The Powder Monkey, in partnership with British craft beer makers Powder Monkey Brewing Co., is arriving with a taste of Britain, expect funky pale ales, West Coast ales, and wheat beers with fish and chips and sausage and mash.

The cheap weekly Thursday drinks deal pairs well with the screening of live Premier League matches mid-week and on the weeknights, once the pub is expected to open publicly later in the summer. 

The pub is set to open daily from 12PM to 12AM.

The Powder Monkey, G/F, 69 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, 2598 1080

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Joining 50 hungry foodies, we enjoyed a seven-course meal served by executive chef Russell Doctrove, inspired by ingredients central to the story of season four of “The Bear”’. 

The grand Secret Suppers dinner began with our guests congregating outside an MTR exit, before whisking upstairs to Jimmy’s Kitchen, ensuring the secret of the restaurant and the menu is kept until the dinner begins.

With opening speeches led by Rubin Verebes, managing editor of Foodie, and Brian Yung, Senior Marketing Specialist at Disney+ Hong Kong, the occasion marked the first time an experiential dining experience has been hosted in Hong Kong for “The Bear”.

Glasses of Saicho single origin sparkling tea were poured, before sharing starters arrived to the table with a delectable Hot Smoked Salmon Rillete served in butter lettuce, Coronation Fried Chicken with buttermilk, apricot, and almond praline, and “The Bear”-inspired Seared Hokkaido Scallop, with corn, brown butter hazelnuts.

Rubin and Brian joined chef Russell on the floor following the starters for a short Q&A session to explore his story as a chef in Hong Kong, his connection with the nearly-100-years-old Jimmy’s Kitchen, and why his menu of classical Continental cuisine stands strong in a modern culinary space.

The mains were promptly served, with guests enamoured with the familiar Red Wine Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks, pomme puree, veal demi glace, and Cavatelli, Italian sausage & chorizo ragu, nduja, grana Padano – both ingredients inspired by the show’s latest season – and the Norwegian Salmon, olive oil potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, capers, fennel.

The grand night ended with a picture of all guests donning a special “The Bear”-themed t-shirt and blue apron, à la chefs Carmy, Sydney and their team. We couldn’t forget the Braeburn Apple Crumble, calvados, cinnamon, english custard, which rocked the table and sent us on a merry way.

Want to revisit the grand night or keen to see what a Secret Suppers dinner is like? Check out the photo recap below!

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From now until Jul. 31, Prosecco-lovers are in for a treat with exclusive offers across select Hong Kong wine retail outlets, an exclusive Prosecco-themed tram party, and Prosecco tasting sessions.

Alcohood, Bidvino, Castello del Vino, Wine Cloud, HK Liquor Store, Watson’s Wine, Winerack are offering discounts on Prosecco products in July. 

On Jul. 12, Hong Kongers can join the Prosecco DOC Tram & Jam treating guests to Prosecco DOC across a tour of Hong Kong Island, featuring 8 different wines and Prosecco cocktails served by drinks expert Eddie Nara. 

At HK Liquor Store’s Sai Ying Pun and The Southside locations on Jul. 19, Wan Chai on Jul. 24 and Happy Valley on Jul. 25, join Italian Wine Educator Justin Chen from MWM Wine School from Meiburg Wine Media to join Prosecco DOC Wine S’Hop’ping in studying the excellence and bountiful flavours of Prosecco DOC. 

This feature was brought to Foodie in partnership with Prosecco DOC.

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Open from 11:30AM daily, Asia’s longest sports bar at 100m offers an assortment of cocktails, draught and canned beers, alcopop beverages, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for sipping in full view inside the 50,000-seat stadium.

The bar closes at 11PM Sunday through Wednesday, 12AM on Thursday, and 1AM Fridays and Saturdays.

During the grand opening, the bar is offering 12% off your total bill and a buy three get one free deal for their Sunday brunch buffet served atop the bar counter.

The Champion, Gate K, 2/F, Kai Tak Stadium, 39 Shing Kai Road, Kowloon

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In Hong Kong, we’re fortunate to have seen more and more exceptional Western-style bakeries opening up over the past five years, joining the crowd of beloved Chinese-style bakeries churning out local favourites such as egg tarts and pineapple buns. 

