Where an American in Hong Kong goes for ice cream sandwiches that remind her of home

A Europe-raised American in love with Asian food reveals her favourite Hong Kong restaurants and the place she goes for a taste of home

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An ice cream sandwich from The Ice Cream and Cookie Co. in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. They give her a reminder of home, American designer Britta Butler tells the Post. Photo: Instagram/@icrecreamcookieco.hk

Published: 11:15am, 22 Nov 2024

In addition to being principal designer of studio B Squared Design, Britta Butler recently launched The Liebling, a bespoke brand of luxury pet beds in Hong Kong. She spoke to Andrew Sun.

I was born and raised in the USA, but spent some of my childhood years in Europe, so while I did grow up eating typical American fare – mac and cheese, hamburgers – I was also exposed to German, French, Italian and other types of cuisine. The one food that I did not have often was Asian, which I now love, so I am very happy to live in Hong Kong.

Osteria Marzia (G/F, The Fleming, 41 Fleming Road, Wan Chai. Tel: 3607 2253) is a delicious Italian lunch choice with a focus on coastal seaside towns and seafood, so it is a bit different from the typical pizza and pasta restaurants. I also really like the interior, with its high ceilings, blue tones and arched light fixtures.

The night brunch at Zuma (Shop 501-503 & 601-603, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central. Tel: 3657 6388) is loads of fun with multiple courses and a DJ. The people-watching never disappoints. The day brunch is great too, and you can sit on the sofas on the terrace.

Britta Butler is the founder of The Liebling, a bespoke brand of luxury pet beds in Hong Kong. Photo: Britta Butler

For dinner, The Monogamous Chinese (G/F, 59 Caine Road, Mid-Levels. Tel: 2523 2872) is always fun for group dinners and delicious Chinese, Cantonese and Sichuan dishes.

Another one of my favourite places that is a little bit out of the way, in Stanley, is Bubbles & Wines (Shop B1, G/F, 26 Stanley Main Street, Stanley. Tel: 5721 6161).