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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
Auspicious symbolism is thoughtfully woven throughout The Eight dining room.

Cantonese cuisine gets a contemporary makeover at The Eight in the Grand Lisboa Macau

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Fermentation jars at Feuille. Photo: Handout

The microbial science reshaping Hong Kong’s luxury food scene

Fortune Chai at Orchard reimagines the tradition of drinking tea with dim sum in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

How nostalgia inspired Orchard’s Fortune Chai cocktail

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon’s Le Caviar Impérial in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Dish in Focus: Le Caviar Impérial at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Chefs have different ways of preparing and ensuring everything is in place before service starts. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Word on the StrEAT: 6 Hong Kong chefs share their pre-service rituals

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Taiwanese chef Jason Liu is no stranger to Michelin stars. He talks about cooking Chinese food with French flair at his Shanghai restaurant Ling Long, and continuing his philosophy at his new Beijing restaurant Ling Yun. Photo: Ling Long
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At his new Beijing restaurant, a Taiwanese chef connects with his Chinese roots

Long before the Michelin stars, Jason Liu forged his path blending Chinese flavours and Western flair. He continues his journey at Ling Yun.

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How this Hong Kong maker of authentic shrimp roe noodles is leading a comeback

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Hidden Japanese, ‘excellent’ Cantonese: a Hong Kong bartender’s food picks

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What are five-kernel mooncakes? A history of the protein-packed treat

Rich in nuts and seeds, five-kernel mooncakes are making a comeback as a protein-packed alternative to have during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Five-kernel mooncakes from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. We dive into the rich history of these “wuren” mooncakes, from ancient origins to modern interpretations. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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18 new Hong Kong restaurants, bars and bakeries to try in September 2026

There’s a whole host of new eating and drinking experiences to enjoy in September. Here’s our comprehensive list of recommendations.

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Takeaway boom, new brands make up winning mix for Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao

Takeaway emerges as Haidilao’s fastest-growing segment as it diversifies its formats, expands into lower-tier markets despite a soft economy.

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Izakaya owner’s favourite Hong Kong spots for wonton noodles and congee

Clement Wong is a fan of comfort food, and has a few regular Hong Kong haunts for Italian, Chinese and Japanese dishes.

[Shutterstock] Hong Kong noodle. Mak’s Noodle (麥奀雲吞麵世家) is a traditional Cantonese restaurant in Central, Hong Kong, specialising in wonton noodles. Photo: Shutterstock Images Asset id: 1397005943
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Michelin and Black Pearl young chef awardee opens restaurant in Hong Kong

The Divine Dish star Justin Yang blends his Fujianese heritage with modern flair at Quan, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Central.

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Why Xiengni Zhou swapped investment banking for Mama Yu chilli oil

Zhou thought she’d be an ‘investment banking queen’ – instead, she found herself quitting KPMG to run Mama Yu, partnering with the BBC and Ford.

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Canned fish dessert, anyone? A Hong Kong food staple is having a gourmet moment

From the US to Europe, these innovators are taking humble Chinese ingredient dau si leng yu – fried dace with black beans – beyond the tin.

Tinned Fish Choco Bonbon, made by cooking salted black beans into a dark chocolate ganache, was created by Jimmy Wong, a California-born pastry chef with Hong Kong heritage. Photo: Jimmy Wong
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7 Shenzhen restaurants earn stars in city’s Michelin Guide debut

The first crop of Michelin-star Shenzhen restaurants has been unveiled and there are a few surprises for local fine-dining fans.

Blanched Canadian geoduck with chicken broth at The Bay by Chef Fei in Shenzhen. The restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide Guangzhou & Shenzhen 2026.
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French sommelier’s Hong Kong food and drink picks for value and quality

Titouan Jounier, head sommelier at one-Michelin-star Louise, shares his favourite restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and beyond.

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How Singaporean cookbook writer Shu Han Lee built her spice brand Rempapa – interview

The author, who founded the Southeast Asian food brand in her London home kitchen, cares more about deliciousness than strict authenticity.

