7 Hong Kong restaurants awarded their first Michelin star in 2022, reviewed – from Chaat at Rosewood to Whey and Hansik Goo – plus Octavium and Yan Toh Heen earn their second
- At Octavium, Umberto Bombana of 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo serves seasonal Italian food with modern touches, while Chaat turns Indian street food into fine dining
- Chui Wai-kwan, the son of Fook Lam Moon’s founder Chui Fuk-chuen, presents updated Cantonese cuisine at Seventh Son, which opened branches in Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Osaka
The recent release of the Michelin Guide to Hong Kong and Macau 2022 saw two upgraded restaurants and several new additions to the list in Hong Kong. Octavium and Yan Toh Heen garnered their second stars, while STYLE favourites such as Chaat, Whey, Hansik Goo, Yong Fu and others gained their first stars.
That leaves us salivating at the fantastic dining options about town. If you feel the same, you’ll want to see what STYLE has to say about these celebrated eateries, so scroll down to see our reviews …
Two Michelin stars
Octavium
Chef Umberto Bombana of 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo opened Octavium Italian Restaurant two years ago, serving seasonal Italian food executed with modern techniques. The spacious 32-seat restaurant is minimalist, with white-clothed tables and city views.
On offer are lunch pasta sets of two or three courses, as well as à la carte for leisurely meals. For dinner, choose from four or five courses, or the seven-course Octavium Experience tasting menu with wine pairing.
Although dishes are modern, rustic touches are seen in the freshly baked crusty bread and handmade pasta dishes such as pumpkin ravioli and truffle tagliolini.
8/F, One Chinachem Central, 22 Des Voeux Road, Central
Yan Toh Heen
