Topaz — Restaurant in Hong Kong

Topaz is one of Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chinese restaurants at the Happy Valley Racecourse. Besides racing days, it only serves lunch during the weekend on non-racing days. The main dining room on 7/F is very spacious with a great view of the racecourse. Dining tables are separated by partitions with much privacy. Servers are mostly part-times who are unfamiliar with anything, including taking orders, opening wine bottles, and putting away dirty dishes from the table; unprofessional is an understatement. Food quality is inconsistent, with fusion dishes served on racing days being much better than the lukewarm dimsum lunch available on non-racing days. Highly recommend the flavorful Deep-fried Eggplant with Sakura Shrimps, Pork, Salted Fish (HK$148), the crispy yet tender Shallow-fried Crispy Chicken with Shallots and Spring Onion Oil (HK$408/whole chicken), and the tasty Stewed Beef Brisket with Chinese Chives and “Sichuan” Green Peppercorns (HK$528), which are all only available on...

On March 7, 2025, a member friend arranged a dim sum lunch here, as JC’s Moon Koon nearby is under renovation. I was taken care of by the staff even when I was at the lift lobby G/F. Its ambience was great on a...

Went on a Saturday afternoon, relatively less busy. The food is very good, so was the service. View from the restaurant is great too overlooking the...