Tseung Kwan O, often dubbed “the new town”, is one of the city’s most rapidly developing districts – and today you’ll find new places to eat and drink popping up all around the neighbourhood, matching the pace of its affluent new residential developments.

Izakaya by K

At Izakaya by K, Michelin-trained chef Yusuke Kitade’s take on Tokyo’s iconic after-work bars, you’ll find over 100 premium speciality dishes, whiskies, sakes, draught beers and more in a playful yet traditional atmosphere. Along with classic izakaya fare like chicken karaage, fatty tuna tartare with avocado and caviar, and skewers of pork belly, ox tongue and chicken thigh, you’ll also find sushi by fellow Michelin veteran chef Yuki Kai. And to drink? Unwind with a whisky highball or icy Sapporo beer, or quiz the sake sommelier on what to drink with your order.

Shop G07, The Parkside, 18 Tong Chun St, Tseung Kwan O, 3618 8211

Teppanyaki Mihara

A cut above your average teppanyaki restaurant, Mihara combines the simple elegance of Wa aesthetics with gourmet Japanese fusion dining. Eponymous chef Terufumi Mihara presides over a menu of seasonal ingredients, including high-grade Miyazaki Wagyu, pork, scallop and oysters from Hokkaido, South African abalone, and prestigious tuna from Daisen, one of Japan’s oldest tuna suppliers. For the quintessential experience, pick one of Chef Mihara’s two omakase menus, priced at HK$720 (US$93) and HK$1,280 (US$165), and combine it with rare sakes, whiskies and shochus from the beverage menu, more than 30 of which are available by glass.

Shop G06, The Parkside, 18 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O, 3618 8212

District Eight Wine and Steak Paris Bistro TKO

Shop 10, Greenwich Village, Waterfront Promenade, G/F, Alto Residences, 29 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, 3500 5860

Café Bohème

Relaxation and Italian bonhomie are the order of the day at the newly opened Café Bohème, brought to you by the folks behind Pastis Tapas (a branch of which you’ll also find in Tseung Kwan O). Situated just off the cycle and pedestrian paths along the waterfront of Alto Residences, the key feature of this casual eatery are its uninterrupted sea views. Dine on classic thin and crispy pizzas like the signature Bohème Pizza topped with prosciutto, arugula and burrata; seafood linguine, tagliatelle carbonara, and Nutella and banana pizza. Café Bohème is also a good choice for breakfast, serving viennoiserie, omelettes, eggs Florentine and English breakfast as well as freshly pressed juices and coffee.

Shop 8, G/F, Alto Residences, 29 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2661 2238

Jomo

Jomo, an acronym for “joy of missing out”, is a symbol for the relaxed pace of life in Tseung Kwan O, away from the hubbub of inner-city Hong Kong. One of the most popular eateries in the area, Jomo has an airy, spacious vibe with ample seating both inside and outside with a covered terrace area, and also includes a “health hub” next door.