Keeping up with new restaurants in Hong Kong, let alone new chefs and new menus, can be tricky. Our restaurant news round-up will keep you in the loop about the city’s ever-evolving dining scene. From the latest eatery to open its doors to celebrity chefs to Hong Kong brunches and cool new bars, it’s all here!
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this January
A tasty collaboration
Popular restaurant and bakery AMO AGO is known for its delicious pastries, French sandwiches and beverages. Now, it has invited high-end French dairy brand Elle & Vire Professionnel to join it in the launch of a limited-time series of festive cakes for the holiday season, available until 31 December 2024. The launch features four innovative French cakes meticulously crafted with top-quality dairy products and showcasing the chemistry and creative synergy of the chefs involved. They’re priced at $62 each – don’t miss out!
AMO AGO, 11 Shelley Street, Central | IG: @amoago.hk
RogAnic Re-launches
Simon Rogan’s new sharing menu is relaxed and accessible while still providing an elevated dining experience with a sustainable ethos. His Michelin-starred and Michelin Green starred venue is reopening in January 2025 on the fourth floor of Lee Garden One, with reservations for a preview period open in early December. The new dining vision focuses on sharing plates using ingredients from organic farms in and near Hong Kong. The venue itself has also been given a revamp and uses upcycled and locally sourced wood, recycled marble flooring and rewrapped chairs.
Playful & Tasty
Heard of Sebastian Lorenzi? He’s the talented young chef taking the lead at fine-dining restaurant Té Bo, located within 1880 SOCIAL. The name adds a twist to the French phrase “t’es beau” (“you’re beautiful”), and there’s a playful approach in the kitchen too. The 14-seat counter allows you to watch the chefs at work, or there are tables for groups. Dine à la carte, from a three-course set lunch menu, or a six-course tasting menu for dinner. Highlights include beef cheek ravioli, three yellow chicken cromesquis, and lobster rolled in caviar, with wines from France, China, Italy and Switzerland.
sevenrooms.com/explore/tebo/reservations/create/search
Taking Off
Jin Bo Law, London’s internationally acclaimed bar concept, makes its debut in Asia, opening on the rooftop of Dorsett Kai Tak. Paying tribute to the historical significance of Kai Tak International Airport, the cocktails are inspired by different countries. They fall under two themes: East to West Synergy, incorporating Chinese spirits into classic combinations, and Odyssey, which nods to Kai Tak’s history by tweaking iconic international drinks (like a boozy version of a mango lassi). Catch the HK sunset with a rooftop infinity pool adjacent to your view!
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this November
Congratulations, Arcane!
Loved for its unpretentious modern European dishes, Arcane is now celebrating 10 years in operation. The one-Michelin-star flagship reflects founder Shane Osborn’s vision of a dining experience that’s conscious of its social and environmental impact.
In celebration of cherished partnerships with its trusted regional suppliers and artisan farmers and growers, there are three new five-course menus available. The menus will rotate weekly in November, available exclusively for dinner ($1,388 per person, with wine pairings for an additional $688).
The Gourmet en Provence Menu (11 to 16 November) showcases fresh French produce complemented by RSRV Champagne. Standouts include potato blinis with crab mayonnaise, caviar, sour cream and chives, a tortellini dish, and herb-crusted limousin veal rump. For dessert, there’s a yuzu and lemon posset with white chocolate tuile, blood orange and yoghurt ice cream.
The Waves Pacific and To-Plate Menu (18 to 23 November) features Australian flavours: seared yellowfin tuna, pan-fried humpty doo barramundi and roasted mayura Wagyu rump cap with cuvee chocolate surprise for dessert. It comes with a pairing selection from Liber Wines.
And from 25 to 30 November, diners can enjoy The Farmhouse Productions Menu. These dishes feature local-inspired flavours and ingredients with a curated selection of Chinese and Japanese wines. There’s “Drunken” Ma Yau, yellow chicken with dau miu and Yunnan mushrooms, and a fig leaf ice cream with Hong Kong-style French toast to finish!
Make a reservation here.
New in November!
Landau’s will be opening its doors in Wan Chai to give you a taste of its modern European cuisine. Headed by HK-born Executive Chef Russell Doctrove, there are two distinct and atmospheric dining areas in the venue. The Bar & Grill is great for a casual hangout while the Dining Room offers an intimate setting. Each space has a different curated menu crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients.
For a sneak peek, head to @landaus.hk on Instagram.
60 dishes under one roof
Tim Ho Wan is an iconic culinary spot in Hong Kong. However, the chain is about to shake things up at its new venue. Located at K11 Art Mall, this concept flagship store will expand the menu to feature over 60 dishes. These include signature roast products, stir-fried wok dishes, seafood delicacies and innovative desserts, alongside the much-loved dim sum offerings.
The menu is not the only thing that’s been given a freshen up. This new venue is nice and bright, with views overlooking the bustling city, and interiors incorporating art by a local calligrapher to create a modern style.
Check it out here!
Brewed and baked to impress
For a second consecutive year, The Hari Hong Kong is bringing back its Afternoon Tea in collaboration with Jackson’s Scone. You can book a leisurely afternoon experience until the end of December at both The Lounge and The Terrace. In the heart of Wan Chai, this elegant eatery serves up an array of irresistible sweet selections, from 3pm to 5pm every day. Scone varieties include butterfly pea flower and yuzu, strawberry and baileys, and a pistachio flavour! These are complemented with a blueberry cheesecake, a zesty Amalfi lemon sponge, and a berry panna cotta. Savoury options include porchetta belly burgers, sausage rolls and an uni and red prawn arancini.