Hong Kong’s best bakeries

1. Bakehouse

Neighbourhood bakery Bakehouse was founded by Swiss pastry chef Grégoire Michaud, whose more than 25 years of experience baking includes a stint at the Four Seasons, Hong Kong. His pastries are all exceptional – buttery croissants, flaky sourdough egg tarts, and sugary-sweet doughnuts – whilst sourdough loaves, milk buns, and pain de mie can be bought plain or smothered with the likes of avocado, porcini truffle cream, and melted Asiago, Cheddar, and Parmesan for brunch in Wan Chai. Bakehouse’s à-la-carte menu at their Wan Chai location lists an extensive array of delightful dishes that are best enjoyed in-house – just be prepared to queue.

Bakehouse, multiple locations across Hong Kong 

2. The Baker & The Bottleman

The Baker & The Bottleman serves Wan Chai as a sumptuous bakery by day and cosy wine bar by night. Expect to find artisanal breads and classic-with-a-twist pastries from the British Isles with a touch of Hong Kong flavours, like the new mango coconut sago croissant, twice-baked black sesame mochi croissant, lapcheong danish, and sausage roll. Delicious sandwiches are also up for grabs here; we suggest their robust and salty coronation chicken and 24-hour braised short rib.

The Baker & The Bottleman, G14–15 & F15A, G/F & 1/F,  Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, WhatsApp 2386 8933, book here

3. Proof

Proof is an artisanal bakery on a leafy cul-de-sac in Happy Valley selling freshly made sourdough bread, maple-bacon swirls, cinnamon rolls, blueberry muffins, chewy cookies, and lots more. It’s a pocket-sized wheat haven that lists its daily offerings on a chalkboard menu outside, with a few specialty loaves and extra-sweet treats available at the weekend. Everything is made on-site daily by its bakers, using no preservatives, additives, improvers, or stabilisers, and all surplus products go to charity. Be sure to make it there from 7:30AM till 4PM, when the bakery shuts for the day!

Proof, G/F, 14 Tsun Yuen Street, Happy Valley, 6542 9788

4. Vission Bakery

That long line trailing down the escalators in SoHo? That’s Vission Bakery, which pulls a great crowd to try their decadent and rich sweet desserts, hand-made from Scandinavian, American, and French recipes. On the counter, you cannot miss trying their banoffee puff, plain croissant, matcha mochi donut, and the French cakey-buttery kouign amann. Save space in your shopping basket for their XL lamington, a supersized version of the Australian treat, and their brownie cup.

Vission Bakery, LG/F, 7 Staunton Street, Central, 5545 6787

5. Levain Bakery

A true local legend, Kwok Cheung Li (known affectionately as KC) set up Levain Bakery in 2009, selling European-style artisanal bread and pastries. The sourdough uses 100% levain, which is rare in Hong Kong even now, but even more so when they first started – a testament to KC’s dedication to the craft. Apart from the signature sourdough, Levain’s baguettes and pastries made with French butter are popular items. The brand operates three bakeries in Discovery Bay and Wan Chai’s Ship Street, with a flagship shop in Quarry Bay. 

Levain Bakery, multiple locations across Hong Kong

6. Plumcot

From seasoned pastry chefs (and husband-and-wife team) Camille and Dominique, who trained at Michelin-starred institutions in Paris, Plumcot is a Tai Hang-based artisanal bakery. It’s named after a plum-apricot fruit hybrid that the duo say embodies a harmonious mix of different things, just like their shop that opened in 2017. Plumcot serves up breads, pastries, and even ice cream in a variety of flavours. The most popular items are the delicate croissants, which sell out quickly, especially at the weekend. 

Plumcot, G/F, 10A Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, 2573 6293

7. Sour Dough

Founded by Hong Kong’s other famous Swiss pastry chef, Gérard Dubois of the La Rose Noire and Passion bakery brands, Sour Dough is his bakery-deli concept, baking up sourdough loaves, kouign-amann, canelés, feuilletine baskets, and other French pastry treats made from sourdough starters that Gérard began nurturing over three decades ago. The bakeries’ offering include an impressive assortment of colourful salads and meaty sandwiches to snack on.

