If you’re trying to decide where to dine in Hong Kong, read our restaurant reviews first – especially if you’re going to be spending a fair bit of money! We’ve covered a bunch of restaurants in Central, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui, from fab alfresco dining to cuisines with a difference, and tasty treats on terraces with a view. See what we thought of just a few of the best Hong Kong restaurants below. (And keep an eye on this space for updates and new reviews.)
The Orient – Asian steak restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui
Our evening began sipping a crisp glass of prosecco on The Orient’s expansive terrace, with some of the best harbour views in town. Inside in the elegant dining space, the mesmerising views continued through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Billed as a modern Asian steakhouse, the restaurant’s familiar dishes are infused with bold and fragrant Southeast Asian flavours. We started by choosing three dishes from the Raw Bar and Small Plates section. The Laab Pla was a feast for the eyes, assembled tableside in lettuce cups and featuring perfectly flaked salmon. Steak Tartare is a reinvented version, with the addition of pandan oil and roasted rice powder.
The standout, though, was the raw Hokkaido Scallops, sliced and marinated in calamansi and dressed with coconut milk and fermented black beans. I may never eat a cooked scallop ever again!
Steaks with an Asian twist
Steak takes centre stage at this Hong Kong restaurant with a mouthwatering array of dry-aged cuts served with a selection of traditional sauces and three signatures; Black Bean & Sesame, Lao Gan Ma Chimichurri and Sambal Kecap Manis. We were given the chance to sample a few of the House Specials on this occasion – three different steaks each with an Asian flavour profile: Szechuan Crusted Sirloin, Rujak Glazed Ribeye and Thai Crispy Tenderloin. The beef was cooked perfectly to medium-rare and was packed with punchy and exciting flavours.
Among the main dishes, the team recommended we try two: the Slow-cooked Beef Ribs were glazed with orange and hoisin, and paired perfectly with a carrot puree, while the Tender Grilled King Prawns were infused with ginger, honey and chilli and served with nuoc cham dipping sauce. I recommend both!
For a final sweet finish, we devoured a silky-smooth Coconut Panna Cotta with passionfruit and raspberry. Sommelier Alberto has curated a selection of over 100 New and Old World wines including a selection of small-batch Asian wines. His passion is infectious and he’ll be delighted to recommend wines to suit. Together with Chef Eggi and Chef Budi, The Orient is a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui that offers a little bit of culinary magic!
Kate Woodbury
Shop OTE401, Level 4, Ocean Terminal Extension, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
2619 9100 | reservations@theorient.com.hk
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The Baker and the Bottleman
An early evening stroll down Lee Tung Avenue is always a joy, with its colourful lanterns overhead – even more so if you’re going for modern British fare at The Baker and the Bottleman!
The exquisite bakery is on the ground floor of this restaurant in Wan Chai, while upstairs is a stylish and airy dining room. Wine by the glass is definitely the go here, with excellent pairing options for each clever dish… and we couldn’t wait to order.
Our three Small Plates to begin were all a triumph; barramundi croquette with red Leicester and spiced mayo, chicken liver parfait on focaccia with pickled walnut, and black pudding on mash with chilli butter, crowned with a delicate poached egg. Beautifully presented and executed, and the best of British.
A Hong Kong restaurant with some quintessential British desserts
Some intriguing Big Plates caught our eye for next time, including cheesy potato gnocchi, and grain-fed rump cap with mushrooms and XO. However, we just had to bypass big and go bigger! The tomahawk pork chop with green peppercorn sauce was succulent and majestic, beautifully carved with the meaty bone in all its glory on the side. Another large sharing option is grilled turbot with preserved lemon brown butter.
Desserts here are gloriously British too, from crowd-pleasing sticky toffee pudding with ice cream to a blackberry Bakewell tart with custard, light and delightful. A beautiful room, clever cooking and interesting wine. Well done, chaps!
Karl Woodbury
Shop G14 & G15, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
2386 8933 | thebakerandthebottleman.hk
Central Asian dining at Yurt
If you’re after a unique and exciting dining experience, look no further than Yurt, the city’s first Central Asian restaurant. The kitchen is helmed by Head Chef Marat and front of house is expertly run by the charming Xeniya, both hailing from Kazakhstan. As the name suggests, Yurt is a welcoming space; the interiors are stylish with nods to the restaurant’s cultural heritage – we were instantly transported to a faraway land!
The restaurant in Central was buzzing on a Wednesday evening and our waiter quickly poured a glass of Noughty Dealcoholized Sparkling Rose. Yurt is proudly halal and as such serves only zero-proof (utterly delicious) cocktails and alcohol-free drinks. Diners can choose from a tasting menu, or order à la carte, as we did.
We tried three starters. First up was Baursak, freshly cooked homemade pillows of fried dough that are tipped into a creamy sauce – a delicious beginning. Achichuk is the perfect palate cleanser, featuring cherry tomatoes on a bed of quinoa and garnished with red grapes. For the “Sea Course”, Chef Marat expertly prepared seabass, which was served with a mung bean purée. It’s such a pretty dish!
A highlight dish and one to order next time
Among the mains, the Pilaf was the star dish of the night for us. Subtly spiced basmati rice is garnished with raisins, chickpeas and hard boiled quail eggs and topped with the most mouth-wateringly tender sliced beef, rich and succulent.
Central Asian cuisine is not renowned for its vegetarian dishes, however, the Dolma is an elegant plate of eggplant and zucchini bundled beneath a cheese foam – a very welcome veg hit.
No visit to Yurt would be complete without ordering Manti, plump dumplings generously filled with beef and served with a lightly spiced tomato sauce. Next time, we’ll also try Beshbarmak, a dish taking HK by storm. This bowl of homemade noodles is served with beef, potatoes and carrots in a light broth – with the option of horsemeat sausage!
We tried both desserts on the menu. Aport is a take on a cheesecake with apple and caramel, while our favourite, Shelpek, is a crisp puff pastry indulgently filled with cream and cherries and served with homemade ice cream.
Congratulations to the team at Yurt! This is a very welcome addition to HK’s dining scene. We look forward to their evolving journey as they continue to charm, surprise and delight diners with delicious food and impeccable service.
Kate Woodbury
32 Elgin Street, Central
6845 7149 | yurthk.com
Fumi Joe – Japanese restaurant in Central
Sitting pretty on the 23rd floor above Lan Kwai Fong is a little piece of Japanese heaven. Fumi Joe is currently offering a spectacular all-you-can-eat dinner, with a choice of free-flow drinks packages, at very generous prices. When they invited us to join for a Saturday night, how could we possibly say no?
The menu offers amazing variety, with something for everyone, and repeat orders are greeted with huge smiles. Seafood and meat lovers alike can rejoice in the bounty on offer, while creative vegetarian delights are abundant here too.
We kicked off with the Chef’s Special: a half-kilo Hokkaido king crab leg – super fresh and superb. The sashimi platter was also a joy, with lean tuna, young yellowtail salmon, Funka Bay Octopus, scallop and razor clam.
The hits kept on coming with avocado salad, tomato egg salad, crab roe cucumber salad, Japanese pickles, edamame, mini crab and a spicy vegetable tempura tartare that stole the show. A deeply umami miso soup was a wonderful foil for these hugely appealing appetisers.
Next up, the Fumi Joe sushi rolls and spicy yellowtail salmon, tempura shrimp and the California roll were all first class, but the real star here was the A4 wagyu sukiyaki roll – tender beef inside delicate rice, truly outstanding.
Grilled favourites, a choice of mains and a dessert freebie
From the grill, we had delightfully crispy Miyazaki chicken wings, excellent crunchy tofu with soy sauce and wonderfully smoky Miyazaki sausage. We sneaked in a few more sausages – the perfect accompaniment to our beer-andsake package. Shirayaki eel and mentaiko (cod roe) with courgette are also available.
