Plugged-in Hong Kong diners know what comprises a Black Sheep restaurant: spectacle, polished service, and experiential dining. A Pirata Group restaurant has a familiar and family-friendly reputation. The dining clan making up JIA Group is sophisticated and fine-dining-forward.

Numbering 10 Korean brands in 27 locations, Gold Moon Restaurant Group hasn’t exactly operated within the shadows, although they are not particularly a name brand. Yet they have become one of the largest, if not the largest, mover in Hong Kong’s ballooning Korean dining space.

Under their belt they power local adoration for Korean barbecued meats with over 10 locations of Jeonpo Meat Shop and operate noodle-speciality chain Seoul Noodles in eight neighbourhoods. They serve Busan specialities at Busan Night, charcoal-grilled pork ribs at Chorang Garden, and galbitang- and samgyetang-specialitists at Gold Star. 

Elsewhere, they dish out Italian food at Pecorino, Korean-infused baked goods at new Mason Pocket, katsu meals at recently opened Katsu by Tonari, casual Korean dishes at Antidote, and coffee at Kaktus Coffee.  

Simply put, Gold Moon has capitalised on the roaring culinary Hallyu wave erupting in Hong Kong and around the globe.

With diners demanding Korean flavours beyond the typical fare one might expect – banchan, Korean chicken, tteokbokki, and kimchi – the restaurant group has taken risks to open restaurants primed for the trends of today. All of this has happened in just over six years.

Co-founder of Gold Moon Restaurant Group Mujung Kang arrived in Hong Kong as an architect in 2015. Four years later, he accidentally fell into the hospitality business. 

“I was opening the [former] Kactus Hotel in Sham Shui Po in 2019, and we needed to fill the empty space on the ground floor to complete the project,” Mujung tells Foodie in a call.

“In 2019, people were not travelling due to the protests, so I thought opening a coffee shop would be good business for the hotel.” Kactus Koffee opened in a pre-coffee boom for the neighbourhood and preceded Gold Moon’s eventual formation as a Korean food firm.

“I was working as an architect at the same time as running the café, but I saw more potential for the F&B business,” he explains. “With architecture, it is all about scale; for restaurants, you can design small.”

Yet, during the pandemic, Mujung faced the realities of running a dining establishment – notably, battling the high overheads associated with operating a coffee shop. Opening a restaurant, for the food-dabbling architect, was a safe bet to drive profit in the business.

Mujung convinced his partner and Gold Moon co-founder Jung Ho Moon, an expert in the field of Korean barbecue, to immigrate to Hong Kong in the thick of the pandemic to build Gold Moon’s second brand, the ever-present Jeonpo Meat Shop chain. 

Drawing on the familiarity of KBBQ, their first location in Tai Kok Tsui drew crowds. The next seven locations opening over five years incurred a reputation for Jeonpo Meat Shop as a leader in the grilled meat space.

At their Central location on Wellington Street, for example, the restaurant cycles through three seatings during lunch, serving a menu of bibimbap, grilled meat and rice dishes, and noodles. At night, an average bill for a table could run up to four figures, with the spectacle of the chefs cutting and grilling the meat tableside on full show.

The growing popularity of Kpop groups, be that BTS, NJZ, SEVENTEEN, or BLACKPINK, and Kdramas in Hong Kong have fuelled a local introspective look into other facets of Korean culture, including food. No longer is Korean barbecue the sole Korean sub-cuisine explored in the city.

Gold Moon’s opening and rapid expansion of Seoul Noodles from March 2024 onwards introduced handcrafted knife-cut Korean noodles to the mix. Busan Night, launched a year earlier, acquainted diners with the seafaring trade of Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city.

Exploring Korea’s range of flavours is an act of diversification for Mujung, especially in a cut-throat business environment like Hong Kong. “It is a risk to open any restaurant in Hong Kong. Once you sign the contract, you are [subject] to very high rent. Compared to other cities [in Asia], especially Korea, opening up just one restaurant is not enough,” he says.

“People leave the city on the weekend abroad or to Shenzhen because there is nothing new. It is hard to change people’s minds in Hong Kong. Korea’s dining scene is changing and adapting. We want to be like them here.” 

Saunter into a Jeonpo Meat Shop or Seoul Noodles location, or dine at one of their newer Korean restaurants such as charcoal-grilled eatery Chorang Garden or noodle shop Gold Star, you may notice that nearly every staff member is Korean. Whilst expensive, employing Korean chefs, service staff, and general managers has made every bit of difference.

“If you go to a Korean restaurant with [authentic Korean food] on the menu, Korean staff, and Korean customers, there is no doubt that their food will be good. You don’t need to be convinced by anything else. This is why we spend a lot of money on visas and accommodation to employ staff from Korea.”

Mujung’s restaurants are also distinctively Korean in look. The seating at their noodle restaurants is boundaryless and oaky, replicating the family-sharing style of dining in South Korea.

Their BBQ restaurants are dressed in plain tones with limited interior flair, bringing the attention to the plate and grill, yet assuming a sleek Seoul style.

“Many customers say, oh, it looks like they haven’t finished their renovation, when we open a restaurant. We just like to keep the style basic and reduce the budget,” Mujung quips.

Sharing Korean food in Hong Kong doesn’t just mean Korean dishes must be served. With the opening of Pecorino inside the former HSBC Sheung Wan branch location in 2024, Gold Moon strategised a Western restaurant campaign to attract diners to a familiar space. 

The Italian restaurant, sizing up as one of the largest food establishments in Sheung Wan’s blue collar area, opened as Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars proved that Korean chefs, design, and ingredients can boost the profile of Western cuisine. 

The newly opened Mason Pocket features Korean-inspired brunch plates and Western baked goods. Whilst cognisant to remain centrally Korean in its mission, Gold Moon demonstrates that the cuisine has the potential to affect the way in which diners eat in Hong Kong across the board.

In the bigger picture, Gold Moon and Mujung are seen as trend-chasers, either importing novel Korean concepts to Hong Kong or capitalising on trends bubbling up in the city, hence the need for an Italian restaurant and brunch-focused café in Sheung Wan.

“We have to accept the risks of opening up a lot of restaurants. We just need to try new things and make the trends ourselves.”   

Mujung predicts a quiet 2026 following the opening of a number of outlets and brands in Hong Kong last year. He notes the way forward for Korean dining is to laser-in on specialty restaurants, “just noodles, just soup, or just barbecue,” for example. 

And the formula has worked, not only locally but across Asia and the world as a whole. Gold Moon now operates multiple branches of Jeonpo Meat Shop and Seoul Noodles in Singapore, along with six Korean-adjacent F&B outlets. The group inaugurated a new Jeonpo Meat Shop in Saigon at the end of last year too.

Revisit or try a new Gold Moon Restaurant Group venue today for a slice of Korea.

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Yet, Hong Kong’s most populous district, boasting more than 650,000 people living in the northeastern slither of Hong Kong, hosts a list of top restaurants well-suited for quick bites or family meals on the weekend.

Here are our recommendations for dining in Sha Tin for any occasion, fancy or quick!

