Celebrated regional hospitality company Epicurean Group announced the opening of a new outpost for iconic Peking restaurant Sun Moon Place in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Known for its expertise in Peking cuisine, Sun Moon Place evokes the nostalgia of 20th century Hong Kong dining. As such, the restaurant’s mission is to revive cherished dining traditions that have sadly faded in recent years in order to reignite the vibrant dining culture of Hong Kong in the 1980s when the city saw a significant surge of high-end Peking restaurants.
Epicurean Group’s COO for Chinese cuisine Candice Cheung said: “Most of Hong Kong’s iconic Peking dining institutions have vanished, leading to a significant loss of our unique culinary culture. These historic venues not only celebrated the authentic flavours of Peking cuisine but also represented Hong Kong’s rich culinary heritage. We are committed to reviving these cherished traditions at Sun Moon Place.”
An iconic location
Nestled in Ship Street in Wan Chai at the former site of the Group’s Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant SHIP KEE, the new hotspot honours vanishing culinary treasures while evoking authentic taste memories, providing a convivial destination for lively groups of diners seeking delicious and affordable Chinese comfort food.
Occupying 3,500 square feet, the restaurant accommodates 110 people, with 4 private rooms that can be connected for larger gatherings. Above the hustle and bustle of Wan Chai’s popular dining street, a retro-styled neon light showcasing the art of Chinese calligraphy strikingly illuminates the restaurant frontage, nodding to the city’s rich signage heritage and welcoming all through its doors.
Inspired by cherished memories of the vibrant 1980s dining scene, the menu is carefully designed to reflect the vibe of Hong Kong’s heyday, evoking collective memories and prompting an emotional journey back in time. The menu layout is as nostalgic as the chefs’ cooking, comprising almost 200 classic and must-have dishes. Most are presented in three sizes to correspond to the type of gathering: small, medium, and for the liveliest of parties, large.