We know what a challenge it can be to keep up to date with the latest dining news, restaurant openings and happenings in the city, so we’re here to help! Whether you enlist in Feather & Bone’s Pie Wars, send off summer with Black Sheep’s returning Summer Festival or dive into new autumn menus, here are the best new menus and dining deals in Hong Kong you won’t want to miss out on this September 2023.

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Black Sheep’s Summer Festival Returns

Gear up for one last summer fling with Black Sheep! This five-day send-off to summer features all-new experiences and the grand opening of the F&B group’s The Majestic Garden. This year’s Summer Festival lineup includes an Under 30 Diner’s Night at BELON, the return of Bueno’s Aires Polo Club’s Polo Brunch, a SoHo Cocktail Crawl, The Majestic Garden Gala at Grand Majestic Sichuan and more.

Where: Wednesday, 6 September to Sunday, 10 September
Where: BELON, Fukuro, Grand Majestic Sichuan, Rajasthan Rifles, Buenos Aires Polo Club, La Vache!, Artemis & Apollo, and The Last Resort
How much: From $368 per person – head here to book

Read More: The Best New Restaurants In Hong Kong

A Mad Food Tour with Simran Savlani

A Spark of Madness cookbook author Simran Savlani is sharing her love for the city and its hidden food gems with her first round of Mad Food Tours. Join Simran as she takes you to her favourite dai pai dongs and cha chaan tengs of Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun, focusing on vegetarian Asian food (including some dishes that inspired her own recipes!).

When: Thursday, 14 September (SYP), Wednesday, 20 September (Sheung Wan), Thursday, 5 October (SYP) and Thursday, 19 October (Sheung Wan), 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: Sheung Wan or Sai Ying Pun
How much: $575 (includes food and drinks) – email hello@asparkofmadness.co to book

Read More: 10 Questions With Simran Savlani, F&B Consultant And Cookbook Author

Noi’s New Autumn Menu

This autumn, Michelin-starred Noi at Four Seasons will showcase a glorious bounty of seafood, root vegetables and citric fruits from all around the globe. Highlights from the updated tasting menu include a silky smooth chawanmushi starring Alaskan king crab, Scottish blue lobster with Japanese pumpkin purée, and a rum gelato topped with Oscietra Caviar and a drizzle of mole. We’ve also got to give a special shoutout to the bread course that features the restaurant’s Parker House-style rolls with flavoured whipped sour cream and butter.

Noi, 5/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3196 8768, restaurantnoi.hk

Read More: Michelin Guide 2023 – Hong Kong Restaurants Awarded Michelin Stars

Feather & Bone FABulous Pie Wars

We spy some scrumptious pies coming out of the Feather & Bone kitchens. Over the month of September, you can dive into six signature pies, specially crafted by six of Feather & Bone’s talented head chefs and served at their respective dining outlets. Don’t miss flavours like Osso Bucco, Smoked Beef, Seafood Chowder, Chicken Truffle and more. As the cherry on top, for every special pie ordered during Pie Wars month, Feather & Bone will give $5 to the group’s registered charity (the FAB Foundation) to donate to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong.

When: Throughout September
Where: Feather & Bone restaurants in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Happy Valley, Sai Ying Pong, Tsuen Wan West and Mid-Levels
How much: $188 for a pie and a selection of sides

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Burger Circus Celebrate International Cheeseburger Day

We love a good combo deal! Head to Burger Circus on International Cheeseburger Day, and enjoy the diner’s quintessential take on the American Cheeseburger (made with double 7oz smashed beef patty, Wisconsin cheddar, sliced onion, pickles and house-made Circus sauce), fries and a house-made soda of your choice — all for $98.

When: Monday, 18 September
Where: Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $98 for an American Cheeseburger, fries and house-made soda

Read More: The Best Burgers In Hong Kong

Yunnan Wild Mushroom Feast At Mott 32

For one night only, Mott 32 highlights the versatility of Yunnan mushrooms. The end-of-summer seasonal menu presents an exquisite harvest of wild mushrooms in a variety of preparations. Paired with a series of yellow wine from Gu Yue Long Shan, enjoy dishes such as Tossed Bamboo Fungus with Fresh Lily Bulbs and Goji Berry, Matsutake Mushroom Rice Soup and Wok-Fried Porcini Mushroom with Yunnan Wild Boar Meat.

When: Saturday, 19 September
Where: Mott 32, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $1,680 (plus 10% service charge) – head here to book

Clarence’s Keto Menu

As part of Clarence’s Summer Health Campaign, Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Elzer has collaborated with Ketogenic Asia’s co-founder Oliver Smith to create a special Keto Menu. Only 1,088 calories in total, the menu includes dishes such as Alaskan King Crab Legs, Chilean Sea Bass & Tandoori, and Pork Pluma & Gribiche (a dish that features the rarest cut of Iberian pork).

Where: Clarence, 25/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $988 per person – call 3568 1397 or email info@clarencehk.com to book

Read More: Top Health Food Stores In Hong Kong

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Spirits were high last night at Rosewood Hong Kong where Asia’s 50 Best Bars was announced in a live ceremony. Though Singapore dominated with a total of 11 bars on the list, local bar COA has once again claimed the top spot, retaining its title as the Best Bar in Hong Kong.

A total of eight Hong Kong bars made it onto the top 50 list, plus five more in the top 51-100 rankings.

Read More: Top Hong Kong Restaurants That Made It On Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List

Hong Kong Bars That Made It On Asia’s 50 Best Bars List

The Asia’s 50 Best Bars list represents a snapshot of the opinions and experiences of 260 bar industry leaders, including bartenders, drinks writers, educators and bar owners from across the continent. Scroll through for the Hong Kong bars that ranked in the top 50…

#1 COA

Opened by the legendary Jay Khan as part of his mission to bring agave spirits to the forefront of Asia’s cocktail scene, COA spotlights 100 percent agave tequila and traditional mezcal, presenting a curated cocktail menu inspired by the flavours of Mexico.

COA, Shop A, LG/F Wah Shin House, 6-10 Shin Hing Street, Central, Hong Kong, coa.com.hk

#8 ARGO

Sassy Reader Award Winner ARGO takes its name from the ship that sailed Jason and Argonauts, and boasts a collection of the world’s most unique spirits.

ARGO, Lobby, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.fourseasons.com

Read More: 2023 Sassy Hong Kong Reader Award Winners!

#9 Darkside

Housed in Rosewood Hong Kong, Darkside takes inspiration from (as the name suggests) all things deep and dark, specifically dark spirits, cigars and chocolate.

Darkside, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.rosewoodhotels.com

#17 The Aubrey

A collaboration between the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Maximal Concepts, this eccentric izakaya perched on the hotel’s 25th floor serves up delicately crafted Japanese libations.

The Aubrey, 25/F, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/theaubreyhk

#26 Penicillin

The drinks menu here features local and upcycled ingredients as well as a range of organic ferments from the bar’s in-house climate-controlled fermentation enclosure.

Penicillin, L/G, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, penicillinbar.com

#31 Quinary

One of the few places around town that does molecular cocktails, Quinary definitely stands out for its creative cocktails.

Quinary, G/F, 56-58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, www.quinary.hk

#33 Mostly Harmless (New Entry)

Headed by veteran bartender Ezra Star, this farm-to-glass cocktail bar supports Hong Kong’s local farms and makes use of seasonal ingredients in its unique concoctions.