The best restaurants in Sha Tin

1. Sha Tin 18

Famed for their roast duck, Sha Tin 18 excels with Chinese delicacies familiar to the Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Fujian, and Shunde palate inside the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong. The grand restaurant is a family favourite, with their roast duck skin, breast meat, leg meat with skin (HKD568) essential to order for a large gathering. Their wok-baked cod fish (HKD528) and simmered cod fish puff (HKD468) are great picks for balancing the meal with different protein.

Sha Tin 18, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, 4/F, 18 Chak Cheung Street, Ma Liu Shui, 3722 7932, book here

2. Bakehouse 

At Bakehouse’s newest and first all-day-dining location in Sha Tin, the bakery brand expands its repertoire to lay its Bakehouse signature for brunch, dinner, and new snacks. On the weekday lunch menu (HKD118), we recommend ordering the piri-piri chicken burger or mushroom tartine, both offering a grand umami oomph. For à-la-carte, go with the grilled M4 wagyu striploin (HKD368) and burrata & hot honey (HKD128). Their newest mango sago bolo bao (HKD28) is worthy of a finisher, even if you may feel stuffed afterwards.

Bakehouse, Shop 247, 2/F, Phase I, New Town Plaza, 18–19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin

3. Shing Kee Noodles

Shing Kee Noodles is an eclectic dig in Sha Tin. The Chinese restaurant is littered with aged artifacts and local Hong Kong motifs, serving hot pot in the night and neighbourhood-beloved lunch deals in the week. We recommend their Gung 1 Si 1 noodles (HKD62) noodles packed with every ingredient sold at the eatery, braised beef brisket noodles (HKD52), shrimp wonton noodles (HKD32), and steamed mince pork patty with Chinese-style salted egg (HKD54).

Shing Kee Noodles, Shop 5, Lek Yuen Estate Market, Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin, 2692 6611, book here

4. Hong Kong Wing Nin

Hong Kong Wing Nin moved into Sha Tin a number of years ago, expanding a 60 year old Hong Kong restaurant chain which specialises in slow cooked sizzling meat plates and cart noodles. Their Sha Tin-exclusive five treasures beef cart noodles (HKD88) and three-choice oil noodles (HKD65) are crowd favourites for lunch, with their baked Portuguese chicken (HKD118) and three pork cart rice (HKD78) worthy for ordering at dinner time.

Hong Kong Wing Nin, Shop 113, L1, New Town Plaza Phase 1, 18 Sha Tin Centre St, Sha Tin, 2117 2368

5. Four Seasons Fun Fong

A sister restaurant to 130-year-old Ser Wong Fun in Central, Four Seasons Fun Fong aims to modernise the snake recipes celebrated for a century and more. The highlight of the menu is their snake banquet (HKD99) soup juiced up with snake meat and herbal touches. Other specialities include their deep fried duck liver sausage dumpling (HKD39, 2pcs), crab cream stirred noodles (HKD139), and chilled sweet and sour pork (HKD109).

Four Seasons Fun Fong, Shop 363A, 3/F, New Town Plaza Phase III, 2-8 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 3108 2196

6. Nongenji Hunan Cuisine

With five locations across Hong Kong, real Hunanese dishes can be found at Nongenji Hunan Cuisine in Sha Tin, a leading restaurant brand from China. With ingredients sourced directly from farms in Hunan, the dishes are fresh and vibrant, including the aged duck with stir-fried peppers (HKD158), stir-fried Chinese kale (HKD68), and sauteed yellow beef pot (HKD138).

Nongenji Hunan Cuisine, Shop 3013, 3/F, Lucky Plaza, 1-15 Wang Pok Street, Sha Tin, 6502 2764

7. Pici

If you are feeling Italian food whilst you are up in Sha Tin, Pici’s Sha Tin restaurant is your answer for all the classic warm dishes familiar with every Hong Konger. Covering the basics, we recommend ordering the tuna tartare (HKD140) and burrata cheese (HKD98) to start off with, before picking the pappardelle beef cheek (HKD150) or taglioni truffle (HKD198) to pair up. 

Pici, Shop 251, 2/F, New Town Plaza Phase I, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 2776 6222

8. Tei Mou Koon Dessert

A branch of the original Kowloon City dessert shop, Tei Mou Koon Dessert serves classic Cantonese desserts made for post-lunch or dinner snacking with your plus one. For sweet tooths, their mango soup with sago balls (HKD32), fresh egg custard (HKD28), and walnut with egg custard drop (HKD36) are worthy of an order.

Tei Mou Koon Dessert, Shop 3106, 3/F, Lucky Plaza, 1-15 Wang Pok Street, Sha Tin, 6465 0981

9. Tai Wai Dining Room

Located in Tai Wai, we will still count Tai Wai Dining Room in Sha Tin with its proximity to the mega City One shopping complex. The dim sum restaurant has long been the favourite of North-living Hong Kongers with their traditional Cantonese plates, including sand ginger pig trotter (HKD88), shrimp roe beancurd wrap (HKD38), supreme broth dumpling (HKD88), and black sesame (HKD48). Tai Wai Dining Room has won a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for four years till 2025.

Tai Wai Dining Room, G/F, 92 Chik Fuk Street, Tai Wai

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This guide features 8 exceptional restaurants accredited by the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), detailing high standards of food quality and service. 

These are top restaurants in Hong Kong featuring both unique cuisine offerings and dishes.

01 | Canton Bistro

The menu at Canton Bistro is partly inspired by traditional Cantonese cooking methods, and using the best seasonal ingredients, and the home recipes cooked by the wife of chef Chow Fu Yap. Championing simplicity in the kitchen, the chef’s signature pan-fried fish mouth with ginger and spring onions brings a new twist on a classic dish, with savoury additions of bean paste, white wine, and rice flour to amplify the savory flavour of the fish. Amongst the collection of heartwarming dishes on the menu, Yunnan black pepper features heavily to boost the aroma and flavours at the Cantonese restaurant.

Canton Bistro

Location: G/F (Portion B) at Club Wing, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, Ocean Park, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Phone number: +852 3555 1910
Opening times: 12pm – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm, Monday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday & Public Holidays

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02 | Chuan

Chuan brings the fire and potency of Sichuan’s cuisine to Hong Kong. Led by two chef masters in their field, boasting over 40 years of culinary experience, the menu is authentically crafted with bullet chillies, ghost peppers, cumin powder, and peppercorns all imported from the spicy Chinese province. The beef offal hotpot, a daily limited-quality special at the restaurant, aptly presents the best of Shicuan food, combining beef tongue, tripe, intestine, lung, and burdock into a beef dish that truly tastes like beef. 

Chuan 

Location: Shop 1102, 11/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay
Phone number: +852 2838 8313
Opening times: 11:30am – 4:30pm, 5:30pm – 11pm, Monday – Sunday

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03 | Omakase Iki

A Tsim Sha Tsui omakase specialist that dares to innovate, Omakase Iki constantly put themselves at the forefront of using the best seasonal Japanese ingredients to treat their guests to the best of Japanese cuisine. Their freshly caught snow crab and sea urchin both carry sea salt and creamy flavours, whilst the shirako Japanese delicacy, using cod milt, introduces a unique creamy texture to diners. Omakase Iki provides a variety of savoury dipping sauces, including light soy sauce and uni sauce. Flown directly from Japan every day, you can taste the sea with each bite of their seafood! 

