If you love amazing unique food, with one of the best views of Hong Kong, then you have to make a reservation at Hutong.

I would recommend using your hotel concierge to make your reservation and be sure to request a window table. This is your best hope for getting one of the highly sought after window tables, otherwise it will take something just short of a miracle especially on Fridays and weekends.

Hutong is located on the 28th floor in Tsim Sha Tsui, which is on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong. It is an amazing juxtaposition of the modern glass and steel lobby against a restaurant decor that blends the dramatic Chinese antique feel of the Beijing courtyard neighborhoods.

You exit the elevator to find a dim reception area lit by red Chinese lanterns. You are taken to your table where you will be presented with one of the largest menus I have ever seen. The menu is hand written and changes often but covers a huge spectrum of Asian cooking.

Don't be too proud or shy to ask your server to be your guide through this huge selection. Some of the food is hot so let them guide you to the style of food that will best suite your tastes. I usually try a selection of dishes to get a range of tastes and because it all sounds so good. My personal favorites are the crispy deboned lamb ribs served with style on a long wood board and the crispy soft-shelled crab with Sichuan red chili—this is hot. These two dishes are their signature ones for a reason and should be part of any visit. There is a minimum charge of HK$300 per person for dinner which is around US$40 but this no problem for any regular sized dinner. I was surprised that the pricing is very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber and we were able to have a large dinner (6 dishes) with drinks for under US$200.

Hutong is an amazing blend of cuisine, presentation, unparalleled view of Hong, atmosphere, and service. To do it right you should carve out at least 2 hours so you can take in the view and enjoy a nice relaxing dinner.