Mostly Harmless, 2/F, 110 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, www.instagram.com/mostlyharmlessbar

#47 The Old Man (Re-Entry)

A former Best Bar in Asia (it won the title in 2019!), The Old Man pays homage to celebrated novelist and lover of fine spirits Ernest Hemingway.

The Old Man, Lower G/F, 37 Aberdeen Street, Central, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, theoldmanhongkong.com

Special Awards

• Hometown hero and founder of The Pontiac Beckaly Franks is crowned the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender
• The Ketel One Sustainable Award went to Singapore’s Analogue Initiative, an award highlighting industry leaders in sustainable practice

Hong Kong Bars That Made It On Asia’s 51-100 Best Bars List

This year, five Hong Kong bars made it on the extended 51-100 list, with The Pontiac securing the highest ranking for Hong Kong at number 53.

• The Pontiac (#53)
• Mizunara: The Library (#86)
• The Wise King (#89)
• Tell Camila (#97)
• Honky Tonks Tavern (#98)

Read More: New Drinks Menus & Bar Openings In Hong Kong

Asia’s Top 10 Best Bars

1. Coa, Hong Kong (Best Bar in Hong Kong)
2. Jigger & Pony, Singapore (Best Bar in Singapore, Rémy Martin Legend of the List)
3. BKK Social Club, Bangkok (Best Bar in Thailand)
4. Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo (Best Bar In Japan)
5. Zest, Seoul (Best Bar in Korea, Nikka Highest Climber)
6. Tropic City, Bangkok
7. Nutmeg and Clove, Singapore
8. Argo, Hong Kong
9. Darkside, Hong Kong
10. Sago House, Singapore

Head here for the full list.

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Giovanni Pina’s K11 MUSEA branch reopened late last month with a refreshing new look. Perched on the second floor, the terrace cafe still overlooks the mall’s iconic golden ball, and the soft and romantic pastel-purple theme makes for a lovely setting for some afternoon delights.

While Giovanni Pina remains a go-to stop for handmade Italian cakes, pastries and gelato, its offerings don’t end there. As part of its big reveal, the restaurant is launching a new a-la-carte menu, with standouts such as Fresh Burrata Coppa Ham Salad with Infused Balsamic Vinegar, Duck Liver Pâté Crème brûlée, and authentic Napoli Scrocchiarella pizza crafted by award-winning pizza chef, Saverio Massari.

For true indulgence, you can sit down for the Sparkling Afternoon Tea Set this summer. At $468 for two persons, you can select two pieces of cake to be enjoyed alongside an assortment of mini Italian pastries tarts by master baker Giovanni Pina. The tea set includes two glasses of house sparkling wine, or your choice of Milani house coffee or tea. Now that’s a deal we can’t pass up on!

Giovanni Pina (K11 MUSEA), Shop 217, 2/F, K11 MUSEA, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2755 1123, Facebook: Giovanni Pina, Instagram: @giovannipinahk, www.luxtek.com.hk

Read More: Your Guide To The Best Italian Restaurants In Hong Kong

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District: Sheung Wan
Cuisine: Modern Japanese teppanyaki
How much: $1,280 per person for 8-course omakase menu ($1,480 per person for 10-courses)
Highlights: Shirako Gyoza and Ezo Awabi
Best for: Date night and special occasions

A seemingly never-ending influx of new Japanese restaurants has spoiled the city with everything from imported ramen franchises and modern sushi roll joints, to traditional yakitori izakayas and intimate teppanyaki concepts. ENISHI falls under the latter category, promising to offer a new kind of teppanyaki dining experience. We did not doubt the delivery of inventive dishes knowing that CENSU’s chef and owner Shun Sato was one of the three talents behind this new independent opening.

Translating to “fate” in Japanese, this passion project was born out of the friendship of Chef Sato and Chefs Toru Takano and Ami Hamasaki, which bloomed while the three were working together in Australia. Read on for our honest review and highlights from the menu inspired by their personal experiences and cherished memories.

Read More: The Best New Restaurants In Hong Kong

The Location

ENISHI’s unassuming front can be found along Bonham Strand. Through the wooden sliding door, you’ll find a few small tables reserved for à la carte dining and the 11-seat teppanyaki counter where you can watch the chefs work the iron plate.

Throughout the minimal space, you will find a few eclectic pieces from Chef Sato’s collaborations with local artists, such as denim wall art by WASHI and porcelain vases by Amanda Tong, which are available for purchase.

Read More: Review – Vista Ristorante Takes Over The Iconic Former Space Of aqua

What We Ate

The omakase menu begins with a dish that pays homage to Chef Shun’s hometown, showcasing jet-fresh oysters from Miyagi prefecture. Much like the oysters served at CENSU, the morsels swimming in a sanbaizu dressing are of monstrous proportions, making for a satisfying starter. The plate of Market Sashimi uses yoghurt and a dashi purée to balance out the richness of the fatty fish — a trick Chef Shun learnt from the fishermen at Tsukiji.

A highlight of the menu is Chef Hamasaki’s Shirako Gyoza. This love letter to Chinese dim sum takes the form of a neatly wrapped gyoza stamped with a Hokkaido shiso flower and crown daisy green sauce. The wonton-like parcels are filled with delicate cod milt, which brings a pleasant creaminess to the dish.

Teppanyaki veteran Chef Takano shows off his command over the grill with his Ezo Awabi creation, another standout featuring whole live abalone from Hokkaido. As he cooked the meat to perfection on one end of the teppan, Chef Hamasaki created a rich, buttery sauce made with the liver of the abalone on the other. It was so delicious we requested a spoon to scrape up every last bit on our plate.

Read More: The Best Japanese Restaurants For Sushi In Hong Kong

Final Thoughts

As expected, ENISHI delivered top-tier ingredients and clean, yet bold flavours, but what made the food so special were the personal stories behind the dishes and the tender attention put into each plate.

It was wonderful to watch the husband and wife duo work in concert behind the teppan. The connection felt and warmth emitting not just from the grill, but from the chefs made us glad fate brought them together to bring this concept to life.

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Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to 12am, Friday to Sunday, 12pm to 3:30pm

ENISHI, G/F, 49 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2626 9096, WhatsApp: 6604 9083, www.enishi-hk.net

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Over the past decade, Hong Kong breweries have revolutionised craft beer in the city and continent. And although distilled alcohols remain taxed at a rate of 100%, spirits and liqueurs are no longer far behind. A small but strong contingent of movers, shakers, and cocktail-makers have been busy at work. Tinkering with tipples, and pouring out winners that express Hong Kong’s unique heritage and terroir, they deserve credit for persevering despite the odds.

With a growing focus on conscious consumption, these labels emphasise quality over quantity – so enjoy responsibly, and make sure to seek support if you’re struggling to strike a balance. Here are Hong Kong-made spirits and liqueurs to know, support and sip!

Read More: Your Guide To Online Wine & Liquor Delivery In Hong Kong

Conspiracy Chocolate

Conspiracy is one of our top go-tos for bean-to-bar chocolate in Hong Kong. A newer product to emerge from their Wong Chuk Hang-based lab is Acan, the world’s first single origin chocolate liqueur. Just like Conspiracy’s bars, the cacao for this comes from Vietnam’s Dak Lak region, renowned for cherry, wood, and spice notes that tingle and warm the palate. Acan may be a more recent addition to the lineup, but the liqueur pays homage to the ancient origins of chocolate – a divine elixir to be savoured low and slow.