Omakase Iki

Location: 4/F, Yi Serviced Apartments, 10-12 Chatham Court, Tsim Sha Tsui
Phone number: +852 9215 8511
Opening times: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm, Monday – Sunday

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04 | ONA

On the shore of Discovery Bay, ONA brings Mediterranean flavours with a focus on the best seasonal ingredients imported from the Middle East and food made simply. Two dishes exemplifying this natural cooking philosophy are the slow-cooked Greek style lamb shank and the prawn saganaki, prepared with tomato sauce, feta and herbs, both rich in flavour and history. The lamb dish is the restaurant’s signature dish, combining Athens family gatherings with a Hong Kong touch. ONA’s dish sharing format is perfect for exploring this gastronomical region. 

ONA

Location: Shop G09, DB Plaza, 1 Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay
Phone number: +852 3619 0937 / +852 3619 0936
Opening times: 11:30am – 11pm, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 11pm, Saturday – Sunday

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05 | Saffron

Saffron is a rare gateway portal to Persian cuisine in Hong Kong, bringing centuries of tradition and aromatic spices to the city and celebrating truly authentic flavours. Using Halal ingredients, the lamb koobideh kebab is a must try signature, classic, comforting Persian soul food done right. Another standout is the saffron joojeh kebab, where tender chicken is marinated with saffron, lemon, and onion to showcase the depth of the world’s most prized spice. Carefully crafted to enhance the natural richness of the seasonings, Saffron’s menu lets diners experience these dishes exactly as they are meant to taste. 

Saffron

Location: Shop E, Garley Building, 53 Graham Street, Central
Phone number: +852 2595 9900
Opening times: 12pm – 10pm, Monday – Sunday

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06 | Surf & Turf Grill and Bar

Located in Stanley, Hong Kong Island’s beachy seaside community, Surf & Turf Grill and Bar presents a fusion menu complete with grilled meat, seafood, and large sharing plates. Their surf and turf platter, featuring grilled steak and lobster, is their signature dish, prepared with a herb mixture to retain the freshness of the products and a perfect taste. Their tandoori chicken is also recommended for its bold and spicy flavour profile, made using fresh chicken for a moist texture.

Surf & Turf Grill and Bar

Location: Shop 302, 3/F, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley
Phone number: +852 4679 9850
Opening times: 8am – 12am, Monday – Sunday

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07 | With Your Mind

Singapore specialty restaurant With Your Mind, excels in serving one of Hong Kong’s favourite Southeast Asia dishes: Hainanese chicken rice. A staple in the city-state, their version features free-range chickens, braised in a secret sauce until the meat is exceptionally soft and tender. The restaurant has elevated the traditional recipe by hand-debonding the chicken, which helps retain all its moisture and freshness. The dish is served with a side portion of fragrant chicken rice and a comforting bowl of chicken soup, completing a truly satisfying meal. 

With Your Mind

Location: G/F, 12 Hoi Kwong Street, Quarry Bay
Phone number: +852 2117 3588
Opening times: 11am – 10pm, Monday – Sunday

08 | Woodlands

First-time visitors to Woodlands are encouraged to begin their culinary journey with its iconic masala dosa – a crisp, fermented rice crepe wrapped around delicately spiced potatoes, celebrated for its comforting flavours and authentic South Indian character. Since opening in 1981, Woodlands has remained a pioneering Halal South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Hong Kong, serving diners who follow vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and Jain dietary traditions – including the ultra-pure Jain cuisine that excludes root vegetables. This rare level of dedication is what makes Woodlands a distinctive and accessible place for genuine Indian flavours.

Woodlands

Location: 1/F, Dennies House, 20 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Phone number: +852 2129 2188
Opening times: 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10:30pm, Monday – Sunday

Location: UG 16-17, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Phone number: +852 2369 3718
Opening times: 11:30am – 3:30pm, 6pm – 10:30pm, Monday – Sunday

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The Tsim Sha Tsui rooftop bar at The Mira Hong Kong kicks off Tick‑Tock, Girls, It’s Sip O’Clock! on Jan. 21, with HKD18 housemade cocktails, house sparkling wine, rosé, beer, and mocktails available from 4PM to 6PM.

Two hours later from 6PM to 8PM the drinks prices rise to HKD36, before finally hitting HKD54 from 8PM to 10PM.

And if you miss the Wednesday boozing, head to Vibes the following day for their Thirsty Thursday three-hour free-flow deal offering unlimited house wines, house spirits, and beer until midnight for just HKD258 per person. 

Vibes, 5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118 – 130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 5599

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It’s 5PM somewhere, so it’s time to get your drink on!

The best happy hours in Hong Kong 2026

1. Quiero Más

With sunset- and skyline-watching in mind, it doesn’t get much better than the happy hour enjoyed on Quiero Más’ rooftop terrace. One hour of free-flow drinks, including Prosecco, house wine, bottled beer, the Med restaurant’s signature gin & tonic mixed with house-infused gin, plus juices and soft drinks, comes with a price tag of just HKD138 per person. Even better, each after-work guest is entitled to a three-tapas platter on the house. 

Quiero Más, 20/F, M88, 2–8 Wellington Street, Central, 2383 0268, book here

Daily, 5–7PM

2. Uncle Quek

Uncle Quek is another spot in Central with an al-fresco happy hour, this time with a Southeast Asian slant. During happy hour, draught beer is priced at HKD68 for the first glass, whilst all subsequent glasses can be yours at half-price. You can line your tummy with the restaurant’s newly unveiled snack line-up, of which the roti prata with salted egg butter sauce (HKD68) sounds the most enticing.

Uncle Quek, 6/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, WhatsApp 9521 6179, book here 

Monday–Saturday, 3–6PM

3. Bistro La Baie

If you work or live near the Tseung Kwan O ‘hood, Bistro La Baie is a great spot to hit up for its cracking happy hour, on for seven hours daily from 12PM, with drinks priced from HKD38. This seaside-facing modern French bistro’s al-fresco happy hour gets even better at the end of the workweek; on Fridays, the eatery’s all-you-can-drink deal (HKD178 pp) comes with complimentary canapés for munching.

Bistro La Baie, Shop G02, G/F, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O, 2360 0801, book here 

Daily, 12–7PM, with complimentary canapés served on Fridays from 5:30PM

4. Cadillac Bar & Grill

At Cadillac’s vibey al-fresco space, you can sip killer margaritas and more Latin cocktails with the Tex-Mex restaurant and bar’s incredible “Crazy Hour” promotion, starting at 2PM, when the classic margarita and selected wine, spirits, and beer are priced from a mere HKD19. The prices go up by HKD10 every hour, culminating from 5PM to 7PM with drinks costing HKD49, making this one of the happiest of all happy hours.

