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Where Yong Soo-do actually eats in Hong Kong

group chef, Liberty Group (Forbidden Duck, Qi House of Sichuan) · 11 picks

Yong Soo-do was born in Busan, raised in Toronto and cooks in Hong Kong, where he is group chef for Liberty Group — the company behind Forbidden Duck and Qi House of Sichuan. He came up through Korean kitchens in the city, including Bib n Hops and U-Hang. His own group's restaurants are left out of the list below.


O’rm Korean Restaurant

Sheung Wan · Korean · map

I like all the grilled meats – I don’t think anyone else does this kind of marinated Korean barbecue using a robata grill.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

Ho Lee Fook

Michelin plate · Central · Chinese · map

They present traditional Cantonese cuisine quite well with their awesome char siu and tea-smoked yellow chicken.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

order: char siu

LALA Hong Kong

Central · map

There’s phenomenal service but it’s casual and doesn’t break the bank.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

Samsic

Central · Korean · map

They’re very good, with reasonable prices and good service.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

Samsen Sheung Wan

Sheung Wan · Thai · map

You are always going to get a good meal there with its elevated Thai street noodles.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

order: Thai street noodles

La Petite Maison (LPM) Hong Kong

Central · French · map

The food and everything are always on point. The escargot and pasta dishes are really nice.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

Shek Kee Wonton Noodles

Tsim Sha Tsui · Chinese · map

I like this place so much, I did wedding photos here. It has that old Hong Kong vibe.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

order: wonton noodles

Carbone Hong Kong

Michelin plate · Central · Italian · map

They use really good ingredients, serve generous portions and have a good wine selection.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

FRANCIS

Wan Chai · map

Their brunch is really nice.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

order: baba ganoush and cauliflower with preserved lemon, yogurt and tarragon

Kau Kee

Michelin bib · Central · Chinese · map

It’s the best.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

order: curry brisket noodles

Yorucho

Causeway Bay · Japanese · map

The chef, Kevin Lam, used to work with me. It’s modern Japanese with a bit of Chinese and Korean. The food is refreshing. When I went, it was mind-blowing.

Said on South China Morning Post · read

order: nori (seaweed) taco


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