Looking for some dining inspiration? Here are the best new restaurants in Hong Kong to check out this October…
If you’re tired of eating at the same places every time you go out — we’ve got all the newest restaurants and recently opened eateries to make a stop at. This is our ultimate guide to the best new restaurants in Hong Kong, packed full of the latest bites our city has to offer. From the anticipated return of Nobu to Pondi’s new dai pai dong-inspired concept, here are the restaurants we’re heading to this October.
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The Best New Restaurants In Hong Kong: October, 2023
Shop B
The recently revamped Pondi’s new sister restaurant, Shop B was born out of owner and operators Chef George Kwok and Natalie Ngan’s love of dai pai dong. With a focus on wok-fired dishes, expect to be hit with that quintessential “wok hei” when you dig into the “Shop B” Fried Rice, “Gwai Lo” Pork Ribs and more.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 10pm
Shop B, Shop B, 10-14 Fuk Sau Lane, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 9591 0199, www.shopb.hk
Gu Liang Cai
We’re loving the retro vibes at this new Chiu Chow eatery in Central Market. Think vintage movie posters, neon-lit signage, rooster bowls and large round tables. LUBUDS Group’s Executive Chef Ronald Shao has partnered with native Chiu Chow chefs to bring you delicacies from the region, including marinated goose platters, oyster pancakes, pickled vegetables and plenty of chilled beer. Clink your drinking bowls and enjoy the flavours and ambience of an old daa laang-style open air food stall.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30am to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 10pm
Gu Liang Cai, Shop 124-125, 1/F, Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2117 1919, www.facebook.com/GuLiangCai.hk
YUAN
Another recent LUBUDS Group opening spearheaded by Chef Shao, YUAN focuses on Chinese vegetarian cuisine – but not as you know it. Expect modern fine dining interpretations of traditional Chinese dishes dreamed up by Chef Shao together with new-generation Head Chef Law Chak Kei. The nature-centric, allium-free tasting menus feature highlights such as the The Emerald Plate, a classic Sichuan cold dish that was notably a favourite of the late Empress Dowager Cixi, and the 9 Sweet Grid (pictured above), which comprises three marinated fresh fruits, three Chinese pastries, and three Western desserts in cube-shaped morsels.
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm
YUAN, Shop 2, G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1-13 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2728 7278, www.facebook.com/yuanhkhk
Teppanyaki Mihara Goten
New to Causeway Bay, Teppanyaki Mihara Goten is the brainchild of renowned Chef Terufumi Mihara, conceived to realise his vision to fuse kappo cuisine with the art of teppan cooking. Must-try items on the menu include the Grilled King Crab Crepe, Broiled Ezo Abalone with Hokkaido Sea Urchin and A5 Kumamoto Wagyu Beef Tenderloin. TMG’s homemade sauces also deserve a special mention, which infuse French Italian and Chinese flavours flavours.
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 11pm
Teppanyaki Mihara Goten, 3/F, CUBUS, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 5394 3689, www.facebook.com/goten.hk
Nobu
World renowned for its trademark blend of Japanese cuisine infused with Peruvian influences, Nobu makes its anticipated return to Hong Kong, opening at Regent Hong Kong with Executive Chef Jason Au at the helm. Set against the dazzling backdrop of Victoria Harbour, Diners can indulge in Nobu’s signature dishes, including the famous Black Cod with Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño and Toro Tartare and Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce, alongside newer Nobu-style South American dishes inspired by Chef Nobu’s the in Peru. Reservations are now open for dinner starting from Thursday, 19 October.
Opening hours: Daily, 6pm to 10pm
Nobu, 2/F, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, noburestaurants.com/hong-kong
Flat Iron Steak Pop-Up
This Flat Iron Steak pop-up stars, you guessed it, the flat iron cut, also known as the oyster blade cut, starting at an astonishing $150 for a 7oz steak and a side of fries or salad for lunch. We recommend dressing your steak with one of the house-made sauces and a glass of wine (which will only set you back $45!). The exclusive pop-ups will appear at Macelle in Soho and Steak King’s Tseung Kwan O post, available from October 16 until the end of the year.
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 10:30pm (Flat Iron Steak SoHo); Monday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm (Steak King Tseung Kwan O)
Macelle, LG, Sharma Soho, 9-11 Staunton Street, 5607 4860, www.macelle-steak.com
Steak King Tseung Kwan O, Shop G23A, G/F, Monterey, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong, steak-king.com
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Alice Pizza
For expertly executed crispy thin-crust pizza, head to Wan Chai’s hot new Alice Pizza. This is the first Asian outpost of the famed Roman pan pizza specialist, hailed as one of Italy’s best pizza chains. Pies here are baked in large, rectangular tins, sliced to order and sold by weight. The menu covers classic flavours and more innovative creations such as Carbonara, Truffle and Salmone. Be sure to leave room for some Nutella Pizza!
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Alice Pizza, G/F, 92 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2518 3502, www.alicepizza.hk
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Penna
Following the successful openings of Pano and Pleka, local celebrity chef Ken Lau completes the trifecta with the launch of Penna. Offering hearty, home-style Italian dishes, Penna’s menu draws from time-honoured family recipes spanning Deep-Fried Beef Tripe to Lobster Ricotta Cheese Ravioli and Confit Duck Leg Risotto. Pay a visit during the day to try out the value-for-money lunch set, starting at $168.
Opening hours: 11:30am to 10pm
Penna, Shop 314, 3/F, Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo, Hong Kong, 2886 3378, www.facebook.com/pennahongkong
ANJU Restaurant & Bar
Named after the Korean term for food enjoyed with alcohol, ANJU Restaurant & Bar offers an innovative Korean menu alongside a wide selection of flavoured soju, Korean beer, makgeolli, Melona cocktails and more. Highlights on the menu include Galibijang & Jeonbogjang, which puts a new spin on the popular Korean dish of raw crab marinated in soy sauce, Kkaennip Mandu or perilla leaf dumplings, and the house signature Yangnyeom Chicken featuring local three-yellow chicken.
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday and Saturday, 12pm to 1am, Thursday and Friday, 12pm to 2am, Sunday, 12pm to 12am
ANJU Restaurant & Bar, Shop R004, Civic Square, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2196 8733, www.cafedecogroup.com
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Bistro La Baie
A new modern French bistro by the name of Bistro La Baie has opened along the Tseung Kwan O Promenade, with Chef Devon Hou (previously of Amber, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and TATE Dining Room) at the helm. Set against the backdrop of the glistening waterfront, delight in quintessential bistro fare, including the Seafood Platter, Angus Beef Tartare, Roast Bone Marrow with Escargot, and Chef Devon’s signature 9-Hour Slow-Roasted Beef Chuck.
Opening hours: Daily, 11:30am to 11pm
Bistro La Baie, Shop No. G02 Ground Floor, Monterey, 23 Tong Chun St, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2360 0801
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Main image courtesy of Gu Liang Cai, image 1 Shop B via Instagram, image 2 courtesy of Gu Liang Cai, image 3 courtesy of YUAN, image 4 courtesy of Teppanyaki Mihara Goten via Instagram, image 5 courtesy of Nobu, image 6 courtesy of Macelle, image 6 courtesy of Alice Pizza, image 7 courtesy of ANJU Restaurant & Bar.
