1st November 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s dining calendar never sits still. This month delivers a fresh wave of kitchen talent, from boundary‑pushing yakitori and contemporary Cantonese banqueting to Mediterranean crowd‑pleasers and Jeju seafood specialists. Whether you’re chasing harbour views, chef‑led omakase, or a laid‑back bowl of handmade pasta, these openings are setting the tone for late‑autumn eating across the city.
Looseys
A bodega‑style hangout channelling New York’s irreverent spirit, this Staunton Street pop‑up pairs punchy cocktails devised with input from NYC veteran Jeff Bell with craveable deli classics. Expect chopped‑cheese sandwiches as headline fare, alongside hot‑dog riffs and bar snacks that match the easygoing vibe.
TEL: +852 2892 2849
Address: G/F, 52–56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central
Torikaze
From Tokyo’s Torishiki lineage comes a refined, 16‑seat counter at FORTY‑FIVE, where precision binchotan grilling showcases Hong Kong three‑yellow chicken and select Japanese offal. Opt for the omakase progression or choose a la carte skewers; technique and timing are the stars.
TEL: +852 3501 8585
Address: 43–45/F, FORTY‑FIVE, Gloucester Tower, LANDMARK, Central
La Baia
A waterfront all‑day Italian with a breezy terrace at Kai Tak Sports Park, serving hand‑stretched Neapolitan‑style pizzas and fresh pastas. Playful signatures include sea urchin linguine and a meat‑lover’s pie layered with house condiments.
TEL: +852 2253 6686
Address: Shop DC‑010, G/F, Dining Cove, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38–39 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak
MoA Dining
Back at the Hong Kong Museum of Art with panoramic harbour views, this Mediterranean‑leaning brasserie from Woolly Pig draws on coastal France, Italy and Spain. Think bouillabaisse, seafood paella and a glossy suckling pig, with menus spanning brunch to evening set dinners.
TEL: +852 5528 7391
Address: 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Jejusic
A Central newcomer focused on the flavours of Jeju Island, spotlighting sashimi platters, seafood‑and‑short‑rib hotpots and homestyle dishes such as braised hairtail. A must for Korean coastal cuisine fans seeking depth beyond barbecue.
TEL: +852 9430 8374
Address: G/F, FOCO, 46–48 Cochrane Street, Central
KAIYUZEN
Casual Japanese dining in Quarry Bay with an accessible price point and broad appeal: over 40 sushi varieties, charcoal‑kissed skewers and customisable omakase paths. Sushi starts from wallet‑friendly single‑piece pricing without compromising freshness.
TEL: +852 2343 0328
Address: Shop G1018, G/F, Kam Sing Mansion, 3 Tai Fung Avenue, Quarry Bay
NOMA ryouri
Next door to KAIYUZEN, this homestyle Japanese kitchen celebrates seasonal comfort with thoughtful twists: stewed ox tongue with Kyoho grape, Hokkaido cream‑based salmon and spinach, and a hearty Hiroshima oyster miso hotpot. The seven‑course lunch is a standout value.
TEL: +852 2328 6331
Address: Shop G1019, G/F, Kam Sing Mansion, 3 Tai Fung Avenue, Quarry Bay
Twist Pasta Bar
Soho’s new neighbourhood charmer from the team behind Honky Tonks and Bourke’s, riffing on handmade pasta with Hong Kong flavour cues. Expect cheeky East‑meets‑West plates, from bone‑marrow macaroni to soy‑tinged desserts, plus culinary‑inspired cocktails.
TEL: +852 5278 9884
Address: G/F, 17 Bridges Street, Soho, Central
Flat Iron Steak (IFC)
The brand’s swishest address yet brings sweeping harbour views and a terrace built for golden‑hour drinks. Alongside signature flat iron and gaucho cuts, a rotating secret menu dives into globally minded comfort, from pomegranate‑glazed lamb shank to ramen with smoked shoyu broth.
TEL: +852 6582 0350
Address: Shop 4010, 4/F, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central
Kai Fuk Lau
Cantonese banqueting finesse at Dorsett Kai Tak from the team behind beloved Man Yuen. Anchored by the four great techniques, the menu tours Chiu Chow‑style king clams, candied dried oysters with citrus, and fragrant emperor chicken with hua diao wine.
TEL: +852 3528 8202
Address: 2/F, Dorsett Kai Tak, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak
Mimmo
A pop‑up bakery with an East‑meets‑West pastry lens by Italian maestro Domenico Giammarella. Queues form for the sesame pineapple bun and an Italian‑style egg tart; both showcase elegant technique with local whimsy.
TEL: +852 2865 6800
Address: G/F, 33 Tong Chong Street, Quarry Bay
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm
JIJA by Vicky Lau
The acclaimed chef behind TATE and Mora turns to the rustic grace of Yunnan and Guizhou, channelling wild mushrooms, cured meats and heritage staples into polished bistro plates. Don’t miss the seasonal mushroom salad, Yunnan pork‑fat fried rice and pastry chef Victor Hung’s Paris‑Yunnan choux.
TEL: +852 3501 8555
Address: 15/F, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Peridot
High above Central in The Henderson, this striking lime‑green aerie advances fermentation‑forward, plant‑based cuisine with terroir‑driven cocktails. Nut‑based cheeses, fruit “cold cuts” and meticulously developed sauces make a compelling case for elevated vegetarian dining.
TEL: +852 9722 8388
Address: 38/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central
Mi Manchi
East Kowloon Cultural Centre’s debut restaurant marries Italian comfort with Hong Kong flair. Handmade pastas and slow‑fermented pizzas sit alongside local‑inspired specials like XO‑sauced octopus rigatoni and salted‑fish croquettes.
Address: 1/F, East Kowloon Cultural Centre, 60 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kowloon
