Arcane chef Shane Osborn’s guide to Hong Kong dining

It’s coming up to the Great November Feast in Hong Kong, and you’ll no doubt be in the mood for dim sum.

Shane Osborn, head chef and co-owner at Hong Kong’s Arcane restaurant.

GO CANTONESE: It’s coming up to the Great November Feast in Hong Kong and you’ll no doubt be in the mood for dim sum. Tin Lung Heen serves some of the best local cuisine amid amazing views over the harbour from its perch at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong on the 102nd floor of the ICC tower. Must-try dishes are local specialties of Iberico pork char siu and baked egg custard tarts; ritzcarlton.com. Kau Kee serves arguably the finest beef brisket noodles, but the tiny place is so popular queues of up to an hour are not uncommon. The service, too, can be on the brisk side; 21 Gough Street, Sheung Wan.

GO FRENCH: At Belon, a modern French bistro, the quality of the produce is excellent, and the cooking refined and simple. I’ve been in Hong Kong four years and my best meal so far has been here. Try everything, but look for the whole roasted, locally reared chicken; and for dessert you can’t go past the mille-feuille; 41 Elgin Street, Central;

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UNWIND: Finding great coffee here is not easy but fellow Aussie Scottie Callaghan comes to the rescue, serving his locally roasted beans at Peel Street Espresso Bar to a loyal crowd of expats and locals. Avocado on toasted sour dough or bagels with assorted fillings make this place a great way to start the day; 38 Peel Street, Central. Yardbird is still the “in” place (it opened five years ago) to hang out, drink sake and eat great yakitori. You’ll love the KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) and more adventurous cuts of chicken; 33-35 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan;

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TRY THIS: And how could I not recommend my own establishment, Arcane? Private and away from the city bustle, we strive to present the finest quality modern cuisine, using ingredients that depend on season, and hence with a frequently changing menu. Check out our art too; 18 On Lan Street, Central;

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WIND DOWN: Hong Kong has some beautiful beaches and my favourite is on the island of Cheung Chau, a 50-minute ferry ride from Central or Aberdeen. The island is a great place to escape the stress and pace of the metropolis. At Hing Kee beach bar, order an ice-cold Tsingtao beer and crisp buns filled with braised beef or pork. It’s not gourmet fare, but it’s heaven.

Perth-born Shane Osborn worked in Europe for two decades before moving to Hong Kong in 2012 and opening Arcane in November, 2014. Hong Kong celebrates its Wine and Dine Festival later this week (October 27-30), which leads into the Great November Feast, a month-long program of culinary events;

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Insiders editor: Graham Erbacher