Conspiracy Chocolate, 35 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 5503 1326, www.conspiracychocolate.com

Read More: Where To Find The Best Chocolate In Hong Kong

CHAKO

Siesta may be a dying tradition but Hongkongers’ love for saam dim saam –  teatime treats at 3:15 pm – lives on! For those who relish tea o’clock as much as cocktail hour, there’s a new beverage on the block that unites the two. CHAKO, created by Quinary’s Antonio Lai and mixologist Alex Ko, offers spiked sparkling tea in a can. Featuring bases of oolong, white tea, and tieguanyin or iron goddess tea, these tea cocktails are super refreshing and so effortless. 

CHAKO, various stockists around Hong Kong, www.cantocans.com

Higher Than by Young Master Ales

Operating since 2013, Young Master has risen to prominence as one of the most forward-thinking craft breweries in Hong Kong and Asia. Now it’s treading new ground with its line of canned cocktails, Higher Than. These self-styled highballs seize on thrilling local flavours like robust tieguanyin, numbing Sichuan peppercorn, and salted lime, a nostalgic cha chaan teng mainstay. 

Young Master Ales, G/F, Sungib Industrial Centre, 53 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 2783 8907, www.youngmasterales.com

Homeshake Cocktail

Dong leng chaa – but make it boozy! As the name suggests, Homeshake is all about bringing cocktail hour home, and empowering you – yes, you! – to become a master mixologist in your own right. In addition to DIY cocktail sets, Homeshake has become well-known for Tipsy Cat Lemon Tea. You may have seen the iconic glass bottle around – it’s emblazoned with a cat carrying a calabash (try saying that ten times). Since first launching, the Tipsy range has expanded to include flower tea and roselle variants too.

Homeshake Cocktail, www.homeshakecocktail.com

Magnolia Lab

Our city is dotted with historic shops vending ingredients for every soup, tonic, and tincture in the canon of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each a compact library of fungi, herbs, roots and spices, it’s no wonder that former bartender Dennis Mak and practitioner James Ting Ho were inspired to concoct botanical liqueurs using these distinctive flavours. Magnolia’s mixology connects contemporary drinkers to Hong Kong’s heritage – one sip at a time.   

Magnolia Lab, Unit C5, 17/F, Sunrise Industrial Building, 10 Hong Man Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9681 5831, www.magnolia-lab.shop

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Mezzanine Makers

Soda’s more than a mixer – it can be the star of the show if you let it. Unleashing the sparkles is local brand Mezzanine Makers. The current lineup, though small, reveals this label’s sharp vision: to distill the distinctive flavours of Hong Kong into low/no ABV potions. While the quinine-free Herbal Tonic Water showcases Chinese gentian root and locally farmed citrus, the Spicy Ginger Soda swallows you into a feverish mala dreamscape. Combining bartending precision with artistic flair, these bubbly beverages hit all the right notes. 

Mezzanine Makers, WhatsApp: 6491 1333, www.mezzaninemakers.hk

Mindful Sparks

Low and non-alcoholic drinks are becoming more and more popular – and we’re so glad to see it. Whether you’re sober-curious, supporting a friend or partner, or simply keen to reawaken your world-wearied palate, Mindful Sparks offers a broad and ever-expanding selection of craft sodas in compelling flavour combos. Hojicha and vanilla ice cream? Genmaicha and yuzu? Blood orange and cacao? Earl grey and white peach? Sip it and see for yourself.

Mindful Sparks, Flat C, 12/F, Block 1, Golden Dragon Industrial Centre, 152-160 Tai Lin Pai Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, 9313 1572, www.mindful-sparks.com

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N.I.P. Gin

Juniper is where it all started in gin, but that’s certainly not where it ends. Hong Kong gin label N.I.P. infuses 21 botanicals into its signature gin, including goji berries, chenpi or aged tangerine peel, and longjing and shoumei tea leaves. It’s sweet and spicy, floral and a little vegetal, and it boasts a lingering woodsy finish. All in all, this is a well-rounded spirit you can get creative with – or you can always phone it in with quality tonic and a wedge of lime.

N.I.P. Gin, www.nipdistilling.com

ONLY

It’s not often that you see the words “health” and “vodka” go together. Yet, despite what your intuition (or past hangovers) may say, ONLY’s canned vodka sodas are arguably among the more low-impact alcoholic drinks available at your local grocery store. No sugar, no carbs, and naturally flavoured, ONLY strives to be a health-conscious option in a world of synthetic flavours and unpronounceable additives. Vodka may mean “little water”, but don’t skimp on the hydration no matter what! 

ONLY, various stockists around Hong Kong, 5285 0975, www.drinkonly.co

Perfume Trees Gin

Conceptualised in Hong Kong and realised in the Netherlands, Perfume Trees breaks out of the box with its new style of gin. Resisting the old categories and conventions, this gin features fresh, locally-focused flavours like white champaca, sandalwood and coriander seed that evoke the city’s native botany, and put the “fragrant” back in “fragrant harbour”. If you’re looking to learn more about gin, Perfume Trees also hosts an informative and engaging gin tasting session at Tankyu Distillery, The Mills. 

Perfume Tree, Unit 301, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, 6324 6437, www.perfumetreesgin.hk

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Tinshing Umeshu

When dried and pickled, Japanese plum or ume makes for the perfect zingy filling for musubi. Steeped in shochu and rock sugar, however, the tart fruit transforms into umeshu: a honeyed, viscous libation as layered as agave and maple syrup. For a local option, experiment with Tinshing Umeshu. Crafting the highly concentrated brew by hand takes founder Eddie Ng over a year, and the labour-intensive process yields only a small output each season. To order, simply message the brand on Instagram. 

Tinshing Umeshu, www.instagram.com/tinshing.umeshu

Two Moons Distillery

When Two Moons landed on the gin scene in Hong Kong, it made a splash. Launched by Ivan Chang and Dimple Yuen, this gin label infuses local aromatics like Chinese apricot kernels, aged tangerine peels, and five flower tea into their spirits. To craft their beloved calamansi gin, which features in many a cocktail at gin bars around town, Two Moons partnered with historic coppersmiths Ping Kee and fabricated a mini copper still. An intergenerational collab? Say no more.  

Two Moons Distillery, 9A Kut Shing Building, 8 Kut Shing Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (by appointment only), www.twomoonsdistillery.com

Read More: That Girl – Dimple Yuen, Co-Founder Of Two Moons Distillery

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It’s rare to find a place that can please the eyes as much as the palate. So often we forgive a dish’s shortcomings for looking good enough to post on the ‘Gram, or are conversely willing to forgive a slapdash dish when the flavour makes up for its looks. But we may have stumbled upon a cafe that serves up plates that taste just as good as they look!

Enter Melrose Coffee. Named after the famed LA shopping strip, this recently opened Cali-inspired brunch spot brings the cool and breezy spirit of America’s West Coast to Hong Kong’s Central café scene. Read on for what we thought of the space and the dishes we’d come back for.

Sunset-Inspired Interiors With A Touch Of Terazzo

Melrose Coffee sits atop Elgin Street (we recommend taking the Mid-Level Escalators all the way up). The obvious draw of the cafe is its aesthetic shopfront: picture a large circular window that fuses with the glass door, terrazzo steps and a terracotta boarder framing the entrance. The interiors are just as Instagrammable as the outside. Though only able to squeeze in a single row of tables (with one outdoors for those bringing along a furry friend), the space is brightly lit and doesn’t feel too cramped.

Not Your Average Drinks Selection

Being a cafe, we dove straight into the drinks menu. There were many tempting choices, but we went with and iced S.O. Mocha and Apple Tea Cap. We were told that a homemade caramelised apple jam is made especially for the tea, and that the mocha is made with single origin beans from Honduras and a dark chocolate from the Philippines, giving it a rich, bitter and slightly tangy flavour.

