In an area full of gourmet grocers and chains that sell imported fresh herbs at highway robbery…read moreprices, Wah Kee is a breath of fresh air. They offer a lot of herbs required in gweilo cooking (flat leaf parsley, basil, rosemary...) at relatively affordable prices. I also like how they have salad greens (mixed, rocket/arugula) that you can bag yourself. On my last visit, I picked up basil, flat leaf parsley, a carrot, and some mixed salad greens, all for $50HK. Portions were bigger as well. Do some shopping at nearby Jason's, Wellcome, CitySuper, etc, and you'll know that's a steal. As a side note, they occupy an actual shop so their prices might not be the cheapest, but I still prefer them because they have good signage in English and it's less of a language barrier for me. Just a heads up, you might be able to find things slightly cheaper at the outdoor stalls nearby.

I have always griped about how fresh produce isn't fresh in Hong Kong supermarkets - call me an…read moreEnglish girl coming from a family of salt of the earth Lincolnshire farmers. It pains me to buy bags of lettuce that are already rotting to tomatoes that taste of water. My problem has been solved. I discovered Wah Kee Fresh Fruit and Vegetable a couple of weeks ago and have been back every weekend since to pick up my weekly veggie haul. The produce is fresh and unbruised (a feat considering the transportation needed to get them here). What's more - they last! I have never had a to question "is this still okay to cook with" on a Wednesday evening as I'm ravenously chopping up a courgette and throwing it into a pan. What's more - it's a pure delight to pick out the veggies you want. With a local farmers market feel to the shop, you're eyes are met with colour and variety. Want a purple cauliflower? Head to Wah Kee. Want to make a rainbow tomato salad? Well, they have orange, yellow, and even black; not forgetting the selection of average red tomatoes (I typically opt for the Italian). Shopping is easy. Pick up a plastic bowl and hand pick your choice veggies and fruit. Hop on over to the friendly ladies on the counter who will weigh out and total up your spend. They often throw in some free coriander or spring onion. It's my new favourite weekend morning activity, swiftly followed by a cold coffee after my mooch around the markets.

Amazing iced cappuccinos, really fresh and moist muffins and lovely service. There is a cafe in the…read moreback if you want to sit and enjoy. But it's a good place to stop to grab a coffee on the go.

TL;DR - epic food and good wine somewhat spoiled by poor service and either jingoism or racism…read more Restaurant has both a menu and a butcher. Order off the menu or walk to the butcher across the restaurant. There, select your meat, temperature, side, sauce. Provide a table number. My filet was among the best I've ever had. My companion's lamb burger was perfect. The wine selection is good and whoever put together the list selected some good options All that said, there was nobody to greet us at the door and empty tables had reserved placards. We looked lost and awkward and eventually asked to see a menu and for an explanation. That person then vanished. A possibly Persian man returned and asked if we wanted a table but then told us there was nowhere in the restaurant. There is no list -- or so we were told. Then the original person returned and without explanation we had a table. Why? Had he racially profiled us? Was he just rude? I have no idea, but he consistently gave the most cursory and minimal responses throughout the night. The Persian(?) took our menu order but when asked about the butcher just motioned across the restaurant and said "go ahead." He didn't provide a table number so -- yet again -- another waiter had to be asked. Service was slow and encounters with waitstaff were sporadic, at best. The guy next to us received a 10% discount without even asking because his service was so delayed. All staff speak perfect English. Prices are moderate for Hong Kong but reasonable for ROW (rest of world).

REVIEWER # 2 Hong…read moreKong Farmers Markets have a great variety of vegetables and fruit! I am happy to say that I was able to witness that as I was here for my vacation. During my visit in Hong Kong I found this as I was going to Tai Cheong Bakery. The Farmers Market conveniently runs through a long street from Des Veoux Road and Graham Street and is located in the center of the walkway that connects the ferry pier and the footbridge that leads to Central. The market is small compared to other markets I have seen however the amount of veggies and fruit still makes this a place to not pass up! The vendors they are pretty nice and friendly. The variety of meat that they serve is absolutely amazing. I came on a Tuesday around noon and they still had a great selection of fruits vegetables and other things as well. They also have a market called Man Kee Shing Pork Chops that you can also buy live fresh fish and many different varieties of the meat as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. On Sundays they are organized by KFBG from 11AM-5PM and Wednesdays they are organized by SEEDS from 12PM-6PM. I came on a Tuesday where they were opened from 11AM-5PM. If you are ever in the area on a Tuesday afternoon I definitely recommend this place for you to try. Contact Info: seed@seed.org.hk / info@kfbg.org REVIEW 197/196

Yeah, I do love a food market. It's the lively colorful picture that always gets me. And I can't…read morehelp but smiling even wider when it's a farmer, locally grown organic market. I knew the Farmers Market was going on when I walked past the Pier on my way to Lamma, and I knew I wasn't coming back on time to buy my veggies that day. I also knew I was coming back just to do exactly that the following Sunday morning. The market is a small one, where farmers offer their produce at large tables, placed in a square shaped area. The produce is seasonal so you'll find different veggies from time to time. Some of what they sell: leafy greens, okra, cucumber, beets, bitter gourd...Most of the farmers will expect you to ask them questions and it's a great place to learn about what you eat: there are no intermediaries so prices are fair, and affordable. The Wednesday one, which is a bit smaller than Sunday's, is organized by SEED, a foundation that promotes 'sustainable lifestyle' and has helped local farmers with the marketing of their produce. They even advertise and promote its farmers on their website so that you can get to know them beforehand. They would expect you to bring your own bag and it is also advisable to get there early, for fresher, greater variety. Do you have plans this weekend? I do...you'll find me at the Central Farmers Market on Sunday morning!