The Hari Afternoon Tea with Jackson’s Scone is $668 for two and also includes detox water and free flow coffee and tea. There are also options to add free-flow Saicho Sparkling Tea (Jasmine or Hojicha) for $1,004, a glass of Moscato d’Asti Scagliola Primo Bacio, Piedmont, Italy 2021 for $1,044, or Perrier Jouët Grand Brut Champagne, France NV for $1,064 per set.
Interested in tasting all the scones? The Afternoon O’Clock tasting menu is $138, with all the drinks mentioned above available by the glass for an additional price.
Find these two afternoon tea options here.
Who from HK came 2nd in the new World’s Best Bars list?
When we brought you news of Bar Leone at the top of the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, we knew this was just the beginning for this stylish place with awesome drinks. But we didn’t know it would rocket to number two on the list of the World’s Best Bars at the Disaronno Highest New Entry awards. It was also named the Best Bar in Asia. Another noteworthy HK favourite is Oaxacan-inspired bar Coa, which came in at Number 18. Might be time for a drink!
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this October
Hong Kong-infused hot pot
Megan’s Kitchen is celebrating its 19th anniversary with a new hotpot series called Savor the Delights. This features new hotpot combinations, a series of dumplings and innovative vegetarian options.
An absolute must-try on the menu is the Hong Kong-style plant-based shark’s fins superior soup. There’s also a hotpot based on Hong Kong favourite satay beef noodles with the addition of pineapples and beef meatballs. You can also try the onion and tomato pork chop hotpot, a cherished “home flavour” for many Hongkongers. For vegetarians, there’s Beyond Meat beef balls with bean curd skin, water chestnuts and coriander.
The new hotpot dumplings selection, meanwhile, ranges from beef brisket with green pepper and black bean sauce, to roasted duck, barbecue pork with sweet soybean, and red beancurd paste dumplings.
Four options for Chinese fare
Looking for Zhejiang, Beijing, Shanghai and Cantonese cuisines? At Golden Blossoms, you can sample them all in one venue. Located in K11 MUSEA, this new dining spot is ideal for an intimate dinner in one of the semi-circular booths or in one of the five private spaces.
When it comes to the dishes, the culinary team is led by chefs who are masters of each cuisine. The Cantonese specialty items include signature honey glazed Kurobuta pork belly marinated in rose-infused sauce. Another highlight is the steamed blue crab with minced Kurobuta pork. For the Zhejiang selection, we like the look of the steamed dried hairtail with salty pork and assorted Shaoxing casserole. A signature braised chicken with abalone is a standout among the Shanghainese options on the menu. And, of course, for the Beijing dishes, the Peking style roasted duck is the showstopper! Golden Blossoms also offers a variety of dim sum and lunch set menus.
Cool Korean cuisine
Bibigo Bapsang is the venue name – dare you to say that fast five times! Speaking of fast, this new restaurant is bringing quick-service Korean fare to Hong Kong. Here you can grab elevated fast food as a meal with family and friends or tasty takeaway.
Combos start from $49 and include a main dish, side, and a beverage or soup. For the main dishes, there’s beef bulgogi rice, K-chicken rice, japchae with bulgogi tossed with potato noodles, and kimchi pork soup with kalguksu noodles. Then choose a side from kimchi, tangy Micho fruit vinegar pickles and gim snacks. Drinks-wise, MICHO Ade is a popular Korean beauty drink and exclusive to Bibigo Bapsang.
Special offer: To celebrate its grand opening, 1000 vouchers for one free mandu dumpling and two pieces of K-chicken will be handed out in Central until 12 October. See the giveaways on Instagram too.
Back open for business
Watermark at Pier 7 has reopened with a new menu and interior décor. Located at the Star Ferry in Central, here you can dine with a 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour. The new menu features a range of seafood and also dry-aged beef. The Seafood Platter ($998 or $588) includes a spread of Boston lobster, freshly shucked oysters, prawns, scallops, squid and clams, served with house-made dipping sauces. You can also order grilled Boston lobster whole or halved, a lobster spaghetti, black ink squid risotto and the catch of the day.
Among the non-seafood dishes are beef cheek, dry-aged CAB beef ribeye and a M7 Wagyu flat-iron steak. Pair these with wines from the curated list or an interesting cocktail. And make sure to leave room for a pavlova or poached pear for dessert!
Special offer: From now until 30 November 2024, Watermark diners who order the Seafood Platter ($998), receive a complimentary bottle of Inedit Damm Beer (750ml, worth $228)
Tapas with a local touch
The Wooloolooloo Group has just opened MOOO! The cheekily named restaurant in Mira Place has beefy roots and also embraces the spirit of Hong Kong’s dim sum culture. On the menu are generously portioned sharing plates and tapas-inspired “MOOOpas” such as prawn toast and peppercorn-seasoned chicken wings. For meat lovers, there are baby back ribs that have been pickled, slow-cooked, fried, glazed and topped with pineapple and tomato salsa, and satay beef langos fried bread.
