A sheep worth following

The Black Sheep restaurant in sleepy Shek O is a Hong Kong favourite. Bursting at lunchtime with beach lovers, locals and hikers alike its pizzas, seafood, fresh globe artichokes and homemade lemonade are enough of an attraction to make the 30 minute journey from Central more than worthwhile.

Although you can feel much better about gorging on their gastronomic treats after having hiked the Dragon's Back or done a few lengths up and down Shek O beach, dinner at The Black Sheep (without any of the outdoor activities) is a real treat and much recommended.

Once the sun sets the restaurant is an even more relaxed affair than usual; lit up with bizarre planetary mobiles, glittering disco balls and overlooked by a temple it is a pocket of calm and tranquility, the like of which is usually only found on far flung beaches and in hard-to-reach havens.

There are far fewer diners in the evening, which means that the service is much faster and the staff more attentive. I even got a 20% discount off the food because the waitress recognised me as a regular. I'll definitely be flocking back.

The Black Sheep - G/F, 350 Shek O Village, Shek O. Tel: +852 2809 2021