Address: 25/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Contact: 3185 8388

Écriture

Perched on the top floor of H Queen’s, this two-star Michelin restaurant serves seasonal French cuisine with Japanese produce and ingredients.

Address: 26/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Contact: 2795 5996

Website: ecriture.hk

ICHU

This Peruvian restaurant serves a menu of vibrant small plates and flavourful sharing dishes in a relaxed, bistro-style setting.

Address: 3/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Contact: 2477 7717

Website: ichu.com.hk

LPM Restaurant & Bar

The Hong Kong branch of the London-based brasserie – the home of French Mediterranean and Niçoise cuisine – serves ingredient-led dishes.

Address: Shop 1, 1/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Contact: 2887 1113

Website: lpmrestaurants.com/hongkong

PIQNIQ

This whimsical rooftop eatery is adorned with art – including a giant polka-dot pumpkin sculpture by Yayoi Kusama – and serves international fare, wines and spirits.

Address: R/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Contact: 5200 1683

Website: piqniq.hk

Vive Cake Boutique

This cake shop makes an impressive range of custom creations for various occasions, in addition to macarons and other small treats.

Address: Shop 3, 1/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central

Contact: 9602 2869

Website: vive.hk

H Code

BAR DE LUXE

This elegant Japanese cocktail bar is overseen by award-winning mixologist Hidetsugu Ueno, the founder of Tokyo’s famed Bar High Five.

Address: 7/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 3706 5716

Website: bardeluxehk.com

BIRDIE

As its name suggests, this Japanese yakitori restaurant prides itself on serving chicken skewers chargrilled to perfection, as well as an impressive selection of sake and shochu.

Address: 9/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 2789 2881

Blush

This Instagram-worthy bar features all-pink decor, a creative cocktail list, shisha offerings and a tempting snack menu.

Address: 3/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 3619 3845

Website: facebook.com/blushcentralhk

Kagesha Lounge

Perfect for an after-work drink or a cosy date night, this bar has an excellent craft cocktail list and great shisha selection.

Address: 6/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Website: instagram.com/kageshahk

Mori

The latest namesake Japanese restaurant by chef Mori Tomoaki – known for Daigo by Mori Tomoaki and Sushi Mori Tomoaki – crafts dishes using seasonal ingredients flown in daily from Japan.

Address: 8/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 2886 0678

Website: morihk.com

NOJO RAMEN x IZAKAYA

This industrial-style yet chic Japanese restaurant boasts an extensive menu featuring artisanal chicken broth ramen as well as a selection of favourite snacks and dishes.

Address: Shop 5 and Open Space, G/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 2415 1333

Website: facebook.com/nojo.hk

NOJO SAKETEN

This cosy 8-seat sake bar offers small bites and a wide selection of top-tier bottles curated by sake expert Elliot Faber, founder of Sake Central.

Address: Shop 4, G/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 6704 2570

Website: saketenhk.com

PIIN Wine Restaurant

Elevated Cantonese cuisine is expertly paired with Burgundy wines from the restaurant’s extensive selection of more than 2,000 bottles.

Address: 2/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 2832 7123

Website: piin-hk.com

Tell Camellia

This tea-inspired cocktail bar offers a carefully curated drink list with creations based on teas from all over the globe.

Address: Shop 2, LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 6038 4020; 9821 5501

Website: tellcamellia.com

The Diplomat

This moody speakeasy joint, helmed by award-winning mixologist John Nugent, has built a reputation for crowd-pleasing craft cocktails and delicious late-night bites.

Address: Shop 1, LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 3619 0302

Website: thediplomat.hk

TREEHOUSE

This fast-casual eatery specialises in plant-based foods, including whole-food bowls, breads, burgers and salads made with high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients.

Address: Shop 1, G/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 3791 2277

Website: facebook.com/treehouse.eco

Yakiniku Great Soho

This establishment takes Japanese barbecue to new heights, serving expertly grilled cuts of premium Wagyu beef with an omakase menu of chef’s choices.

Address: 1/F, The Steps . H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central

Contact: 2758 8688

Website: yakiniku-great.com

18 On Lan

Arcane

Australian celebrity chef Shane Osborn’s one-star Michelin restaurant offers refined, modern European cuisine in a contemporary setting.

Address: 3/F, 18 On Lan, 18 On Lan Street, Central

Contact: 2728 0178

Website: arcane.hk

Mono

South American cuisine is elevated by chef Ricardo Chaneton’s technical mastery of French cooking at this intimate eatery.

Address: 5/F, 18 On Lan, 18 On Lan Street, Central

Contact: 2506 8676

Website: mono.hk

Ryota Kappou Modern

This one-star Michelin restaurant serves modern Japanese seasonal fare expertly paired with sake in a stylish setting overlooking the city’s skyline.

Address: 21/F, 18 On Lan, 18 On Lan Street, Central

Contact: 2628 1899, 6768 1128 (WhatsApp)

Website: ryota.hk

ZEST by Konishi

Chef Mitsuru Konishi’s refined, contemporary French-Japanese cuisine has earned this elegant, two-storey restaurant and lounge one Michelin star.

Address: 28/F and 29/F, 18 On Lan, 18 On Lan Street, Central

Contact: 2715 0878

Website: zestbykonishihk.com

Learn about the  3 dining destinations in Hong Kong’s Central district with a world of diverse cuisines.