12 new Hong Kong restaurants to visit this October, from those with terraces to surf and turf concepts – plus 2 highly anticipated reopenings

October usually brings cooler autumnal winds to Hong Kong, a welcome relief from the previous months’ ever oppressive summer heat.

Although the mercury can still tip over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), there is a dip in humidity that makes you want to wear longer sleeves and head outdoors.

As such, you might want to consider any one of a number of new terrace spaces, in Wan Chai, Stanley, Tai Koo, Tsim Sha Tsui East and the Elements shopping centre, opening in October the next time you dine out.

There are lots of other new places to explore in October too, including an ox-tongue-focused restaurant, and with the end of hotel quarantine for incoming travellers, we think there will be even more exciting concepts to come.

1. Que by Rin Horiuchi

Winner of the Post’s 100 Top Tables Best Pastry Chef in 2021, Rin Horiuchi has opened his flagship eatery in Tung Chung’s Citygate complex on Lantau Island. Check out creative items such as Japanese-themed tacos with tempura oysters, an assortment of donburi (rice-bowl dishes) and an amazing selection of desserts and take-home cakes.

284-285, 2/F, Citygate, 20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung

2. Beesy Bay

The Yellow House in Stanley, at the south of Hong Kong Island, has a new restaurant that does it all, boasting an international menu that serves anything from wagyu burgers to Indian curry and oyster platters to fish and chips. Whatever you are in the mood for, Beesy Bay is ready to provide – there is also an outdoor area for those who want to smoke shisha, and brunch and afternoon tea is also available.

86-88 Stanley Main Street, Stanley

3. CulinArt 1862

Towngas’ flagship store in Causeway Bay now also provides top-notch European flavours such as beetroot carpaccio and red prawn tartare. The eatery, helmed by chef Stanley Wong, also caters to private events and hosts dedicated chef’s table experiences.

1/F, Chinachem Leighton Plaza, 29 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay

4. Gyu Town

If you love ox tongue, you will love Gyu Town, which serves up every iteration of this cult favourite, from burgers to udon. Try the three-part bento box, which showcases three different parts of the tongue – front, middle and back – or have your favourite cut served sizzling on a hotplate. For those who want to mix it up, add chicken, steak or pork chop.

46B Kweilin Street, Sham Shui Po

5. The Butcher’s Club Grille

One of the city’s most loved beef and burger institutions has opened a surf and turf concept in Taikoo that is perfect for alfresco dining as we enter into autumn weather. The space is pet-friendly, too – while you dine on aged steak and sumptuous seafood, your furry friend will be treated to a selection of snacks and toys.

G/F, Westland Gardens, 12 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay

5. Antonio the King of Piri Piri

This little eatery in Central is the newest spot to get your Portuguese chicken fix. Piri piri sauce, made with a 45-year-old secret recipe, is the name of the game here – you can have it on chicken or pork ribs, all washed down with a glass of vinho verde, a light fruity wine from Portugal. End your meal with a Portuguese egg tart.

6 Tit Hong Lane, Central

6. Mulino

With an indoor dining room and a huge alfresco patio dining space, Mulino opens its doors just in time for autumn. Its Mediterranean menu features an array of delicious dishes that includes vitello tonnato, pappardelle ragu, risotto verde and baked aubergine rolls. Check out the menu of speciality cocktails, too.

Unit Nos 1 To 6, 45 & 46, Wing On Plaza, G/F, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

7. Jiangsu Club

Jiangsu province is home to one of the eight significant traditional Chinese cuisines in China, and tender meats and an abundance of seafood is the name of the game there. Jiangsu Club patrons can expect traditional items such as fish head radish soup, steamed cod with Huadiao wine, Hangzhou-style beggar’s chicken and more. Dim sum is available at lunch.

2/F, Alliance Building, 130-136 Connaught Road, Sheung Wan

8. Carving

A restaurant that specialises in steak and sake has opened in Sheung Wan. Diners can look forward to innovative items such as Yorkshire pudding with ikura (salmon roe) and mentaiko (pollack roe) mousse as well as a delightful range of Japanese seafood.

UG, 338 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan

9. Uncle Ming’s Whisky Bar

A new rooftop bar has opened inside Wan Chai’s newest hotel, AKI Hong Kong – MGallery. As the name suggests, Uncle Ming’s is all about whisky. There are over 80 labels to choose from, but the crown jewels of the selection are 36 single malt Scotches. Sip and savour your favourite dram while taking in the open views of the hotel’s pool and the city.

25/F, 239 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai

10. Ponty Cafe

For those who want to keep The Pontiac vibes going into the day, you can now visit the Ponty Cafe right next door. Its “daytime” cocktails such as Dive Bar Bloody Mary, Ice Spanish Coffee helps to make day drinking a little more acceptable alongside a comprehensive coffee menu. There is also a delicious menu items such as sage pork sausage, biscuits and gravy, and HK steak au poivre with a Szechuan cognac cream sauce to sink your teeth into.

13 Old Bailey Street, Central

11. Chullschick

Chullschick is now serving guests with its unmistakable style of hearty Peruvian cuisine at its second location, on Moon Street. On the menu are empanadas, green duck rice arroz con pato, a meat-packed Peruvian Grill platter and pollo à la brasa – a delicious roasted whole chicken rubbed with Peruvian herbs and spices.

Shop D, E & F, 2-12 Moon Street, Wan Chai

12. Fini’s

Everyone’s favourite Italian-American eatery has opened in the Elements shopping centre in West Kowloon. Tuck into home-made pizzas, mac ‘n’ cheese and the restaurant’s famous meatballs. The new space occupies two floors and includes an outdoor area – perfect for the coming months.

R001, RF, Metal, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui

Reopenings

New chef, new menu: all that remains the same at Castellana is the name. Piedmont native chef Romeo Morelli will showcase the cuisine of his hometown at the restaurant at Club Lusitano on Ice House Street in Central. Diners can look forward to ample seating at the two-storey venue, reopening just in time for white truffle season.

UG/F & 1/F, Club Lusitano Building, 16 Ice House Street, Central

Another much-anticipated new opening is Michelin-starred The Chairman, which went out with a bang at its old Kau U Fong venue in September 2021. The new Chairman, set to reopen in Central, will return with a set-menu-only format. You will no longer need to gather a large group of friends to sample the dishes that this much-loved restaurant has to offer.

3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central