Spring Deer Restaurant
A longtime favorite in Hong Kong, this 30-some-year-old restaurant offers excellent Pekingese food at reasonable prices. Spring Deer is cheerful and very accessible to foreigners, but don't expect anything fancy; in fact, your tablecloth may have holes in it, but it will be clean -- and the long, brightly lit dining hall is usually packed with groups of loyal fans. This is one of the best places to come if you want to try its specialty -- honey-glazed Peking duck, which costs HK$280 (US$36/£20) and is good for two to four persons. Since you'll probably have to wait 40 minutes for the duck if you order it during peak time (7:30-9:30pm), it's best to arrive either before or after the rush. Chicken dishes are also well liked, including the deep-fried chicken and walnuts in soy sauce, and the handmade noodles are excellent. Other recommendations include the hot-and-sour soup, freshwater shrimp, and stewed ham and cabbage. Most dishes come in small, medium, and large sizes; the small dishes are suitable for two people. Remember, you'll want to order one dish apiece, plus an additional one to share. Unfortunately, since Spring Deer is crowded with groups, the lone diner is apt to be neglected in the shuffle; it's best to come here only if there are at least two of you.
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| Cuisine | Pekingese | |
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| Hours | Daily 11:30am-3pm and 6-11pm | |
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| Address | 42 Mody Rd | |
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| Location | Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon | |
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| Transportation | MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui | |
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| Reservations | Reservations recommended | |
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| Phone | 852/2366 4012 | |
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| Prices | Small dishes HK$54-HK$90 (US$7-US$12/£3.85-£6.40) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, MC, V | |