I know a place: Katie Hawinkels, founder of The Gift Box

My husband and I have lived in Hong Kong for nearly four years, and we eat out two or three times a week, mostly on weekends. When dining out, I don't have any special standards, other than the normal expectations of good service, fresh food and a delicious meal.

One of my favourite places for delicious dim sum is (24 Stanley Street, Central, tel: 2523 5464). It is best to go either mid-morning or after lunch as it gets extremely busy during lunch time, and it's hard to get a table.

I love the atmosphere at (shop 3071-3075, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, tel: 2383 8765). I love sitting outside soaking up the sun, eating a buffet starter of salads or cold-cut meats and cheese, followed by a main course. I like to round off my lunch with an array of desserts, including dipping fruit and marshmallows into the chocolate fountain. Isola is also a romantic destination for a dinner date.

A recent discovery is (40 Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan, tel: 2644 5644), which serves the best fusion dim sum in town. Service, decor, and atmosphere are top notch and the food incredible. Foie gras xiao long bao, steamed ratatouille dumpling, tomato mozzarella dumpling, and the duck fried risotto are superb.

We are regulars at (88-90 Wellington Street, Central, tel: 2581 9992). The prompt service makes it a quick, no frills, but delicious lunch or dinner spot for pho. I also like the fresh rice paper rolls with fried fish.

I love the breakfast menu at , (CentreStage, Bridges Street, SoHo, tel: 2803 2083). I normally opt for the four-egg omelette or fruit Bowl with muesli.