6 best new Hong Kong restaurants with spectacular sea views, from ADD+ and Mosu in West Kowloon’s M+, to Salisterra and Radical Chic, which have new chefs

Jul 8 , 2022

At 101 floors up, Radical Chic restaurant in Hong Kong has something of a first-class air travel experience about it. Photo: @radicalchic/Instagram

Haku and Chineseology opened in Central’s IFC, overlooking the incredible Victoria Harbour, while BluHouse in Tsim Sha Tsui is the latest addition to Rosewood Hong Kong

Salisterra at The Upper House and Radical Chic on 101/F of ICC aren’t exactly ‘new’ but they have new chefs: Cary Doherty and Andrea Zamboni, respectively

An unfettered view of Hong Kong’s beautiful “fragrant harbour” is much sought after, not only by homeowners but also by restaurants because of its added appeal to diners.

With new restaurants and older ones reinventing themselves over the past few years, the meal with a view has welcomed new players and if you are planning to find a place to watch the fireworks (hopefully!) on October 1, here are some worthy new considerations. Book very early to avoid disappointment.

1. Mosu

The highly anticipated Korean sensation Mosu arrived in the M+ museum at the end of March, with a two Michelin-starred tasting menu-only concept concocted by executive chef Sung Anh. Up on the third floor of the building, the panelled floor-to-ceiling windows give a panoramic view of the city while spherical light bulbs hanging from the ceiling add to the cosy and elegant ambience.

The multi-course tasting menu (HK$1,980 or US$250) is superb. It comprises small bites such as gim cup, an elegant seaweed cup filled with potato salad, seaweed and sweet local soy-marinated raw shrimp, and an exquisite abalone tart, followed by five savoury courses that include lobster salad and sot bap with lamb, a classic and traditional Korean rice dish with French lamb saddle.

3/F, M+ Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon

2. Haku

Haku has moved from Harbour City to IFC Mall. Photo: Haku

Haku is the first word of the Japanese phrase haku rai hin, meaning “things from abroad”. This is an apt description of Haku’s Japanese-centric food with its influences from across the world, including executive chef Rob Drennan’s bohemian vibe, drawn from his previous posting in Portland, Oregon.

The restaurant recently moved from its old Harbour City premises to new digs on the fourth floor podium of IFC where it offers a great view of the Kowloon waterfront, including the towering ICC building. The new restaurant has a cool vibe and offers a U-shaped bar where the chefs and sommeliers interact with the guests while enjoying the food and view.

Shop 4011, Podium 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central

6 best new Hong Kong restaurants with spectacular sea views, from ADD+ and Mosu in West Kowloon’s M+, to Salisterra and Radical Chic, which have new chefs

1. Mosu

2. Haku

3. BluHouse