Where a pescatarian eats in Hong Kong – sizzling prawns a must at venerable Red Pepper
- Visitors just have to sample the sizzling prawns at Red Pepper – after pre-dinner drinks with a harbour view at Alto – says Hong Kong-born Kate Babington
- A fan of spicy Asian fare, she is a frequent traveller and likes to sample the local food. An eggplant dish to die for is a memory from a visit to Myanmar
Hong Kong-born Kate Babington is the managing director of eco-wood furnishing boutique Tree, which has reopened its Tree Café for snacks and drinks in its Horizon Plaza warehouse store in Ap Lei Chau.
If I’m out for lunch or dinner, I usually gravitate towards Asian food. I love a bit of spice! I grew up in Hong Kong and love that Asian characteristic of sharing dishes which means you get a variety. On weekends, I often opt for brunch with bubbles, which is always a great way to catch up with friends.
If I’m taking a hike along Dragon’s Back, I always end up at Shek O Thai (303 Shek O Village, Shek O, tel: 2809 4426). Some of my go-to dishes for Thai are vegetable red curry or pad see ew [Thai stir fried noodles].
I like the Chinese restaurants by the seafront in Lantau and Sai Kung when I’m walking in those areas. There are too many to pick just one or two. I always order salt and pepper tofu, prawns, or any type of vegetables, as I am pescatarian.
Crystal Jade (various locations including Shop 310, Tai Yau Plaza, 181 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2573 8844) is another favourite for easy, casual dining with friends. They even have a green section in their menu.
My go-to for weekend brunches are Zuma (5/F The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, tel: 3657 6388) or Dragon I (Podium, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, tel: 3110 1222). They are perfect for some bubbles with great food.
