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Good Eating - Reviews

Good Eating - Reviews
Sit back, relax and take a bite out of Hong Kong with Good Eating magazine – your authoritative guide to fine dining in Asia’s culinary capital
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
At Mesa by José Avillez, the restaurant’s namesake chef (left) works closely with head chef Herlander Fernandes to craft a menu that reinterprets Portuguese cuisine for international diners in Macau.

Mesa by José Avillez celebrates artistry of Portuguese cuisine in Macau

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Enjoy a classic Christmas turkey at Regent Hong Kong this festive season. Photo: Handout

Where to enjoy Christmas dinner in Hong Kong this festive season

Hot Wine at The Aubrey, Hong Kong, one of the many seasonal drinks on offer in the city this year. Photo: Handout

Your 2025 guide to the best Christmas cocktails in Hong Kong

Belon’s brioche beef tartare with caviar is a masterpiece of precision and presentation. Photo: Belon

Dish in Focus: Brioche beef tartare with caviar at Belon

Hong Kong’s hospitality sector faces staffing shortages, but start-up Shift Happens is offering a recruitment solution. Photo: Jelly Tse

Need restaurant staff? Shift Happens is here to help

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Amadai uroko yaki served with an umami-rich miso and tomato paste at Ozakaya, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Ozakaya restaurant review: Experimental Japanese fare in buzzy Wan Chai

Japanese restaurants abound in Hong Kong, but experimental Kansai cuisine from Osaka holds its own in a crowded market in this happening eatery in Wan Chai

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In Depth bar review: the underwhelming concept replacing Honi Honi

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Jade restaurant review: Top notch seafood and stunning views in Aberdeen

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Butchers Club Grille restaurant review: Surf and turf in Tai Koo, Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s fallen meat and burger masters opened a new surf and turf destination … to underwhelming results, as we’d take the truffle fries over the Wagyu

A spread at Butchers Club Grille in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Lemna of The Alchemist bar review: Cocktails and culture on the waterfront

Extending the Alchemist group’s niche of pairing socially relevant events with food and drinks is its latest concept at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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CulinArt 1862 restaurant review: Sustainable and delicious ‘Western kaiseki’

Towngas’ ESG-themed eatery serves up ‘contemporary Western kaiseki’ that’s both sustainable and delicious in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong – think scallops, sea bass and kale salad

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Jing restaurant review: Experience Chinese culture, history and cuisine

Private dining room Jing – next to Auntie Ayi in Pacific Place, Hong Kong – takes ‘dinner and a show’ to a new level with its eight-course menu and immersive experience exploring the Tang dynasty

Yang Guifei Lychee Lobster at Jing in Pacific Place, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Ponty Café restaurant review: Biscuits and pancakes galore in Hong Kong

The Pontiac shifted from beers and cocktails to coffee and sandwiches amid pandemic restrictions – but what started as a pop-up is here to stay, with Winstons and Cupping Room’s Rachel Wedlock at the helm

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The Mixing Room bar review: More Iron Fairies whimsy at a new sister venue

After Central cocktail bar J Boroski’s closure, Dining Concepts moved on with The Mixing Room – an ideal after-dinner, pre-party spot designed by Ashley Sutton

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Magistracy Dining Room restaurant review: ‘Timeless London’ in Hong Kong

Black Sheep Restaurants’ latest venture serves up fine-dine staples from oysters and caviar to prime rib amid colonial British grandeur

A decadent beef dish at Magistracy Dining Room in Hong Kong. Handout
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7 Hong Kong restaurants redefining Cantonese cuisine for a new generation

Cantonese cuisine can get a bad rap, but today a new wave of chefs are reimagining classic regional dishes with modern flair – this list is the city’s best-in-class revealed

Two-way stuffed crab claws at Auntie Āyi. Photo: Handout
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Carnivore’s delight: 7 best restaurants to eat Wagyu beef in Hong Kong

From top Tokyo chains to 80s nostalgic and sleek US steakhouses, here’s where to feast on the juiciest cuts of the King of Beef

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Ushidoki restaurant review: A full kaiseki meal with Wagyu in Hong Kong’s Central