Cadillac Bar & Grill, Shop 718–719, 7/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, 2521 2322

Monday–Friday, 2–7PM

5. Top Town

Glitzy American seafood bar Top Town offers amongst the most wallet-friendly happy hours in Central, especially considering its swish surrounds and awesome views. On the first three days of the workweek with the watering hole’s “Hotshot Deal” promotion, you can order up Chilean red and white wine, house spirits, and soft drinks from the open balcony and rooftop terrace priced at HKD10 for the first drink. More premium spirits, champagne, Prosecco, rosé wine, bottled and draught beer, and selected cocktails cost from HKD40 for the first drink. 

Top Town, 31/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, 2133 5769, book here  

Monday–Wednesday, 5–8PM

6. Tequila Mex

It’s time to get your marg on at Tequila Mex, Tsim Sha Tsui’s happening reinvention of long-standing Mexican hotspot Tequila Jack’s. The happy hour here is one of the longest in the ‘hood, kicking off bright and early at 12PM and lasting a full nine hours. The cut-price drinks range from draught beer priced from HKD60, to frozen margaritas in tropical flavours like guava, mango, and passion fruit with price tags from HKD68, to red and white wine costing from HKD58 per glass. If you find yourself partaking in happy hour at Tequila Mex on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night, you’ll be treated to a live band too. Note that there’s a brand-new Tequila Mex branch in Causeway Bay that doesn’t appear to subscribe to this deal (yet). 

Tequila Mex, Shop 7–8, G/F, Union Mansion, 33–35 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 7010 6310, book here

Daily, 12–9PM

7. The Optimist

For an affordable Spanish-style drinking experience, The Optimist’s extended happy hour, available in the ground-floor bar area, is one to consider. It stars red and white wine priced from HKD58 per glass, with most of the bottles originating in Spain or Chile, plus Prosecco at HKD48 per glass and gin & tonics from HKD58. To start your workweek on a chipper note, the restaurant’s Monday Night Wine Club grants free corkage to all.

The Optimist, G/F & 1/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2433 3324, WhatsApp 6129 8372, book here

Daily, 3–10PM

8. Murray Lane

At The Murray hotel, Murray Lane’s aperitivo hour – Murray Hour – is a superb choice if you’re feeling peckish as it’s inclusive of complimentary unlimited snacks from the bar counter. On the drinks front, it’s buy-one-get-one-free house champagne, wine, and spirits, premium whisky, draught and bottled beer, and selected cocktails.

Murray Lane, G/F, The Murray, Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 3141 8888, book here

Monday–Friday, 5–8:30PM

9. Sam Fancy

Sam Fancy, a bar inspired by San Francisco’s Chinatown, is tucked away in a commercial building off the cusp of Lan Kwai Fong and offers two floors and an outdoor terrace for your drinking pleasure (the downstairs bar is more chilled, whilst shisha is also on the cards in the sleek upstairs space). The happy hour kicks off from 6PM to 7PM with drinks priced at HKD30, increasing to HKD40 from 7PM to 8PM, and then with a final push at HKD50 from 8PM to 9PM. Sam Fancy’s cocktails are seriously inventive, making this promotion a jewel in the crown of Hong Kong’s happy hours. 

Sam Fancy, 3/F & 4/F, The Plaza, 21 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central 

Monday–Friday, 6–9PM

10. The Dispensary

Seven days a week, you can head to The Dispensary at Tai Kwun for a prescriptive  cocktail that’s sure to do a world of good for your outlook on the night ahead, particularly if you’re sat on the bar’s verandah overlooking the Parade Ground. From Saturday through Thursday, the promotion features buy-one-get-one-free cocktails like the spicy margarita and Japanese whisky sour, whilst happy hour on Fridays provides a wide selection of bottomless East-meets-West snacks alongside your drink order.

The Dispensary, 1/F, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2848 3088, WhatsApp 6713 9035, book here

Saturday–Thursday, 3–7PM, and Friday, 5–7PM

11. Honky Tonks Tavern

Honky Tonks Tavern is a reliable favourite for happy hour, where it’s known as “Honky Hour.” Every day from opening till 7PM – extending all night long on Wednesdays – Honky’s brings it with HKD65 house spirits, mixers, and wine by the glass, draught beer, micheladas, and hard slushies, the bar’s legendary frozen mix of juice, fresh fruits, and booze that goes down a (dangerous) treat. For HKD50, drinkers can save some bucks and order tins of cider, Young Master highballs, and vodka lemon tea. Equally epic on the food front are the pepperoni or four-cheese pizza slices, jalapeño poppers, and fried pickles (HKD35 each).

Honky Tonks Tavern, G/F, 75 Hollywood Road (enter via Man Hing Lane), Soho, Central

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 5–7PM, Wednesday, 5PM–1AM, and Friday–Sunday, 2–7PM

12. The Globe

Hong Kong’s OG gastropub, The Globe runs what might be the longest happy hour in the city. Every day, bright and early from 9AM for the next 10 hours, discounted pints of draught beer and cider can be yours. The Globe is well known around town for stocking a huge collection of beer styles from around the world, hosting both full-time and guest taps. A favourite house tap is Si L Dan IPA, a fruity collab between local craft brewers hEROES Beer Co and HK Brewcraft.

The Globe, G/F, Garley Building, 45–53 Graham Street, Central, 2543 1941, book here

Daily, 9AM–7PM

13. Vibes 

Vibes, the atmospheric open-air lounge at The Mira hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, has long got our blood pumping with its ongoing happy hour. From 2026, the cocktail bar has upped the weeknight game with a series of new drinking promotions that stand out. Vibes Uncorked runs Sunday through Thursday till midnight offering an extensive range of Old and New World wine bottles at discounted prices. On Wednesdays, Tick-Tock, Girls, It’s Sip O’Clock! turns the traditional ladies’ night on its head with drinks priced at HKD18 from 4PM to 6PM, with the price tag doubling every two hours as the evening progresses. Thirsty Thursday brings even more drinking fun, a three-hour free-flow package (HKD258 pp) of unlimited pours of house bubbly and wine, house spirits with mixers, and beer of the day.

Vibes, 5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118–130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 5599, WhatsApp 9828 3890, book here

Sunday–Thursday, 4PM–midnight (Vibes Uncorked and Thirsty Thursday), with Tick-Tock, Girls, It’s Sip O’Clock! on Wednesday, 4–10PM

14. Stazione Novella 

With the Italian wine and spritz bar recently making a welcome return to Soho, we think Stazione Novella continues to rank high on the list with a happy hour that includes plenty of quality bites. The watering hole’s aperitivo hour, beloved for its complimentary unlimited antipasti alongside your drink order, is a daily tradition that keeps on giving. The food spread is colourful, flavourful, and seemingly endless, so you might even be able to skip dinner afterwards.