California Brunch Classics With A Creative Spin

To accompany our drinks we ordered all three signature dishes (yes, we came hungry), the Tiger Prawn And Egg Salad Toast and Croffle Churros. The Royal Potato Rosti topped with smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce and salmon roe made for a satisfying starter. The thin potato cake was perfectly light and crispy.

We were big fans of the open-faced sandwich. The prawns were cooked and seasoned to perfection and the egg salad got high praise around the table. The Kimchi Bacon Pasta was another hit for us. It was creamy and moorish, with a bit of a kick from the kimchi. Definitely one to order if you’re feeling more than peckish.

To end our meal, we had to try the Insta-famous Popover Pancake. It’s a comforting dish (especially if you’re partial to bread pudding) and paired well with the custard and fresh berries. A winning combo of three of our favourite sweet treats, we knew we wouldn’t regret throwing in the Croffle Churros as well. The double chocolate dip was to our taste – not too sweet – and partnered excellently with the cinnamon-dusted strips of croffle sliced soldier-style for dunking ease.

A Treat For The Eyes And The Palate

Honestly speaking, we were quite taken aback by the quality of the food and drinks served. We knew people came for the ‘Gram – and understandably so, the interiors are gorgeous and dishes artfully plated – but what stood out was the attention to detail and amount of thought that went into the ingredients used. To say the least, this was a meal we would have gladly enjoyed blind-folded.

District: SoHo
Cuisine: Creative Californian breakfast and brunch staples
How much: Drinks range from $35 to $65; $38 to $58 for fresh pastries, A la carte dishes range from $68 to $138
Must order: Tiger Prawn And Egg Salad Toast, Kimchi Bacon Pasta and Croffle Churros
The best for: Brunch and casual lunches

Melrose Coffee is open Monday to Friday, from 10am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 6pm.

Melrose Coffee, 46 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @melrosecoffeehk, www.facebook.com/melrosecoffeehk

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District: Tsim Sha Tsui
Cuisine: Venetian cicchetti, handcrafted pasta and grilled seafood
How much: Around $750 per person
Must order: Sicilian Red Prawn Carpaccio with Grated Caviar and Bronte Pistachio, Lobster and Lime Linguini
Best for: Special occasion dinners and romantic date nights

Taking up the two-storey penthouse that previously housed aqua, this new Aqua Restaurant Group venture opened earlier this month with big shoes to fill. Vista Ristorante brings the iconic space back to life with bold new Italian dishes by Executive Chef Andrea Mura (who also helms the group’s two other Italian concepts, aqua and Cantina), currently serving dinner from 6pm till late. Read on for our first impression and thoughts on the sharing tasting menu.

Read More: The Best New Restaurants In Hong Kong

The Location

Vista sits on the 29th floor of One Peking, directly above Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit L5. If you had dined at aqua before the restaurant moved to H Zentre, you’d have an idea of what to expect upon entering its new replacement: grandiose floor-to-ceiling windows framing a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. Low-lit at night, the lofty space stretches out left and right from the entrance, but the spotlighted window-facing tables feel cosy and intimate.

Read More: Your Neighbourhood Guide To Tsim Sha Tsui

What We Ate

We tried the tasting menu ($988 per person) which is designed to be shared among the whole table. To start, we were served the creamy Burrata with San Daniele ham and home-made tomato marmalade, tasty Pulled Pork Maritozzo Sandwiches topped with crispy cracking and chives, and the Sicilian Red Prawn Carpaccio with grated caviar and Bronte pistachio. All three cicchetti were a hit for us and primed our palates for the two flavoursome pasta dishes to follow.

The Mezzo Maniche with spicy octopus ragu was pleasantly piquant, which contrasted the zestful and brackish Lobster and Lime Linguine. For our mains, we enjoyed the Grilled and Smoked Tomato and Ginger Marinated Half Chicken, which was theatrically presented in a smoke-filled wooden box, and Grilled Australian Rib-Eye with red wine jus. The portate principali were generously portioned and came with sides of truffle mashed potato and tomato salad, so be sure to come hungry for dinner!

We had just enough room left to enjoy the Table Side Tiramisu and a delicious Strawberry Tart with White Chocolate Mousse, which gave a satisfying finish to our meal.

Read More: Your Guide To Italian Restaurants In Hong Kong

Final Thoughts

We weren’t surprised that Aqua Restaurant Group was able to do the iconic space justice once again. With a solid menu and exceptional service, we’re confident this place will continue to be a Kowloon-side hotspot for dinner with a view.

Vista Ristorante is open daily from 6pm to 10:30pm.

Vista Ristorante, 29/F & 30/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2778 3255, Facebook: Vista Hong Kong, Instagram: @vistahongkong, vistahk.com

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Nothing like ending a long week with an indulgent brunch. Whether you’re looking for a fuss-free set for two, classic Sunday roast or a boozy free-flow affair, this list will have you sorted for the weekend. Ahead, we share seven unmissable brunch deals to book this June. Reserve your table now to enjoy exclusive deals, including free coffee or dessert!

HATCH

First up, we’ve got brunch at HATCH, running from 12pm to 3pm. The three-course brunch set comes in at $250 and includes your choice of soup or salad for your starter, one main (including Al Pastor Huevos Rancheros, Fried Chicken Sando, BLT Sandwich and more) and churros topped with cinnamon sugar and caramel. Enjoy an hour of free-flow drinks for an additional $150.

Book now to enjoy a complimentary coffee with your brunch set.

Fully booked? HATCH offers delivery HK Island-wide – place your order here.

Hatch, 60 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong

Moxie

Available on weekends between 10:30am and 3pm, Moxie’s brunch set for two is priced at $698 and includes two starters and two mains. We like the sound of Tuna Niçoise to start followed by a main of Mussels and Pesto Orecchiette, or Avocado on Foccacia followed by Seared Fremantle Octopus. Add on dessert starts from $128.

Book now to enjoy a complimentary coffee with your brunch set.

Fully booked? Moxie offers delivery HK Island-wide – place your order here.

Moxie, Shop 203, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

SUIT Coffee & Sake

The weekend brunch at SUIT will fill you up with your choice of a starter, main and dessert. What some recommendations? We’d go with the Beef Tartare, Clam Risotto and Basque Style Cheese Cake – and you can bet we’ll be back to try more! For any fan of sake, add on the Sake Flight – three tasting portion (50ml) glasses of sake.

Book now to enjoy a complimentary extra coffee or draft beer with your brunch set.

Fully booked? SUIT Coffee & Sake offers delivery HK Island-wide – place your order here.

SUIT Coffee & Sake, G/F, 89 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

121BC

Offering salad, steak and free-flow pasta for just $388, the brunch set at 121BC is too good to pass up. Enjoy all the freshly handmade pasta you can eat for one and a half hours. Add on $298 for free-flow wine and Prosecco – don’t mind if we do!

Book now to enjoy a complimentary dessert with your brunch set.

Fully booked? 121BC offers delivery HK Island-wide – place your order here.

121BC, LG/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Cornerstone

The second Hong Kong restaurant opened by Chef Shane Osborn, Cornerstone’s all-day offerings never disappoint. For $688, the brunch set for two will have you satisfied with a delicious starter and main each. Add on Focaccia ($38) or Mixed Pitted Olives ($28) to start and round off your meal with dessert starting from $118.

