Jeweller Chantel Shafie has been crafting bespoke pieces for private clients for over a decade. Her latest line, The Eternal Dragon Collection, is an ode to Hong Kong, her home of over 20 years. She spoke to Andrew Sun.
I grew up in London with a multicultural background – my father is Persian and my mother is English.
One of my absolute favourite things is a salt beef sandwich, but it is impossible to find one in Hong Kong. Instead, I dine at these places.
For special occasions or a Sunday meal, Lobster Bar (6/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. Tel: 2820 8560) offers old-school British fare at its best. They have wonderful oysters, tableside prepared steak tartare, and the most incredible Dover sole, not to mention Yorkshire puddings that are better than my mother’s – but do not tell her that!.
I also enjoy Yardbird (G/F, 154-158 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan. Tel: 2547 9273) for a great, simple, delicious meal of nose-to-tail Japanese yakitori. My favourites are chicken ribs, heart, and meatball, washed down with their sake. It is a fantastic social spot for catching up with friends.
