Hi @js76wisco, I didn’t really chime in on this thread as I don’t visit HK as frequently as I’d like and when I do, I have a few local foodie friends that take care of dining options.
I think you have great coverage from everyone who has replied. There is one place I didn’t see mentioned - visit to the seafood heaven of Sai Kung or an alternative closer to the city is Lei Yue Mun. It’s a pick your seafood type of place, the kids will get a kick out of it and the variety of seafood is amazing. An additional suggestion is to check out a Typhoon harbor crab specialist, they use the super sweet mangrove mud crabs which I think are far superior to Dungeness crabs. Seek out hairy crabs, I think they should be in season in Nov. Perhaps some Shunde cuisine. Capital Cafe in Wan Chai is a good “cha chaan tang” local breakfast option close to Central. Just a warning its a locals joint aka one with rather curt service.
+1, the local no-frills joints want to turn as many tables as possible to cover the exorbitant rents, so limit lingering post dining.
2 place I definitely want to hit next time I’m in HK - Chairman for the crab and Belon for the super precise traditional french plates. I’ve enjoyed reading the exploits of this recent transplant
Let me know if you are seeking something specific and I’ll see if I have any suggestions. You’ll be fine dining with the kids, Asian families tend to drag their kids along everywhere they go.
Have fun, I love dining in HK.