Book now to enjoy a complimentary coffee with your brunch set.

Fully booked? Cornerstone offers delivery HK Island-wide – place your order here.

Cornerstone, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

SP_CE Cafe & Lounge

SP_CE’s a la carte brunch menu, available on weekends between 9am and 2pm, features an array of delicious platters that start from $78, as well as a selection of starters including All Day Breakfast. The popular Truffle Two set ($498 for two persons) stars the rich Black Truffle Scrambled Egg Bagel – definitely one for the ‘Gram!

Book now to enjoy one complimentary slice of cheesecake with your brunch set.

Fully booked? SP_CE Cafe & Lounge offers delivery HK Island-wide – place your order here.

SP_CE Cafe & Lounge, G/F, 20 Po Hing Fong, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Posso

Posso’s Sunday brunch sets your group of two or four up with a selection of hearty mains, a drink each and Tiramisu to finish for $450 per person. On the mains front, enjoy generous helpings of Roast Chicken, Creamed Broccoli, Rigatoni & Cheese, Roast Vegetables, Coppa Salad and more. Plus, enjoy free-flow drinks for an additional $250. We can’t think of a better way to end the week!

Book now to enjoy a complimentary coffee with your brunch set.

Fully booked? Posso offers delivery as well – place your order here.

Posso, 12 Kau U Fong, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

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From Aqua Restaurant Group (the restaurant group that brought us the likes of aqua, Hutong and The Chinese Library!), brand-new venture Cantina is now open, welcoming guests in for a taste of good, honest Italian cooking in Central’s historic Tai Kwun. Read on to enter our exclusive giveaway for your chance to win a dinner for four at Cantina!

Italian for “canteen”, Cantina takes up Statement’s previous space in the West Wing of Tai Kwun’s old Police Headquarters, which was originally the police officer’s mess hall. Once a place for casual lunches and convivial merrymaking, Cantina continues the tradition with generous family-style platters and plenty of free-flow. It’s the perfect spot for cheerful catch ups with friends, business lunches, family dinners and, of course, for long weekend brunches.

It’s all about good, honest Italian cooking at Cantina, which Executive Chef Luca Shiavone brings to the table, adding his own modern interpretation to the menu created in collaboration with aqua’s Executive Chef Andrea Mura. Start off with Cantina’s contemporary cicchetti, small plates of Venetian-inspired bites made from the finest seasonal ingredients. Think Gnocco Fritto served with Parma ham and stracchino cheese, Sicilian Red Prawn Carpaccio and Fritto Misto, a southern Italian seaside delicacy made with fried prawns, squid and courgette served with a mouth-watering garlic mayonnaise.

We recommend ordering one (or two!) of Cantina’s signature thin-crust pizzas for the table. The Squid Ink Dough Pizza is a popular choice, and if you like that, you’re sure to love the handmade Squid Ink Spaghetti topped with cuttlefish and sea urchin. Also not to be missed is the gigantic 450g Milanese Breaded Veal Cutlet, served fresh out of the fryer.

Save room for dessert because the Table-Side Tiramisu, assembled layer by layer right in front of your eyes, gives a sweet finish to your meal. Open for dinner all week round, guests can enjoy dishes à la carte or opt for the seasonal tasting menu (from $728 per person). On weekends, you can indulge in Aqua Restaurant Group’s generous Non-Stop Brunch, featuring three and a half hours of free-flow Champagne, sake, wine, cocktails and beer.

Guests can also order cocktails from The Dispensary bar attached to the restaurant, headed by Aqua Restaurant Group’s newly appointed Creative Bar Director Lorenzo Coppola, which you can sip on in the snazzy bar area or al fresco on the spacious verandah.

To celebrate the restaurant’s debut, we’ve got an exclusive giveaway featuring a dinner tasting menu for you and three lucky friends to share! Simply enter your details in the form below before 11:59pm on Wednesday, 15 June, 2022, for your chance to win a dinner for four at Cantina.

Cantina is open Monday to Friday, 6pm to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 10pm

Cantina, Police Headquarters, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2848 3000, Facebook: Cantina, Instagram: @cantinahongkong, cantina.com.hk

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Whether it’s a brand new menu, unmissable foodie deal or must-attend event, read on to discover everything you need to know about the Hong Kong dining scene in 2020.

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Hong Kong Dining News, 2020

December

New And Improved Authentic Italian Dishes At 208 Duecento Otto

Beloved Hollywood Road staple 208 Duecento Otto is ushering in its 10th anniversary, along with a revamped menu of new and improved authentic Italian eats. The restaurant has partnered with Italian fine foods importer New Food Group to source exclusive ingredients, resulting in a menu of dishes made from fresh produce that can’t be found elsewhere in Hong Kong. Think mortadella and prosciutto from two artisans in Modena and Parma; pristine tomatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and sweet friggitelli peppers; and cheeses such as pecorino di Pienza and uniquely-sized balls of burrata. Highlights include the Raw Italian Red Prawns, which pairs the treasured shellfish from Sicily with a lusciously creamy burrata cheese imported from Andria, alongside the Fassona Beef Tartare, bursting with Piedmontese flavours, and a decadent Ravioli Truffle.

208 Duecento Otto is available for delivery via JIA Everywhere.

208 Duecento Otto, 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2549 0208, reservations@208.com.hk, www.208.com.hk

Pie Delights At Smoke & Barrel

Good old-fashioned pie is the order of the day at Smoke & Barrel. Following the tremendous success of its special Thanksgiving pecan pie, chef duo Chris Grare and Christopher Tuthill  are giving the people what they really want for Christmas this year: a special menu dedicated exclusively to pies! Available for dine-in and takeaway, there are eight drool-worthy flavours to choose from, including Triple Chocolate Truffle Fudge, Bourbon Caramel Pecan, Smokey Key Lime, Lemon Meringue and Georgia Peach, to name but a few. The eight-inch pies are priced at $400 each.

Smoke & Barrel, 1/F-2/F, Wyndham Mansion, 32 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2866 2120, hello@smokeandbarrelhk.com, smokeandbarrelhk.com

Read more: The Best Bakeries In Hong Kong

Kyoto Joe’s Hokkaido Weekend Brunch

Forget turkey, if Japanese food is more your thing, make your way over to newly-revamped izakaya Kyoto Joe for its Hokkaido Weekend Brunch ($488). Available until the end of December, get set to feast on magnificent buffet spreads of jet-fresh sushi and sashimi, made-to-order creative rolls, and signatures from the robatayaki grill featuring meats such as A4 Wagyu from Saga, pork from Miyazaki and hanamidori chicken from Kyushu. If that wasn’t enough, guests get to take their pick of mains, including Kyoto Joe signatures and a range of specially-designed Hokkaido dishes, all with a package of free-flow drinks (from $158).

Kyoto Joe’s à-la-carte dishes are available for delivery via LKF Delivery Direct.

Kyoto Joe, 23/F, California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Central, 2804 6800, info@kyotojoe.com, kyotojoe.com

Rubia Adds Tapas To The Menu

Though best known for its premium Galician beef offering, Rubia is expanding its horizons this month with the launch of a new tapas menu. Indulge in a taste of Spain by way of premium cold cuts (from $40), Octopus Gallega on Potato Cream ($135), Gambas Al Ajillo  ($150) and the obligatory Patatas Fritas ($47), all washed down with a glass of regional wine.

