Pirata Group has opened four new concepts in one location at Taikoo Place. Sit down to classic Italian dishes at La Favorita, fabulous sushi at Honjokko, Mediterranean alfresco dining at Tempo Tempo or fun wraps and rolls at TMK Funk & Rolls. Warning: more than one visit is required.

2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay

Sushi Hisayoshi

Esteemed Tokyo institution Sushi Hisayoshi opens in Hong Kong. Expect expertly crafted Edomae-style sushi with exquisite and exotic ingredients such as aged-to-perfection fermented tuna sushi, monkfish liver, abalone and tamago cube.

Shop G111, G/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Gassan

A chic and sleek kaiseki concept will open its doors at H Queen’s in Central. The ambience is inspired by fishing villages of old, while the menu elevates fresh seafood with amazing sake and wine pairings.

19/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central

Bacchus

Oenophiles have a new hang-out in town. With a cellar boasting 800 labels from around the world, Bacchus might have one of the most comprehensive wine lists in town. On the plates is modern Asian-influenced French cuisine such as Japanese sea urchin and black Angus beef sirloin rolls and flan à la Parisienne prepared with an interesting addition of black sesame paste.

3/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan

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Brooklyn Yakuza

From the folks behind Kinship and Smoke and Barrel comes Brooklyn Yakuza, a modern izakaya promising non-traditional sharing plates with bold flavours. Sake is the name of the game here, and guests should anticipate a convivial vibe with great food and drinks.

G/F-1/F, 29 LKF, 29 Wyndham Street, Central

Kacho Fugetsu

A new izakaya is opening its doors in Causeway Bay in mid-November. Occupying two floors in the Cubus Building, on the menu are contemporary creations such as matsuba crab roll with sea urchin topped with caviar, steamed wild-caught Tasmanian abalone with sake and pan-seared amadai with sweetcorn sauce.

25/F & 23/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay

Dam:a

Noodle joint Dam:a joins the ranks of cool concepts on the slopes of Sai Ying Pun. Inspired by the trendy noodle bars in Korea, diners can get creative with how they want to combine and mix their ingredients. Broth bases include Korean beef made with South African Wagyu, Korean ginseng chicken soup and spicy chicken, as well as an enticing snack menu too.

110 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun

Percy’s

Sustainability is on everyone’s minds when it comes to seafood and here to fill the gap between environmentalism and good times is Percy. Helmed by chef Braden Reardon, the seasonal menu is separated into hot and cold small plates, large plates and raw bar offerings that are sure to go well with the selection of cocktails, wines and whiskey from the bar.

18-18A Shelley Street, Central

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Chuan

Opening in the high-rise Food Forum in Times Square is Chuan. The kitchens are helmed by Chef Lee Chi-kwong and Chef Leung Yip-yuen, two Sichuan cuisine masters who formerly worked at San Xi Lou and Golden Valley. Patrons can look forward to dim sums with spicy twists and classics such as prawns with pepper in casserole and Sichuan-style stewed fish.

Shop 1102, Food Forum, 11/F, Time Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay

Kushiro

Opening in the basement floor of the esteemed Peninsula hotel is Kushiro – and it absolutely lives up to the expectations of its address. Omakase is the name of the game here and we love exquisite dishes such as signature appetiser spot prawn cake, steamed abalone with abalone liver sauce, and sea urchin and Matsuba crab jelly topped with golden caviar.

Shop BW1, BW3 & BW5, B1/F, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Ask for Alonzo Soho

The well-loved pasta joint Ask for Alonzo has opened its latest location on Bridges Street in Soho. It’s a welcome addition to the neighbourhood; patrons can enjoy the all-day menu of Italian classics with a twist, happy hour, weekend brunch and convenient lunch menus.

18 Bridges Street, Soho

Ying Jee Club new tasting menu

Get the most out of your experience at Michelin-starred Ying Jee Club with its new tasting menu at HK$1,380 (US$177) for six courses. Sink your teeth into tender abalone, sumptuous fish maw and sea cucumber, and lots more.

Shop G05, 107 & 108, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central

Ta Pantry’s Le Japonnaise menu

The private kitchen/event space tucked behind the gorgeous Maison Es has launched a new menu. Going back to the basics with an enhanced version of its original menu from back in 2008, the new menu is a beautiful marriage of French-style cooking with exquisite Japanese ingredients. Think yellowfin akami tartare and Japanese black abalone fettuccine.

1A Star Street, Wan Chai

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Festival of Wine by Shangri-La

Shangri-La Hotels’ Festival of Wine is back! From November 22 to 27, various exclusive wine pairing menus for lunch or dinner will be showcased at Island Shangri-La, Kowloon Shangri-La and Kerry Hotel. Fabulous line-ups include the Italian wine tasting dinner with a selection of 24 wines from four Italian wine areas at Angelini’s, and the eye-bulging 7th anniversary of the iconic wine dinner, which costs HK$22,888 (US$2,940) per person at Restaurant Petrus that includes Grand Crus such as Chateau Latour, Pauillac and 1er Cru Classé, 1959.

Various locations including Petrus, Level 56, Island Shangri-La, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty