The Best Restaurants and Bars in Hong Kong
- Max Ball
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
The best places to eat and drink on Hong Kong Island
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Chef Vicky Cheng’s refined Chinese dégustation celebrates the “Eight Great” regional cuisines; ranked No. 3 on Asia’s 50 Best 2025 and holder of the Art of Hospitality Award.
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Umberto Bombana’s three-Michelin-star Italian landmark: Alba-truffle signatures, luxurious pastas and a 2,500-label cellar.
Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hotel Central
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Benchmark two-star Cantonese for exquisite seafood and flawless dim sum, all framed by harbour views.
Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Central
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Three-star contemporary French dining: caviar-rich plates, Burgundy-deep wine list and dramatic skyline windows.
Amber, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
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Progressive, responsibly-sourced French tasting menus in a sculptural rose-gold room; three Michelin stars plus a Green Star.
The Chairman, Sheung Wan
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Purist-yet-innovative Cantonese icon, now No. 26 on World’s 50 Best: don’t miss the flower crab and aged soy sauces.
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May Chow’s 20-seat counter slings cult bao “burgers”, crispy fried chicken and craft beers in neon-lit digs (no reservations).
Ronin (relocating), Sheung Wan
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Whisky-driven Japanese small-plates institution from the Yardbird team; closed while moving next door, set to reopen early 2025.
Samsen, Wan Chai
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Queue-worthy Thai street-food noodle house: rich boat noodles, chilli-jam fried rice and crushed-ice Thai milk tea.
Sijie Sichuan Private Kitchen, Wan Chai
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No-frills apartment restaurant famed for fiery mapo tofu and cumin lamb; BYO and cash-only, so plan ahead. A curated edit of must-visit dining spots across the city’s two main food districts.
The best places to eat and drink in Kowloon
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Northern-Chinese classics (crispy soft-shell crab, “fire-dragon” noodles) served 18 floors up with knockout harbour vistas.
Haku, Tsim Sha Tsui
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Counter-only kaiseki fusing Japanese precision with global produce (yuzu-truffle crab, Kagoshima wagyu) served in intimate chef-front style.
Tin Lung Heen, Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
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Two-star Cantonese on the 102 nd floor: crystal-dumpling dim sum by day, whole roast suckling pig and 270-degree skyline by night.