Sour Dough, Shop 2–3, G/F, Keen Hung Commercial Building, 80 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, 2571 8873

8. Hashtag B

Hashtag B takes Hong Kong’s favourite Cantonese treats, such as the pineapple bun, egg tart, and crumbly cookies, and spins Japanese and Western twists on their baked treats. If you’re in the mood for sweet, Hashtag B’s matcha and red bean loaf and sweet potato cocktail bun bring out the wacky sugary flavours to the forefront. Their butter brioche, sesame pineapple bun, pork floss roll, and salted butter roll see an ode to old-school Cantonese bakeries.

Hashtag B, multiple locations across Hong Kong

9. A-1 Bakery

Found across every corner of Hong Kong, A-1 Bakery is Tokyo’s export to the city with a delicious stream of Japanese baked goods and sweets available across the chain. High in quality and made in line with its Japanese counterparts, pickings like their donuts, light rye walnut raisin bread, blueberry toast, and Japanese sweet toast bread make A-1 Bakery a must for your cravings.

A-1 Bakery, multiple locations across Hong Kong

10. Soft Thunder Bakery

One of the more exciting bakery brands on the market is Soft Thunder Bakery. Their two stores in Kennedy Town and Wan Chai routinely cycle through new trends and exclusives matching the flavours of Hong Kong to ensure no one gets bored with pastries. Their flat croissants, glazed croissants, stuffed Basque cheesecake bites, and fancy egg tarts make for an impressive bakery visit.

Soft Thunder Bakery, Shop A, G/F, 29-31 North Street, Kennedy Town

Soft Thunder Bakery, Shop B, G/F, 31 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai

11. TruffleBAKERY

After moving into Causeway Bay with much virality, TruffleBAKERY hit Hong Kong hard with their signature white truffle salt bread, using French truffle oil and salt. Founded in Tokyo in 2017, other pastries to get your hands on includes their cardamon bun, chocolate truffle salt bread, cinnamon sugar rolls, and the popular truffle egg sandwich. 

TruffleBAKERY, G/F, The Hedon, 11 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, 6922 3058

12. LMO Freshly Baked

What began as a popup run at BaseHall in Central now exists as a permanent location to share their sweet and salty baked goods. Crafted by chef Richard Ekkebus of three Michelin star Amber, LMO Freshly Baked pumps out top French-style tarts, gatteus, and millefuiles, savoury sandwiches and protein-rich salads, croissants, and savoury pies. Their seasonal cakes are one to marvel at, best shared with a group of friends.

LMO Freshly Baked, Shop 233-234, 2/F, LANDMARK, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, 2132 0188

13. Big Grains Bakery

Big Grains Bakery aims to twist the narrative for pastries and sweet treats in Hong Kong with goodies that fuse together flavours from Hong Kong and Europe. Across their five locations, expect to find artisan tartlets, cookies, scones, birthday cakes, and innovative east-meets-west baked goods. Their baked goods are priced fairly with the strong quality seen across their usual lineup and seasonal specials.

Big Grains Bakery, multiple locations across Hong Kong

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Referring to boat-living communities located in coastal Southern China, the Shau Kei Wan restaurant is a living, breathing ode to a former Hong Kong history. This summer, Kam Tung Kitchen unveils 10 new signature dishes representing the cuisine and its people.

Dishes like the age-old steamed crab pork patty, hand-shredded chicken and duck drumstick combo, fisherman’s salted fish and salted fish pot, and Tanka-style steamed pork with shrimp paste join the pack for guests to savour a cuisine rarely seen in Hong Kong.

Kam Tung Kitchen, Shop 5, Eastway Towers Block 3, 59-99 Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, Shau Kei Wan, 5129 3338

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To serve the harmonious yet small community of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Chinese, recipes from Hanoi, Hoi An, and Saigon have been propagated in kitchens across the city. Vietnamese food today sees a greater influence from Chinese ingredients and techniques.

Roasted meats, banh mi, bun cha, com tam, and pho all have seen a local love in town. Read down below for our recommendations on where to dine Viet-style!

