https://www.scmp.com/rss/523426/feed Discover what makes a dish iconic. 100 Top Tables’ Dish in Focus series takes you on a deep dive into the stories, ingredients and craft behind Hong Kong’s culinary masterpieces. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At Sol, the contemporary Korean restaurant by Solstice Culinary Space on Lyndhurst Terrace, head chef GwanJu Kim’s French training and Korean roots come together in one poised menu. Growing up on a family farm outside Seoul with both his mother and grandmother laid the foundations for Kim’s ingredient-driven cooking. He later honed his technique at one-Michelin-starred L’Amant Secret in Seoul and three-Michelin-starred Odette in Singapore. At Sol, Kim blends Western methods with the flavours of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347115/dish-focus-jeonbok-sol?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347115/dish-focus-jeonbok-sol?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:15:13 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Migas Hong Kong brings a slice of the Mediterranean to the third floor of H Queen’s in Central, with a trio of spaces – restaurant, bar and music lounge – designed as a “contemporary urban mercado” inspired by the lively energy of traditional Spanish markets. The dining room’s market-hall vibe, colourful terrace and vermuteria (vermouth bar) spirit are matched by an ingredient-forward menu that ranges from Spain and France to the Levant and North Africa. At the helm is culinary director chef... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345510/dish-focus-dark-chocolate-covered-stuffed-medjool-dates-migas-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345510/dish-focus-dark-chocolate-covered-stuffed-medjool-dates-migas-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:30:09 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Housed in the former Central Magistracy, Prince and the Peacock is one of Hong Kong’s most striking stages for Indian cuisine, pairing grand colonial architecture with a menu that looks beyond clichés to the royal courts and coastal regions of India. At its helm is chef Palash Mitra, long admired for his refined, flavour-forward take on Indian food and seafood dishes. His current philosophy is distilled into a dish that’s rooted in tradition yet shaped by Hong Kong, and is as visually composed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343747/dish-focus-crab-claw-porichettu-prince-and-peacock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343747/dish-focus-crab-claw-porichettu-prince-and-peacock?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Sep arrived in Hong Kong in 2022, presenting chef Dobee Lam’s vision of Vietnamese cuisine through the lens of Hong Kong’s restless culinary energy. Tucked into the heart of the city, the interior of the restaurant channels the lantern-lit streets of central Vietnam while leaning into local ingredients and live-fire cooking. Lam, whose career spans some of Asia’s top kitchens, helms the wood-fired ovens with a craftsman’s focus, delivering tasting menus that balance bold flavours with technical... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342064/dish-focus-ga-quay-hoi-sep?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342064/dish-focus-ga-quay-hoi-sep?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:37 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Le Caviar Impérial is arguably the most recognisable dish at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and as much a manifesto as it is an appetiser. Distilling Joël Robuchon’s philosophy of “absolute respect for the product”, Le Caviar Impérial is a meticulously layered composition of caviar, crab and lobster jelly. Listed under “hot and cold appetisers” on both the L’Atelier and Le Jardin lunch and dinner menus, the signature sits at the intersection of French precision and haute ingredients, setting the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340437/dish-focus-le-caviar-imperial-latelier-de-joel-robuchon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340437/dish-focus-le-caviar-imperial-latelier-de-joel-robuchon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Tosca di Angelo, on the 102nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, frames southern Italian cooking against one of the world’s most dramatic skylines. The hotel’s Italian restaurant, which opened in 2011 and was originally named Tosca after Puccini’s classic opera, then renamed Tosca di Angelo in 2019, boasts sweeping views, a wood-fired oven and a menu that moves from fresh antipasti to handmade pastas and whole fish grilled over coal. Born in Sicily and with a career having taken him to some... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339160/dish-focus-sicilian-artisanal-busiate-tosca-di-angelo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339160/dish-focus-sicilian-artisanal-busiate-tosca-di-angelo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Somm at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental has long been known as a love letter to wine and the food that makes it sing – a relaxed yet finely tuned dining room that bridges the gap between bistro comfort and serious cellar credentials. In the kitchen is chef de cuisine Jason Wolf, who leans into that sensibility with dishes that are deceptively simple on paper but built on quiet technical rigour. His French onion soup gratinated with Salers, Comté and Gruyère cheese is one such example, a winter... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337424/dish-focus-french-onion-soup-gratinated-salers-comte-and-gruyere-cheese-somm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337424/dish-focus-french-onion-soup-gratinated-salers-comte-and-gruyere-cheese-somm?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:00:13 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Path has emerged as an intimate eight-seater chef’s table in Tsim Sha Tsui, led by rising star chef de cuisine Tony Mok. Mok draws on his Cantonese roots and experience in Michelin-starred Western kitchens to create a refined but relaxed tasting menu that tells a story with each course. Rather than sticking strictly to tradition, Path treats classic Chinese dishes as a starting point, layering contemporary techniques and international influences while preserving familiar flavours, so that plates... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336019/dish-focus-flower-crab-dan-dan-noodles-path?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336019/dish-focus-flower-crab-dan-dan-noodles-path?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:15:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Known for its innovative approach to Korean cuisine at its two-Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant, Mosu Hong Kong is perched on the third floor of the city’s contemporary M+ museum. This tasting menu-only restaurant has quickly become a destination for diners seeking something more than just a meal, but a dining experience that weaves together Asian traditions and cutting-edge techniques in a sleek and artfully minimalist setting. At the heart of Mosu’s carefully calibrated progression of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3334491/dish-focus-toasted-sesame-tofu-mosu-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3334491/dish-focus-toasted-sesame-tofu-mosu-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:45:09 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au When you have a signature three-yellow-chicken dish as successful as chef Aven Lau’s at Épure, it’s usually a tough act to follow. And as Hong Kong’s chicken craze finally begins to plateau, the man who helped kick-start the trend has elegantly pivoted, turning his focus to a new muse: the Guangdong rice duck. “I’m not French, so why force French ingredients?” Lau quips, a philosophy that crystallised early in his career. Though trained in French techniques, his culinary imagination remained... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3332652/dish-focus-aged-rice-duck-lorange-epure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3332652/dish-focus-aged-rice-duck-lorange-epure?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:09:54 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Twist Pasta Bar recently emerged as an exciting new addition to the city’s casual pasta eateries. Located on Central’s Bridges Street and led by head chef Ben Sears, Twist offers more than just pasta. It presents a deeply thought-through fusion of traditional Italian technique with flavours of Hong Kong heritage. Twist is described by Sears as a love letter to pasta – the latest concept by the people behind Bourke’s, Terracotta Lamma, Honky Tonks Tavern and Mendel’s. Its essence lies in looking... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3328952/dish-focus-bone-marrow-macaroni-twist-pasta-bar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3328952/dish-focus-bone-marrow-macaroni-twist-pasta-bar?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:45:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Clarence, perched on the 25th floor of Central’s H Code, is a refined French dining destination led by chef de cuisine Ka Kei Wong, whose decade of experience across Michelin-star kitchens in Europe and Asia informs his approach of blending classic French technique with local, seasonal ingredients. Under the direction of acclaimed chef Olivier Elzer, Clarence offers a fresh take on traditional French fare with subtle Asian influences. The roasted yellow chicken is one example of this... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327636/dish-focus-roasted-yellow-chicken-clarence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327636/dish-focus-roasted-yellow-chicken-clarence?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:15:10 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At Belon, the Michelin-starred landmark of French fine dining in SoHo, head chef Mina Güçlüer has crafted a fresh narrative rooted in the restaurant’s legacy. Born and raised in Istanbul, chef Güçlüer’s culinary journey took her through some of Europe’s most prestigious and demanding kitchens before arriving in Hong Kong. Since joining Belon in 2019 as a protégé of executive chef Matthew Kirkley, she has developed a distinctive culinary voice that honours French traditions while weaving in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3326137/dish-focus-brioche-beef-tartare-caviar-belon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3326137/dish-focus-brioche-beef-tartare-caviar-belon?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:26 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At Primo Posto Ristoro, newly opened on Shin Hing Street, head chef Gabriele Fusi brings an authentic taste of Milanese home cooking to Hong Kong with his pumpkin gnocchi, a surprising signature on the dinner à la carte menu. The restaurant itself is a vibrant homage to Milan’s contrasts as historic charm meets contemporary design. Fusi’s kitchen philosophy fits perfectly here too: a pursuit of mastery through discipline and love for the craft, that marries tradition with creativity. The pumpkin... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3324304/dish-focus-pumpkin-gnocchi-primo-posto?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3324304/dish-focus-pumpkin-gnocchi-primo-posto?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:15:09 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At Rùn, the Chinese fine-dining restaurant inside The St Regis Hong Kong, executive Chinese chef Hung Chi-kwong transforms a beloved Cantonese snack into a sophisticated, multisensory dish that reflects the restaurant’s philosophy of respecting tradition while exploring innovative techniques. For Hung, the dish is a combination of memory, technique and taste. His aim was to bring together the “depth of Cantonese master stock and the luxuriousness of duck liver” elevated with modern presentation.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3322799/dish-focus-marinated-smoked-duck-liver-crispy-toast-run?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3322799/dish-focus-marinated-smoked-duck-liver-crispy-toast-run?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:18 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer After a modest start as a short-term residency at La Brasserie, Lala has swiftly emerged as one of Hong Kong’s buzziest French dining destinations since its official launch in February. Spearheaded by chef Franckelie Laloum and hospitality visionary Michael Larkin, Lala seeks to blend the precision of French fine dining with a playful, accessible spirit that makes it more approachable than many traditional white tablecloth establishments. Marrying the first two letters of the founders’ last... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3321063/dish-focus-cochon-pork-chop-paris-hong-kong-sauce-lala?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3321063/dish-focus-cochon-pork-chop-paris-hong-kong-sauce-lala?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:19:53 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Those familiar with renowned French chef Alain Ducasse will recognise his hallmark contemporary French haute cuisine. Having grown up on a farm in the Landes region of France, Ducasse places a strong emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and using local produce wherever possible. With more than 30 restaurants under his belt today – across seven countries, spanning from Paris to Tokyo – Ducasse opened his eponymous restaurant in Macau in 2018, as part of the Morpheus Hotel inside the City of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317547/dish-focus-seasonal-vegetables-cooked-together-black-truffle-alain-ducasse-morpheus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317547/dish-focus-seasonal-vegetables-cooked-together-black-truffle-alain-ducasse-morpheus?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:45:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Within the sanctuary of Island Shangri-La, Ming Pavilion delivers a cuisine born from the warmth, freshness and flavour of the Fujian province of China. Having crossed borders and travelled through the kitchens of various Asian countries, Hokkien cooking has evolved to reflect the tastes and environments of these different cultures. Now, head chef Jack Lam Yeung is telling the story of this time-honoured cuisine and celebrating Hokkien culinary heritage by drawing out a multitude of flavours... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3315058/dish-focus-xiamen-style-popiah-ming-pavilion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3315058/dish-focus-xiamen-style-popiah-ming-pavilion?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:45:06 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Roganic restaurant is one of the leading lights on Hong Kong’s sustainable dining scene: its farm-to-fork approach has earned it numerous awards, including a Michelin Green Star. Since opening in 2019, the restaurant has prioritised locally sourced ingredients and zero-waste menus. In February, Roganic moved to its new, upcycled premises at Lee Garden One in Causeway Bay. The decor has changed, the menu has changed, but one constant is head chef Adam Catterall, who has been in the kitchen since... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3312273/dish-focus-farmhouse-productions-tomatoes-roganic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3312273/dish-focus-farmhouse-productions-tomatoes-roganic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:17 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Boasting nine branches around the globe, from Hong Kong and Las Vegas to Dubai and Toronto, Mott 32 is one of Hong Kong’s most successful culinary exports, having first opened in Central in 2014. Recognised by the 100 Top Tables guide since 2017, the Iberico char siu with yellow mountain honey remains a must-try. An essential staple in Cantonese cuisine, char siu – or barbecue pork – is one of the most popular Chinese roast meats, and one that chef Lee Man-sing learned to make when he was just... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3306902/dish-focus-barbecue-pluma-iberico-char-siu-hong-kongs-mott-32?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3306902/dish-focus-barbecue-pluma-iberico-char-siu-hong-kongs-mott-32?