RUBIA, UG/F and 1/F, C Wisdom Centre, 35-37 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2889 1199, info@rubia.hk, www.rubia.hk

INTERVAL x MÖVENPICK Ice Cream Festive Desserts

If you’re in the mood for a festive-inspired sweet treat, look no further than coffee hotspot INTERVAL, which has joined forces with MÖVENPICK Ice Cream to bring us an array of mouthwatering desserts. Available from now until Thursday, 31 December, the three puddings spotlight various ice cream flavours: the Boxing Day, for instance, centres upon MÖVENPICK’s Cold Brew Coffee Chocolate Ice Cream, and features the addition of salted caramel sauce and coconut flakes for depth of flavour; while Alba’s Winter plays with MÖVENPICK’s Vanilla Dream Ice Cream, bringing in the delicate crunch of hazelnut and an unexpected twist of white truffle cream to surprise the tastebuds. Last but not least, the Thanksgiving introduces MÖVENPICK’s Raspberry Sorbet, paired with hand-picked raspberries, a dash of herb oil and tangy citrus powder.

INTERVAL Coffee Bar, 33 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.twins-kitchen.com/interval-coffee-bar

November

Monthly Breakfast At New Punjab Club

Inspired by the hearty morning meals of Punjab’s agricultural and trucking workers, Chef Palash Mitra of New Punjab Club brings us an exciting new breakfast offering, available on the first Sunday of every month. The Michelin-starred tandoor grillhouse pulls out all the stops with a set menu packed full of comforting flatbreads, kebabs and curries, accompanied by flavourful chutneys, chickpea and lentil sides. Priced at $798 per person, the next seating will be on Sunday, 6 December, from 10:30am – make sure to book your table in advance to avoid disappointment!

New Punjab Club, 34 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2368 1223, reservations@newpunjabclub.com, newpunjabclub.com

Read more: The Best Special Occasion Takeaways For At-Home Celebrations

Chachawan Returns With A Revamped Menu

JIA Group favourite Chachawan makes a welcome return this month, complete with a fresh look and revamped selection of eats. Led by husband-and-wife chef duo Chang and Narisara Somboon, the new menu delivers a sweet-salty-sour-spicy smackdown of flavours, with innovative dishes that serve as a bold rendition of regional Isaan cuisine. Highlights include popular appetiser Som Dtum Kao Pod ($108), a vibrant and fresh corn salad with salted egg, cherry tomatoes, chilli, garlic and sweet-and-sour tamarind dressing, along with the Po Nim Pad Prik ($148), or deep-fried soft-shell crab in spicy chilli and garlic, and Sai Krok Isan ($98), featuring grilled fermented sausage and served with rice and slices of ginger. Wash it all down with a selection of the restaurant’s  signature cocktails, which have all been designed to pair perfectly with the intensity of the food.

Chachawan, G/F, 206 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2549 0020, chachawan.hk

Ovolo’s Tiffin Lunches To Go

Take your desk lunch up a notch with Ovolo’s new tiffin offerings, which pack a full three-course meal into one biodegradable takeaway box. Available from all three Ovolo restaurants, including Veda in Central, Te Quiero Mucho in Sheung Wan and Komune in Southside, feast on the likes of Himalayan-inspired Silk Route Momos, Truffle Polenta, Chickpea and Mushroom Curry with Coconut Noodles, Burritos and more – not bad for a weekday, eh? Ovolo’s tiffins are priced at $138 when dining in or $98 for takeaway, with options to add on non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks.

Komune, 64 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 3460 8157, komune.com.hk

Te Quiero Mucho, 286 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 3423 3290, ovolohotels.com/the-sheung-wan/te-quiero-mucho

Veda, 2 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, 3755 3067, ovolohotels.com/eat

Chilli Fagara’s Comforting Claypot Menu

As the weather cools, we’re craving all things comfort – and Chilli Fagara’s new claypot menu hits the spot just right. For the uninitiated, these sizzling one-pot dishes come served bubbling in earthenware pots, and kept warm at the table by an elegant flame. Best paired with a steaming bowl of fluffy white rice, take your pick from variations like Fiery Beef Brisket Braised with Taro and Turnip ($198) and crowd-favourite Stewed Chicken Pot with Abalone and Pearl Garlic in Sichuan-style ($228). There are vegan options too, including the Stewed Trio Mushroom with Fresh Asian Basil and Ginger ($148), and Braised Tofu ($138), each as satisfying as the last. Chilli Fagara’s claypot menu will be available from now until the end of February.

Chilli Fagara, 7 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2796 6866, info@chillifagara.com, www.chillifagara.com

October

Honjo’s Dreamer Tasting Menu Revamped

Modern Japanese flavours meet French finesse in Honjo’s revamped Dreamer Tasting Menu. Here, guests are invited to embark on a gastronomic escape with dishes inspired by the holistic elements of Earth and Sea, as well as Chef Sato Kiyoshi’s childhood memories. Priced at $680 per person for a selection of 10 dishes, it’s the perfect confluence of aesthetic artistry and culinary creativity. Highlights include the Kani Salad, a medley of fresh Hokkaido king and snow crab complete with a glass-like tomato jelly, along with the “East Meets West” heritage tartar with purple wild rice crisps. Make sure to save room for dessert, which consists of a zesty Lemongrass Granita palate cleanser and the indulgent Hokkaido milk ice cream and roasted white chocolate “North to South”.

Honjo, 1/F, 77-91 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2663 3772, info@honjo.hk, www.honjo.hk

Read more: Honjo – A Thoroughly Modern Japanese Dining Experience

Elevated Pub Grub At The Diplomat

Best known for its reimagined classic cocktails and vintage liqueurs, John Nugent’s dedicated speakeasy delights with a new menu of elevated “pub grub”. From the crisp and creamy Twice Baked Potato ($100) to the suckling pig Cubano ($170), Southern-style Chicken Sandwich ($160) and Truffled Mac & Cheese ($90), comfort doesn’t get much better than this. Whilst you’re there, don’t miss out on the cult favourite Diplomat Burger ($180), available in limited quantities daily, along with a side of the classiest fries in town (complete with Espelette pepper and yuzu mayo). The food menu is served Monday to Saturday, from 4pm to midnight.

The Diplomat, LG/F, High Block, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3619 0302, reservations@diplomat.hk, www.thediplomat.hk

Read more: Where To Drink In Hong Kong

MONO’s New Cacao Dessert

Widely regarded as being home to the world’s best chocolate, cacao is a cornerstone of Latin America’s culinary heritage. So it was only a matter of time before chef-owner Ricardo Chaneton incorporated this star ingredient into his menu at South American fine dining destination MONO. Debuting in the form of a rich chocolate dessert, guests can expect an indulgent symphony of fresh cacao sorbet, dairy-free chocolate mousse, sticky cacao pulp and smoked chipotle pepper-infused chocolate shards. Going the extra mile, Ricardo has opted to make all the chocolate from scratch using raw Ecuadoran cacao pods – a true labour of love! The new dessert will form part of the restaurant’s singular tasting menu from this month onwards.

MONO, 15/F, On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, reservations@mono.hk, www.mono.hk

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September

Chicken & Waffles At Yardbird

Introducing weekend brunch, Southern style. You can now get stuck into Yardbird’s much-hyped Fried Chicken and Waffles, complete with a generous pour of flagrant house maple syrup, every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. Weekends were made for indulging after all!