Dishes that take centre stage include the porterhouse steak ($888) and the Mixed Grill ($498), which includes spiced hanging tender, pork sausages and chicken skewers. There’s also a bone marrow and brisket wellington and slow-cooked Australian sirloin claypot rice. For a sweet finish, try the banana bread pudding or a vanilla, red bean or Yuen Yeung MOOO!shake. There are tea-infused cocktails too!
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this September
A festival of Indian flavours
From 2 September to 20 November, Repulse Bay restaurant Spices is offering flavour-packed authentic specialties by resident Indian Chef Sagar Sapkota. Chef Sapkota recommends starting off with his South India version of crispy lamb samosas, stuffed with a blend of minced lamb, tomato and onion, and his signature dish of peri-peri chicken – a recipe his grandfather took from South Africa and gave a fresh new Indian flavour. Other dishes worth noting include grilled the garlic chicken kebabs, prawn korma and orange-red chana masala. For a sweet ending, select the kesari rasmalai, a traditional Indian dessert of milk solids soaked in sweetened saffron milk with cottage cheese, green cardamom and pistachio topping.
therepulsebay.com/en/dining/spices
New dishes for lunch and dinner
Wakaran’s all-native Hong Kong culinary team led by Head Chef Tommy Tsui has designed a range of new dishes to share with friends and family. With the new two- and three-course lunch menus, you can start with miso soup topped with Boston lobster meat or glazed fried chicken with Sichuan pepper. For mains, there’s a soya scallion oil tagliatelle, crispy mapo tofu and Australian Wagyu beef cheek. Round the meal off with a dessert of tiramisu or mango pomelo sago. The à la carte menu also has some fresh additions including chicken wings with yuzu kosho romesco, pepper tiger prawns and Hibachi hanger steak with a blue cheese and Chinese fermented bean curd sauce.
sevenrooms.com/reservations/wakaran
Free-flow dinner with a view
Perched on the 30th floor of V Point, ZENG enjoys a 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour. Added to the drawcard is a newly launched free-flow dinner menu available from 6pm to 10pm with 12 premium dishes to indulge in for 120 minutes ($498 per person). Highlights on the menu include hanger steak with malabar koji sauce, spicy spaghetti with fish maw and dried scallop, vegetarian shark fin, duck breast with cherry plum sauce and miso-glazed black cod.
Bottomless pasta, anyone?
Tucked away in Kau U Fong, Posso has launched a new lineup of bottomless pastas for $570 per person. This all-inclusive menu features a four-course meal with endless pasta refills, two starters and a sweet. Available from Monday to Thursday for dinner and on Saturday for lunch, it includes freshly made maltagliati with fennel sausage and porcini mushrooms, spaghetti bolognese, seafood-laden mafaldine, and canestrini with bell pepper sauce, creamy ricotta and guanciale (or a vegetarian version).
Afternoon tea inspired by Italy
Looking for a new afternoon tea to try? Head to The Stage Music Bar on the weekend from 3pm to 6pm for a special afternoon tea featuring a range of iconic Italian sweet and savoury items, including cranberry scones with cream and jam, toasted bread topped with seaweed butter and anchovies, tacos with salmon and avocado, a prawn cocktail tart and more. There’s also a sweet spread with tiramisu tart, pistachio macaron, red puff with vanilla whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Priced at $218 per person or $398 for two, the tea set comes with the choice of tea or coffee – and you can add on three freshly shucked David Hervé oysters for $48 or two hours of free-flow Prosecco ($200). Complimentary tarot card readings are available every Saturday in September too! By the way, if you like the sound of the free-flow Prosecco, head along to The Stage on Tuesday for a four-hour deal. There’s also a one-for-one happy hour from Wednesday till Sunday.
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this August
Flavour Fiesta
Taking the helm at Bayfare Social in the Rosewood Hong Kong is Chef Gerard Rubio Casabayó, whose new menu of à la carte and tapas options includes the likes of chorizo “hot dog” on toasted brioche, Catalan-stewed Iberico meatballs with squid and potatoes, and almejas en Salsa Verde (clams in green jus). Plus, there are heaps of family favourites from Iberico rib fingers and hearty roasted chicken cannelloni with foie gras to a striploin paella and Suquet de Salmonete, a fisherman’s stew.
There’s a happy hour, too – from 3pm to 6pm daily, you can choose one beverage and two tapas or dessert dishes to share for $198. You can also add on extra dishes for $70 each, and enjoy two hours free-flow for $200 per person.
Bean There, Sipped That
Call yourself a café connoisseur? Here’s a chance to go café-hopping in North Point for a reward! The Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong has launched a campaign to support local coffee shops with a mix of caffeine and kindness. Anyone (including visitors to HK) can collect a stamp card from The Farmhouse Deli in the hotel, or from Coffee Obsession, LUNGO or Uncle Ben Coffee. Then, just make a purchase at The Farmhouse Deli to collect one stamp and do the same from one of the other listed cafés listed above, and you can return to The Farmhouse to collect a $50 voucher to use at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar.
You can redeem stamps until 30 September, so get hopping!
From Tokyo to TST
Let us set the scene: a jazz soundtrack plays in the background while you sip a sake or agave drink, leisurely running your eyes over a Japanese art exhibition and menu featuring world-class sushi. This is not your usual omakase dining experience or sushi restaurant – it’s Udatsu Sushi, which became a Michelin-starred venue in Tokyo and has now opened in Hong Kong.