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Although the exact origin of the beef Wellington isn’t known, most diners can agree that few things beat a succulent cut of meat wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Traditionally, a centre-cut beef tenderloin lies at the heart of the time-consuming dish, surrounded by a paste of minced mushrooms – or duxelles – which is why Terrace Chow’s New Zealand lamb version caught our eye. Part of the Wooloomooloo group, H Queen’s newest restaurant, Omaroo Grill seeks to reimagine the traditional steakhouse by... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3303963/dish-focus-new-zealand-coastal-lamb-rack-and-lamb-fillet-wellington-omaroo-grill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3303963/dish-focus-new-zealand-coastal-lamb-rack-and-lamb-fillet-wellington-omaroo-grill?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:51:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Yakitori restaurant Yardbird has garnered a cult following among Hongkongers since its opening in 2011. Known for its extensive menu of more than 20 types of skewers – grilling local “three-yellow chicken” from neck to knee and tendon to tail – the Sheung Wan izakaya was once identified on weekends by its queue outside due to its walk-in-only policy. Rest assured, tables can now be booked, but that hasn’t stopped diners from spilling out of Yardbird’s doors. Owned and operated by entrepreneur... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3301872/dish-focus-sweetcorn-tempura-yardbird?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3301872/dish-focus-sweetcorn-tempura-yardbird?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:09 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes Paella may seem an odd choice of signature dish at a Japanese restaurant but it perfectly reflects the journey of Censu’s founder, chef Shun Sato. Born and raised in Japan – where he developed a particular affection for his grandmother’s house in Sendai, which inspired the interior design at Censu – Sato leveraged his culinary career to travel the world. After stints at prestigious restaurants in Tokyo, he spent seven years in Sydney before moving to London to lead the team at Aqua Kyoto for two... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3300181/dish-focus-fxxking-paella?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3300181/dish-focus-fxxking-paella?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:00:25 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer One of a kind in Yung Shue Wan, Terracotta Lamma is a laid-back Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that’s perfectly at home on the waterfront next to the pier. Head chef Richard Solnik has led the kitchen since its opening in 2023, fashioning a menu that moves with the seasons and adheres to the Mediterranean diet. Focusing on food that is simple, honest and familiar, the menu is split into small and bigger plates, sides and dishes from the charcoal grill – which is where Terracotta’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3295831/dish-focus-roasted-eggplant-terracotta-lamma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3295831/dish-focus-roasted-eggplant-terracotta-lamma?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:15:16 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes The British culinary legacy in Hong Kong is an odd one. On the one hand, there’s an obvious and daily debt that stretches from the city’s cha chaan teng culture, with its milk tea and scrambled eggs on toast, to the lingering affection for afternoon tea and its assortment of sandwiches and other nibbles. But when it comes to bona fide British restaurants, there’s a conspicuous dearth. Magistracy Dining Room is unashamedly British. Describing itself as “a timeless London restaurant”, the concept... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3294162/dish-focus-dressed-crab-magistracy-dining-room?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3294162/dish-focus-dressed-crab-magistracy-dining-room?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:09 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes When 22 Ships revealed it was moving from Wan Chai to Central, there was consternation among the Spanish restaurant’s dedicated fan base. First there were worries that by nearly tripling in size, the restaurant would lose its familiar, intimate feel. There were also concerns that taking over the site formerly occupied by Sake Central – previously a dark, cavernous space without windows – was at odds with 22 Ships’ previous open-plan design. Then there was the philosophical question – can it... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3291726/dish-focus-marmitako-spanish-restaurant-22-ships?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3291726/dish-focus-marmitako-spanish-restaurant-22-ships?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:15:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer A stand-out since Bedu’s opening menu in 2018, the restaurant’s honey baked feta has taken many forms over the years – from topped with black pepper to a version infused with smoked lemon and encased in filo pastry. The latest “Chef’s Menu” spin sees it served with thin and crispy sweet potato strips. But the classic, tried and tested signature remains a perennial favourite among Gough Street regulars. The dish is inspired by Middle Eastern cheese saj parcels, a popular street food breakfast of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3290133/dish-focus-honey-baked-feta-middle-eastern-restaurant-bedu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3290133/dish-focus-honey-baked-feta-middle-eastern-restaurant-bedu?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:15:09 +0000