The best Vietnamese restaurants in Hong Kong

1. BÊP Vietnamese Kitchen

Over in Central, Sheung Wan, and Tai Kok Tsui, BÊP Vietnamese Kitchen brings popular dishes from the whole length of Vietnam to a modern and spacious setting with large tables. Their signature dishes to order include the ga xe phay (HKD98) chicken salad, bun cha (HKD118), banh mi saigon (HKD86) pork belly and pate, angus beef pho (HKD118), and grilled chicken bun (HKD90). The walk-in only restaurant chain gets busy at lunch but calms down during dinner.

BÊP Vietnamese Kitchen, multiple locations across Hong Kong

2. Ăn Chơi

Sheung Wan’s Vietnamese restaurant Ăn Chơi gained a steady following before their Michelin Bib Gourmand award in the 2024 guide, and now has seen a city-wide infatuation ever since. For set lunches, their chicken gỏi salad (HKD70) or fish cake bánh mì (HKD70) hits the spot with a salty taste. On the à la carte menu, must haves are the gà nướng (HKD160) grilled lime leaf chicken, prawn & pork summer rolls (HKD80), and Dalat grilled rice paper (HKD70). 

Ăn Chơi, G/F, 15-17 Mercer Street, Sheung Wan, 5286 1517, book here

3. Chôm Chôm

Chôm Chôm has strived for a modern take on Vietnamese fare, going at it for more than a decade. The no-reservations spot (à la Anthony Bourdain’s inspiration) does a good job with elevating favourites from the chef’s time working in the country. Small dishes ca ri fried chicken (HKD138) and hoisin eggplant (HKD88) dish out of a big dose of umami, paired up with sticky sour and sweet sauces. For big dishes, the chicken & cabbage (HKD128) salad and cha ca grouper (HKD228) are good for sampling heavy roasted charcoal flavours.

Chôm Chôm, G/F, 58 Peel Street, Central, 2810 0850 

4. Saigon Etoile

Saigon Etoile serves just four main dishes and three sides but excels on preserving the pickled vegetable and salty meat flavours traditional to the streetside cafes in Vietnam. A first time visit must be enjoyed with the bò bún (HKD78) chicken or beef, a bowl of bouncy noodles, pickled daikon and carrots, and sour dressing. Their bún riêu (HKD68) tomato & crap noodle soup is a rare dish in Hong Kong served here, so too with their pate chaud (HKD38) minced meat pork pie. 

Saigon Etoile, G/F, 118 Electric Road, Tin Hau, 2617 7135

5. Mâm Amis

Another gem found in Sheung Wan, among other spots in Hong Kong’s Little Saigon foodie neighbourhood, Mâm Amis brings the Vietnamese feasting to a larger operation than most. Grilling with charcoal and imbuing their food with sour notes is central to the menu here, notably with their pan seared foie gras (HKD188), grilled Vietnamese pork neck (HKD168), French roasted spring yellow chicken (HKD398), and beef carpaccio (HKD288).

Mâm Amis, Shop A & B, G/F, Fu Fai Commercial Centre, 27 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, 2893 3309

6. An Nam

An Nam in Causeway Bay and Kowloon Tong focuses on the cuisine of Hue, Vietnam’s ancient capital and known for its herbal, beefy, and spring touch with an infusion of garden vegetables in every dish. For a true taste of the sub-cuisine, try their steamed rice flan (HKD108), beef tripe salad (HKD148), deep fried sole fish fillet (HKD138), and duck à l’orange (HKD288). Both locations are dressed in a similar style to Vietnam’s 1920s neoclassical restaurants.

An Nam, 3/F, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, 2787 3922, book here

An Nam, Shop L1-20, G/F, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 2866 2803

7. Hương Vị Quán Viet Bac

Down the Sheung Wan lanes, Hương Vị Quán Viet Bac operates with a true touch for the real recipes of Vietnam. From the braised rice vermicelli with shredded chicken (HKD66) or lemongrass & beef (HKD68) to specialty rice with minced pork & belacan (HKD68), the restaurant dishes out unique styles not common to Hong Kong. Their mixed-meat concoction of Thua Thien Hue rice noodles (HKD75) bowl is a solid bet for a hearty bowl of broth.

