Google Maps has teamed up Hong Kong’s popular multi-hyphenate artists, Nicholas “Chef Nic” Tse curate a list of his favourite places to eat in Hong Kong named “Chef Nic’s Choice”. The collaboration effort is part of Google Maps celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Tse’s curated Maps list showcases Hong Kong’s culinary culture, and it includes a concert warm-up music playlist for fans as he prepares for his solo concert after a 25-year break.
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:
- 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.
- 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”.
- 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 find curated lists from trusted partners such as Nicholas Tse, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, MTR Corporation, and KKday. These lists can be saved or shared and are integrated into the placesheets of Points of Interest (POIs), offering relevant recommendations. This feature provides essential information, including expert insights, photos, reviews, and operating hours, directly on the map, making travel research easier.
For twenty years, Google Maps has changed how people navigate the world. It’s not just for directions—Local Guides help millions discover new places through local insights. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Google Maps and the 10th anniversary of the Local Guides community, Google Maps highlighted some of Hong Kong’s most-reviewed and most-photographed spots and encouraged people to share their favorite spots on social media. Search the #UngatekeepingMaps hashtag to explore Asia-Pacific.