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Hong Kong chefs

Hong Kong chefs
Get to know Hong Kong’s best chefs, from icons of Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants to talented young chefs in the kitchen.
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
At Mesa by José Avillez, the restaurant’s namesake chef (left) works closely with head chef Herlander Fernandes to craft a menu that reinterprets Portuguese cuisine for international diners in Macau.

Mesa by José Avillez celebrates artistry of Portuguese cuisine in Macau

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Bangkok’s cuisine is vibrant and multifaceted, like the city itself. Photo: Handout

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Bangkok

Beloved Hong Kong bar The Daily Tot, one day after its closure this month. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Looking back on a bruising year for Hong Kong’s bar industry

Dried abalone in golden premium chicken broth at Yong Fu, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Yong Fu’s Ningbo cuisine evolution, from Shanghai tradition to Hong Kong fusion

This weekend’s dining highlights include a grill master’s offerings at Yakitori Yamato. Photo: Handout

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The Napa Valley’s Château Montelena is collaborating with Hong Kong restaurant Lai Ching Heen for a wine pairing dinner. Photo: courtesy Château Montelena
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A Napa legend, a Cantonese feast and a very bold pairing

The Californian vineyard that stunned the wine world 50 years ago is being paired with Cantonese cuisine.

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Dish in Focus: Sicilian artisanal busiate at Tosca di Angelo

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How this new Hong Kong restaurant is authentically Italian in every way but one

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11 exciting new Hong Kong restaurants to visit in January 2026

From seafood teppanyaki to pan-Asian and fusion cuisines, as well as two new Italian eateries, here are 11 new restaurants for January 2026.

At Central Asian restaurant Yurt, in Central, Hong Kong, Beshbarmak is served with horsemeat sausage (kazy) with a side of beef broth. Photo: Yurt
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Yong Fu’s Ningbo cuisine evolution, from Shanghai tradition to Hong Kong fusion

The original Yong Fu’s sister branch uniquely adapts Ningbo cuisine, blending tradition with innovation to cater to regional tastes.

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Dish in Focus: French onion soup at Somm

Jason Wolf brings a version of the French bistro classic to Somm – ‘warmth in a bowl’ that takes into consideration the local palate.

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Q&A | At Jean-Pierre, the French bistro in Hong Kong celebrating 20 birthdays a night

Jean-Pierre host-in-chief Marc Hofmann discusses fake birthdays, foie gras and why a little chaos makes a good night.

Marc Hofmann (right), co-founder of Jean-Pierre, with chef de cuisine John Troupis. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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Hosting Christmas at home? Check out these gourmet Hong Kong catering packages

Michelin-star turkeys, Wagyu steaks, hams, traditional trimmings – here are some of the best local catering packages to choose from.

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Tiny oven, big traditions: one chef’s Christmas recipe book

Cary Docherty of Island Shangri-La’s Lobster Bar and Grill on the festive dishes he loves – and how to pull them off in a small kitchen.

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Word on the StrEAT: Hong Kong’s F&B gurus on the highs and lows of 2025

Bar Leone’s Lorenzo Antinori, Mius’ Shelley Tai, Tate Dining Room’s Vicky Lau and more share their experiences – beyond the World’s 50 Best Bars.

The World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony was held at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
New Openings

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from a quiet coffee shop to Yunnan cuisine

Jija by Vicky Lau brings Yunnan province flavours to Tsim Sha Tsui, minimalist cafe Moonary serves espresso-based drinks and matcha lattes, and Carmela offers a Mediterranean touch.

Dishes at Jija by Vicky Lau focus on Yunnan’s robust flavours and famed produce. Photo: courtesy Jija by Vicky Lau
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Why Francis founders changed tack for their new Hong Kong restaurant Carmela

Carmela in Sheung Wan offers more southern Mediterranean dishes than Francis’ Middle Eastern ones, with dishes including pasta and seafood.

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Dish in Focus: Toasted sesame tofu at Mosu Hong Kong

The M+ museum restaurant’s signature ‘tofu’ dish is a study in detail and texture, uniting Korean creativity, Japanese inspiration and playful presentation.

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On the Menu | Why the future of food in Asia is about comfort dishes and ‘relaxed dining’

Chefs at a Bangkok event epitomised a focus on heritage over haute that Marriott International’s Future of Food 2026 report says is trending.