Hương Vị Quán Viet Bac, Shop E, G/F, Willy Commercial Building, 28-30 Wing Kut Street, Central, 2907 4955

8. SEP

Whilst other Vietnamese restaurants in Hong Kong operate between the levels of casual to fine-casual dining, SEP brings the cuisine to a refined scope, touching on elements of Indochine cuisine with cooking made on a wood fire. Their dinner tasting menu (HKD1,680) sees a meeting of charcoal and sharp proteins: roasted dry-aged three yellow chicken, Brittany king scallop, and Hanwoo ribeye are all given Vietnamese twists.

SEP, 19/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, 2116 5433

9. Cóm Bánh Mì

Don’t ignore the name of this nine-year-old Vietnamese restaurant, Cóm Bánh Mì makes great sandwiches. Yet, it is their other simple dishes that make up the strength of the flavours. For a main and a drink priced at HKD75, choose between the crispy pork belly rice, Viet sausages noodle soup, the Hainan boneless chicken rice, and Hoi An sliced beef noodle soup, among other picks. Add HKD10 more for a side dish, including papaya salad, fried spring rolls, and garlic battered wings.

Cóm Bánh Mì, G/F, 28 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 2528 9131

10. Cô Thành

Housed in the Pacific Place mall, Cô Thành has endured two years of success in Admiralty, after a move away from their original spot in Central, in dishing out plates of Saigon specials in Hong Kong’s largest Vietnamese restaurant. Dishes to look out for include the signature bun bo hue (HKD138) beef and pork bone broth soup, banh mi thit ga nuong (HKD118) with lemongrass roasted chicken, pho chay (HKD138) vegetable broth, and the bo la lot (HKD108) beef rolled in betel leaf. 

Cô Thành, Shop 123, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 7073 7735, book here

11. Viet Chiu Vietnamese Cuisine

This humble Vietnamese restaurant in Shek Tong Tsui, near the Hong Kong University MTR, is barebones with its appearance – only housing menu picture boards, short black stools, and small tables – yet delivers on a punchy salt with its dishes. The chicken fillets with lemongrass (HKD56) cold rice vermicelli and Viet style rice (HKD67) with assorted meats are simple and affordable plates of tangy flavours. Their signature pho raw & cooked beef noodle soup (HKD55) is well-bodied with a salty broth made from breaking down beef bones and simmering five spice and lemongrass.

Viet Chiu Vietnamese Cuisine, G/F, 406B Des Voeux Road West, Shek Tong Tsui, 2333 6551

12. Bánh Mì Nếm

In Central and Wan Chai, Vietnamese food in Hong Kong has enjoyed a renewed virality due to the success Bánh Mì Nếm has brought. From the classic bánh mì dặc biệt (HKD82), filling up your sandwiches with pork cold-cuts and savoury pâté, their banh mi are as authentic as it gets in the city. Other great picks include their grilled chicken bánh mì gà (HKD73), braised tofu bánh mì chay (HKD72), and assorted mushroom bánh mì thįt kho da giòn (HKD82)

Bánh Mì Nếm, G/F, 3 Chiu Lung Street, Central, 9899 1247

Bánh Mì Nếm, G/F, 247–249 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, 9899 1247

13. Dalat Vietnamese Restaurant 

Serving mostly a crowd of office workers across nine locations in Hong Kong, Dalat Vietnamese Restaurant has earned itself a steady reputation for salty Hong Kong-style Vietnamese cuisine, a subcuisine adapted to the Cantonese palate. Standouts on the menu for lunchtime visits include the moist and salty grilled lemongrass chicken with rice (HKD52), pho noodle soup (HKD78), and cold vermicelli with pork chop & chicken wings (HKD50)

Dalat Vietnamese Restaurant, multiple locations across Hong Kong

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Joining Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong-located cocktail bar is 88th on North America’s Best Bar Happy Accidents from New Mexico, US, formerly 95th on World’s Best Bar PS40 from Sydney, former four-time winner of the World’s Best Bar title Artesian from London, and current 69th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars Manhattan from Singapore.

The four visiting bars will be selling two signature cocktails each from their local repertoire of flavours, all priced at HKD170.

The party will run from 10:30PM to 2AM with cocktails served on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Aubrey, 25/F, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, 2825 4001, book here

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If you’re in the mood for a taste of the Mediterranean’s most flavourful cuisine closer to home, scope our guide to the best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong, from traditional historic eateries to fine-dining Michelin wonders.