Stazione Novella, G/F, 52–56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central, 2559 0559

Daily, 5–7PM

15. Busan Sanghoe

If you’re a beer lover, take note of this Korean speciality restaurant’s excellent late-night happy hour delivering economical 380ml Stella Artois pints (HKD28) seven days a week. If that’s not enough to tempt you during the wee hours, Busan Sanghoe is also giving patrons 20% off all à-la-carte menu items on Monday through Saturday from 12AM to 4AM. A discounted order of dwaeji gukbap (HKD128), Busan’s soulful pork and rice soup, alongside your brew,  perhaps?

Busan Sanghoe, Shop A–C, G/F, Passkon Court, 79–81 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3758 4517, book here

Monday–Friday, 5–7PM and 12–4AM, and Saturday–Sunday, 12–7PM and 12–4AM

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Parisian steakhouse chain La Vache! is offering a galette de rois until Jan. 31 that comes with a very special prize. This golden, flaky cake is traditionally made with puff pastry and a frangipane filling. The wow factor comes into play with the fève (charm) hidden inside.

If you’re the lucky diner to find the fève in your galette de rois slice (HKD128) when dining in-house at a La Vache! location in Hong Kong, you’ll be crowned “king or queen of the table” and treated to a round of bubbly for you and your guests. 

Takeaway whole galette de rois (HKD588) are also available for purchase at all La Vache! branches, with pick-up in Soho. Each cake comes with a celebration kit complete with crowns. Whole cakes require 48-hour pre-order notice.

Even better, every time a fève is discovered, the finder is entitled to enter a grand draw to win a trip for two to Paris. To enter, you’ll need to share your fève discovery moment on Instagram, tagging @lavachehk and using the hashtag #LaVacheRoyals.

La Vache!, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

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So where should you head when you’re craving a succulent steak, be it at a five-star hotel or a more affordable eatery? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the greatest steakhouses in town – where you should be booking for the best Hanwoo, Wagyu, USDA Prime, and more juicy steak options.

Hong Kong’s top steakhouses

1. La Parrilla Steakhouse

An exceptional Argentinian steakhouse, La Parrilla’s three Hong Kong Island locations offer a warm nod to the South American nation. The grilled grass-fed beef on show at the eatery is aged for one month, delivering a robust natural flavour. When you want to splash out, the T-bone (HKD1,288/1kg) is the ultimate cut to go for. A meal at La Parrilla is not complete for us without an order of the beef steak tartare (HKD258) to start; we adore the delicate umami smokiness imparted by the caviar and paprika aioli. 

La Parrilla Steakhouse, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

2. The Steak House

With the grand opening of the Regent hotel in 2023 came the reinvention of The Steak House, the first steakhouse in the city to boast a charcoal grill in its former incarnation at the InterContinental back in the 80s. The Steak House is now better than it’s even been, remaining at the pinnacle of the list for steak connoisseurs. The curated selection of steaks comes from around the world; highlights for us include the Hanwoo rib-eye (HKD1,298/12oz) from Korea, Kagoshima A5 Wagyu sirloin (HKD1,100/8oz) from Japan, and USDA Super Prime chateaubriand (HKD1,780/20oz). At The Steak House, the meat is aged in-house, and responsible sourcing and provenance are key. The expansive salad bar (HKD298/HKD498) at the Foodie Forks 2024 Best Steakhouse is also highly recommended.

The Steak House, G/F, Regent Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2313 2313, book here

3. Fireside

Foodie Forks 2025 Best Steakhouse winner Fireside embraces a “fun-dining” approach to seared steak and charcoal-touched sides. Chef Jaime Ortolá’s way with meat has gained the attention of the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, with the eatery ranking at a very respectable number 50 in 2025. The steak, imported from around the world, is seared on the wood-fired grill using binchotan charcoal. Our recommendation is to opt for either the Blonda Rubia Gallega (HKD228/100g) from Spain or Italian Carima Frisian (HKD208/100g), along with a portion of smashed crispy potatoes (HKD128) on the side.

Fireside, 5/F, The Steps, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, WhatsApp 6610 8689, book here

4. Carna by Dario Cecchini

One of the latest luxury steakhouses in town is Carna by Dario Cecchini at the Mondrian hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, the brainchild of the “world’s best butcher” and Netflix star. Firebrand Dario is passionate about sustainable dining, and this nose-to-tail approach is what sets Carna apart from the rest of the pack, utilising 18 cuts of beef at the Italian steakhouse. The starter standout is the tableside Chianti tartare (HKD318), made with the rump, whose flavour is pure yet explosive, seasoned simply with garlic, paprika, lemon, chilli, Chianti salt, and olive oil. In terms of the steak itself, the star for us is the Italian bistecca Toscana (HKD1,980/1.2kg), a hefty chunk of grain-fed Carima beef that is supremely marbled, tender, and juicy.

Carna by Dario Cecchini, 39/F, Mondrian Hong Kong, 8A Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3550 0339, book here

5. La Vache!

The formula at French steakhouse La Vache! is simple, but it works well indeed. The Black Sheep eatery, inspired by the tradition of Parisian entrecôte steakhouses with their red chequered tablecloths and leather banquettes, offers the best steak frites in town. For HKD418 per person, diners get trimmed entrecôte steak with a special house sauce, accompanied by baguette and butter, green salad, and (unlimited) French fries, which are piping hot, salted, and crisped to perfection. Dessert is ordered à la carte from the tempting roving trolley.

La Vache!, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

6. Grand Hyatt Steakhouse

Another hotel steakhouse stunner, Grand Hyatt Steakhouse excels in its mission to deliver excellent salty, smoky, beefy flavours. We’re huge fans of the restaurant’s Hanwoo striploin (HKD1,200/12oz) in particular, with the steakhouse being amongst a select few in Hong Kong to offer this prized Korean beef with its delicious 50-50 balance of meat and fat. The Caesar salad (HKD190) and seared foie gras (HKD320) starters are also winners. Though posh and regal in design, the venue itself does feel dated and could do with a refresh to match its worldly steak cuts. 

Grand Hyatt Steakhouse, G/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2584 7722, book here

7. Buenos Aires Polo Club

This sleek Argentinian steakhouse concept by Black Sheep Restaurants embodies the spirit of a bygone era of faded luxury, veneered in glossy dark wood with an exclusive country club feel. Unlike fattier cuts of American and Japanese beef, grass-fed Argentinian beef is leaner, offering a robust flavour and tender texture. Buenos Aires Polo Club’s General Pico Black Angus rib-eye (HKD518/12oz) is a firm favourite, grilled on the bone to maximise flavour. The restaurant’s provoleta (HKD168), an oozing pan of four spiced cheeses served with grilled rustic bread, is a must-order starter.

Buenos Aires Polo Club, 7/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2321 8681, book here

8. Morton’s The Steakhouse

Morton’s comes to us from the USA, a quintessential American steakhouse chain originating in Chicago in 1978. When it comes to grilling the perfect steak, Morton’s has been at the top of the game in Hong Kong for over two decades. Morton’s dry-aged rib-eye (HKD848/16oz) is a cut above the norm owing to its intense beefy flavour. Couple the delicious steak with comforting sides and desserts – we’re diehard devotees of both the lobster macaroni shells & cheese (HKD320) and Morton’s legendary hot chocolate cake (HKD180) – a sophisticated wine list, and picture-perfect harbour views and we’ve got ourselves a steakhouse that’s played host to countless special celebrations over the years.

