This is the largest open-air restaurant on Sok Kwu Wan's waterfront, easily recognizable by its whir of ceiling fans and red lanterns. Farther from the pier (and the defunct factory across the harbor) than many other restaurants, it therefore offers a better view of the harbor and boat rafts (don't confuse it with its smaller branch just beside the ferry pier, which does nevertheless have the added convenience of an air-conditioned bar). A nice touch is the water sprayed over its canopy to cool the restaurant on hot summer days. A member of the Hong Kong Tourist Board, it offers an English menu with photographs of its main dishes, including a variety of fresh seafood dishes, with prices for lobster, prawn, and fish clearly marked. Among its specialties are steamed garoupa, lobster available several ways (grilled lobster with a cheese sauce is most popular), and fried crab with ginger and scallions. There are two fixed-priced feasts for two persons or more, costing HK$320 and HK$380 (US$42/£23 and US$49/£27) per person. Incidentally, this restaurant also offers free ferry service to and from Queen's Pier in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui's public pier, with less frequent service from Aberdeen; be sure to call first and make a reservation (the schedule is posted on the restaurant's website).
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| Cuisine | Cantonese, Seafood | |
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| Hours | Daily 10am-10pm | |
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| Address | 17 1st St | |
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| Location | Sok Kwu Wan waterfront, Around Town | |
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| Phone | 852/2982 8100 | |
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| Web site | www.rainbowrest.com.hk | |
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| Prices | Seafood dishes HK$60-HK$160 (US$7.80-US$21/£4.30-£11) | |
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| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |