10 of the best new places to eat in Hong Kong in March 2025 for Chinese and world cuisines

As winter holds on for a little longer in Hong Kong, take advantage of the agreeable weather to venture out to some new restaurants in March. Exciting concepts from independent chefs pepper the Hong Kong dining scene, and among the new openings is one by an alum of a Michelin-star restaurant who is striking out on his own. Also among the new places to try is a contemporary Chinese restaurant. A new Italian joint is open on Caine Road in Mid-Levels, while a culinary giant from mainland China has joined forces with a Michelin-star institution in Beijing to tempt Hong Kong gourmands with some unique offerings. Read on to see where you can venture out to in March. 1. Path In the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Path is an innovative eight-seat restaurant led by chef Tony Mok. With roots in Cantonese cooking but adopting Western techniques, Mok reimagines classic Chinese dishes to give them a modern twist. Path offers a refined yet relaxed dining experience. Its tasting menu features creative dishes such as croustade with uni and strawberry hot sauce; XO-inspired scallop tartare; and braised beef short rib with a douchi-infused sauce. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and nuanced wine pairings, Path promises a unique Chinese culinary journey for foodies to get excited about. 1/F, Shop A, 68 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Tang (@andrewthf) 2. South Beauty Two-Michelin-star Beijing restaurant Lu Shang Lu has partnered with Sichuan cuisine conglomerate Southern Beauty to open South Beauty in Hong Kong, serving traditional Lu cuisine from Shandong – one of the four major Chinese cuisines, known for its rich and salty profile – complemented by flavours from Sichuan cooking. Its signature dishes include roast duck with caviar, stewed yellow croaker in chicken soup, and spiced duck blood and tripe in chilli oil. 3/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buffee (@buffeehk) 3. Buffee An artisanal coffee shop serving pastries from San Po Kong favourite LY Bakery has upped the coffee game in Wan Chai. Look out for its cruffins, pistachio mochi Danish and chocolate tarts. Wash them down with a pour-over, single-origin coffee or one of Buffee’s matcha lattes. Shop G06-07, G/F, Emperor Group Centre, 288 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai View this post on Instagram A post shared by 發達叉燒 by 鋒膳 (@fatjcharsiuhk) 4. Fat J Char Siu Who does not like a plate of succulent char siu or crispy roast pork belly? Fans of Chinese roast meats can now head to Fat J Char Siu in Wan Chai – opened by the team behind Flower Drum restaurant in the same district – for its signature barbecued pork and egg rice. Other must-tries include Mao Tai soy sauce chicken and its goose liver sausages paired with a sinfully good lard and soy rice. Shop 2, G/F, 2 Landale Street, Wan Chai 5. Bahn Mi Nem Central With a Michelin recommendation in 2024, Banh Mi Nem has become a Hong Kong favourite for its Vietnamese sandwiches or banh mi. Its new Central branch serves innovative offerings such as mini banh mi – small baguettes with fillings such as coconut-water-braised pork belly and home-made pickles. Vegetarian options include the assorted mushroom and braised tofu banh mi. Complement your sandwich with side dishes such as fried spring rolls or lemongrass chicken wings to complete your meal. 3 Chiu Long Street, Central 6. Yaowarat Opening part way through the month on Hollywood Road, 30-seat restaurant Yaowarat brings the vibrant flavours of Bangkok to Hong Kong. Named after Yaowarat Road, the main artery of Bangkok’s Chinatown, the restaurant offers Thai classics such as premium beef skewers, whole shrimp cake, and massaman pork cheek curry, alongside southern Thai favourites such as hat yai fried chicken and seafood fried rice. Signature cocktails such as the Thai Collins and Kaffir Me start at HK$98 (US$13) and complement the spicy, smoky food. Shop C, G/F CentreStage, 108 Hollywood Road 7. Tabia On Caine Road, Mid-Levels, newly opened restaurant Tabià is headed by Italian brothers Roberto and Ricardo Trento and brings the rustic flavours of Italy’s Dolomites mountains to Hong Kong. Inspired by the summers the brothers spent at their grandmother’s house while growing up, the menu features the hearty cuisine of the Alpine region with dishes such as wild mushrooms, game, mountain cheeses and polenta. Its warm interior reminiscent of a farmhouse, Tabià is open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. 55 Caine Road, Mid-Levels 8. Spice Bazaar Spice Bazaar, a modern Indian tandoori restaurant, has recently opened on the fourth floor of a building in Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui. Executive chef Balram Yadav has more than 30 years’ experience in the kitchen. The restaurant serves traditional Indian dishes with modern twists, such as Hyderabadi lamb shank biryani, and street-food−inspired starters such as Irani samosa and Hyderabadi chicken. Spice Bazaar highlights regional specialities and traditional cooking methods, making it a must-try for lovers of Indian cuisine. 4/F, 10 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babette (@babette.hk) 9. Babette Cedric Tsia, formerly a junior sous chef in the kitchen of two-Michelin-star Amber at the Landmark Mandarin in Central, has co-founded a friendly French bistro in Sheung Wan. Simple set menus are the name of the game at Babette. They feature dishes such as egg parfait and fish confit alongside classics such as roast yellow chicken, beef tartare and chocolate mousse. Shop G-3, G/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central 10. La Rambla by Catalunya La Rambla by Catalunya has reopened in IFC in Central on Hong Kong Island, having refreshed its decor and menu to capture the essence of Catalonia in Spain, from which its name derives. Executive chef Rafa Gil and his team cook a mix of classic dishes and new creations in the revamped space. Known for its bold, modern takes on Spanish cuisine, the restaurant serves dishes such as avocado lobster roll, Segovian suckling pig, anchovy butter toast and dry-aged Rubia Gallega T-bone steak. Shop 3071-73, Level 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central

10 of the best new places to eat in Hong Kong in March 2025 for Chinese and world cuisines

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New restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian, Spanish, French and Vietnamese food, and a coffee shop, are worth a look