Located in FWD House 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui, the restaurant has a 12-seat, 150-year-old Yoshino cypress counter with a collection of contemporary art and rotating exhibitions creating an upscale gallery vibe. Food-wise, expect everything from small plates of beloved Japanese favourites to the likes of tuna smoked over straw and served with extra smoke added to the bowl. The drinks menu is similarly inventive – one of the uni dishes, for instance, is paired with a tiny shot of artisanal agave.
Clashing Cocktails
World Class Champion bartenders Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok have joined forces at new Central cocktail bar, The Opposites. After working together for over a decade, they’ve decided to emphasises their contrasting creative styles.
On offer are eight pairs of well-known cocktails. The catch? The drinks completely juxtapose one another – Antonio brings theatrical mixology techniques, Samuel cultivates classics with a twist. The Pimm’s Cup set is a highlight: the first drink, Son of Pimm’s, features a fluffy lychee foam and black pepper; it’s paired with Selling Seashell, which combines strawberry, mint and cucumber for a more savoury flavour. Another must-try combo is based on a Pisco Sour: the Soya Sour has tofu and ginger foam with matcha, passionfruit and lime, and the Scoop Me Up brings together pink guava redistilled pisco, tea foam and a smoked bubble on top.
The fab-sounding bar bites on offer include Hot Wave Chips and Sichuan Sour Fish Fingers.
Three Chefs, One Restaurant
Minato in Wan Chai brings the best of teppanyaki, omakase and kaiseki together in one venue, with a huge range of dishes across the three cooking styles.
The teppanyaki dinner menu for two ($2,808) features two nine-course options spearheaded by US Prime Beef or A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef – plus lobster, cod fish, abalone and more. Omakase offerings include duck liver lettuce hand rolls and seared tuna belly, with a lunch and dinner set available ($588 and $1188) per person. And the showcase of kaiseki specialties is highlighted by simmered kinki, slow grilled tuna collar and rice crisps in fish broth. There are two nine-course Kaiseki sets, from $1388 per person.
Finally, all three chefs combine their culinary expertise in the Shokado-style Minato Bento ($668 per person), a lunch set option of six curated dishes.
sevenrooms.com/reservations/minato
Sunday Sessions on Lamma
Mediterranean restaurant Terracotta is bringing a boozy brunch to Lamma island, with a sharing feast and DJ sets by Sol Passion. Taking place on 29 September, with sittings at 12pm or 3pm, the event includes an array of Mediterranean fare with free-flow wines, beers and soft drinks for $698 per person. Enjoy warm Greek olives, grilled pita with hummus with labneh, roasted chicken, sea bass in ’nduja butter and more.
We’ve sampled this restaurant’s menu before and enjoyed every dish and the ocean views! This is truly an unbeatable seaside venue where the breeze lifts off the water and through to your table.
Make a booking and check out the menu at sevn.ly/xP8Ge1CW.
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this July
Hong Kong triumphs in Asia’s 50 Best Bars
When we brought you news of Bar Leone opening in Sheung Wan last year, we knew it was a stylish place with awesome drinks, but we didn’t know it would rocket to the top of the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars! The award, which was announced at a ceremony at Rosewood Hong Kong on 16 July, marks the first time a newcomer has gained the number one spot in its first year. Hong Kong bar Coa, which was looking to make it four wins in a row, came in fourth, while seven other HK venues also made the top 50 – a remarkable result. Congrats to Argo, The Aubrey, Darkside, The Savory Project, Penicillin, Quinary, Mostly Harmless, Coa and, of course, Bar Leone for the fantastic results. Might be time for a drink!
theworlds50best.com/bars/asia/list/1-50
Take your tastebuds back in time
Prepare to be transported to a world where nostalgia meets old-school cool at RightSideUp. This new restaurant on Peel Street combines retro American charm in the form of whimsical vinyl decorations, vintage accents – even a mirrorball! – with classic comfort food. As you run your eyes down the menu, beer-battered pickles fried to golden perfection are sure to jump out, alongside classics like buffalo wings with blue cheese dip and layers of crispy potato with truffle mayo. For mains, the Baby Got Back Ribs and Highway to Hell Burger sound as fun to eat as they are to say. Then, add on creative cocktails like the Spicy Granny, Retro Sour and Pickle Highball.
Divine dishes
Located in the heart of The Magistracy, this new venue is inspired by the royal courts from an era of empires and kingdoms. Called Prince and The Peacock, the restaurant’s menu incorporates Persian, Turkish and Mughlai influences. Grab a cold G&T in the downstairs Botanical Garden, then take the elevator to the second floor and enter a space decorated in Indian headdresses, fabrics and tropical greenery. Signature dishes include crispy spiced chicken, Poona onions and curry leaf samosa; lamb kebabs with mint chutney; pull-off-the-bone braised chicken; a whole white pomfret fish char-grilled and wrapped in lotus leaves; gosht rogan josh; and slow-cooked lamb shank and ribs. Finish your feast with rose kulfi, a sweet frozen delicacy infused with saffron, rose petals and pistachio, or try the caramelised milk dumplings. To complement your selection, choose from 130 wines and creative cocktails.
themagistracyhongkong.com/prince-and-the-peacock
HK highlights
On the hunt for Hong Kong-style and Asian-inspired cuisine in Quarry Bay? Tong Chong Kitchen have moved from a van into a more permanent space. And it has brought its popular Cha Chaan Teng set menu, Hong Kong-style siu mei (roasted meat) sets, Japanese donburi (rice bowls), Indian and Southeast Asian dishes, as well as bubble tea beverages to Taikoo Place. The steamed mixed seafood with rice in a lotus leaf and Cantonese fried noodles with shredded pork are other local classics not to miss. The idea behind it all is to provide a comfortable dining experience with high-quality dishes and affordable options.
