o celebrate its 20th birthday, Google Mapsteamed up with one of Asia’s most popular multi-hyphenate artists, Nicholas “Chef Nic” Tse, to curate a list of his favourite places to eat in Hong Kong named “Chef Nic’s Choice”. Tse’s handpicked Maps list invites locals and tourists to explore Hong Kong’s unique culinary culture through his eyes and palate. And since he’s also preparing for his first solo concert after a 25-year hiatus, Tse included a concert warm-up music playlist for his fans to enjoy in the Maps list.
Nicholas Tse shared: “Google Maps has always been my trusted companion for travel. It not only helps me navigate and customize my routes, but it also helps me discover local food and attractions. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Google Maps on its 20th anniversary and share my favourite Hong Kong restaurants with friends worldwide through the new Shared List Feature in Hong Kong. I hope to inspire everyone to explore this ‘food paradise’. Feel free to save my Maps list and check out the notes I jot down for each spot – and maybe we’ll see each other there!”
Explore Tse’s Culinary World with Google Maps and His Very Own Reviews
Nicholas Tse’s selection of 30+ restaurants showcases Hong Kong’s diverse food scene, including:
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Ultimate Comfort Food for Stress Relief: Even superstars need comfort food! Tse’s favorites include Kam Fung Restaurant‘s classic Hong Kong-style chicken pie and pineapple bun, which he describes as his “guilty pleasures”. And for pure soul-soothing satisfaction, nothing beats My Cup of Tea‘s “bold & rich” milk tea for Nicholas.
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A “Playground” of Sichuan-Cantonese Flavors: Golden Valley and The Demon Celebrity create a fusion full of culinary wonder. Nicholas praises Golden Valley’s balanced flavors and “Sichuan sauces that elevate without overpowering”; and urges everyone to experience The Demon Celebrity’s magical “Fu Gor’s Fried Rice”.
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Michelin-Recommended Delights: Nicholas is also a patron of many Michelin-recognized local gems, being impressed by the “mouthwatering delight that’s best enjoyed fresh in-house” at Yat Lok Restaurant (Central) and the “extraordinary flavor experience” at Kwan Kee Claypot Rice.
Unearthing Hong Kong’s Hidden Gems with Google Maps’ new Shared List Feature
Google Maps enables people to curate their own lists of favourite locations and travel recommendations, and share them with other Maps users.
Search “Hong Kong” on Google Maps to see lists from our trusted partners like Nicholas Tse, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, MTR Corporation (also new!) and KKday. These lists can be easily saved to your map or shared with friends. They are also integrated into the placesheets of listed Points of Interest (POIs), providing relevant recommendations when and where users need them. This interactive function presents all the essential information – expert insights, photos, reviews, operating hours, and more – directly on the map, eliminating the need to switch between multiple tabs and simplifying travel research.
For twenty years, Google Maps has transformed how people see and navigate the world. It is more than just a navigational tool – Local Guides on Google Maps help millions worldwide discover new places through local knowledge and experiences. To mark the 20-year milestone of Google Maps and the 10th anniversary of the Local Guides community, Google Maps unveiled some of Hong Kong’s most-reviewed and most-photographed spots of all time and encouraged everyone to share their favorite Google Maps spots on social media. Search the #UngatekeepingMaps hashtag to explore Asia-Pacific.
Visit this Google blog to learn more.
