The best new restaurants in Hong Kong 2025

Wan Chai’s widely popular takeaway shop Bánh Mì Nếm has expanded and opened a new location in the heart of Central. At the new shop, you’ll find their crowd-pleasing dặc biệt sarnies that come loaded with over 10 signature fillings, like housemade mayonnaise, paté, and chicken floss. They’ve also added new branch-exclusive items like mini bánh mì loaded with slow-cooked pork belly, sliced chicken, cheese, and housemade pickles. If you need a filling breakfast before work, try their scrambled egg and avocado bánh mì to kickstart your day.

Fat J Char Siu’s name may raise eyebrows for Cantonese speakers, but rest assured, the food served here is completely unassociated with its playful name. This casual restaurant in Wan Chai specialises in affordable yet premium Cantonese roast meats like honey-glazed char siu made with chestnut-fed Spanish pork, Maotai soy sauce chicken, and juicy roasted goose – all of which come served with rice or noodles for an additional cost. Another standout offering at Fat J is their dinner-exclusive chicken giblet and duck meat pot, a rich and hearty dish loaded with ingredients like chicken kidney, liver, duck blood, and tofu puffs; a sinfully flavourful dish that’ll have you ordering multiple bowls of white rice to soak up its lo sui sauce base.

Book a table at Path, an intimate eight-seater restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, to try modern takes on Chinese cuisine. Here, guests can expect to enjoy traditional Chinese flavours blended with Western culinary techniques in the restaurant’s seasonal tasting menus. During the restaurant’s opening phase, guests can delight in dishes like choux pastry filled with rich salted egg and comté cream, threadfin paired with homemade wide rice noodles and spicy carrot sauce, and more.

Experience the rustic charm of Italy’s Dolomite mountains at Tabià, a cosy bistro founded by brothers Roberto and Riccardo Trento, who aim to share authentic Italian flavours with their customers. Flick through the restaurant’s menu to find satisfyingly hearty plates like beef and pork meatballs with rich tomato sauce, braised Australian beef cheek served with sautéed vegetables, and their signature Casunziei pasta with slow-braised wild boar ragu and mushrooms. Similarly, Tabià’s wine menu features a wide selection of handpicked bottles from Italy, allowing guests to discover the perfect pairing for their meal.

Meet Le Petit Chef – the world’s tiniest chef! This 6cm-tall animated French chef has arrived at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, bringing his 'The Beginning' culinary journey to life with cutting-edge 3D projection mapping. Watch him cook, chop, and even set your table on fire (virtually, of course) while you enjoy an exquisite five-course meal. It’s dinner and a show, all rolled into one unforgettable experience. Find out more about this unique dining experience here.

Drop into Yaowarat on Hollywood Road to dig into a wide range of Thai classics. Menu highlights here include grilled beef skewers with tamarind sauce, juicy Southern Thai-style fried chicken, seafood fried rice, and aromatic Massaman pork cheek curry. Don’t miss their Thai-inspired cocktails like the rum-based Kaffir Me for a tangy tipple, or go for the 108C for a Thai take on a Bloody Mary.

Savour exotic Indian flavours at Spice Bazaar, a contemporary Indian tandoor barbecue restaurant that blends traditional recipes with modern cooking techniques. Diners can expect to try regional Indian dishes, such as Hyderabadi lamb shank biriyani, chole bhature (a North Indian chickpea curry with puffed bread), and countless classic curries. At the heart of Spice Bazaar’s menu is a sweeping selection of tandoor-fired entrees, expertly grilled by executive chef Balram Yadav. Sink your teeth into chutney paneer tikka, murgh kali mirch tikka (grilled chicken coated in assorted spices), juicy masala lamb chops, and plenty more. Don’t forget to leave room for creative desserts, such as the sticky gulab jamun bomb stuffed with ice cream, or Hong Kong-style French toast with an Indian twist.

Noir is a quiet bistro tucked away in Causeway Bay’s Eslite bookstore. This sleek restaurant has a dark minimalist vibe while still being inviting and warm, making this a great place to gather with friends or savour a solo meal while diving into a good book. Expect an exciting mix of Chinese, Japanese, and French influences in their dishes, such as duck confit with crunchy bitter melon, pumpkin ebi miso, and homemade cheesecake.

Buffee, a collaboration with LY Bakery offers a delicious selection of artisanal baked goods paired with high-quality specialty coffee. An ideal spot for office workers in the area to grab a quick breakfast or a satisfying lunch, the cafe-slash-bakery's name is a combination of butter and coffee, highlighting the cafe’s dedication to perfecting both bread and coffee under one roof.

With over 20 types of bread and baked goods available, all exclusively crafted by LY Bakery, there’s something for everyone. Standout items include the crowd-favourite pistachio lava danish, the savoury curry beef danish, and flavorful focaccia sandwiches. On the coffee front, Buffee doesn’t disappoint. Their espresso is made with single-origin Ethiopia Guji Uraga G1 beans, processed using anaerobic fermentation, which delivers notes of tropical fruit, caramel, and a juicy finish. For matcha lovers, the cafe offers a traditional matcha series, prepared fresh to order. Whether you’re craving a creamy matcha latte or a refreshing matcha tonic, each drink is rich and full of depth.