Dining/Drinking

Ship Kee Hong Kong relocation news: The Michelin Bib Gourmand, Cantonese restaurant has landed at a spacious new nautical-inspired location in the Hopewell Centre, Wan Chai, and celebrates with newly created handcrafted dishes that pay tribute to China’s remarkable seafaring culture of yonder years.

Cherished for its wholesome Cantonese heritage cuisine, its new premises spans over 6,000 sq. ft – double the size of the previous location – providing a relaxed setting for convivial gatherings and hearty, authentic comfort dishes. Featuring warmly lit interiors that evoke nostalgia, seating 240 people and with 7 private rooms, it is an ideal venue for weddings and joyful celebrations.

Ship Kee’s culinary team, which has guided the restaurant to Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2023 and 2024, continues to celebrate its roots in its expansive new home. Committed to time-honoured techniques, they present a lavish collection of classic homemade dishes, premium dried seafood, wok-fried delicacies, charcoal-grilled delights and dim sum favourites. The menu showcases the authentic flavours of classic Cantonese cuisine, ensuring that beloved recipes remain at the heart of the dining experience.

Ship Kee Hong Kong: new a la carte creations

Among the highlights of the restaurant’s expansive new home is the must-try Shunde-style Fish Maw & Fish Head Thick Soup (prepared for a minimum of 4 diners), a Pearl River Delta speciality made possible by the formidable skills of the kitchen team. Once the fish has been carefully steamed and deboned, only the meat from the head is used in a smooth, silky and flavourful broth shining with the umami goodness of fish collagen and skin.

The intoxicating garlicky chilli essence and wok-fried crispiness of Hong Kong typhoon-shelter-style cooking is elevated to another dimension in the hearty Typhoon Shelter-style Fried Prawns with Longjing Tea Leaves, Bell Peppers and Celery. The inventive addition of Hangzhou’s pan-roasted ‘Dragon Well’ tea enhances both its fragrance and flavour.

Artfully Crafted Signatures Buoy Menu of Authentic Treasures

To begin their culinary journey, diners can choose from crowd-pleasing appetisers such as Deep-fried Prawn Toast with Salted Egg Yolk (4-piece minimum order), Salt & Pepper Pork Trotter Bites and Typhoon Shelter-style Deep-fried Eggplant with Prawn Mousse, or indulge in the nourishing Double-boiled Sea Conch and Fish Maw Soup with Melon & Pork (24-hour advance order required).

Ship Kee’s menu culminates in a parade of nostalgic signature Cantonese desserts. Sweet Almond Soup with Egg White, Coconut Split Pea Puddings, Black Sesame Rolls, Steamed Red Dates Cake, and Deep-Fried Dough Twists with Syrup are joined by Steamed Bun with Lotus Seed Paste & Salted Egg Yolk (2-piece minimum order) and Steamed Cantonese Sponge Cake in homage to the sweet tastes of home. Luscious Double-boiled Bird’s Nest in Almond Milk will appeal to those wishing to boost their health while enjoying the finer tastes in life.

Ship Kee Hong Kong’s delightful lunch times with traditional dim sum showcasing intricate culinary skills

Relaxed lunchtimes are fuelled by a plentiful selection of dim sum, all lovingly handmade and fresh from the kitchen. Tradition is the watchword spanning dumplings, rice rolls, buns and more, with chef’s recommendations including Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Deep-fried Taro Dumplings and Pan-fried Turnip Cake with Minced Prawn, as well as Baked Pineapple Buns Filled with Barbecued Pork.

Sumptuous banquets inspired by the golden era of Cantonese dining

Ship Kee’s new Banquet Menu comprises 3 deluxe sets (starting from HK$8,888 for a party of 12) replete with trusted handcrafted signatures and enticing creations that epitomise the timeless flavours of Cantonese cuisine and the rich traditions of China’s maritime heritage.

The restaurant’s heritage of community bonding is symbolised by its striking centrepiece – a meticulously crafted model of a traditional wooden “blessing ship”. Echoing the grand vessels of China’s Ming Dynasty sea expeditions, it whisks diners back to an age of glory and discovery. In an artistic extension of this spirit, a vibrant calligraphy art wall at the entrance showcases the Chinese characters for “ship” in various styles, inviting exploration of a rich cultural journey.

SHIP KEE is now located at 6/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It opens daily from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

For reservations or enquiries, please visit book.bistrochat.com/shipkee, call (852) 2893-9688, WhatsApp (852) 6620-3364 or email info@shipkee.hk.

About Ship Kee

A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for 2 consecutive years, the restaurant is beloved for its exquisite handcrafted Cantonese classics and wholesome comfort food, painstakingly prepared according to heritage recipes and time-honoured techniques. Opened in November 2021 by Epicurean Group, it offers an unforgettable and affordable dining experience in a relaxed and lively environment.

Striving for excellence every day, the exceptional kitchen team has mastered the solid foundation essential for the skilful practice of the Cantonese culinary arts, requiring equal prowess in selecting the best ingredients, expert knifework, and the perfectly handled harmony of wok-hei. Each dish embodies the essence and joy of authentically handcrafted Cantonese cuisine.

Authentic a la carte signatures span premium dried seafood, wok-fried delicacies, charcoal-grilled delights and dim sum favourites – all freshly made in-house and rarely attempted by chefs today. Informal and executive set lunches and extraordinary banquets entice day and night.

A meticulously crafted model of a traditional wooden “blessing ship” transports diners back in time to China’s glorious age of maritime discovery. The nautical theme is also expressed in calligraphy art at the restaurant entrance illustrating the Chinese characters for “ship” in different styles.