The reputation of hotel restaurants as sad, overpriced affairs is quickly falling away as some talented chefs make the eateries destinations of their own. This week, HotelChatter contributor Katherine is taking us to some of the best hotel restaurants in the world.

Food is extremely important in Hong Kong (well, all of China), and the Four Seasons Hong Kong has the upscale side pretty well covered all on its own. It has two three-Michelin-star restaurants, which for many people carries a whole lot of cache. One of those restaurants, Caprice, is French, so the Michelin accolades aren’t so surprising.

But before Caprice earned its stars, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Lung King Heen, came into its own. This was a huge deal, as it was the first Chinese restaurant to earn such an honor. (That says more about Michelin than Chinese food, but the chef can still celebrate.)

Many do not consider the cuisine at Lung King Heen “authentic,” and it’s true that many of the dishes are created using European techniques. But it’s evident by the names of the most-ordered items that they’re Cantonese at heart: crispy scallop, crispy crab claw, crispy taro, crispy turnip … you get the idea.

Be sure to get a window table. In Hong Kong, harbor views are second only to food in importance.

Room rates at Four Seasons Hong Kong start at $640 a night.

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