A culinary experience curated by Yoshiyuki Kikuchi, known for his artistic interpretation of kaiseki dining, and veteran Michinori Hasegawa

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CNY Bar review: Signature drinks pay homage to classic rock at Hong Kong’s Central

CNY Bar’s espresso martini, inspired by Rage Against the Machine’s classic “Wake Up” from 1991, is part of the fine tunes and tipples concept

Wake Up - Inspired by Rage Against The Machine’s 1991 hit, this espresso martini riff comprises beef jerky-washed Wild Turkey Rye, espresso, coffee liqueur, kokuto syrup, and is garnished with shrimp roe and tonka beans. Photo: Handout
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Terroirs by LQV restaurant review: French comfort food in Hong Kong’s Central

Founder Hugues Rondouin insists that LQV is first and foremost a wine bar, so the impressive bottle list shouldn’t be ignored

Food spread at Terroirs by LQV. Photo: Handout
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Bo Innovation restaurant review: ‘demon chef’ Alvin Leung blends art and kitsch

The menu is both delightful and macabre, with Autumnal Cannibalism riffing on Dali and a dessert inspired by a Vincent van Gogh painting

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Plaa restaurant review: Seafood-centric fare with French flair and Thai flavours

Renowned chefs, Hong Kong-born Richie Lin and Bangkok’s Ian Kittichai, collaborate to serve up contemporary Thai-influenced cuisine

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Ramato restaurant review: Rustic Italian home cooking that hits the spot

The fare is no fuss or frills, but favourites like bruschetta, warm octopus salad, pasta, baked sea bass, tiramisu and cannoli make Ramato an authentic Italian experience

Grilled M5 Australian Wagyu rib eye steak at Ramato. Photo: Handout
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BluHouse restaurant review: chef Giovanni Galeota updates classic Italian fare

Purists seeking a classier vibe might not be tempted, but the results from the kitchen, and the rotisserie counter, are incredible

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Mostly Harmless bar review: Hong Kong mixology’s homage to 19th century drink-making

With a name inspired by a Douglas Adams novel, Mostly Harmless focuses on fresh, local ingredients and a no-nonsense presentation

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Heimat restaurant review: ‘Hometown’ German specialities at Hong Kong’s Central

Pretzel and spaetzle are on the menu, but highlights include Koenigsberger Klopse or pork dumpling with capers and gherkins, and Brittany lobster with 58-degree egg

Seabass at Heimat. Photo: Central
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Nagamoto restaurant review: New highs in Japanese fine dining at Hong Kong’s Central

Every meal at Nagamoto is a full sensory experience, from the caviar-topped hassun platter served in an ornate basket to the veritable umami bouquet

Nimonowan creation at Nagamoto. Photo: Handout
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Agora restaurant review: chef Antonio Oviedo’s take on modern Spanish fare

If you have a yen for Spanish fare beyond tapas, Agora offers a fine dining experience with a modern twist, based on available seasonal specialities

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1111 Ones Restaurant and Lounge review: Hong Kong fine dining with inspired interiors

Hong Kong-raised chef Will Leung showcases seasonal, sustainable seafood and premium hand-picked vegetables, and each dish is intricately plated

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Ushio restaurant review: where an omakase sushi meal will not break the bank

Cuts of Wagyu are cooked by the chefs assigned to your table, and the ornate serving plates and sake glasses are all imported from Japan

Wagyu beef tongue. Photo: Ushio
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The Chairman review: Traditional Cantonese technique meets the modern world

While the style doesn’t wander far from home, the level of execution and innovation is exemplary, and the stinky tofu here is special

King prawns cooked in fish and rice broth. Photo: The Chairman
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Woo Cheong Tea House review: dim sum that’s both modern and traditional

Gorgeous chinoiserie is the theme here, along with a variety of delectable dim sum offerings and premium barbecued pork. Pair your meal with tea, tea-infused cocktails or even coffee

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Wing review: Chinese cuisine at its apex at Hong Kong’s Wellington, done in fine dining style

Green and beige tones and marble surfaces provide a calming effect, and just about every dish is exquisite, while the wine choices are intriguing

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