HKD128

Braised bean curd sheet, ginkgo nuts, and seasonal vegetables (HKD138)

Rice + Noodles

Seafood fried rice with sun-dried shrimp and king prawn coral (HKD198)

Wok fried rice noodles with sliced beef in XO chili sauce (HKD168)

Another view!

Desserts

Baked “running” custard buns are called such because the custardy inside flows out when you bite into the bun. It’s called a pineapple bun because of the designs of the textured sugary top. HKD42

Chilled sago cream with pomelo and mango was excellent. HKD42

Ground almond cream is another classic Chinese dessert, and they do a nice job here. HKD42

It’s never a bad idea to get egg tarts. These are baked to order and they are very nice. (HKD39)

I loved this upscale version of the mala black sugar steamed cake. This version uses a really dark sugar cane as well as honey. It was really good! HKD42