Eat easy

Go down a narrow dark alley and then up a flight of stairs in an old building in Lan Kwai Fong - a popular area for eating and drinking in Hong Kong - and you'll find Fa Zu Jie, or French Concession, a private kitchen serving innovative Shanghainese in French-style cuisine.

There is absolutely no signage on the main road to indicate the existence of this lovely dining venue, but the friendly staff at the Fa Zu Jie will e-mail you the menu and a map with directions once you've made your booking.

You can see the dining area and outdoor terrace from the sitting-out area in Lan Kwai Fong. I had seen it many times and always wondered how to reach it. Now I know.