2/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
A bite from the Big Apple
Get a taste of NYC without having to travel halfway across the world! Shake Shack is making its New York Steakhouse Burger available at all locations in Hong Kong until 8 September. These are crafted with all-natural Angus beef, white cheddar cheese, sautéed cremini mushrooms, fried onions, and a layer of horseradish peppercorn mayo. And let’s be real, no steak dinner is complete without a delicious side; the crinkle-cut fries covered in bacon, fresh scallions and horseradish peppercorn mayo will do the trick. Pair your meal with a pinot noir or sauvignon blanc to elevate your meal. Plus, when you buy any NY Steakhouse Burger or Steakhouse Fries with any wine or beer, you’ll get the second half price.
A new “outside the box” menu
The Square is an esteemed restaurant in Central that’s long been dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Cantonese cuisine Now, it has 30 new dishes and dim sum to excite diners in Hong Kong. Highlights include beef brisket in coconut soup, steamed Kurobuta pork with taro and sakura shrimp, sautéed crabmeat and fish maw with vermicelli and Kamei chicken marinated in Himalayan salt. New dim sum offerings include black pepper wagyu beef puffs, steamed scallop and black truffle sauce dumplings and baked taro, corn and bamboo pith puffs. Savour these with pomelo flower orchid tea or Lingzhi black tea. There’s also a fantastic new set lunch for $378, including five Cantonese dishes.
landmark.hk/en/dine/the-square
Drink, eat and bon appétit!
Just in time for summer, La Terrace by Louise has officially opened at the ground floor garden lounge and patio of 35 Aberdeen Street. Marrying timeless French cuisine with a laid-back ambience, this is the place to be for an after-work drink or a gathering with friends. Choose between a plush lounge or the charming alfresco terrace setting to sample snacks crafted with French flair, cocktails, mocktails and wines. We like the sound of the mimolette arancini and shrimp toast with caviar and lemon for starters. Then, for larger plates, try the octopus with romesco sauce and the sautéed potatoes with young Cantal cheese, garlic, and parsley. To finish, our pick is the cherry “Eton Mess” with sorbet and crème fraiche. If it’s just an evening tipple you’re after, the drinks menu won’t disappoint, with all-day spritzes, French wines and exciting cocktails.
For bookings, WhatsApp 5722 3269 or email reservations@louise.hk.
Explored this new landmark mall yet?
The Southside is officially open in Wong Chuk Hang, with 510,000 square feet of new venues to explore! That’s over 100 new cafes, restaurants, activities and brands ready to ignite your inner shopper and foodie. Before you arrive and feel overwhelmed by choice, here are four places you must give a taste test. First is Bamboo Thai, a tranquil restaurant specialising in seafood prepared in the spices and herbs for which Thai cuisine is renowned; they even have a spiced whisky made using a secret Thai recipe. Elsewhere in the mall is Taiwanese beef noodle specialist Duan Chun Zhen and Japan’s leading matcha café, Nana’s Green Tea.
We review Bedu
Bedu’s Head Chef Ali Ahmadpour has introduced some exciting new dishes this summer, which tempted us to revisit this Middle Eastern gem in Gough Street. The restaurant serves an authentic selection of mezze; we devoured small plates of perfect falafel, warm feta drizzled with honey and a lip-smacking smoky hummus. But it was the new mains we were most keen to try, starting with the roasted chicken ($185); deboned, marinated in chermoula chili and slow-cooked to perfection, it’s served on a bed of earthy carrot hummus, delicious! Golden Persian Prawns ($190) is also a treat, with whole grilled tiger prawns served with a lemon sumac sauce and a clever twist of an Iranian Do Piyazeh onion sauce. Inspired by Indian migrants, this fragrant, oniony and tangy sauce offers a rich contrast to the prawns.
The team has also recently introduced a Grilled Platter Sharing Menu available from Sunday to Wednesday nights priced at just $290 per person. This includes a selection of mezze, a mixed grill platter, salad and dessert.
6346 5219 | bedurestaurant.com
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this June
A Pop-Up with a Difference
Relive the joys of jumping into a ball pit, only this time with 750,000 glowing balls… and a cocktail bar! Open for the next six months, GlowBall is a unique space that will also have a cosy social area and DJ booth beside a sea of transparent orbs where you can bask in the glow of nostalgia.
Creative Cantonese Fusion
Nook is a new all-day café in Quarry Bay blending Cantonese street food and international flavours. Expect modern interpretations of the high-quality food found at Hong Kong’s local cha chaan tengs, within a design space that reflects the idea of Hong Kong as an international melting pot. At the helm is Jon Lee, who skilfully merges his grandmother’s age old Cantonese recipes with exciting global twists. His signature dishes include shrimp and pork dumplings infused with truffle, spicy fish balls topped with crispy bacon, sweet, nutty and spicy rice rolls, satay wagyu beef and more.
