Zhejiang Heen (浙江軒)

OVERVIEW

Zhejiang Heen is a MICHELIN-starred Shanghainese and Huaiyang restaurant located in Wan Chai (on Lockhart Road), just a short taxi ride from Central . The restaurant has held its MICHELIN star for multiple consecutive years and is widely regarded as one of Hong Kong’s most authentic representations of Jiang-Zhe cuisine.

The restaurant occupies three floors of an office building, with private dining rooms available for a VIP experience . The decor is tasteful and refined, with dark wood furnishings and an atmosphere that feels fancy but not try-hard. Service is efficient, attentive, and not at all pushy .

The cuisine focuses on the delicate, well-balanced flavours of the Zhejiang and Jiangnan regions. Signature dishes include the braised duck stuffed with eight treasures (must pre-order), crispy eel in ginger BBQ sauce, drunken pigeon, freshwater shrimp, smoked eggs, lion’s head meatballs, stinky tofu (steamed, not fried), and the eight-treasure duck .

THE LUNCH DEAL

Zhejiang Heen offers a 4-course set lunch menu that represents excellent value for a MICHELIN-starred “proper” restaurant where you can sit down, take your time, and not worry about being rushed out . The set lunch is available on weekdays.

The a la carte lunch menu is also popular for groups. Standout dishes reported by diners include:

• Crispy eel — crunchy but not hard, with a sweet and sour taste

• Drunken pigeon — tender and flavourful

• Smoked eggs — artfully poached with semi-solid yolks

• Fried rice cakes with edamame in dark sauce (niangao)

• Salted pork and steamed cabbage — with prosciutto-like salted pork

• Crispy rice hand rolls filled with chicken — original and tasty

• Xiao long bao — great consistency with a thin, chewy skin and plenty of juice

LUNCH DETAILS

• Set Lunch Price: 4 courses, approximately HK$350 – HK$500 per person (10% service charge applies)

• Hours: Daily, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (check directly)

• Location: 2/F & 3/F, Kiu Fu Commercial Building, 300-306 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• MICHELIN-starred Shanghainese and Huaiyang cuisine

• 4-course set lunch menu (great value)

• Signature crispy eel, drunken pigeon, and eight-treasure duck

• Private dining rooms available for VIP experiences

• Tasteful, refined decor with dark wood furnishings

• Popular with Shanghainese expats — a mark of authenticity

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

At approximately HK$350–500 per person for a 4-course set lunch, Zhejiang Heen offers exceptional value for a MICHELIN-starred Shanghainese restaurant. The quality of the cooking — particularly the labour-intensive dishes like eight-treasure duck and the delicate freshwater shrimp — would cost significantly more elsewhere. For diners seeking authentic Jiang-Zhe cuisine without the flashy interiors, Zhejiang Heen is a trusted classic.

RESERVATIONS

Recommended, especially for private dining rooms. Book by phone.

CONTACT

• Phone: +852 (search directly for current number)

• Website: zhejiangheen.com (defunct; check social media)

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch: Daily, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Dinner: Daily, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

INSIDER TIPS

• The 4-course set lunch is great value for money — a rare opportunity to enjoy a MICHELIN-starred meal without rushing

• The eight-treasure duck requires pre-ordering — mention it when booking

• The crispy eel and drunken pigeon are signatures not to be missed

• The restaurant has a membership system but you do not need a membership to make a reservation or dine

• Private dining rooms are available for groups — perfect for business lunches or family celebrations

• Note: Some reviewers have noted that dishes can sometimes arrive tepid — request that food be served hot

• Dress code: Smart casual