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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
Shelley Tai of Mius is 100 Top Tables 2026’s best bartender. Photo: Sun Yeung

100 Top Tables 2026: the finest restaurants and bars in Hong Kong

Dieci’s co-founders in Hong Kong worked with Dix Design + Architecture to bring its interiors to life. Photo: Handout

How Hong Kong’s new restaurants are using thoughtful design to draw crowds

Saicho afternoon tea at Tiffin, and a Chocolatier x Saicho takeaway gift box, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

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Fxxcking Peace Out Mapo Tofu at Golden Gip in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

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