Draglicious Brunch with Benefits
For one day only, Cruise Restaurant & Bar’s legendary Draglicious Brunch is back to celebrate Pride month. Book a table and enjoy an expanded brunch bash and rooftop afterparty featuring drag performances, free-flow champagne, a four-course feast, live DJs, games, prizes and more! Only on 22 June, this promises to be an epic Saturday with entertainment by HK’s most loved queens Miss Tina Uglyhaira, Pansze Diva and Coco Pop. The menu will feature the likes of lobster miang kham and southern style yellow crab curry, plus a Pride Gateau for dessert.
buys.hk/hyattcentric/html/drag-brunch-checkout-en.html
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this May
A new menu and chef!
Have you heard of Nikkei cuisine? Whether you have or haven’t, you should give this blend of Japanese and Peruvian cultures a try at Tokoylima. Newly appointed Executive Chef Stephan Joubert has a decade of experience working in Peru, which means his crispy pink tacos with slow-cooked beef cheek and pico de gallo are totally on point! There are four new Maki rolls too choose from too, with playful variations of traditional sauces. You can also order grilled skewers featuring Australian grass-fed beef, seabass, lamb chops glazed in panko miso and slow-cooked pork ribs. When it comes to mains, the must-try items include a creamy traditional Peruvian-style seafood rice and a Peruvian marinated roast spring chicken. Don’t skip the desserts! There’s a twist on a crème caramel and blueberry mousse with shortbread. Plus, you’ll also find a brand new brunch and cocktail menu.
G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20, Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
tokyolima.hk
Buffet for Disney buffs
If meeting your favourite Disney characters and enjoying rides at Hong Kong Disneyland has left you feeling hungry, keep the magic alive while you dine with the new Explorer’s Semi-Buffet (adult $298, child $198). Based on the theme park’s beloved character Lord Henry Mystic, the menu is inspired by his life as a globetrotter. Dine in one of five themed rooms and sample an array of flavours. Moroccan-inspired dishes include lamb tagine and beef kebabs, for Italian fare there’s a mushroom lasagna, Indian favourites include the butter chicken and spiced sea bass and Chinese options include Hainanese chicken and pan-fried salmon. There’s also Russian eggplant caviar and mimosa salad appetisers. If your little ones are picky eaters, they’ll love the meatballs with Disney characters and Banana Surprises dessert.
Hong Kong Disneyland Park Explorer’s Club Restaurant, Lantau Island
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A hot new restaurant
It’s 1868 in Tokyo’s Shiba district, and a hot-pot restaurant pioneers the art of sukiyaki. This is the story that has inspired Sukiyaki Nakagawa, helmed by culinary maestro Chef Kazuyuki Itagaki. Here you’ll have a chance to taste the rare and internationally acclaimed Matsusaka, Oita and Jinnai Japanese wagyu-beef varieties. The star of the show is the Matsusaka beef, widely considered the most prized wagyu for Hong Kong gourmands.
What is the Sukiyaki process? The sukiyaki pan is greased with wagyu fat and white sugar to slightly caramelise the meat. Once lightly seared, soy sauce is added along with the chef’s secret blend of seasonings before being served with dips, one featuring prized Kosawari Tamago eggs from Hyogo Prefecture. Complementing the menus are appetiser options such as Hokkaido’s abalone, firefly squid, slow-cooked duck breast and a sashimi selection. One standout dish is the goose liver sukiyaki on soy milk and egg toast and a cold lime Inaniwa udon. Pair these with a drinks menu crafted by a sake sommelier. You can choose from five, eight or nine courses ($780, $1080 and $1380) and the lunch menus begin at $280 per person.
Shop B, 3/F, CUBUS, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay
sukiyaki-nakagawa@ponghk.com
Saturday lunch fever
There’s plenty of new flavours on show at Aulis Hong Kong this month. Chef Kieran McGarrigle has a brand new lunch menu that highlights local produce from nearby farms so you can sample his latest creations. Think caramelised pumpkin tarts, grilled farmhouse brassicas and poached Akasaki Iwate oyster. You’ll also have the chance to try the grouper with roasted Karuma shrimp sauce, Zhongshan slow-cooked pigeon and, for dessert, Himalayan mulberry with molasses, pear and jasmine. The Saturday lunch menu is $680.
UG08, Sino Plaza, 255 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
aulis.co.uk/aulis-hong-kong
Spring flavour food fight!
Embrace spring at Feather & Bone with a variety of food-related fun. This includes Feather & Bone’s annual “food fight” in celebration of International Burger Day on 28 May. Head chefs from several branches will battle it out for burger supremacy. The restaurant that sells the most specialty burgers by the end of the month will get an exciting prize.
On 29 May, book a ticket to the Nanny Goat Vineyard Wine Dinner at the Wan Chai Branch. This experience includes a five-course feast and the chance to sample exquisite chardonnays and pinot noirs from the renowned Nanny Goat Vineyard in New Zealand. And there’s more! New lunch and dinner menus will be available at all the Feather & Bone locations. We’re excited to try the Spicy ‘Nduja Pepperoni Pizza, truffle porcini risotto and rainy day favourite, shepherd’s pie. There are also some fantastic weekday breakfast deals you should check out.