Yardbird, 154 – 158 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2547 9273, info@yardbirdrestaurant.com, yardbirdrestaurant.com

YAKINIKUMAFIA’s Omakase Experience

Passionate about all things wagyu? Then YAKINIKUMAFIA’s new omakase experience is for you. The exclusive set features six rare cuts of Ozaki beef, all hand-selected by founder Hisato Hamada himself. Hong Kong is the only city outside of Tokyo to have access to these, upping the exclusivity factor further. Priced at $980, the omakase also comes with the restaurant’s signature Wagyu bone soup, cast-iron prepared Koshihikari rice, “big eye” BBQ dipping sauce and Hong Kong exclusive Wagyu Keema Curry, along with the Goma Salad and a Soft Serve dessert to finish.

YAKINIKUMAFIA, 2/F Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 3105 1250, info@yakinikumafia.hk, yakinikumafia.hk

Dim Sum Afternoon Tea At Holt’s Café

Dim sum delights abound in this brand new afternoon tea offering from Rosewood’s Holt’s Café. The set, priced at $580 for two, features seven flavourful plates, including a creamy Egg Tart topped with bird’s nest, Braised Abalone Siu Mai and the restaurant’s decadent take on the traditional Har Gow, complete with premium Kaluga caviar. The dim sum bites are served with your choice of tea, with options ranging from the handcrafted Coconut Vodka White Peony Tea, Honey Orchid Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong, Anji Bai green tea and a classic pu’erh. For the ultimate experience, opt to sit on the restaurant’s breezy terrace overlooking Salisbury Road, or within the elegant Tea Conservatory.

Holt’s Café, 2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 3891 8732, hongkong.restaurants@rosewoodhotels.com, www.rosewoodhotels.com

Read more: Your Ultimate Guide To Afternoon Teas In Hong Kong

The Pizza Project’s New Lunch Menu

Good news for those living and working in the Wan Chai area – The Pizza Project has extended its popular set lunch deal to include both locations. Priced at just $98, the menu includes a drink, antipasto and, of course, pizza! Options change weekly, but you can expect to find a selection of the restaurant’s signature dishes, such as the Nduja and Prosciutto E Funghi, along with exclusive specials like the Focaccia Mortadella Ricotta. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, add on dessert for just $20 more.

The Pizza Project (Wan Chai), 5 Star Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, info@thepizzaproject.hk, thepizzaproject.hk

TIRPSE’s New Afternoon Tea Cakes

Cake meets art as French-Japanese fine dining restaurant TIRPSE debuts two new afternoon tea cakes this month. First up is the all-white Cloud Cake, inspired by famous French chef Pierre Hermé, which brings together damask rose, Tahitian vanilla, fresh lychee and raspberry flavours, set atop a crisp coconut base. Meanwhile, the Forest Cake serves as Chef Rin’s interpretation of the classic Black Forest Cake, and features a handcrafted cherry compote with lightly spiced Valrhona chocolate. Exquisitely crafted by Head Patisserie Chef Rin Horiuchi, the sweet treats are available as part of the restaurant’s Afternoon Tea Set ($228 for one or $438 for two), and comes with Champagne, tea and coffee.

TIRPSE, Shop 219, 2/F, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2333 0031, www.k11musea.com/taste/tirpse-1

August

Meal Plans From BEDU, Uma Nota & Mamma Always Said

Eat your way across the globe with Meraki Hospitality Group’s weekly meal plans. Enjoy five days of lunches ($575) or dinners ($1,000) from Sassy faves BEDU, Uma Nota and Mamma Always Said, all delivered straight to your door. Highlights include BEDU’s signature Flatbread and Smoky Hummus and flavour-packed Charred Broccoli, a juicy Uma Nota Cheeseburger and the tongue tingling X.O Chicken Wings from Mamma. All lunches come with a fresh health juice shot whilst dinners include a homemade-style dessert. Meraki Meal Plans are available Monday to Friday for locations on Hong Kong Island only. Order for the week ahead before 3pm Sunday by emailing the team at the address below.

Meraki Hospitality Group, hello@meraki-hospitality.com, www.meraki-hospitality.com

Lan Kwai Fong Delivery Direct

While a night on the town is off the cards for now, we can still indulge in some of our favourite LKF eats thanks to this new delivery service from Lan Kwai Fong Entertainment. Whether you’re craving pizza from Aria, a wagyu steak from Porterhouse or Unagi Rice from Kyoto Joe, Lan Kwai Fong Delivery Direct has you covered. To sweeten the deal, the restaurants are even throwing in complimentary extras, including a special entrée when you spend over $800 and a bottle of wine or sake (worth $500) upon a spending of $2,000. A minimum order of $800 applies for all deliveries and takeaways. Orders can be made here.

Lan Kwai Fong Delivery Direct, delivery.lkfe.com 

July

Limewood

Brickhouse may be gone but rest assured, it has not been forgotten; taco fans need only to head over to Limewood in Repulse Bay to get their fix. The beachside favourite is offering a small Brickhouse menu every day, including the classic Piggie Smalls and Protein Pancake 2.0 tacos ($135 for three), Salmon Ceviche ($160) and Home Beet Fries ($95). To drink, the iconic Diabla 2.0 cocktail will also be making a comeback. Plus, don’t forget dessert in the form of the scrumptious Coconut Tres Leche Cake ($65).

Special Arrangement Details: Limewood remains closed for dine-in. The Brickhouse menu will be available for pickup or delivery on foodpanda and Deliveroo from 11:30am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday.

Limewood, The Pulse, Shop 103 & 104, G/F, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, 2866 8668, reservations@limewood.hk, www.limewood.hk

Black Sheep Supper Cult

Let’s be honest, one of the hardest things about making dinner for yourself at home is deciding exactly what to cook. Luckily, Black Sheep is here to help with its new Supper Cult – a five-day weeknight meal plan. Simply let the team know your preferences, dietary requirements and number of people in your household and let them take care of the rest. Diners can choose between two experiences, Naughty or Nice, priced at $1250 per person for five nights of dinners from various Black Sheep restaurants. Delivery from Kennedy Town to Tai Hang and the Peak is included at no extra cost.

Special Arrangement Details: Head here to sign up for Supper Cult. For those looking to dine-in, most Black Sheep restaurants will be offering new or extended lunch services except La Vache! TST and Ho Lee Fook, which will remain closed for the course of the restrictions period. Head to the individual website of your chosen restaurant to find out more.

Black Sheep Restaurants, info@blacksheeprestaurants.com, blacksheeprestaurants.com

JIA Everywhere

Enjoy special set menus at great prices from JIA Group’s highly-acclaimed lineup of restaurants, all delivered straight to your door. We’re particularly excited for Chachawan’s four person Premium Catering Set ($1,352). The deal features a range of signature dishes including a salt-crusted whole sea bass (Pla Phao Glua), Thai crab omelet (Kai Jiaw) and Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niaw Mamuang), and works out to be just $338 per person. Mak Mak’s Four Person Sharing Set is also worth a mention coming in at $800 (or $200 per person). It includes an appetiser, salad, two mains, a vegetables dish and dessert. And if you’re celebrating, don’t miss MONO’s family sets, starting from $,1690 for four people.

In addition to sets, other restaurants like 22 Ships, Louise and Potato Head will be offering à-la-carte menus for delivery or takeaway. Head to the JIA Everywhere site to discover more offerings from the restaurant group.

Special Arrangement Details: Delivery for JIA Everywhere orders is available upon a minimum spend of $800 (otherwise diners can pick up from the restaurant directly for no additional charge).