Morton’s The Steakhouse, 4/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2732 2343, book here

9. The Grand Patagonia Argentinian Steak House 

As its name suggests, The Grand Patagonia is a steakhouse specialising in the simple, soulful flavours of Argentina. The premium Argentinian steaks cuts, such as the sirloin (HKD368/14oz) and rib-eye (HKD398/14oz), are hearty and well grilled, served with homemade chimichurri, Argentina’s ubiquitous bright, tangy sauce of coriander, parsley, garlic, and vinegar that’s ideal for cutting through the rich savouriness. The chorizo (HKD128) and empanadas (from HKD138) with a variety of meat, seafood, and veg fillings round off the Argentinian spread in style. 

The Grand Patagonia Argentinian Steak House, 3/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, 3628 2795, WhatsApp 9145 5937, book here

10. Beefbar

Michelin-starred Beefbar is a high-end steakhouse brand boasting locations around the world, from Monte Carlo, where it was born, to Mykonos. Here in Hong Kong, the elegant Central outpost offers superb grilled steak cuts originating from across the globe. Teppanyaki (from HKD780/100g) showcasing the best of the best of Japanese Wagyu beef – Kobe, Omi, Hida, Miyazaki, and more – is a special feature of this starry steakhouse, as is the street-food section of the menu, which presents internationally inspired small plates focusing on beef. These beefy bites include the crunchy tacos (HKD390) with Kobe beef, sea urchin, and caviar, Black Angus beef and black truffle mini burger (HKD200), and braised Wagyu beef quesadilla (HKD280).

Beefbar, 2/F, Club Lusitano, 16 Ice House Street (enter via Duddell Street), Central, 2110 8853, book here

11. HENRY 

Formerly leading the hotel’s Spanish restaurant Bayfare Social, chef Jorge Vera Gutiérrez has taken up the reins of the Rosewood’s classic American steakhouse HENRY, which also houses a butcher shop. The hormone-free steak cuts are sourced from certified farms around the world, including 44 Farms, Brandt, and Snake River Farms (USA) and Stone Axe (Australia). HENRY’s charcoal-grilled sustainable steaks come with plenty of theatrical flair with the signature whisky flambé (+HKD68) finish. The grand Australian M7 Wagyu tomahawk (HKD198/100g), carved tableside, is the ultimate sharing steak.

HENRY, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732, book here

12. Flat Iron Steak

Flat Iron Steak’s breakout success can be attributed to two factors: great taste and affordability. As its moniker suggests, the juicy, savoury Australian Black Angus flat iron is the way to go, priced at HKD168 for lunch and HKD228 for dinner, coming with salad and addictive skinny fries (HKD38) that are triple-cooked in beef dripping. If you’re dining with a group, you can head to the steakhouse on selected weekdays to indulge in T-bone Tuesday or Tomahawk Thursday for half-price steaks.

Flat Iron Steak, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here

13. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse landed in Hong Kong in 2017, one of several dozen global locations of the upscale American steakhouse chain founded by Wolfgang Zwiener, a former headwaiter at perhaps the most famous steakhouse in the world, Peter Luger in Brooklyn. The dry-aged USDA Prime steak is the deserving signature here, particularly the porterhouse for two, three, or four (HKD1,680/HKD2,520/HKD3,360). To start, Wolfgang’s crab cake (HKD178) is one of the best in town, and we always order a side of creamed spinach (HKD98).

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, 1/F, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, 3990 1646, WhatsApp 6656 7900, book here

14. Picanhas’

Picanhas’ comes to us from the same team as Flat Iron Steak (see above), this time placing the picanha on a pedestal – a steak cut that’s a favourite in Latin America for its winning combination of fattiness and tenderness. The value-driven steakhouse’s Australian Wagyu M9+ picanha (HKD348) steals the show here with its buttery richness. All of Picanhas’ steaks are drizzled with a suitably piquant chimichurri that acts as the perfect foil to the meaty overload, along with garlicky triple-cooked duck-fat chips on the side.

Picanhas’, Shop A, G/F, 27–29 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, 5348 0985, book here

15. OMAROO Grill

Hong Kong’s newest steakhouse sensation, OMAROO Grill by Wooloomooloo Group sits perched atop H Queen’s in Central. The sleek Australian steakhouse is highlighted by exceptional wet-aged Australian steak cuts, starring the showstopping short bone-in rib-eye (HKD1,528/1kg) and Wagyu tomahawk (HKD2,420/2kg) for sharing. A more affordable menu option comes in the form of the two-course signature set dinner (HKD498 pp), where the filet mignon with seared foie gras and 200-day grain-fed rib-eye (+HKD180) are up for devouring. 

OMAROO Grill, 26/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2656 6678, WhatsApp 6160 1950, book here

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Our guide to the best sushi spots in Hong Kong ranges from neighbourhood gems offering affordable sashimi, nigiri, and maki to luxe omakase emporiums housed within five-star hotels. Keep this article pinned to your browser to utilise when your next urge for sushi strikes!

Hong Kong’s top sushi restaurants

1. Sushi Saito

Landing at the Four Seasons in 2018, this bastion of fine fish by master chef Takashi Saito offers some of the most exceptional Edomae sushi in Hong Kong. The premium seasonal seafood showcased at Michelin-starred Sushi Saito is flown in fresh daily from Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Market. Securing a reservation to delight in chef Takashi’s highly sought after omakase menus (HKD1,980 for lunch; HKD3,480 for dinner) is an experience in itself as booking is only available by phone between 12PM and 8:30PM every day except Wednesday.

Sushi Saito, 45/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2527 0811, WhatsApp 6136 0898

2. Sushi Shikon

Sushi Shikon (also known as Shikon by Yoshitake) is another hotel restaurant standing tall in Hong Kong’s sushi scene, this time at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Crowned with an incredible three Michelin stars for the past decade, the main counter seats just eight diners eager to savour the master sushi chefs’ Edomae sushi excellence. These chefs carefully age the raw fish to achieve an intense umami. Even more eye-watering than Sushi Saito, the lunch omakase course is priced at HKD2,250, whilst the dinner omakase course comes in at a cool HKD4,000. 

Sushi Shikon, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2643 6800, book here

3. Mikasaya

A more wallet-friendly option for high-quality and impeccably prepared sushi, Mikasaya’s omakase menus (HKD780 for lunch; HKD980 for dinner) are made all the more enjoyable owing to the gregarious nature of sushi chef Taichiro Motoyama. Originating in Tsim Sha Tsui over a decade ago, the chef’s loyal patrons have gladly followed him to this iteration in Causeway Bay. Chef Taichiro’s delicious homemade ice cream is a bonus!

Mikasaya, 17/F, The L. Square, 459–461 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, 2804 2004, book here

4. Sushi Nyoi

Also in Causeway Ba, Sushi Nyoi delivers another well-priced sushi experience on Hong Kong Island. The sushi chefs at this tranquil restaurant are friendly and accommodating, crafting sterling seasonal sushi. Lunch is particularly good value for money, with the premium sushi nine-piece set costing HKD368 and the deluxe sashimi set priced at HKD408. We especially love the briny, buttery uni at Sushi Nyoi.