Multiple locations across Hong Kong
featherandbone.com.hk
Sip and savour the spectacle
Behind some curtains at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, an intimate, low-lit space draped in velvet combines performances with unique cocktails. From Tuesday to Saturday, LIPS Cocktails & Theatre hosts a dynamic roster of Performers. Drinks from the circular blue marble cocktail bar are equally as interesting and created by mixologists Max Traverse, Nicole and Benoit Lavaud. We like the sound of Wet Lips, a fiery punch with Sichuan flavours, rum-based liquor, grapefruit, yuzu and cardamom. Catch Me If You Can is an visually striking option blending Amaretto, lemon, Angostura bitters, egg white, blueberry juice and acai berry. What’s most exciting is the flavoured bubble that floats in the air for you to catch with your cocktail glass!
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
lips.hk
Mindful meats and menus
Moxie, a casual eatery at Landmark Alexandra House is now expanding its horizons to offer new meat dishes alongside its plant- and seafood-based menu. The restaurant has also introduced SERVO, a takeaway coffee bar serving Australian-style coffees, sandwiches and pastries, including the famed Canelés from Shane Osborn’s Arcane.
Shop 203, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Rd, Central
moxiehk.net
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this March & May
Reconnect with Your Tastebuds
Celebrating almost a century in Hong Kong’s dining scene, Jimmy’s Kitchen returns to a brand new space at the Pedder Building. After serving multiple generations with comforting Continental cuisine here (and, in its earliest days, in Shanghai), Head Chef Russell Doctrove is bringing it all back. Expect international flavours, iconic dishes such as the famous Madras Curry, a weekend tradition of Sunday roast, and of course, the unforgettable pickled onions. There’s a fresh sense of adventure in the kitchen, with the aim to create delicious memories once again. Got a classic dish or drink you miss and wish to taste again at Jimmy’s? Let the team know!
M/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central
2526 5293 | info@jimmys.com
Chill and Grill
Every wednesday, make your mid-week something to look forward to with a visit to Tempo Tempo. The restaurant’s BBQ and Wine buffet features a set menu that includes an array of tasty starters, grilled mains and sides. Or, for a more casual meal, select from the à la carte grilled snacks. And while you enjoy the fresh air in the outdoor terrazzo, you can sip on endless wine with the drinks add-on.
The Sixteenth, 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
tempotempo.hk
What’s New at BaseHall 1 and 2?
For a venue that combines local brands, live entertainment and foodie finds, you can’t go past BaseHall 1 and 2 – and there are four new additions to welcome this month. The first is a casual dining restaurant, Sushi Fukimoto, specialising in donburi and hand rolls. Another new arrival is Twins Liangpi, wihch has a Michelin Bib at its Mong Kok restaurant for its authentic Sichuan noodles. At Basehall 1, Nocino offers a sophisticated dining experience of traditional Swiss-Italian fare. Finally, Pinky Bakery is a café crafting fresh and healthy breads and wholesome bakes. Alongside these new flavours to try, there’s also a whole new entertainment lineup with a spotlight on comedy shows.
Jardine House, Shops 9A, 9B and 9C LG/F, 1 Connaught Place, Central
basehall.hk
Dreamy Brunch
With the festive season and CNY behind us and Easter approaching, you might be in need of a Cardinal Points Heal Dream Brunch to kick-start March. Starting from $500 per person, this brunch involves so many options you really can create your dream mid-morning menu! To begin, you’re invited to enjoy a spread of focaccia, nachos, guacamole, tzatziki and hummus before choosing from eight different starters. For the main event, there are 11 options – we particularly like the sound of the chicken parma, Wagyu burger and Sunday roast options including suckling pig and aged prime rib. To finish, three desserts are on offer from Tiramisu lava with coffee to a banoffee split. There is also a two-and-a-half-hour free-flow package add-on and plenty of cocktails and wines to suit whatever dreamy lineup you create.
Forty-Five, 43/F-45/F Gloucester Tower, Landmark
cardinalpoint.com.hk
5 Years on at Rosewood
The Rosewood turns five and to celebrate has announced a range of exciting pop-ups and news on the foodie scene. If you’re looking for a place to have a tipple of two, the DarkSide is hosting the return of Scarfes Bar for four nights only (20 to 23 March). Expect a range of renowned libations and crafted cocktails from one of The World’s 50 Best Bars, being made to the beats of live music performances. Walk-ins only.
For a sit-down meal, why sample one chef’s culinary vision when you can try three! The Taste of Lingnan combines signature Cantonese dishes by Chef Li Chi Wai from The Legacy House, Chef Bill Feng representing Lingnan House, and Chef Justin Tan from The House of Dynasties to create the ultimate six-course lunch, eight-course dinner and à la carte menu. Book quickly – the menu is only available from 21 to 23 March!
Finally, if turning flour and sugar into a tastebud’s delight sounds like something you’d enjoy, join this pastry masterclass with the Rosewood Hong Kong’s Executive Pastry Chef. You’ll learn the secrets behind Chef Jonathan’s vanilla flan and make your own during the class! The experience is $1,988 per person and is a one-time-only event on 23 March.
Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong
New restaurants, bars and menus to try this February
Brunch Like It’s Nobody’s Business
Got anything on over the weekend? BEDU has announced its new brunch menu that’s bursting with flavours from Persian, Turkish and Jordanian cuisines. Priced at $440 per person, the spread includes a selection of sharing appetisers, cold and hot mezze, piping hot and fluffy homemade flatbread with creamy spiced hummus and Chef Ahmadpour’s tangy spinach labneh creation. Then, for the main dish to share between two guests, take your pick from roasted eggplant, grilled chicken lari, whole seabass and fall-apart lamb shank – and to finish, a signature Baghlava Mille Feuille. The brunch is available from 12pm to 4pm on weekends and public holidays.
