Where to eat in November: Hong Kong’s new dining options

Christmas might not yet be here, but we’re already feeling festive with a slew of pop-ups, exclusive tasting menus and a farmer’s market to look forward to this season.

HEXA

The newest restaurant to set up shop at Ocean Terminal’s new extension area is HEXA, a contemporary Chinese restaurant, set to open on November 7. It joins a string of other newly opened restaurants, including ANA TEN and Paper Moon.

The interior, inspired by the swinging ’60s and designed by Steve Leung, takes advantage of the rectangular floor plan by creating two “wings”, anchored by an escalator. On the right is the “love” area, featuring dark, muted tones in a range of materials, including leather, faux fur, velvet and metal.

On the left is the “passion” area, featuring warmer tones. It also has a Chef’s Table, where chefs will pop by to showcase their skills. Outside, a waterfront lounge is sure to appeal to those wanting to enjoy the 270-degree view of both sides of Victoria Harbour.

HEXA is set to impress with a series of signature dishes, including steamed pork dumplings with black garlic, Traba crab legs with pomelo, steamed bamboo charcoal shrimp dumplings, and double boiled pear in Chuanbei and aged tangerine peel.

Date: Opens Nov 7
Address: OTE 101, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

Yojimbo

If you’re a fan of the sultry, cool vibes at Ophelia, then you’re in for a treat. Ashley Sutton, the creative genius behind Ophelia, J. Boroski and Iron Fairies, is opening his fourth venture in Hong Kong, called Yojimbo. Yojimbo, named after a 1961 samurai movie, is being billed as a Japan-inspired “fantasyland” and opens on November 10. The venue will feature a cosy cocktail lounge area as well as a large 248 sq ft island bar which doubles up as an elevated stage. Expect live performances by spectacularly dressed geishas, samurais, and anime-inspired characters.