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A Chinese spicy snack has gone viral. Thank ‘Chinamaxxing’ on social media

Oily, chewy, spongy and spicy, Chinese latiao – literally ‘spicy strips’ – are finding fans outside China, driven by social media.

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People look at a wall of spicy strips at a market in Changsha, in Hunan province. Spicy latiao, originally developed as emergency supplies, are now a global sensation. Photo: AFP
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How 2 like-minded chefs are celebrating Chinese diasporic gastronomy in Montreal

Christophe Yu and Nora Lou craft innovative pop-up feasts that blend migration stories, local ingredients and bold flavours.

Christophe Yu (left) and Nora Lou are the co-founders of Flying Tables, a collective that blends global flavours with Chinese gastronomy in pop-up feasts. Photo: Clara Lacasse
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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Vancouver

From vegetable-forward tasting menus and Cambodian fine dining to Northeastern Chinese hotpot, these picks showcase the city’s diverse dining scene.

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Beef brisket, cart noodles, curry: boutique owner’s top Hong Kong food spots

Leather Healer founder Wayne Lau reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for down-to-earth local cuisine, and one Osaka standout.

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How Hong Kong chef Vicky Lau is taking her Tate restaurant to a new level

For Tate’s third incarnation, Lau has forged a new sanctuary that reflects her creative maturity and evolving embrace of Chinese flavours.

Tate chef and founder Vicky Lau is pictured at her new restaurant in Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Review | Upper House Chengdu blends Qing dynasty heritage with modern luxury

Formerly known as The Temple House, Swire’s urban sanctuary in Tai Koo Li pairs historic architecture with Michelin-starred teahouse dining.

US-China relations

Seasoned seeds as bio-weapons? Chinese netizens mock US targeting of food brands

The latest batch of Washington’s import restrictions – targeting snack firms – is creating quite a stir among China’s social media users.

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Where is this Italy-trained chef’s favourite Italian restaurant in Hong Kong?

Coffeelin’s Johana Pulat reveals her favourite restaurants for Italian, Hong Kong street food, shaved ice, Korean barbecue and more.

Johana Pulat is the executive chef of Milanese-style cafe chain Coffeelin in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Johana Pulat
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Are Hong Kong’s restaurants fighting a losing battle against Shenzhen?

Three restaurateurs discuss the challenges of staying afloat in Hong Kong as more locals cross the border into Shenzhen for cheaper food.

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The Red Cuisine owner Joyce Yuen serves dishes at her restaurant in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Many restaurants in the city are struggling with falling customer numbers as more locals head to Shenzhen for cheaper meals. Photo: May Tse
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Why this Chengdu restaurant was city’s first to make the Asia’s 50 Best list

Chinese ingredients meet French flair at one-Michelin-star Co, a five-table restaurant in Sichuan’s capital run by Yang Jin and You Meiyi.

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10 great early-bird mooncake deals for Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Lock in your order now to enjoy discounts from top hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and other recommended outlets.

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12 new Hong Kong restaurants, bakeries and cafes to try in August 2026

A flashy food court at Harbour City, a modern Korean joint and a Japanese yakitori chain’s new branch are among the new openings in August.

Hong Kong Style Caviar Egg Tart. Photo: Tarte by RH
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A Swiss diplomat’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from spicy fare to fondue

A lover of bold flavours, Francoise Killias Zillweger reveals her go-to spots in the city, and the best place to eat fondue in her hometown.

The cheese fondue at newly opened Stubli in Kennedy Town, one of Swiss diplomat Francoise Killias Zillweger’s recommended restaurants in Hong Kong. Photo: Stubli
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‘My age is part of my story’: meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef

He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen.

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This chef turns down-to-earth Cantonese recipes into luxury diasporic gastronomy

Eva Che draws on her Chinese heritage and luxury experience for her catering brand whose clients have included Saint Laurent and Adidas.

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