The best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong

1. Juno

MICHELIN Guide-recommended restaurant Juno is painted with rich colour and vibrancy hosting a menu full of Italian classics and dishes inspired by the food cultures and communities of the Mediterranean. From the chicken liver pâté (HKD120) and burrata pugliese (HKD150) in the staters to the pink prawns carpaccio (HKD160), truffle Angus beef cheek risotto (HKD280), and pork ribs (HKD240) for meatier portions, the Sheung Wan-based restaurant imports a heartiness felt in any nonna’s backyard garden.

Juno, G/F, 88 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, 2703 5188, book here

⁠2. Tosca di Angelo

Standing on the 102nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Tosca di Angelo is one of the world’s highest Italian restaurants, serving elegant meals inspired by the entire length of the Mediterranean country. Beyond their Minuetto (HKD1,888) and Ricordi (HKD2,288) five-course menus, their à-la-carte menu features a luxury incarnation of dining. We recommend their royal langoustine (HKD528), sustainable Mediterranean sea bass (HKD928), and rack of lamb from Aveyron (HKD888).

⁠Tosca di Angelo, 102/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2263 2270, book here

3. Fratelli

Down in Repulse Bay, bask in the southern sun of Hong Kong with ⁠Fratelli, emulating the Mediterranean vibes of Italy. Their snappy menu features the classics. Make sure to pile your table high with their home-made meatballs (HKD110), parma & melon (HKD120), and ravioli ox tail (HKD220) to start. If you are feeling extra hungry, their roasted chicken (HKD250) is a suitable sharing main dish.

⁠Fratelli, Shop 112-B, G/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2887 0082, book here

4. Testina

Modern Italian venue Testina is a unique offering to the scene in Hong Kong, opened in early 2022, inspired by seasoned fine-casual restaurant Trippa Milano based in Milan. The nose-to-tail approach is followed at this Michelin-recommended spot, famous for its powerful, meaty secondi. Try the locally loved pig’s head and salsa verde (HKD368) and trippa alla Milanese (HKD258) for great meat. The lingua tonnata (HKD298) shines bright amongst the antipasti for punchy veal tongue, as does the trippa fritta (HKD218), offering great cuts of honeycomb beef tripe tossed with rosemary.

Testina, 3/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 2798 0668, book here

5. Sabatini Ristorante Italiano

À la Carbone, Sabatini Ristorante Italiano first began abroad, this time in Rome in 1958, before arriving in Hong Kong with the Sabatini brothers’ global expansion. The fine-dining Italian restaurant at The Royal Garden hotel – and now at ifc mall – is pickled in time with a uniquely Italianesque decor. Highlights on the menu include the stewed veal tripe “parmigiana style” (HKD318), buffalo mozzarella cheese with tomatoes and ham (HKD358), original lasagne bolognese style (HKD428), and slow-cooked Wagyu beef cheek (HKD588).

Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, 3/F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2733 2000, book here

Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, Shop 4008, 4/F, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2610 0080, book here

6. AMA Ristorante

Chef Paolo Monti’s AMA Ristorante is a tribute to his former Roman life, crafting a menu that speaks to the quality and home recipes of the capital city, built with ingredients imported from the Italian mainland. The rustic Italian menu is fresh and flavourful. Chef Paolo’s signature is the maccheroni amatriciana (HKD288), an earthy and tangy pan-fried pasta dish made famous in Rome. Must-order mains include the Marango steak (HKD428), sea bass (HKD368), and Piedmont veal chop (HKD458). Pair your meats with a milky AMA La Burrata (HKD178). 

AMA Ristorante, 25/F, 208 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 3702 0806, book here

7. Cantina

Housed in the historic former prison quarters of Tai Kwun, Cantina travels back to the time-honoured trattorias of Italy, serving seasonal produce and recipes exploring every sub-cuisine of Italian fare, from pasta and risotto to antipasti, secondi, and dolce. The two- (HKD428 pp), three- (HKD488 pp), and four-course (HKD588 pp) menus host strong chef and house signatures, including the breaded veal cutlet, homemade tagliatelle with lobster, vitello tonnato, baby octopus, eggplant parmigiana, and tableside tiramisu. 