Sushi Nyoi, 18/F, The Sharp, 11 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, 2352 3368, book here

5. Sushi Zo

Founded by acclaimed Japanese chef Keizo Seki in Los Angeles, the Hong Kong branch of Sushi Zo has appointed experienced chef Ryohei Sugawara to lead the kitchen. Chef Ryohei’s omakase menus (HKD1,500 for lunch; from HKD1,680 or dinner) at this zen Tai Kwun sushi temple spotlight beautifully presented seasonal sushi of the highest quality, with polished service to match. The sushi is infused with local flavours and bespoke sauces and seasonings, setting Sushi Zo apart in Hong Kong.

Sushi Zo, Shop 01–LG103, LG1/F, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2884 0114, book here

6. Udatsu Sushi

Udatsu Sushi is the one of the newest sushi hotspots to open in Hong Kong, the first outside the Michelin-starred restaurant’s home in Tokyo. This outpost is located within FWD HOUSE 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui in a contemporary space designed to resemble an art gallery, hosting rotating exhibitions of Japanese, local, and international artists. Chef Hiroki Nakamura, chef Hisashi Udatsu’s sous-chef and protégé for over a decade, drives the creative omakase menus (HKD1,580 for lunch; HKD2,580 for dinner) that focus on conscientious sourcing and sustainability.

Udatsu Sushi, G/F, Stable Block, FWD HOUSE 1881, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, WhatsApp 5729 4188, book here

7. Sushi Tachi

Sushi Tachi is Hong Kong’s first standing sushi bar, first opened in Tsim Sha Tsui in 2018 and expanding to a further three locations since then. The chain uses freshly imported fish from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, rice from Fukui Prefecture, and premium red vinegar to craft its extremely affordable and extensive sushi menu. Expect queues if you want to devour the eight-piece selected sushi set (HKD138) or eight-piece premium sushi set (HKD188). Sushi Tachi’s collection of hand rolls is equally impressive, holding over 40 varieties.

Sushi Tachi, multiple locations across Hong Kong

8. Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten

Another Japanese import with a long-standing presence in the Land of the Rising Sun, Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten has just one restaurant in Hong Hong, located at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Umegaoka offers quality sushi at prices that won’t break the bank. To give an idea of the cost, the premium sushi assortment (HKD298) features 11 pieces of sushi and one maki, whilst the salmon sushi assortment (HKD148) comes with six salmon nigiri and six salmon maki..

Umegaoka Sushi No Midori Souhonten, Shop 703, 7/F, Phase I, New Town Plaza, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 3107 0901, book here

9. Sushi Hare

Notorious for being one of the hardest-to-book restaurants in Hong Kong, Sushi Hare is famed for chef Motoharu Inazuka’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in terms of the shari (rice and vinegar) utilised to complement each market-fresh cut of fish. There’s only one seating each for lunch (HKD980) and dinner (HKD1,980) at this uber-exclusive eight-seat sushi counter. 

Sushi Hare, G/F, 29–31 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, 3008 4606

10. Sushi Fujimoto

Kenichi Fujimoto is the man behind Sushi Fujimoto’s moniker. Chef Kenichi was formerly the head sushi chef at Sushi Saito (see above), and he continues his dedication to the artistry of traditional Edomae sushi at his eponymous restaurant. Immaculate simplicity is at this sushiya’s core, with the chef minimising the use of seasonings in order to allow the natural essence of each premium ingredient to dazzle in the lunch (HKD1,580) and dinner (HKD2,980) omakase menus.

Sushi Fujimoto, 6/F, FOCO, 48 Cochrane Street, Central, WhatsApp 6013 2900, book here

11. Sushi Wadatsumi

Sushi Wadatsumi defies staid mall-side dining with its location at K11 MUSEA. This long-time Michelin-starred restaurant moved from Sheung Wan to the swanky Tsim Sha Tsui shopping mall in 2021, with its top-of-the-range sushi now attracting even more discerning diners. Whether you’re splashing out for lunch (HKD1,080) or dinner (HKD2,380), we feel the omakase price tags are justified given the exemplary ingredients and service presented by chef Kin-san, a local Hong Konger who has honed his craft over several decades. 

Sushi Wadatsumi, Shop 607, 6/F, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2619 0199, WhatsApp 9406 3806, book here

12. Kanesaka

This sushi stunner is an offshoot of two-Michelin-starred Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo. Kanesaka, brought to Hong Kong in 2023, is headed by chef Seiji Taniguchi, formerly of Sushi Kanesaka’s Palace Hotel Tokyo branch and an Edomae sushi genius. The chef’s seafood sourcing is obsessive, and a comprehensive list of the fresh seafood items he’s sourced from various regions in Japan can be provided upon request, guaranteeing quality and safety. Kanesaka offers four season-driven menus: the lunch nigiri set (HKD1,180), lunch omakase (HKD1,980), dinner nigiri set (HKD2,380), and dinner omakase (HKD2,980).

Kanesaka, 5/F, CCB Tower, 3 Connaught Road Central, Central, 5503 0913, book here

13. Sushi Zinc

A contemporary eight-seater sushiya located off the beaten track in Shau Kei Wan, Sushi Zinc has garnered a loyal following since its mid-2024 opening for its artistic seasonal sushi creations brushed with Italian touches. Chef Zinc Leung closely collaborates with top-tier local seafood supplier Davey Wong to design his lunch (HKD800) and dinner (HKD2,400) omakase menus.

Sushi Zinc, Shop A1, G/F, Pak Ling Mansion, 5–7 Miu Tung Street, Shau Kei Wan, WhatsApp 9867 5271, book here

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From this month, guests for lunch (from HKD418 pp) and dinner (from HKD728 pp) can dig into a lavish all-you-can-eat spread of viral Korean dishes at the Eaton HK restaurant, from seafood jjigae with tofu and cabbage and pork and kimchi creamy pasta to kimbap and corn dogs.

The Korean beef live station is a buffet highlight, as is the section dominated by Korean fried chicken – including this eye-catching pink black chicken. There are plenty of other meaty contenders too, such as Korean braised pork knuckle and pork belly, served both grilled and fried.

Each dinner guest will also be presented with a serving of honey butter lobster thermidor, available in both a cheesy version or with a kick of chilli added to the mix.

Diners will be spoilt for choice at the dessert section, which features the likes of Korean shaved ice, Korean melon with vanilla parfait and whisky, and a live station dishing out chibi taiyaki, mini fish-shaped cakes that are a popular Korean street food.

Four themed drinks are included in the buffet, from yuzu soju soda to guava and strawberry Calpis.

The Astor, B1/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, 2710 1901, book here

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Scroll through this guide when you’re in a pinch and need a good recommendation for some sugary caffeine!

