The Flying PanHong Kong’s first 24-hour breakfast diner graces the heart of SohoBy Madelyn Miller, the TravelLadySometimes in the middle of the night, I crave Chinese food. And then in the morning I love eating the leftovers. But I imagine if I was in Hong Kong, I might get my fill of Chinese food and crave a good American breakfast. There is something about being on the other side of the world that makes your stomach clock go crazy. Now I know what to do
Behind the novel concept are Tammy Greenspon of El Taco Loco and Archie B’s fame, Jason Budovitch, co-owner of Gecko Lounge and Wine Bar and Paul Almond of Sydney.
When I did not finish my breakfast, my mother used to tell me the people in China were starving. I guess she was right then. But now those lucky people can go to the Flying Pan no matter wheat time of day or night it is. Note to Mom: I love my vegetables now, and eat them all. The Flying Pan GREAT GUIDEBOOKS Knopf MAPGUIDES HONG KONG LONELY PLANET CHINA WORLD TRAVELER’S CHINA COMPANION FODOR’S CHINA HONG KONG TIME FOR FOOD LONELY PLANET HONG KONG CONDENSED BORN TO SHOP WHERE TO STAY Intercontinental Hong Kong Sheraton Hong Kong Peninsula Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental |
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On April 1, Hong Kong’s first 24-hour breakfast diner “The Flying Pan” opened its doors, drawing streams of breakfast lovers. The restaurant’s motto is all-day breakfast and it means it. Hearty fare is served around the clock, making it one of the few spots in the area catering to early risers, late-night revelers and everyone in between. Comfortable booth seating, blue-tiled table tops and black and white photographs lend to the “nouveau retro” feel of the family friendly eatery.
Like the atmosphere, the food is comforting and reminiscent of home. The vast menu boasts something for every palate, from 14 different omelettes, including 3 Little Pigs (bacon, ham and sausage) and Ole (salsa, avocado and sour cream), an inventive variety of Eggs Benedict such as Eggs Sardou (with artichokes, tomato and spinach) and Eggs Maharaja (with green pepper, potato and curry), and a wide range of combination plates. The bagels, made especially for The Flying Pan, are some of Hong Kong’s finest. For sweet tooths, challah bread French toast, Belgian waffles and pancakes with toppings like spiced apples, sautéed bananas and strawberries are mouthwatering options.
And for the younger set, the Kiddies menu has favorites like peanut butter and jellywich, grilled cheese sandwiches and silver dollar pancakes. Many of the selections are served with a choice of two sides, juice and toast, spelling unbeatable value for quality food. The Flying Pan is also home to the bottomless cup of coffee, which means that for $30, diners can enjoy endless refills, along with great music and PCCW wireless access.
Since I have eaten at Tammy’s other two restaurants, (where homesick Americans seem to gather for food and conversation) I know how good the food must be. Sounds like a good reason to get back to Hong Kong. Now for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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