Gateway Cuisine — Restaurant in Kowloon

There were many restaurants in the fishing village of Lei Yue Mun, some air-conditioned with table linen and others using folding tables and plastic chairs. We opted to do lunch at this venue as the setting was comfortable, had unblocked views of the harbor and was recommended by the supplier we purchased from for its classic Cantonese cooking style.

It turned out to be an excellent choice. The per person cooking fee worked out to HK$130 per person and additional items like soup and congee were less than HK$100 per order. Service was friendly and the supervisor explained the cooking fee clearly. Importantly, the kitchen did an excellent job with our seafood.

Our mantis prawns were deep fried and fragrant with garlic on the outside while the flesh remained moist and succulent. The Pacific geoduck was sliced thinly and naturally sweet after dipping in the hotpot. The coral grouper steamed simply with soy was sweet, tender, moist and slipped easily from the bone. The sauteed cuttle were thick slices of tasty textural crunchiness.

For fellow travelers who are unaware, the cooking fees at every restaurant in Lei Yue Mun is the same. It is based on a per dish per person, with the first dish per person at a lower price. The cooking fee per person increases significantly when you order an additional dish beyond your group size. Just keep to one...

Title: Exquisite but Pricey Seafood Dining Experience at Lei Yue Mun

Review:

In Hong Kong, a popular way to enjoy seafood involves buying fresh seafood from any stall according to your preferences, and then taking it to a restaurant where it's cooked for you to relish.

After purchasing our seafood from the 'Qi Wang Fresh Seafood' market in Lei Yue Mun, we had the seafood sent to Gateway Cuisine for preparation. Excluding our seafood purchase, the total cost for our group of six at the restaurant was roughly HKD 1700 (about 280 per person).

The restaurant ambiance was pleasant, situated by the sea and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Among the array of restaurants in Lei Yue Mun, Gateway Cuisine offers a more upscale environment. However, the preparation cost was slightly high, and in my opinion, the service did not quite match the price.

Our seafood dining experience at Lei Yue Mun was enjoyable, but the value for money was not high. For the same price, one should be able to indulge in a more lavish seafood feast in other renowned seafood locales like Taipei, Qingdao,...

One of the restaurants in the fresh seafood and fish market (at the tail end). We had a reservation on the 2nd floor patio; great views, fresh air, highly recommended! One can shop for live seafood and fish throughout the market, and the restaurant will cook and serve it (or just order everything at the restaurant). Our crab was cooked two ways: body and legs (ginger, garlic, vegetables, etc). Razor clams and calamari as appetizers. Very good! The service was effective, if a little aggressive (in line with local style:-)) Only one Italian red wine on the menu, a few more French whites; decent choices in the USD40-80 range. The above food (the crab was huge) and two bottles of wine in the range indicated came to HKG 3600...