Cantina, 1/F, Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, 2848 3000, book here

8. LucAle

Founded by friends Alessandro Angelini and Luca De Berardinis, LucAle borrows not only the pairs’ names to form its moniker, but also the strengths of the chefs’ Italian fine-dining experience to serve delicious neighbourhood bites in the Sai Ying Pun neighbourhood. If you’re feeling hungry and want authentic Italian flavours, try the red onions parmigiana (HKD178) and tenderloin beef tartare (HKD218) to start, the 24-hour slow cooked beef cheek (HKD308) and pumpkin and mascarpone ravioli (HKD228) for your main, and end with the LucAle-style tiramisu (HKD108).

LucAle, G/F, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, 3611 1842, book here

9. La Taverna 

Hong Kong’s first and oldest-surviving Italian restaurant deserves a spot in our guide to the best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong, delivering fine Italian plates and service since 1969. La Taverna operates a short but snappy menu, famous for its rigatoni with Italian sausage (HKD128), risotto with seafood (HKD198), braised Dutch veal shank (HKD370), and weekday specials. Don’t leave the restaurant without savouring the hallmark panna cotta (HKD68).

La Taverna, G/F, Astoria Building, 36–38 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 1945, book here

10. FINI’S Italian American

Created by chef Vinny Lauria and the lovely people at Red Sauce Hospitality, founders of Frank’s and Posto Pubblico, FINI’S brings the casual Italian-American ruckus to Soho and Wan Chai with authentic New York-style pizzas, fresh and funky pasta flavours, and great small plates. FINI’S Famous Mariana (HKD288/16”) is a pizza flavour not to miss with its strong garlicky flavour. You must order the gnocco fritto (HKD95) to soak up FINI’S amazing red sauce, whilst chomping on the Caesar salad (HKD118) for a balance of greens. The mac ‘n’ cheese (HKD178) is one to be reckoned with too. 

FINI’S Italian American, G/F, 69 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, 9147 1834, book here

FINI’S Italian American, G/F, 49 Elgin Street, Central, 9143 2402, book here

11. Trattoria Felino

Bursting onto the scene with might in Wan Chai, Trattoria Felino is a love letter to Napoli and southern Italy, birthing vibrant pasta, pizza, and meaty dishes, seasoned to perfection. Now booked up most nights, lucky diners at chef Marcello Scognamiglio’s restaurant should order the scialatielli (HKD148) and tagliatelle (HKD188) pastas, L’affumcata pizza (HKD158), and yellow chicken (HKD278/HKD488) and beef cheek (HKD238) for mains.

Trattoria Felino, G/F, 1–7 Ship Street, Wan Chai, WhatsApp 5697 4477, book here

12. Grissini 

The splendid Grissini restaurant inside Grand Hyatt Hong Kong brings a refined touch to the cuisine with fresh seafood flavours, al dente pasta recipes, and a sharing of Neopolitan influence from the head chef. The smoked yellow carpaccio (HKD310), vitello tonnato (HKD260), and homemade saffron pappardelle (HKD280) make up a good meal at the restaurant. The Roman clay pot baked chicken (HKD780) is a must to share, although we recommend ordering early as quantities are limited for the dish.

Grissini, 2/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2584 7722

13. Oro

Central’s Oro sees the flavours of Manhattan’s Italian restaurant come to Hong Kong, bright on the flavour with a heavy side of meats, seafood, and sauces to share. Beyond the main attractions of the manzo di wagyu (HKD1,288) and Chilean sea bass (HKD428), both delivering a meaty bite with tons of buttery sauce, the poached lobster (HKD298) and parmesan risotto (HKD268) present a hearty American touch to the Italian cuisine.

Oro, 30/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, 2133 7517, book here

14. Octavium 

The two Michelin-star Octavium deserves the world’s attention with an artistic approach to the whole swathe of Italian food that prioritises artistic plating and high-calibre ingredients. Now featuring an à la carte menu to fit in with the modern times, their slow cooked beef cheek (HKD520), spaghetto quadrato (HKD680), homemade taglioni (HKD720), and smoked Mayura beef tenderloin (HKD680) are works of art that should be snapped first and eaten later.

