Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh enjoys Vietnamese meal at Michelin-recommended restaurant

Hong Kong actresses Charmaine Sheh (L) and Florence Kwok meet at a high-end Vietnamese restaurant in Hong Kong. Photo from Sheh’s Instagram

Among the photos, one captures the actresses smiling directly at the camera, radiating happiness. Additional photos feature the beautifully presented meals they savored, photographed by Sheh who described the food as "super delicious."

In the post’s caption, Sheh disclosed that she and Kwok’s conversation flowed ceaselessly. They continued their discussion at another location even after the restaurant had closed for the evening.

The dishes enjoyed by Hong Kong actresses Charmaine Sheh and Florence Kwok at the Vietnamese restaurant SEP Hong Kong. Photo from Sheh’s Instagram

Following numerous business trips to Vietnam, Sheh developed a deep appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine. She regularly frequents Vietnamese eateries in Hong Kong, where she has expressed a particular liking for pho, spring rolls, and coffee.

Named SEP Hong Kong, the venue where Sheh and Kwok enjoyed their meal is situated on Pottinger Street in Hong Kong. This upscale restaurant opened its doors in late 2022 and specializes in Vietnamese dishes prepared over a wood fire. Dining here averages a cost of US$500 per person. It has become a popular choice among various celebrities in Hong Kong.

Sheh, 49, embarked on her career in the entertainment industry in 1997, following her runner-up finish in that year’s Miss Hong Kong pageant.

Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh. Photo from Sheh's Instagram

She rose to prominence as an actress with TVB, featuring in popular series such as "War and Beauty," "Beyond the Realm of Conscience," and "Forensic Heroes."

After leaving TVB in 2016, Sheh founded Charmaine Sheh Workshop Limited and broadened her professional scope in China. She gained acclaim with the 2018 TV series "Story of Yanxi Palace."

In 2023, she returned to TVB, appearing in "The Queen of News" and securing her third Best Actress accolade at the TVB Awards.

Kwok, 56, competed in the Miss Hong Kong 1992 pageant, after which she pursued an acting career at TVB. Her credits include roles in "Forensic Heroes," "Men in Pain," "Dicey Business," "Come Home Love," and "No Good Either Way."