Each guest can choose one main course, from beef short ribs, assorted tempura, tuna sushi platter, teppanyaki lobster, grilled miso silver cod, small hot pot, or deep-fried cauliflower with sweet and sour sauce. The silver cod was rightfully popular across the room and the tender meaty beef ribs were stone-grilled to perfection. A complimentary dessert platter for each guest sealed the deal.
Fumi Joe’s food is a symphony of colour and texture, and there’s also a strong accent on quality and freshness. This wonderful weekend package is worthy of any celebration: fabulous food, superb staff, lovely location and pretty amazing prices. Way to go, Fumi Joe!
Karl Woodbury
23/F, California Tower, Lan Kwai Fong, Central
2328 3302 | lkfconcepts.com
Porterhouse – A Hong Kong restaurant in Central for fab seafood and more
Porterhouse’s sophisticated home in the California Tower gives penthouse vibes with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning city views. The décor is bright and bold but welcoming, with turquoise and orange seating and marble-topped tables.
It’s fitting that along with its stunning new location, Australian Chef Mick has introduced an exciting new menu. Loyal Porterhouse fans will be relieved that steaks and seafood still take pride of place, but there are plenty of additions to tempt diners.
From small plates to pasta and steaks
Two sections of the menu, Raw Bar & Cold Dishes and Appetizers, feature small plates that are perfect for sharing. We started with NZ Ora King Salmon Yuzu Ponzu, and Sea Scallop Yuzu “Lao Gan Ma”. Both dishes demonstrated Chef Mick’s skill in blending Asian and European flavours. Next, perfectly grilled lamb skewer was served with a creamy gorgonzola dressing and sweet pears, another tasty, well-balanced plate.
The tableside Parmigiano Wheel Pasta is always a feast for the senses. Our waiter skilfully melted 36-month-old parmesan, tossed in freshly cooked farfalle and finished with a light champagne emulsion. Utterly delicious!
The Grills & Mains section offer a selection of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. We chose the Wagyu Picanha, served medium rare with a rich peppercorn sauce as well as a garnish of confit garlic and roasted shallot that didn’t disappoint.
Porterhouse has some great deals, too, including a free-flow drinks package for just $168 and an interesting bar snack menu perfect for meeting friends after work.
Kate Woodbury
24/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central
2522 6366 | lkfconcepts.com/pages/porterhouse
Pier 7 Café & Bar for alfresco dining by the harbour
Located above the Star Ferry, Pier 7 Café & Bar reopened in 2025 after a five-year absence. And it has made a fabulous return to the city’s dining scene! The bright and contemporary restaurant interior is spacious and welcoming. However, we visited to enjoy the breezy alfresco terrace with its spectacular city and harbour views.
The casual Mediterranean-inspired menu is ideal for lazy lunches with friends or evening drinks and nibbles while soaking up the chill vibes on the terrace.
We started with a Mezze Platter. With smoky baba ghanoush, beetroot hummus and whipped feta garnished with figs, grapes, cucumber, tangy sumac onions with plenty of warm, fluffy flat bread, this was a real crowd-pleaser. Other sharing dishes included a delicious charcuterie board and also a baked camembert with roasted grapes and walnuts. Both got our vote!
Grilled mains and desserts with a difference
From the grill, we enjoyed the chicken shawarma, served on a bed of silky labneh with zesty pickled cabbage. And no visit would be complete without a serve of the restaurant’s Ras El Hanout Fries. Thes come seasoned with mixed herbs, garlic and also a touch of truffle oil.
The cocktails are fun and innovative – the aptly named Rooftop Garden blends vodka and prosecco with hints of honey and passionfruit, and is decorated with pretty butterfly pea flowers; a standout tipple!
There’s also a daily semi-buffet lunch and happy hour drinks every afternoon to keep us returning to this Hong Kong restaurant time and time again.
Kate Woodbury
Shop M, Level R, Central Pier 7, Star Ferry, Central
2167 8153
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