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Where to eat in Hong Kong this June: new restaurant openings and old favourites to try as social dining makes a comeback

Dim sum flatlay is one of the many dining options available in June. Photo: Duddell’s

As Hong Kong slowly lifts restrictions for crowds and gatherings, a slew of new restaurant openings have sprung up to meet the demand of housebound foodies. There are also a lot of collaborations and special menus at your favourite restaurants to tantalise the most discerning of palates. What a great way to kick off the summer.

New opening: Chaat

Indian herbs and spices. Photo: Chaat

Street food and top-shelf hotels collide. Chaat is bringing the cuisine of Central India to the elegant hall of Rosewood Hong Kong. The buzz is there is a trio of authentic tandoori ovens to produce delicious dishes like black pepper chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab and lobster tikka. For something classic, try chef Manav’s special palak paneer that is made lovingly from scratch.

5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

New opening: Mamma Always Said

Tuna salad is on the all-day menu. Photo: Mamma Always Said

Mamma Always Said is the new addition to Peel Street and Meraki Hospitality Group, the dining group behind Bedu. The all-day diner boasts a menu of awesome comfort food that includes home-made XO fried chicken wings, king prawns with chorizo and Manchego and country style ham pressed sandwiches. Happy hour is also a treat where the house negroni is made with tequila, mescal, Punt e Mes, Campari and home-made walnut bitters – a contemporary spin on the classic.

42 Peel Street, Central

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New opening: Harbourside Grill

Classic T-bone steak. Photo: Harbourside Grill

In with one grill and out with another. Taking over the spot at Ocean Terminal where Gordon Ramsay’s Maze Grill used to be, Harbourside Grill offers a meatastic feast with a bit of French flair. Sink your teeth into delicious menu items such as steak tartare, grilled sea bass in lobster bisque and of course, gorgeous dry and wet-aged steaks.

Shop OTE401, Level 4, Ocean Terminal Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

New Opening: Crowne Super Deluxe

Chef Toru Takano. Photo: Crowne Super Deluxe

Taking over the location of another of Gordon Ramsay’s old restaurants is Crowne Super Deluxe. Due to officially open mid-June, the new teppanyaki concept by Black Sheep Group promises to offer the refined style of Japanese grilling from Kobe but with the flair of popular American chain, Benihana.

Mezzanine level, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central

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New opening: The Daily Tot

Interiors by Louis Chon Studio. Photo: The Daily Tot

There’s a new address for fans of rum. Set to open its doors in July, The Daily Tot will feature a niche collection of rums from distilleries in the Caribbean as well as 12 exciting signature cocktails. The interior design is by Louis Chon Studio of Tell Camelia and The Old Man fame and we look forward to sipping classic rum cocktails on the terrace.

LG/F, Shop E, Felicity Building, 58 Hollywood Road, Central

New opening: Yung’s Bistro

Roasted whole goose leg. Photo: Yung's Bistro

A younger and hipper offshoot of one of Hong Kong’s most iconic institutions, Yung Kee, Yung’s Bistro promises to continue the tradition among the back drop of Victoria Harbour at K11 Musea. The world-famous roast goose is on the menu as well as delectable deep-fried shrimp ball with fermented bean curd and deep-fried grouper with diced salted fish. We’re especially excited for the White Rabbit Candy custard dessert too.

Shop 701, 7/F, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

New opening: Odyssée

Green coconut the modern French way. Photo: Odyssée

Odyssée quietly replaced its predecessor, Le 39V, on the 101st floor of ICC to serve up contemporary French cuisine. At the helm of the kitchen is French chef Aurélie Altemaire who was the head chef at London’s L’Atélier de Joël Robuchon for 10 years. Look forward to fresh, innovative cuisine such as Bresse pigeon with Jerusalem artichoke, ravioli and hazelnuts as well as oysters with watercress, smoked haddock and salmon roe.

Shop A, 101 Floor, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon

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RSRV x Arcane 

Lightly seared white asparagus with broad beans. Photo: RSRV

Maison Mumm’s exclusive reserve RSRV has partnered with Arcane for a delectable pairing menu. Taste the bouquet of the exquisite Maison Mumm RSRV Cuvée 4.5, lightly seared white asparagus with broad beans, artichoke, walnut and sherry dressing that brings out the gorgeous notes of fruit, honey and vanilla on your palate.

3/F, 18 On Lan St, Central

Duddell’s All-You-Can-Eat 80s Dim Sum

All-day dim sum set. Photo: Duddell’s

Fans of Duddell’s award-winning dim sum are in for a treat. Every Wednesday to Friday night from 6pm onwards you can gorge on all the dumplings and spring rolls for only HK$268. Wash it all down with two hours of free-flow at HK$148 per person. In addition, to the new menu, Duddell’s has launched a new happy hour that goes from 3pm till close. Grab a Peroni beer for HK$60, or select cocktail and wines for HK$80.

3/F, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central

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Land and Sea Fiesta buffet at The Place

Seafood platter selection at The Place. Photo: Cordis

For those who are itching to dig into a great buffet, The Place at the Cordis hotel is offering a new “Land and Sea Fiesta” lunch and dinner buffet. A long line of fresh seafood such as oysters, mussels, shrimps and crayfish, plus a selection of freshly cut sashimi and made-to-order sushi are available at the live station as well as crab congee, Peking duck, grilled lamb rack, US prime rib, Parma ham and baked lobster in cheese – and so much more.

Level L, Cordis, Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok

Lunch at Samsen, Sheung Wan

‘Khao Soi’ of curried chicken with fresh egg noodles. Photo: Samsen

The outpost of the Michelin-recommended noodle joint is not only opened for lunch, it offers a specially curated menu by chef Adam Cliff to showcase what the kitchens have to offer. Exclusive to the Sheung Wan location is fried red curry fish cake and the signature “Khao Soi” of curried beef or chicken served with fresh egg noodles. While old favourites such as the crabmeat fried rice is also available.

23 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan

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As Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed, there is a slew of new places to choose from this month, as well as a few established places with deliciously tempting offerings