The pork barbecue skewers were good though. They are with rice and four pretty big skewers. Some of…read moremeat was a little burnt, but because of this these is a lot of fragrance. I picked off those bits, the rest was all meat and delicious!

If you want true, old school, Hong Kong, this is the place to go. There are two levels to this…read morefacility: the lower level, where you can pick up your needed groceries and the upper level where you can find pre-made meals. Warning, however, if you are expecting Western Style dining, forget about it. During prime eating times there are a million locals eating at community tables. If you're down for that, it's a great experience. In terms of what they serve, it is true Hong Kong style. If you love that cuisine, this is your place. Overall, fun place to eat. If not, just make a visit as that too can be fun.

After dozens of check-ins and a year of time, I thought I would write a little update to my…read moreoriginal Fusion review. Although still absolutely the best grocery store in proximity to me, this fusion is now more of a strong 4 than a 5 to me in my eyes. The shiny patina of a clean, organized grocery store with international labels to a new hungry expat has worn just a touch in light of time, options and exposure. The booze moved to the back and they got rid of the flax seed bread I like so much over the year, but the consistency of everything else that I said before remains the same. The produce section is still pretty good (lots of veggie options coming from food sources that are clearly identifiable versus the unknown food chain coming from some stores). The dairy section is still pretty big. The creme de la creme and what would change it all for me is if that sushi counter went away. It is still there and I happily am eating sashimi from them a few days a week. The check-out lines can still wrap around the corner and be long and you might encounter a unfriendly/non-English speaking checkout person on occasion, but that would be the exception and not the rule. Also, either I am getting wider or those tiny aisles are getting smaller, because there remains the delicate dance when shifting around people at any given time while shopping because there is limited space in the shopping aisles. I am still a fan and will remain shopping a Fusion. Again, I personally find it to be the best option in the area.

I live near here so this is where i go. Selection is pretty good all.things condsidered, mid-tier…read morehk grocer, u can find most your daily use and eat products here for a decent price. Care around rush hour 6pm-ish, the line wraps around all the way to the sushi.

Super convenient on the southwest corner of the Pottinger Street stairs and Stanley Street, this is…read morejust a little tiny market where you can get all of your crunchy organic snacks, gluten-free pastas (they sell Tinkyada brand -- the best gluten-free pasta around), and other healthy organic goods. There is also a small selection of frozen organic and free-range meats, and fresh organic fruits and vegetables. They accept octopus cards as well, which I always consider to be a major score. My favorite part is the discount section, which contains deeply marked-down items that have just recently expired (I mean, peanut butter never really goes bad people) . . . you can typically find awesome deals in this section on tasty snacks and other odds and ends you might need around your kitchen/snack pantry.

Brits like it. It got everything you need if you miss home…read more Everything here other than the wines are unsurprisingly overpriced. I still come here for some quality food and snacks, which you can't get them elsewhere. The chocolate, in particular, does that little something to me and I always have to come back for more. I like Mark & Spencer when they sell simplicity. Take the wine buyers in the M&S. The got the best wine buying team. They may not get the most premium / expensive kinds of wine, but they always get wine expressing the most signature of the region. You can taste the Chardonnay at Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc at NZ, etc. which outline the exact characteristics you read on the textbooks. Same goes for the food. The may not be the best "Grass Fed Organic Beef", but they always have these decent, fresh choices of food for you. My complaint? Damn the air-con is freezing 24/7. Seriously. I didn't even walk through the whole shop to-date yet just because how cold it is. And this is from a local who's spoiled by the indoor aircon for more than 30 years.

Do you ever have the need for a pork pie or a scotch egg? That yearning for some great British…read morefodder, that isn't HK doing British, but actually flown in from the UK? Welcome to Marks and Spencer. Just off the esco at Hollywood Road road, Marks and Spencer Food is; first, probably the coldest place in Hong Kong (come on guys, refrigerate the food, not the entire shop!), second, the best place to get British comfort food that you can cook at home. M&S is basically a fancy grocery store, where all the food is imported from the UK, except the bread which is made in store. It sells a variety of ready meals, sandwiches, fresh and dry pastas, cook at home pizzas, sliced and packaged meats, pies, you get the idea. The freshest thing is the bread and some packaged fruits, as in they don't sell veggies or raw meats like Wellcome. This particular store has a small window seating area, and they do make coffee, so you can have your packed lunch (bought in store, obviously) there. The food there is not cheap, airfares being what they are now, but sometimes you just need a Melton Mowbray pork pie, and no other will do. It's interesting to see how such a staple of the UK has become a luxury brand in HK, but most importantly I can now get a cook at home lamb shank. At least that's Christmas dinner sorted this year! For my local friends, you should visit, just to see how we Brits wine and dine at home. For my UK friends, come and get a pie - it's all good. And with the AC cranked to the max, it will feel like winter in Newport...