Rainbow Seafood Restaurant (http://www.rainbowrest.com.hk/eng/index.asp) opened over two decades ago as a family restaurant, and has since evolved into the largest restaurant on Lamma Island with the capacity to seat 800 people. Spicy fried prawns is a speciality dish relished by most diners. Another specialty dish is the star garoupa, which is a fried fish filet with steamed fish head, bone and belly. Most guests like to take pictures of the dish because of its attractive appearance. The restaurant also has set menus for groups of 2 to 8 people. In addition to the dining area, there is a bar, lounge and private rooms. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and accepts American Express, China UnionPay, Diners Club, JCB, Master, Octopus, Renminbi, Visa and cash. Diners with reservations can enjoy a free ferry service from the Aberdeen Public Pier, Central Pier 9 or T.S.T. to the restaurant.
The Man Fung Seafood Restaurant (no website; 5 Main St.,Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island; 2982-0719) is a causal restaurant located on the main street in Yung Shue Wan. The restaurant offers spectacular scenic sea views. The live seafood is displayed outside, and diners are allowed to pick what they would like to eat. Many of the ingredients used are not commonly found in the area, and imported from around the world. The signature dish is fried lobster in chinese sauce. Other specialties include lobster in cheese sauce; fried prawns with garlic and butter; and steamed crab with chile and prune sauce. In addition to seafood, the restaurant also serves many vegetarian dishes including deep-fried bean curd with chile or braised eggplant in a hot pot. Carlsberg draft beer and wine from France and Portugal are also available. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and has the capacity to seat 120 people. The restaurant accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa and cash.
The Lamcombe Seafood Restaurant (no website; 47 Main St., Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island; 2982-0881) is a fine-dining restaurant that has been serving diners for over a decade. The restaurant decor is simple and the Lamma village spirit can be experienced in the restaurant atmosphere. With efficient staff, reasonable food, superb portions and unobstructed picturesque views, this place is a must for seafood lovers. The restaurant's signature dish is fried squid and steamed scallops on the half-shell. For vegetarians, options like the eggplant and tofu hotpot are available. Other popular menu options include stir-fried prawns with chili and pepper, razor clams stir-fried in black bean sauce, butterflied prawns with garlic, kale with ginger, Yeung chow fried rice and curry stew. The menu has a vast array of choices for both seafood lovers and vegetarians. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Sau Kee Seafood Restaurant (no website; 43 Main St., Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island; 2982-0210) is a fine-dining establishment located in the Yung Shue Wan area in Lamma Island. The chef's special is the scallop steamed with garlic, vermicelli and chives. Other specialties include chicken with fried garlic, beef brisket, rice rolls, shark's fin soup, chili squid and baked oysters in wine. All noodles are freshly made in-house. While dining here, guests can enjoy watching the chef making noodles in the glass kitchen. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Advance reservations are recommended for this popular restaurant. The restaurant accepts Visa and cash, and provides diners with a beautiful sea view.