The best bubble tea in Hong Kong

1. HEYTEA

HEYTEA came from humble beginnings in Guangzhou and now boasts stores all over China – and currently 10 in Hong Kong! The Chinese brand is known for something very special indeed: its signature Cheezo tea. In recent years, the admittedly strange-sounding cheese tea has grown in popularity, and we can see why. HEYTEA’s cheese topping is made with cream cheese and condensed milk, which adds an extra layer of indulgence in the form of this sweet and tangy foam. If you’re sceptical, there are cheeseless varieties at HEYTEA (the Fruity Boom teas are wonderfully refreshing), but we recommend giving the Cheezo a go. 

HEYTEA, multiple locations across Hong Kong 

2. CHICHA San Chen

Award-winning Taiwanese brand CHICHA San Chen has been going strong for over quarter of a century, even developing its own teapresso machine, LION, to extract the best flavour from its six types of tea. To order a bubble tea at CHICHA San Chen, there are three steps. First select your preferred tea type, then add on a flavour, such as honey, lemon, or passion fruit, to the mix. Finally, it’s time to choose a topping, ranging from konjac to taro balls. Like most shops specialising in bubble tea, you can also customise the amount of sugar and ice added.

CHICHA San Chen, multiple locations across Hong Kong

3. POT•ION HOUSE

In 2023, home-grown brand POT•ION HOUSE debuted in Wan Chai as the first jelly-based bubble tea concept in Hong Kong, and it now boasts two smart locations on Hong Kong Island. All the delicious bubble tea concoctions are made with ingredients from Taiwan, featuring signature add-ons like white pearl tapioca, jasmine green tea jelly, and taro balls. Our ideal combination is the Jin Xuan alpine tea with apricot kernel jelly, which is refreshing and aromatic.

POT•ION HOUSE, Shop LG7, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 6258 8876

POT•ION HOUSE, G/F, 20 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 5118 5522

4. THE ALLEY

With just one tiny shop located opposite iSQUARE in Tsim Sha Tsui, THE ALLEY is a Taiwanese brand with an iconic deer logo that has made a splash in Hong Kong’s booming boba scene. The ALLEY’s house-made sugar-cane syrup really makes a difference in the addictive sweetness of its drinks. The “crunchy milk” series is a big hit, especially the crunchy milk tea with brown sugar jelly, as is the snow velvet peach oolong tea with its creamy cheese topping. 

THE ALLEY, Shop F, G/F, Alpha House, 27–33 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2157 9267 

5. Chun Shui Tang

The inventor of the actual concept of bubble tea, Chun Shui Tang deserves a prominent place on our list, with the brand founded in Taichung in 1983 under the name Yanghsien Tea Shop. Chun Shui Tang’s extensive menu of cold tea beverages presents a variety of teas and flavours, alongside a food menu of traditional Taiwanese dishes like braised beef noodles, spicy beef tripe, and deep-fried chicken wings. On the tea front, the pearl milk tea is a deserving signature, showcasing all-natural and delectably chewy tapioca balls. If you’re not all boba’ed out, the tea-based desserts are also winners, in particular the tieguanyin tea cake with brown sugar pearls.

Chun Shui Tang, multiple locations across Hong Kong

6. Silk.

Founded as a tribute to the heritage of Hong Kong milk tea, Silk. is a burgeoning local brand that uses a secret 50-year-old recipe to craft its beloved milk tea, which is literally as smooth as silk. The Smooth King is a well-balanced signature for good reason, delivering a mixture of milk tea and plump black sugar boba topped with a cheese “cloud” and bits of honeycomb. On the lighter side, the Starburst is a fruity delight of four seasons oolong tea, fresh grapefruit, apple, and orange, passion-fruit nectar, and agar crystals.

Silk., multiple locations across Hong Kong

7. COMEBUYTEA

COMEBUYTEA is another Taiwanese brand with a long history, this time dating back to 2002 and now operating hundreds of shops around the world. The chain stands out from the pack in Hong Kong with its locations displaying large glass canisters containing different types of hand-picked tea from across Asia, as well as its showpiece teapresso machines. The number-one order here is the evaporated milk roasted oolong tea, which comes with a foamy “creamccino” topping and taro and yam boba.

COMEBUYTEA, multiple locations across Hong Kong

8. KOI Thé

Extremely popular in its native Taiwan, KOI Thé is preferred for its precision and consistency, and its baristas are stringently trained in every aspect of the tea-making process, from the ideal ratio of tea to water for brewing to the optimal amount of ice in each drink. KOI’s bouncy boba, made with natural ingredients, is well loved for its signature golden sheen. The golden bubble milk tea is a go-to here, whilst the caramel biscuit milk tea adds another layer of rich sweetness.

KOI Thé, Shop 6, G/F, Dundas Square, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok, 2385 8518 

9. Milksha

Born at Green Light Ranch in southern Taiwan, Milksha’s founder, Kevin Lin, is a dairy farmer who truly knows his milk. The Taiwanese brand’s milk tea is naturally creamy and full-bodied from the quality milk used to craft it. There are now 13 Milksha branches in Hong Kong, serving up the likes of bubble Earl Grey milk tea and strawberry coulis jasmine green milk tea.

Milksha, multiple locations across Hong Kong

10. Mizimamei

Originating in Taichung, this Taiwanese brand is a mainstay for its nutty drink flavours and chewy handmade boba. The headlining bubble tea at Mizimamei is the Ah Mei boba caramel milk tea, which is rich but not overpowering in sweetness, whilst for non-tea drinkers, the peanut sesame boba caramel fresh milk is the standout. 

Mizimamei, G/F, 16A Aberdeen Street, Central, 9289 7864

11. Uniboba

Uniboba is a heavyweight – literally – in the Mainland China bubble tea scene. The brand made its grand Hong Kong debut in June 2025 in Mong Kok, and it’s already become a hit in person in the city and on the ‘gram for its creamy cold milk drinks featuring oversized boba. Uniboba’s Boba Monster is the star here, showcasing the chain’s massive and bouncy brown sugar tapioca pearls. There’s now an even newer branch of the chain in Wan Chai. 

Uniboba, Shop 11A, G/F, Hung Fai Building, 43P–43S Dundas Street, Mong Kok, 9555 7243

Uniboba, Shop 1, G/F, Brim 28, 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 9260 9187

12. VETEA

A home-grown brand in operation since 2024, VETEA has quickly made its presence known around town, with branches from Central to Kwun Tong. The hype is real with VETEA’s fragrant bubble tea flavours, of which the osmanthus milk tea and mango grapefruit fruit tea are the most cherished. The Central shop with its pretty soft green exterior has become a hit on Instagram.

VETEA, multiple locations across Hong Kong

13. CHAGEE 

CHAGEE is a relative newcomer to the bubble tea scene, founded in Yunnan, China, in 2017, but now running over 100 shops around the world; there was even a CHAGEE pop-up at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! Considered quite a bougie brand, CHAGEE’s beautifully designed takeaway cups and bags are coveted by customers. The jasmine green milk tea and osmanthus oolong milk tea are the sweet-scented bestsellers. 

CHAGEE, multiple locations across Hong Kong

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