Chef Aruss “Jai” Lerlerstkull served this elevated version of the Thai comfort dish phanaeng curry at The Ritz Carlton, Bangkok, as part of Marriott International’s second Luxury Dining Series. Top chefs are embracing traditional cooking techniques and ingredients in a big way in Asia. Photo: Charmaine Mok
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Where to enjoy Christmas dinner in Hong Kong this festive season

For Christmas dining with flair, the city’s top restaurants Belon and The Magistracy, and hotels like Regent Hong Kong and Island Shangri-la, are laying on some delicious festive feasts.

Enjoy a classic Christmas turkey at Regent Hong Kong this festive season. Photo: Handout
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11 of the best places to eat hairy crab in Hong Kong in 2025

From steamed Jiangsu crabs to dumplings, soups and even a pizza featuring the seasonal delicacy, here’s where to get your hairy crab fix.

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How Hong Kong-born chef’s Chinese kitchen knives are cutting through stigma

Chef says ‘made in China’ does not mean low quality and that his modern, affordable chef’s knives challenge ones from Japan and Germany.

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Male vs female hairy crabs: which are tastiest? Hong Kong chefs explain

Top Hong Kong chefs point out the key differences between male and female hairy crabs, which are best for newbies and how they cook them.

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Steamed hairy crab at Ying Jee Club. The two-Michelin-star Hong Kong restaurant’s head chef, Cheung Kin-ming, is among those who help us understand the differences between female and male hairy crabs, and which might be best for first-timers. Photo: Ying Jee Club
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 21-23

Try new menus at a Chiu Chow private kitchen, enjoy kappou cuisine with rooftop views at The Henderson, and start the festive season with an afternoon tea at 181 at Fortnum & Mason.

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A jewel to crown Hong Kong’s newest skyscraper, Peridot really shines

Topping Central’s Zaha Hadid-designed The Henderson building, this new cocktail bar and restaurant offers a vision all of its own.

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Dish in Focus: Aged rice duck à l’orange at Épure

At Épure in Hong Kong, head chef Aven Lau reimagines French classic duck à l’orange with Asian sensibilities – here’s how he does it.

The aged rice duck à l’orange at Épure is one of the Hong Kong restaurant’s standout dishes. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Meet Baken, the world’s first all-bacon snack line

Philippine brand Baken aims to make bacon a pantry staple in Hong Kong and beyond – beginning with a dinner at Michelin-starred Louise.

All-bacon snack brand Baken’s pop-up at the HKTDC Food Expo Pro in August. Photo: Handout
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World’s best young chef Ardy Ferguson on plating up ‘the spirit of Asia’

The San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25 winner never planned to cook. Now his dishes tell stories of his past – and future.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 7-9

Enjoy a guest meal from Dutch duo Blend Brothers, a spicy taste tour at Hutong, or an Indian kitchen takeover by Jhol Bangkok.

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On the Menu | Why Hong Kong might be the best place in the world for Japanese yakitori

Does the mix of Japanese yakitori masters and Cantonese chicken, like at Yoshiteru Ikegawa’s new restaurant Torikaze, set Hong Kong apart?

Cantonese three-yellow chicken skewers are grilled over charcoal at Yoshiteru Ikegawa’s new Hong Kong restaurant Torikaze. Charmaine Mok visits the Japanese yakitori master to talk about his inspirations and how he applies techniques from his homeland to local poultry. Photo: Torikaze
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New pasta bar puts a casual Hong Kong spin on Italian favourites

Twist Pasta Bar serves a Hong Kong-inspired take on Italian dishes and cocktails, from the bone marrow macaroni to milk tea gelato.

Bone marrow macaroni with curry Wagyu brisket ragu and pecorino cheese, inspired by Hong Kong-style curry, at Twist Pasta Bar, a new restaurant in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood that puts a local spin on Italian favourites. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Best things to eat in Shunde, China’s ‘cradle of Cantonese cuisine’

Hong Kong chef Silas Li takes us on a food tour of Shunde for specialities including ‘unforgettable’ fish, Chencun noodles and Lunjiao cake.

Hong Kong tourism

Explainer | Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival: how to taste the best of all worlds

Event runs from Thursday to Sunday and features Michelin-starred chefs, larger gourmet avenue, sunset tasting party and exclusive promotions.

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