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Best restaurants in Hong Kong

Best restaurants in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has one of the world's highest density of restaurants, with more than 15,000 eateries operating around the city, ranging from private kitchens to Michelin-starred dining rooms.
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
Enjoy a classic Christmas turkey at Regent Hong Kong this festive season. Photo: Handout

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Arm Coffee in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, serves a delicious brunch. Photo: Handout

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Zoku’s sukiyaki cheese fondue in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

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Raiza Carrera (centre) takes over Dead Poets in Hong Kong as part of their second birthday celebrations. Photo: Handout

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Yat Tung Heen is serving premium six-tael hairy crabs as part of its winter menu. The Michelin-star restaurant is one of many places to enjoy the crustacean in Hong Kong this season. Photo: Yat Tung Heen
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11 of the best places to eat hairy crab in Hong Kong in 2025

From steamed Jiangsu crabs to dumplings, soups and even a pizza featuring the seasonal delicacy, here’s where to get your hairy crab fix.

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How top Hong Kong chefs make their Peking duck extra special

Peking duck was a hit in China’s imperial courts and is just as popular now. Hong Kong chefs share their thoughts on the classic roast dish.

The signature Peking duck at Hong Kong’s Hutong restaurant is flamed and carved at the table. Photo: Hutong
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Dish in Focus: Aged rice duck à l’orange at Épure

At Épure in Hong Kong, head chef Aven Lau reimagines French classic duck à l’orange with Asian sensibilities – here’s how he does it.

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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for November 14-16

Beers abound at Taikoo Place, Hanoi’s rising star takes over Lobster Bar, and newly opened Peridot focused on a cocktail’s ‘terroir’.

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Where a culinary critic eats dim sum and Michelin-starred food in Hong Kong

Nelson Siu loves Chinese cooking, from street food to dim sum and Michelin-starred elegant dishes. He is also a fan of high-end French food.

M9+ Wagyu striploin with carrot mille-feuille and red wine jus at Té Bo in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Té Bo is a favourite restaurant of wine critic Nelson Siu. Photo: Té Bo
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 7-9

Enjoy a guest meal from Dutch duo Blend Brothers, a spicy taste tour at Hutong, or an Indian kitchen takeover by Jhol Bangkok.

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15 new restaurants to visit in Hong Kong during November

Enjoy the cool weather in Hong Kong with new eateries serving everything from modern Chinese to fermented, plant-based and izakaya food.

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On the Menu | Why Hong Kong might be the best place in the world for Japanese yakitori

Does the mix of Japanese yakitori masters and Cantonese chicken, like at Yoshiteru Ikegawa’s new restaurant Torikaze, set Hong Kong apart?

Cantonese three-yellow chicken skewers are grilled over charcoal at Yoshiteru Ikegawa’s new Hong Kong restaurant Torikaze. Charmaine Mok visits the Japanese yakitori master to talk about his inspirations and how he applies techniques from his homeland to local poultry. Photo: Torikaze
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Love brunch? Check out 9 of the best new offerings in Hong Kong this autumn

From special anniversary offerings to celebrity-chef creations, enjoy a delicious weekend meal with family or friends at these restaurants.

A variety of brunch dishes at Honjo in Sheung Wan. The restaurant has partnered with chef Yoon Nam-no, known as Cooking Maniac from Culinary Class Wars, for a special four-hands menu available until November 23. Photo: Honjo
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The buzziest new places in Hong Kong, from Zozzona to Bistro Hoi An

Enjoy a slice of The Controversial at Emmer Pizzeria, or grab a coffee eggnog at Hong Kong airport’s new Urban Coffee Roaster.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for October 17-19

Enjoy Nobu’s omakase with the man himself, feast at LPM’s anniversary brunch event, and lean into autumn with a porcini set menu.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for October 10-12

Indulge in hairy crab season, celebrate 25 years of Aqua Restaurant Group with limited time pizza creations, and enjoy an artistic afternoon tea at Kowloon Shangri-La.

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From the Amalfi Coast to MasterChef, Italy’s colatura di alici brings the zing

Originally from the Amalfi Coast, colatura is made from anchovies that are cured in salt to produce a strong, distinctive flavour.

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On the Menu | The next big trend in Hong Kong’s dining scene: freshly made pasta

New Italian restaurants like La Volta, Alma and Twist are leading a pasta charge this autumn offering old classics and new twists.

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Meet the ‘sober sommeliers’ shaking up Hong Kong’s fine dining scene

As the wellness boom persists, more restaurants are concocting innovative non-alcoholic or zero-proof drink pairings for health-conscious diners.

Non-alcoholic pairings at Whey in Hong Kong, crafted by Dino Hui. Photo: Hei Kiu Au
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for August 29-31

Enjoy happy hour with a banh mi on Friday, dine like Indian royalty on Saturday, and close out the weekend with contemporary British plates.

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Dish in Focus: Marinated smoked duck liver on crispy toast at Rùn

Executive Chinese chef Hung Chi-kwong elevates a classic Cantonese snack with premium French duck liver at Rùn, The St Regis Hong Kong.

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Savour sustainability at Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s anniversary dinner

Amber, Roganic, Feuille and Mora are collaborating for the first time, sharing their signature dishes for one night at Landmark Mandarin Oriental.

Amber restaurant, at The Landmark hotel in Hong Kong, part of the prestigious Mandarin Oriental chain. Photo: Handout
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for August 15-17

Spend the weekend hotel-hopping through a six-hands dinner, exclusive Indian buffet dishes and a fragrant new afternoon tea.

The Yunnan wild mushrooms six-hands feast at Man Ho, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Dish in Focus: Cochon pork chop with Paris-Hong Kong sauce at Lala

At Lala, chef Franckelie Laloum brings a classic French pork chop to life with his signature ‘Paris-Hong Kong sauce’.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for August 8-10

Usher in the weekend with antipasti bites, indulge in a tea set and gelato at Regent Hong Kong on Saturday, and feast on Thai snacks on Sunday.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong's 20th Anniversary

Michelin stars align for Four Seasons Hong Kong’s 20th anniversary feast

The 3-day celebration starting September 18 will see 15 top chefs from around the world presenting a once-in-a-lifetime set of tasting menus.

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The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is offering guests exceptional experiences as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. Photo: Handout
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9 savoury and surprising desserts at Hong Kong’s fine dining establishments

The city’s top chefs are creating nuanced sweet courses showcasing umami and fermented flavours, with ingredients like basil, chilli and caviar.

Hong Kong’s chefs are embracing savoury desserts, as seen in Mono’s Ecuadorian chocolate with Andean and Peruvian chillies. Photo: Handout
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