Hong Kong’s bustling food and drink scene never stops. Every month, we’re introduced to daring concepts and venues where we can sample new local and international culinary creations and creative tipples.
At Foodie, we’re always hungry for our next bite and the next restaurant to keep us invigorated. Below, check out our list of the most exciting openings in our city this month and where to dine next.
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New restaurants in Hong Kong: January 2026
1. Migas
Taking over the former ICHU space at H Queen’s in Central, Migas presents a well-curated selection of creative dishes inspired by the region, Spain in particular, in a retro orange- and red-hued indoor space alongside an equally fabulous outdoor terrace. At a recent tasting, we especially enjoyed two roast dishes, the roasted cod (HKD198) with brandade-stuffed piquillo pepper and roasted chicken (HKD298/HKD588) embellished with Omani dried lime. The three-course set lunch (HKD268) is a bargain in this neck of the woods.
Migas, 3/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 9210 8868, book here
2. Yurt
Yurt takes the prize as Soho’s first Central Asian restaurant. This halal eatery brings out the regional flavours of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan in authentic dishes from the heart of Asia. The centrepiece of the menu, beshbarmak (HKD140), is a national dish celebrated throughout Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan that’s traditionally made with boiled lamb or horse meat, flat, wide noodles, and onion sauce and served with a rich broth known as sorpa. At Yurt, you can get adventurous and upgrade your beshbarmak to include horse sausage (+HKD90).
Yurt, G/F, 32 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, 6845 7149, book here
3. Samkeoli
The Korean openings continue to come thick and fast in Hong Kong. Over at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Multifield Plaza, Samkeoli replaces Korean restaurant SAEMAEUL. This time, the contemporary eatery focuses on three items that are essential in Korean cuisine – seafood, beef, and pork – in a comfortable communal setting. We have our eyes on the under-the-sea delicacies in particular, such as the jogae jeongol (from HKD888) clam hotpot and ganjang gejang (HKD248) raw crab marinated in soy sauce.
Samkeoli, Shop 101, 1/F, Multifield Plaza, 3–7 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 9238 5375, book here
4. Ask for Alonzo New Town Plaza
It’s lucky six for the Ask for the Alonzo team as they debut their sixth location at Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza – the first outside Hong Kong Island – this time featuring plenty of pet-friendly al-fresco seating just beside the mall’s dog park, plus a stylish indoor space. This crowd-pleasing trattoria’s greatest Italian hits include the Roman meatballs (HKD108), Alonzo’s carbonara (HKD168), and chicken parmigiana (HKD198). Don’t sleep on Ask for Alonzo’s value-driven happy hour and brunch offerings too.
Ask for Alonzo, Shop 165, 1/F, Phase I, New Town Plaza, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, 9429 1548, book here
5. Borgovivo Restaurant & Bar
Sticking with Italian cuisine but now moving over to Central, Borgovivo has joined the Hollywood Road pack as an offshoot of the online Italian grocer of the same name. The vibe here is rustic and homey, with Italian wine bottles and food products lining the walls and a bountiful antipasti spread awaiting atop the bar. Diners have already fallen head over heels for Borgovivo’s authentic Roman-style pinsa pizza (from HKD149), rigatoni all’amatriciana (HKD189), tiramisu (HKD89), and many more regional Italian delights.
Borgovivo Restaurant & Bar, G/F, 38–40 Hollywood Road, Central, 9441 1496, book here
6. Tsukemen Gyorai
Tsukemen Gyorai is the latest Japanese import to draw queues in Hong Kong. The Kumamoto brand specialises in a type of “dipping” ramen known as tsukemen, where the noodles are served separately from the broth. For those who can handle the heat, the ramen shop’s mega-hot tsukemen (HKD118) is the way to go, crafted with extra chilli and a blend of North Indian spices added to Gyorai’s signature thick, seafood-forward tonkotsu broth. The curry tsukemen (HKD108) is another bold option, this time featuring a curry sauce laced with Sichuan peppercorn, fermented bean paste, and fermented rice wine.
Tsukemen Gyorai, G/F, 389 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 3753 3699
7. Pedder Chinese
Seasoned chef Eric Chan leads the charge at Epicurean Group’s new Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Pedder Chinese in Central. At the elegant eatery, chef Eric honours Cantonese culinary traditions whilst simultaneously introducing new flavours, techniques, and presentation styles. From claypot specialities, to stir-fried dishes, to banquet masterpieces, stunning signature dishes, including the stir-fried sole with leek (HKD598), which comes in mild and spicy versions, deep-fried crab shell stuffed with fresh crabmeat and cheese (HKD288), and braised oxtail in red wine claypot (HKD268), shine on Pedder Chinese’s extensive à-la-carte menu.
Pedder Chinese, LG/F & G/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, 2866 0081, WhatsApp 6384 9115, book here
8. Flat Iron Steak Lee Garden Three
The biggest yet for the affordable steakhouse chain, Flat Iron Steak has opened a flagship branch at Lee Garden Three in Causeway Bay. The terrace, prime for people-watching, sets it apart, making for a great spot to enjoy the restaurant’s new bar bites, from the mini steak sandwich (HKD120) to the quirky pineapple bun short rib sliders (HKD120). We’re also keen to check out ex-Carbone chef Timothy Rattray’s “secret” menu items exclusive to this outlet; the Ibérico ham baked mac & cheese (HKD138) is calling our name.
Flat Iron Steak, Shop G11–G15, G/F, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road (enter at Hoi Ping Road), Causeway Bay, 9525 7003, book here
9. Matchali Lyndhurst Terrace
Wan Chai’s popular matcha café has found a second home in Central with the opening of a Matchali branch on Central’s happening Lyndhurst Terrace. The matcha bar showcases Matchali favourites, including the signature matcha latte (from HKD45), iced matcha coconut (HKD60), and Uji matcha soft serve (HKD55), along with new creations that are exclusive to this shop. These menu newcomers range from the iced banana bread matcha latte (HKD63) and Spanish matcha latte (HKD58) enriched with condensed milk to the matcha ricotta strawberry toast (HKD78) and matcha yoghurt granola bowl (HKD88) on the food side.
Matchali, Shop 2, G/F, 12–14 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 9803 6360
10. LAI’s Kitchen
The distinctly Hong Kong dining experience known as the dai pai dong has been upgraded at LAI’s Kitchen. The Wan Chai restaurant is the brainchild of Leung Lai Kwan and Nansen Lai, the same founders who brought us local favourites Flower Drum and Fat J Char Siu. For lunch, chef Macco Lee serves up elevated renditions of classic Cantonese rice and noodle recipes. As the sun sets, the late-night menu shifts to a focus on claypot rice and plenty of wok hei. Chef Macco’s yellow chicken plates, such as the golden ginger chicken (HKD300/HKD500) and Big Red Robe tea crispy chicken (HKD300/HKD500), should not be missed.
LAI’s Kitchen, 1/F, Harvard Commercial Building, 105–111 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, 6803 1818, book here
11. Shiro Tai Kwun
Already overseeing restaurants Cantina and The Chinese Library at Tai Kwun, Aqua Restaurant Group has boosted its dominance at the Central heritage complex with the opening of another branch of Shiro this January. Joining its sibling at Pacific Place, the Tai Kwun outlet offers a contemporary Japanese dining experience that runs the gamut from robata and yakitori items to sushi and sashimi. Cocktail culture plays an important role at this location. Both food and drink can be enjoyed on either one of Shiro’s two atmospheric outdoor terraces.
Shiro, G/F & 1/F, Armoury, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 6538 9848
