The Flying Pan
One of the city’s most recognisable 24-hour eateries, many Hongkongers hold fond memories of late nights (and early mornings) at The Flying Pan close to their hearts. The mismatched interiors and loud décor are nothing to write home about, but no one comes here for the looks—we appreciate this stalwart for its breakfast platters in all of their oversized glory, as well as bottomless servings of coffee and tea, a true American tradition.
What you see is what you get at The Flying Pan: dig into fluffy pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toasts, omelettes, ranchero eggs, frittatas, sandwiches, eggs, muffins, biscuits and gravy... the list goes on. As for drinks, it’s never too early for an indulgent Peanut Butter Milkshake ($53) and a peppy Coke Float ($53), we say!
Sadly, even one of Hong Kong’s longest-standing institutions isn’t immune to the changing of the times: The Flying Pan’s Old Bailey Street location, in which it has proudly sat for the past 16 years, served its last breakfast on Sunday, 15 March.
The Flying Pan, 1/F, David House, 37–39 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai | (+852) 2528 9997