Octavium, 8/F, Des Voeux Road West, Central, 2111 9395, book here

15. Nocino

Notorious for its hard-to-get reservations and growing presence at BaseHall 01 and Kwun Tong, Nocino cooks its Italian food with Swiss influences, owing to the geo-cultural region in southern Europe. Head there and order the pistachio arancini (HKD38/pc), Wagyu beef tartare (HKD148), ox cheek pappardelle ragu (HKD178), and Nduja reginette (HKD188) to maximise your happiness and chances for a viral Instagram post. Make sure to swipe up all the good salty sauce with the house rosemary focaccia (HKD30).

Nocino, G/F, 92 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, 6012 1098, book here

16. Grill House by Capo Group

Fortunately the Capo Group, who formerly ran CAPO and Pinco Palino on Hong Kong Island, are still standing at a Mui Wo location bringing their classic pizza and pastas to a new level with grilled meat and seafood added on. Their pizza italia (HKD168) is a signature with burrata and cherry tomatoes, alongside the 300 gram Thin skirt beef “Tagliata” steak (HKD368) and knife-cut slow cooked beef ragu (HKD198) good for mains. Try their Capo-stuffed olives with marina (HKD98) to cap off your meal.

Grill House by Capo Group, Shop 2, G/F, 6 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Riverwalk, Mui Wo, 9263 3890

17. Pepino Italian Restaurant

Recently renovated and delivering a new menu, Pepino hits all the marks for an Italian dining experience loaded with authentic touches, yet light on the stomach. The Italian flavours jump out strong with their antipasti station, available all-day, serving deliciously smoky beef carpaccio (HKD208). On the a la carte menu, our top recommendations are their margarita Neopolitan pizza (HKD168), rigatoni alla vodka (HKD208), and grilled black angus tenderloin (HKD428).

Pepino Italian Restaurant, 1/F, Novotel Century Hong Kong, 238 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai, 2598 4599, book here

18. Il Bel Paese

Il Bel Paese has counted nearly 24 years operating in Hong Kong, dishing out fresh gelato, Italian plates, and imported products. The restaurant arm of the business in Discovery Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui brings serious business to each neighbourhood. In the former, sink your teeth into gnocchi alla Sorrentina (HKD168) baked potato gnocchi, Prosciutto pizza (HKD228), bistecca alla Griglia (HKD388) ribeye steak. Down in Tsim Sha Tsui, their smaller menu offers bites of margarita pizza (HKD78), risotto black truffle (HKD148), and half chicken (HKD168) with two sides.

Il Bel Paese, G30-32A, Block C, DB South Plaza, Discovery Bay, 2987 0202​

Il Bel Paese, Shop 19 – 51, G/F, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2997 3003

19. TABIÀ

Mid-Levels welcomes a homely Italian joint exploring the northeastern Italian flavours of the Dolomites, where both chefs Roberto and Riccardo Trento hail from. TABIÀ‘s à-la-carte menu features hearty, meaty, and warm dishes, primarily their seared polenta (HKD158), Fassone beef tartare (HKD188), braised Australian beef cheek (HKD278), and burnt peach and burrata (HKD138). Their restaurant space is comforting for a dinner date night.

TABIÀ, G/F, 55 Caine Road, Central, 5596 9596, book here 

20. Florence Trippa

A real if-you-know-you joint, Florence Trippa is locally well-known for its lampredotto bun (HKD58), a rare Italian sandwich featuring tripe meat and salsa verde sandwiched together in a buttery bun. Gloriously savoury and addicting, the takeaway shop also serves margherita (HKD108) pizzas, Florence trippa (HKD68) tripe pasta, and lasagna bolognese (HKD88), all signatures to the space.

Florence Trippa, G/F, 39-41 Caine Road, Mid-Levels, 9662 0301

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Quinary, placing 26th best bar in Asia in the 2024 list, fell to 91st in the latest rankings, The Opposites landed its first entry on the list at 80th, with Mostly Harmless ranking 88th from a previous ranking of 45th.

The new rankings represent a consistency from Antonio Lai, founder of Quinary and The Opposites, where the former once ranked 50th in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2021. Mostly Harmless has recently switched to an alcohol-free menu.

Held at Wynn Macau, the region’s best bars will congregate in 12 days to celebrate the best of bartending at Asia’s 50 Best Bars ceremony. All eyes will be on Bar Leone to see if the bar can retain its first place finish.

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