Like what I’ve said a while back, I made a reservation for 2 on the date of my birthday in Hongkong. I was supposed to reserve for dinner but since the price is uber expensive during Sundays, I decided to have it on lunch so as we still have enough time to party at night.

R66 is the only revolving restaurant in the heart of Hongkong Island. The restaurant lies on the 63rd floor of Hopewell Centre at the Queen’s Road East which was named as the highest and first circular skyscraper in Hongkong back then (IFC is the tallest building now in Hongkong). It takes around 66 minutes to complete one revolution.

The restaurant can only hold our reservation for like 15 minutes. Lunch buffet starts at 11AM and it was already 10:45AM and we are still doing some shopping at Zara in IFC Mall. After like a couple of minutes, Cee and I rushed at the mall entrance and grab a cab to Queen’s Road. Good thing HK taxis have really cold air conditioning system that we can actually feel the cold breeze even if it’s freakin’ hot outside.

I am so amazed on how fast is the elevator at the Hopewell Center even if the building was constructed in 1980. I totally forgot that I am not in Manila so I shouldn’t be amazed at all. As we reached the 63rd floor, a young fine local receptionist greeted us and confirms our reservation. She told us to wait as she check on our table to make sure that it is ready. While waiting, Cee and I are taking some photos at the sign board. She offered us a photo when she saw taking turns in taking pictures of ourselves.

As our waitress guided us to our table, Cee and I are trying to slow down in walking as we are about to step on the main floor which is of course revolving. Cee had to stop for a while as she really feels that the entire place is moving. You might have a sudden feel of dizziness but you’ll get used in a couple of minutes.

I requested for the window side for better view and photortunities (photo opportunities). We are lucky enough to have a clear sky that day as we can see all of the skyscrapers in the island.

The Buffet Section

R66 offers Lunch Buffet at 11AM till 2PM. But you can also order ala carte if you don’t feel like eating all those food that they served in the buffet section.

The food served in the Buffet Section varies from Chinese, Japanese, American, and Italian. I can say that the main course section is great but they really have to work hard on the dessert section as the cakes are so dry and tasteless.

Cee and I enjoy the sashimi as the tuna is so fresh. It’s like it was served straight from the sea.

Cee enjoying her meal

Enjoying my Long Island Iced Tea

It’s not mine!

Different kinds of cakes and cheesecakes (forget about dessert)

All in all, it was totally an exciting experience. The place is awesome, the food is great, the service is excellent (the staffs speak good english) and the toilet is clean! A great place to dine out and take photos. You might end up taking more photos than eating the food. You’ll love every single minute of the revolution!

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