The best new restaurants in Hong Kong 2025

Shanghai’s popular mushroom-focused eatery, The Mushroom, has opened a sister location in California Tower in Lan Kwai Fong. As its name suggests, the restaurant specialises in all things mushroom, or more specifically, Yunnan cuisine, with influences from Chinese ethnic minorities such as the Wa and Dai communities. Here, diners can expect to enjoy foraged ingredients, combined with timeless cooking techniques that showcase traditional flavours in a contemporary setting. Menu highlights include fiery stir-fried porcini mushrooms with Qiubei dried chillies, Xishuangbanna-style assorted mushrooms cooked in banana leaves, and deep-fried rushan cheese with rose sauce, in case you need a break from your fungi feast.

Head to Salon de Refusés for a taste of the Mediterranean on one of Central’s hottest foodie streets, conveniently located next to the swanky French bistro, Jean-Pierre. Helmed by chef Luca Marinelli, this intimate eatery transforms premium seafood sourced daily from Ap Lei Chau’s fish market into delectable dishes that transport diners to southern France and northern Italy. Guests can always expect new creations with each visit. Order vibrant plates of crudo, like bluefin tuna carpaccio with confit tomatoes and olives, or indulge in flavourful mains such as Hokkaido scallops seared to golden perfection and topped with Sicilian pistachios, or opt for the ‘In Chef Luca’s Hands’ tasting menu for a truly unique experience.

The folks behind popular F&B venues like Terracotta Lamma, Bourke’s, Mendel’s, and Honky Tonks Tavern have teased their latest concept, Twist Pasta Bar, which is set to open on Bridges Street by late September. While there aren’t any details about the menu yet, we do know that this casual joint pays homage to Italy’s timeless culinary culture with innovative, modern flavours. Keep your eyes open for Twist Pasta Bar’s opening coming soon.

If you’re a hotpot fan, chances are you’ve heard of Big JJ Seafood Hotpot, one of Hong Kong’s most popular hotpot joints known for its top-notch beef offerings. Now, the team behind that beloved eatery has opened Jus, a casual restaurant that focuses solely on beef mixed noodles. The menu features just three dishes: butter beef noodles, beef dan dan noodles, and vegetarian dan dan noodles – each featuring housemade noodles that have a delightfully bouncy texture. Customers can also order beef cuts as sides, such as beef char siu, beef tongue, or beef tendon, topped with lemon zest. Don’t forget to order Big JJ’s signature Earl Grey lemon tea as a refreshing palate cleanser.

Kowloon City AKA Hong Kong’s ‘Little Thailand’ welcomes Thonglor, a vibrant Thai eatery that brings the bold flavours of Bangkok’s street food to Hong Kong. Run by native chef Henry Pattanin Leung, this eatery churns out a myriad of Thai classics that’ll tantalise your taste buds. Begin with light starters like pomelo salad tossed with dried glass shrimp, before moving on to sumptuous entrées like soft-shell crab and meat egg curry, stir-fried spicy Wagyu beef with holy basil, or their signature Wagyu beef boat noodles infused with house-made fried garlic oil. No Thai meal would be complete without mango sticky rice to conclude, and Thonglor tops theirs with sea salt flakes and crispy mung beans for an ultra-satisfying contrast of flavours and textures. 

Kam Kong, one of Hong Kong’s oldest dim sum restaurants, has reopened in the heart of Mong Kok, bringing back timeless handmade dim sum and authentic ‘kung fu’ dishes. While the restaurant won’t be returning to its original location, the new venue spans almost 8,000 sq ft in Gala Place, where servers will roll sky-high stacks of wooden steamers around on classic trolleys for a nostalgic touch. In addition to the usual dim sum favourites like har gow and siu mai, the kitchen team also whip up old-school and labour-intensive dishes like pig’s stomach siu mai, birds’ nest-shaped taro puffs, duck’s feet and pomelo peel, and cured sausage rolls.

Chef Shun Sato and the team behind Censu Crew have opened Siü Siü, an all-new izakaya-slash-teppanyaki joint specialising in modern Japanese plates with Censu’s innovative flair. Get cosy at their tables with your friends, or pull up a chair by the teppan counter to watch the kitchen team expertly cook in front of you. On their menu, you’ll find an array of mouthwatering plates, including drunken red prawns in Shaoxing wine, Hakozushi diced sashimi donburi, and the Censu ‘cheeseburger’, a crispy spring roll encasing all the classic cheeseburger components.

Sheung Wan’s Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Vietnamese eatery, Ăn Chơi', has opened An Che, a sister dessert store located just a stone’s throw away. This cosy shop spotlights beloved Saigon desserts with a myriad of sweet soups, chilled puddings, and decadent drinks. Satisfy your cravings with coffee flan topped with Vietnamese coffee and crushed ice, silky tofu pudding topped with white boba and ginger pandan syrup, or grab their avocado mousse topped with coconut slushie and crushed pistachios for an indulgent mid-day treat.

Japan’s adorable Chiikawa-themed restaurant chain, Chiikawa Ramen Buta, has opened its first overseas location in Hong Kong. Teaming up with local hospitality group Flames Concepts, this themed eatery brings an immersive dining experience to Langham Place. As its name suggests, expect good old-fashioned ramen, jazzed up with the mega-popular animated characters. Customers can enjoy the restaurant’s hearty tonkotsu ramen in three sizes – Chiikawa (mini), Hachiware (small), and Usagi (large) – each topped with chashu, garlic, and a character-shaped piece of fishcake, along with a sticker of the character corresponding to your selected bowl size. The Chiikawa-themed offerings extend into beverages, including oolong tea, melon soda, cream soda, and draught beer. Plus, diners can snag exclusive merchandise like tableware, t-shirts, towels, or stickers, making the Chiikawa Ramen Buta experience a must-try for any diehard fan of the series. All diners will need to reserve their seats through KKDay, which is inclusive of a themed bottle of oolong tea. Be sure to follow Flames Concepts’ Instagram to stay updated on when the next round of bookings are open.

O’rm is a cosy dining spot tucked away in Sheung Wan that offers an elevated take on Korean dining while seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary flair. This intimate eatery invites you to share delightful dishes inspired by Jeju Island, like creative Wagyu yukhoe (beef tartare), mini crab kimbap, and savoury char-grilled meats. Be sure to pair your bites with refreshing Korean spirits like fresh yuzu rice wine or artisanal soju, all while unwinding to the ambient sounds of Korean city pop tunes.