JIA Group, www.jiacatering.com

June

HENRY

Rosewood’s HENRY is now open for Sunday lunch. Alongside the regular menu, guests can expect a number of exclusive specials, all packed with the restaurant’s signature southern soul. Available every Sunday from 12pm to 5pm, we can’t wait to tuck into the likes of Shrimp & Grits ($498) with Carolina Gold Rice, red prawns and andouille sausage; HENRY Fried Chicken ($248) featuring buttermilk-marinated fried chicken with homemade biscuits and gravy; and Southern Style Eggs Benedict ($198) with BBQ pork belly, corn bread muffin and Cajun hollandaise. Don’t miss the Sunday drinks specials too, which include a fiery Bloody Mary ($120) and the barrel-aged Peach Boulevardier ($120), complete with Woodford Reserve Whiskey and peach bitters.

HENRY, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 3891 8732, hongkong.henry@rosewoodhotels.com, www.henrygrill.hk

May

DOUBLESHOT by CUPPING ROOM

All-day drinking and dining concept DOUBLESHOT has extended its opening hours – and introduced a host of exclusive dinner dishes and new cocktails along with it. Food-wise, diners can expect a range of seasonally-inspired small and large plates, including the Hand Cut Beef Tartare “four ways” ($168),complete with gherkins, cherry peppers, confit Japanese egg yolk, and MFC (Miguel’s Fried Chicken, $168), served alongside purple cabbage coleslaw and some DOUBLESHOT hot sauce. As for the drinks, we’ve got our eyes on the Irish coffee-inspired “revived rabbit” ($138), featuring single origin filter coffee, Irish whiskey coconut liquor and mascarpone cream, as well as the “P.B.O.F” Peanut Butter Old Fashioned ($128).

DOUBLESHOT by CUPPING ROOM, 1/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 9225 6639, www.doubleshot.hk

April

LucAle

Still yet to try out new neighbourhood Italian LucAle? The hotspot’s new limited Easter brunch offering could be the perfect excuse to bite the (gourmet) bullet. Available for four days only over the long Easter weekend, the all-Italian Easter Brunch ($380) will feature unlimited plates of Salumi alongside creamy Burrata and fresh Mozzarella, complete with a selection of nourishing vegetable sides. Two hours free flow of house red, white and sparkling Italian wine is included, as well as a classic dessert of Tiramisu or Sorrento Lemon Cream Mousse. For an additional cost, guests can also choose to add on an exclusive main, such as the seasonal Spaghetti Chitarrino with Clams, Bottarga and Zucchini ($128) or Spring Lamb Chop ($178).

Sassy Tip: Great news for those who would prefer to dine at home – LucAle has a new takeaway menu. Give them a call to order now.

Availability: Easter Brunch is available for dine-in only from Friday, 10 April to Monday, 13 April, 12pm onwards; LucAle’s takeaway menu is available for pick up directly from the restaurant – call ahead to place your order.

LucAle, Shop A, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 3611 1842, info@lucalehk.com, www.facebook.com/lucalehk

Read more: LucAle: Laid-Back Italian Eats In Sai Ying Pun

March

Hutong

Breathtaking night-time views meet classic Northern Chinese cuisine in Hutong’s Red Lantern Evenings – a new 13-dish dinner featuring carefully-crafted dim sum, signature mains and desserts. Priced at just $520 per person, the extensive menu includes unlimited helpings of Hutong’s famous Aromatic Peking Duck, carved tableside. Here, unique methods of temperature control and secret Qing Dynasty marinating techniques are used to create the most juicy and tender duck, with unbeatable crispy skin. Other highlights include Fried Black Truffle Chicken with Yunnan Mushrooms and Seared Hokkaido Scallop in Dongbei Spicy Salad. Plus, spice-lovers will enjoy the Red Lantern Crispy Soft-Shell Crab with Sichuan Dried Chilli, served to the table in a traditional Chinese wood basket overflowing with red chillies. For dessert, indulge in the Crispy Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Chocolate. And don’t forget drinks! Simply add on $250 for free-flow Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne, or $350 to upgrade to Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Brut Champagne. Both options come with unlimited sake, wine, spirits and beer.

Ideal for a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends, we recommend booking in advance to guarantee a window seat looking out onto the stunning Hong Kong skyline! Available on Sundays through to Thursdays, from 6pm to 9pm, enjoy Red Lantern Evenings now until the 30th April.

Hutong, 28/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3428 8342, hutong@aqua.com.hk, hutong.com.hk

Hue

Culinary innovation meets fresh Australian produce in Hue’s new Taittinger Sunday brunch. This sumptuous offering kicks off with a complementary immune-boosting juice shot, followed by a selection of sharing appetisers for the table (think ocean trout with whipped cod roe, buffalo milk burrata and more). Next, onto the main! Guests can take their pick from a selection of menu highlights, such as the crispy pork belly served with confit celeriac and harissa sauce, ricotta and yam dumplings served with shiitake ginger broth, and the Australian Wagyu Bavette. Finish up your feast in style with dessert; options include a lemon tart, a fig and frangipane cake with honey and vanilla cream, and carrot cake, to name but a few. Hue’s brunch comes in at $380 per person – add on $250 for free-flow Taittinger Brut Reserve champagne, wine and Bloody Marys.

When: Every Sunday, 11am to 2:30pm

Hue, 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3500 5888, hello@huedining.com.hk, huedining.com.hk

Mama Malouf

Kennedy Town favourite Mama Malouf is now adding brunch to its menu! Offerings include classic Lebanese treats such as Shakshuka and a Hummus bowl (with rice, avocado and fried halloumi). Other highlights include the Smashed Pumpkin Sourdough and the Lamb Shoulder with poached eggs and beets.

When: Available Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 11am to 3pm

Mama Malouf, G/F, 93 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 2817 3828, reservations@mamamalouf.hk, www.mamamalouf.hk 

Read more: Your Ultimate Guide To Breakfast In Hong Kong

February

Silencio

Another new brunch worth checking out this month can be found at Silencio. The modern Japanese izakaya’s all-new Jazzakaya Brunch starts at $458 per guest, which includes unlimited seasonal starters from the bar such as daily raw seafood, seasonal sashimi and maki, yakitori and grill, seafood and vegetable tempura, and more. Main course dishes include the likes of Wagyu fried rice with sofrito sauce, caramelised onion soy and housemade kimchi, lobster tempura with poached egg, yuzu hollandaise and mizuna salad on sake blini, and sushi donut with crispy rice, Hokkaido uni and North Korean uni. Guests can choose to go all out with the Gold Champagne Package ($658, includes food and two-hours free-flow Moet Imperial Brut NV), the Black Champagne Package ($958 , including free-flow Moet Grand Vintage 2012), or really splash out with the Boujee Package ($1,888, including free-flow Dom Perignon 2009).

Silencio, 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.silencio.hk

January

La Vache!

La Vache! is helping us to beat the January blues with the addition of steak sandwiches on its menu. Available exclusively on Black Sheep Restaurants’ delivery app GO, for $118 you’ll get a six-inch French baguette filled with La Vache!’s expertly-seared 5oz USDA Prime steak and béarnaise sauce, as well as a side of frites. The special steak baguette will only be available from 1 January to 31 January (daily, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm), so be sure to get yours before they’re gone!

La Vache!, available via www.delivery.blacksheeprestaurants.com

Alvy’s

Also helping us to eat a little greener this New Year, Alvy’s has launched a brand new vegan pizza and pasta! Promising to be just as tasty as the restaurant’s other mouth-watering dishes, both are made using plant-based Impossible meat and Daiya cheese. Available now the Alvygan pizza and Resolution Ravioli are sure to be hard to pass up.

Alvy’s, 8 Holland Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/AlvysHK

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