Ah, Quarry Bay… If we were to size this area up solely based on its most popular images on Instagram, we might be led to believe it’s still the densely packed residential and industrial district of yesteryear. Yes, the sky-high stacked, shoe box homes are still there – oddly beautiful – resplendent in all their pastel-hued glory. They’re still inhabited and still attracting hordes of tourists who openly gawk at how closely together we in Hong Kong truly live. But stepping out of its nostalgic nooks reveals a teeming hive of towering glass and concrete office blocks that now redefine Quarry Bay.
If you ever do find yourself here – whether casually strolling to snap a few Instas of your own, attending a meeting, or returning every weekday for your work grind – we picked 5 quick and healthy lunch spots guaranteed to help keep you going for the rest of the day.
La Rotisserie – NEW
Say “Bonjour!” to La Rotisserie – serving arguably the best roast chicken East of France. La Rotisserie’s outpost in Quarry Bay is brand-spanking new, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. That the chicken is good – Grade A corn fed imported from France, coated with butter and a spice rub and lovingly cooked in a French rotisserie machine – is an understatement. It’s so juicy and succulent, your tummy will be singing with delight.
La Sandwicherie – NEW
La Sandwicherie serves the best French take-away sandwiches in the city. They offer authentic and freshly made sandwiches with top-notch ingredients such as chicken, salmon, avocado, aged ham and cheese. You can choose from the à la carte sandwich menu or customise a sandwich to your liking. All their ingredients are selected and imported from France, naturally.
Gymbox
If you’re in love with exercising and are a fitness nut, you’ll love Gymbox. They serve high-protein meals – choose from chicken breast, sole fillet, egg whites, lean ground beef with black beans, tofu steak – with organic carbs and veggies. Mix and match with fat burning ‘Gymcha’ drinks and ‘Gymbar” bites, and proceed to enjoy a meal that’s quick, fresh and guilt-free.
Herbaceous Teas
This brand is special because not only does it honour the living treasure that’s Chinese herbal tea; it also incorporates new ingredients popular amongst the younger generation. Made fresh daily right here here in HK, it’s well loved by busy OL’s (office ladies, natch!) who count on it for their well being whilst they focus on their careers. The shop is located very close to Quarry Bay MTR Exit A.
PREGIO by Barista Caffe
Having won the Best Signature House Blend at the HK Barista Championship in 2011, you already know you’re going to get the perfect pick-me-up at PREGIO, but why stop there? The Set Lunch (estimated savings $100) is buy 1 get 1 free on your Entertainer App. Not only does the food look incredible – it’s lip-smacking delicious, too.
Intrigued? Buy ENTERTAINER 2017 (original price HKD475) for a SECRET DISCOUNT. To enjoy the discount, simply use promo code HUBHK2017 in your in-App cart upon checkout.
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