The Flying Pan in Wan Chai is a 3,000-square-foot branch of the popular eatery has opened on the third floor of 81-85 Lockhart Road (at the corner of Luard Road), above Mes Amis, smack in the middle of the area’s busiest commercial and entertainment hub. The round-the-clock spot will cater to office workers, late night revelers and everyone in between.

With its floor-to-ceiling windows, views of Wan Chai below, comfortable booths, bar seating and cozy lounge area outfitted with plush couches and armchairs, the family-friendly restaurant makes a perfect place to linger over a meal and a “bottomless” cup of coffee, grab a quick bite on the run or even host a corporate function or private party.

Like the original, the design is “nouveau retro,” with funky Formica table tops, checkered floors and walls awash in cool blues. The Wan Chai branch also boasts a full-size jukebox with an eclectic collection, board games and coffee table books to pore over.

Among the favorites on the vast menu are over a dozen different omelettes with fillings aplenty, an inventive variety of Eggs Benedict, challah bread French toast, Belgian waffles and pancakes with a wide range of toppings. The bagels, made especially for The Flying Pan, are some of Hong Kong’s finest. Little ones can feast on Kiddies menu items like peanut butter and jellywiches, grilled cheese sandwiches and silver dollar pancakes.

Tasty new additions to the menu include breakfast wraps, homemade cheese blintzes and deviled eggs.

Many of the selections are served with a choice of two sides, juice and toast, spelling unbeatable value for quality food.

The Flying Pan has earned numerous accolades in its first year, including best restaurant for solo dining in the South China Morning Post’s Autumn/Winter 2005 edition of Good Eating and BC Magazine in Hong Kong Magazine, and has been featured on several television shows, including Time Warner’s Money Magazine.

Behind the novel concept are Tammy Greenspon of El Taco Loco and Archie B’s fame, Jason Budovitch, co-owner of Gecko Lounge and Wine Bar and Paul Almond from Sydney.

3/F 81-85 Lockhart Road, Wanchai. Tel 2528 9997

Or you can visit the Central Flying Pan:

G/F 9 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong Island

Tel 2140 6333 or Fax 2524 4111

Both are Open 24 Hours a day!