Dim Sum Square

Surprisingly (to me and bud who took me here) no line at 1130am on a Saturday morning. Homey, small very-HK institution like place. Little English spoken, mostly local folks, kind but hurried service. Overall very tasty dim sum with standard offerings. Standouts were crispy, baked bbq meat buns (pictured), and shao mai (steamed meat and shrimp dumpling). Felt the har gao (shrimp dumpling) was tasty enough, but not as good as Tim Ho Wan (Michelin Star dim sum place covered by every guidebook/blog), ditto the beef meatballs and cheung fun (shrimp in rice rolls).

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No reservations taken. Cash only.

HKD 40-100 per person 

88 Jervois Street
Sheung Wan
2851 8088

Champs Sports Bar

Walked past it a million times in my 5 plus years here in HK. Pretty dive-y basement sports bar with plenty of TVs and typical bar food. Buffalo wings the most authentic I've had in HK. Were devoured before photos could be taken. The wing and drumstick are still attached (ie. not cut) to each other, deep fried and served with a significant side of authentic buffalo sauce as well as blue cheese. Glorious sauce. Otherwise, ribs were soft and tender, mini burgers well done (ie. dry) - so give the latter a skip. Onion rings were solid, fries were standard issue.

A warning - the bar is a Liverpool supporters bar, so on days Liverpool plays there is a mandatory spend of $143 HKD per person for 2 standard drinks regardless of whether you're eating or drinking (ie - we were eating but had to shell out the HKD 143 on top of it). The atmosphere is great though (if you like or don't mind Liverpool).

No reservations needed. Credit cards accepted.

HKD 175-200 per person (if not a Liverpool game)

Charterhouse Hotel
209-291 Wanchai Road
Wanchai (Causeway Bay, Times Square exit is closest MTR)
2892 3386

http://www.champsbar.com.hk/