40 Gough Street, Central
bedurestaurant.com
A Restaurant with a Story
French and Italian cuisines harmoniously converge at dynamic all-day dining venue Bambino! French founder Matthieu Maury’s vision was shaped by the time in his childhood that he spent in Italy, when he was affectionately called Bambino (“baby”) by locals. Highlights on the menu include crispy spinach fritters with ricotta, and Italian-style pesto gnocchi, and for dessert, a cheeky Ménage À Trois – chocolate cookie with velvety vanilla ice cream, crushed pistachio sprinkle, and a drizzle of salted caramel. You’ll also find 40 exclusive bottles of French and Italian wines and 15 handcrafted cocktails inspired by classic recipes.
45 Peel Street, Soho, Central
book.bistrochat.com/bambino
Something for Mums!
Unwind, recharge, reconnect with friends and bring your little ones along to Pane e Latte on the Stanley coast! Every Tuesday morning from 9.30 to 11.30am, the Italian bakery and restaurant is hosting The Yummy Mummy Club for some delicious pastries, stunning views and a designated play area for your toddler. There’s also a fab selection of brekkie items including croissants, pancakes, eggs benedict and more from $58. And for those who are feeling cheeky, sip on a Bellini, Mimosa, or Bloody Mary while you enjoy the sea breeze.
25 Stanley Market Road, Stanley
paneelatte.hk
Hokkien Flavour Heaven
This new culinary gem by Shangri-La pays homage to the rich heritage of Hokkien cuisine, from the menu to the tea pairings. Put together by Head Chef Jack Lam Yeung and Tea Master Tiffany Chan, Ming Pavilion’s menu is an elevated dining experience with signature dishes such as Deep-fried Five-spice Pork Roll, Xiamen-style “Popiah” with King Crab meat, Fujian-style “Buddha Jumps Over the Wall” (seafood stewed with chicken, pork ribs and duck in a Shaoxing wine jar), and Steamed Mud Crab with Glutinous Rice. Complementing the culinary offerings, the tea programme at Ming Pavilion has a selection of 18 Chinese teas, including 14 varieties from Fujian.
Level 8, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
shangri-la.com
For the Love of Tea!
Scones, sweets and steaming cups are being served up for afternoon tea at The Hari Hong Kong! These exclusive menus are available every day from 3pm to 5pm until 31 March – perfect for a cosy retreat or sophisticated get-together. The Hari x The Baker & The Bottleman Afternoon Tea for two ($768) includes sweet treats like carrot cake, chocolate cake and cheddar and chive scones. For savouries, there’s black truffle and ham calzone and egg yolk mousse with smoked herring caviar along with detox water, coffee and tea. The Afternoon O’Clock menu ($138) is a lighter spread and includes the scones paired with cream and homemade compote, with the option of coffee or tea. Both experiences can be elevated with Moscato d’Asti Scagliola Primo Bacio Piedmont, Italy 2021, or a glass of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne, France NV.
330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
thehari.com
Week, Brunch, Repeat!
We’ve always got something for the meat lovers, and this time it’s a weekend brunch menu (with two-hour optional free flow!) from Tango Argentinian Steakhouse, in its new home in LKF. Showstoppers on offer include world-class Argentinian beef cuts – try the Lomito Steak Sandwich, Dry-Aged Beef Burger, Hanger Steak (served with bacon and sunny-side-up eggs) or Bife de Ancho, an Argentinian ribeye steak. Non-beef options include Confit Duck Leg, Sea Bass, and Creamy Truffle & Mushroom Linguine. It’s available weekends and public holidays from 11.45 am to 3.30pm, from $218 to $368, including appetiser, main, side dish and soft drink – or go for the free-flow option.
2/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central
sandshospitality.com/portfolio/tango
A New Spot to Clink & Drink
Lockdown is a bar putting a spin on a notorious recent period of history, with throwbacks to the Prohibition Era too. From the same company as The Old Man and Penicillin, it has a glamorous setting of hand-blown glass, iron mesh partitions and 1920s glamour – not to mention the world’s first rotating bar station! The mystique and rebellion of the interiors is reflected in the 17 handcrafted Forgotten Classic cocktails (from $170) – we like the sound of the Gin Rickey, with parsley infused gin, peach sake, peach liqueur, clarified banana miso, and sparkling wine, and the 1950s Martini Cocktail featuring Ballantine’s London dry gin 1950s, super-dry vermouth and orange bitter.
G/F, 27 Hollywood Road, Central
6201 5855 | info@lockdownhk.com
Reconnect with Your Tastebuds
Celebrating almost a century in Hong Kong’s dining scene, Jimmy’s Kitchen returns to a brand new space at the Pedder Building. After serving multiple generations with comforting Continental cuisine here (and, in its earliest days, in Shanghai), Head Chef Russell Doctrove is bringing it all back. Expect international flavours, iconic dishes such as the famous Madras Curry, a weekend tradition of Sunday roast, and of course, the unforgettable pickled onions. There’s a fresh sense of adventure in the kitchen, with the aim to create delicious memories once again. Got a classic dish or drink you miss and wish to taste again at Jimmy’s? Let the team know!
M/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central
2526 5293 | info@jimmys.com
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