Where to eat in Hong Kong in October, from Sydney gelato shop Messina and newly refurbished The Continental to The Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s Somm
- Michelin-starred Takano Ramen opens a new branch in Sha Tin, hotpot brand Liu Chong Qing lands in Kowloon Tong and Raw Bar No 8 finds a new home for its oysters omakase
- There’s steak, yakitori, sashimi, roast goose and laksa to choose from … but what can we expect from time-travel themed Korean-Italian eatery, Ppalli Ppalli?
There’s an explosion of new restaurants and menus in Hong Kong in October, and the most exciting of the lot is Australia’s institution for gourmet gelatos, Messina. Opening on Pottinger Street, Hong Kong’s discerning palates can anticipate indulgent and innovative flavours in a cone.
Meanwhile, Yung Kee and The Continental reopen after a refurb with new menus, while new chefs at Sheraton Tung Chung’s Yue and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s Somm have also unveiled new and creative dishes.
Read on for our pick of the best new openings and dining news around town this month.
New opening: Messina
Sydney’s famous institution for gelato is landing on Pottinger Street care of Black Sheep Group this October. Famous for its creative combinations and elegant pairings, Messina is an ice cream icon that has done collaborations with Tim Tams and is known for its fine dining ice cream experience in Australia. We cannot wait to get our hands on their pear and fig gelato once they land.
37 – 43 Pottinger Street, Central
New opening: Sicilian
A new restaurant dedicated to Southern Italian cuisine opens its doors on Hollywood Road. Specialising in house-made pasta and breads, other dishes are dedicated to fruits of the sea such as capesante con crema di cavolfiori e caffe, seared scallop served with a unique sauce of cauliflower and coffee, and Baccalà tartare, a medley of codfish with olives, cucumber and bell pepper.
G/F, Shama Place, 30 Hollywood Road, Central
New opening: Dab-pa