It’s fair to say we’re spoiled for choice in Hong Kong right now – whether you’re planning a group dinner or keeping it simple with a date-night table, there’s always something new worth chasing.
The city’s chefs keep the pace fast, reworking favourites, pushing unexpected pairings, and rolling out menus that feel fresh without forcing it. Here’s our bite-sized guide to the new dishes and limited-time menus everyone’s talking about.
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Giá Trattoria Italiana
Your favourite authentic Italian trattoria just got a new chapter – and an 11th-anniversary offer too good to ignore. Giá, the beloved family-style restaurant from Giando Group founder Chef Gianni Caprioli, has settled into its new Wan Chai home at Shui On Centre after relocating from Fenwick Pier, and it’s celebrating with a March-exclusive Fiorentina T-Bone Steak for just HKD$998. Each cut weighs over 1.2KG, grilled Florentine-style to a charred crust and rosy centre – sourced from grain-fed beef and finished simply with sea salt and olive oil. But the menu is packed with highlights beyond the steak: hand-twisted Strozzapreti pasta with black truffle, Roman-style pizzas with San Marzano DOP tomatoes, and a weekly-flown Mediterranean sea bass that melts in the mouth. Don’t miss Pizza Hour (Monday to Thursday, 3 to 6pm), where a 13-inch Margherita and a glass of wine go for HKD$158 – and if you’re a cheese lover, the Cinque Formaggi pizza with five Italian cheeses is pure comfort. Chef Gianni, who once cooked for Fiat’s Gianni Agnelli and now holds Italy’s Knight of the Order of the Star of Honour, has shaped a restaurant that’s thrived for over a decade in Hong Kong’s fickle dining scene – and this anniversary deal is a very good reminder to book in, if you haven’t already. Just remember: only five Fiorentina portions available per night.
Giá Trattoria Italiana, Shops 111-113, 1/F, Shui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 6611 6252, www.giatrattoriaitaliana.com
À Poêle Bistro
À Poêle Bistro is turning every day into an occasion at its Quarry Bay neighbourhood spot with a new line-up of permanent weekly specials that give the area plenty of reasons to keep coming back. The 55-seat French bistro – just a three-minute walk from Tai Koo MTR – has responded to overwhelming demand by making its All-You-Can-Eat Steak Frites Tuesdays a permanent fixture: HKD$288 per person gets you 90 minutes of unlimited premium steak (with a rotating monthly cut), crispy fries, and a trio of signature sauces, plus a choice of starter. On Wednesdays, it’s all about Alpine comfort with Cheese Fondue for two at HKD$198 – a bubbling pot of Gruyère and Emmental served with charcuterie, bread cubes, potatoes, and apple. Thursdays bring 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat mussels (HKD$348) in your choice of Meunière, Provençal, or Normande broths. And don’t miss daily Happy Hour from 3pm to 8pm, with wines by the glass for HKD$48 and cocktails like the Elderflower Fizz or Lillet Spritz.
À Poêle Bistro, Shop 514, G/F, Taikoo Shing, On Shing Terrace, Hing On Mansion, 5 Tai Yue Ave, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong, 2446 1598, www.apoelebistro.com
Bushra
Here’s one more reason to visit Bushra, the Middle Eastern restaurant overlooking the harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui East. Spread across two floors with plenty of al fresco space, the venue has refreshed its menu with new cold mezze, hot plates and mains – all served in the same open setting now featuring live entertainment (including a belly dancer every Thursday evening). On the menu? The new Beiruti Hummus adds tomato and fava beans to the signature dip; the Baked Halloumi arrives melted in tomato sauce with za’atar, made for scooping; and the Slow-Cooked Short-Rib comes highly recommended, served with tarragon yoghurt and seasonal vegetables. For something traditional, the Shrimp Fatteh brings together crispy fried bread, chickpeas and eggplant in a tangy yoghurt sauce, while the new Om Ali dessert – an oven-baked puff pastry pudding with nuts – is a soul-warming finish worth saving room for.
Bushra, Shop G6 & UG16, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 6172 3591, bushra.com.hk
Garden Café, Conrad Hong Kong
There’s an exclusive 12-day takeover at Garden Café from 12 to 24 March, and it brings award-winning Singaporean chef Edward Voon to the buffet line for the very first time. Known for hosting celebrities and discerning palates alike, Chef Edward is presenting his ‘THREE Homelands, ONE Heart’ concept – putting a fresh lens on modern Southeast Asian cuisine with signatures like his legendary Laksa, available at a live cooking station. The lunch buffet (12pm to 2:30pm, HKD$468 for adults) also features Black Pepper ‘Mac & Crab’, Oven-baked Duroc Pork Chop Rice, Har Cheong Chicken, and a Pandan ‘Milo’ Tiramisu that puts a local twist on dessert – plus fresh Canadian crab legs, sushi and sashimi, and Mövenpick ice cream. With flavours this punchy and a chef this celebrated, it might just be the most exciting buffet in town this month.
Garden Café, Lower Lobby/F, Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, 2822 8890, conraddining.com
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is serving up two spring drops that hit very different cravings: a Korean-inspired dessert collab and a French onion burger lineup that gives familiar favourites a serious glow-up. From 5 March to 15 April, the brand teams up with Kylie Yang, Head Pastry Chef of ZS Hospitality Group, for two sweets with a Korean throwback at heart: Barley Tea Shake and Soy Mochi Into You Concrete. The shake pairs roasted barley tea with vanilla frozen custard, finished with puffed brown rice and a dusting of tea powder; the concrete folds in injeolmi (soybean powder-coated rice cake) with cookies and puffed rice for a nutty, creamy crunch. On launch day (5 March), 5% of sales will go to HER Fund in support of women’s rights. Then from 2 March to 11 May, the French Onions menu lands – led by the French Onion Soup Burger with Angus beef, melted Swiss, caramelised onions, and roasted garlic parmesan aioli. There’s also a ’Shroom version (crisp-fried portobello stuffed with Muenster and cheddar), plus the Shack Stack if you want the full send. Add Garlic Parmesan Fries and dunk everything into that same aioli.
Shake Shack, various locations across Hong Kong
Primo Posto
If you’ve been looking for a new place to catch a vibe in Soho, Primo Posto – set along a sunlit stretch of steps – should be on your list. The convivial tables spill onto the pavement, bringing a hit of Milan energy with a seasonal à la carte menu by Chef Gabriele. His latest additions draw from Northern Italy’s soulful cooking with a modern touch: Smoked Tuna Carpaccio bright with orange and arugula, or Sourdough Bruschetta pairing salted anchovies with ricotta and salsa verde. The Vitello Tonnato nods to Milan with slow-cooked veal in tuna sauce, while Tubini Gorgonzola brings together fresh pasta, porcini, and caramelised onions. End on a sweet seasonal note with Caramel Panna Cotta – finished with raspberry and caramel crunch – an ideal after-work treat.
Primo Posto, 9 Shin Hing Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 9655 8851, www.primo-hk.com
JIJA By Vicky Lau
JIJA by Vicky Lau has introduced its afternoon tea ritual at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, turning weekend and holiday afternoons into a poetic spread served on Chef Vicky’s bespoke tiered stand. The serene, terroir-driven experience (HKD$528/person, minimum two persons) sees Vicky Lau and Pastry Chef Victor Chan bring savoury poetry to the table through creations like Yunnan Mushroom Sando, Braised Lamb with Rose Tart, and Roasted Corn with Sorghum on Brioche. On the sweet side, guests can expect delicate offerings including spiced Winter Orchard apple tatin with vanilla chantilly, Emerald Tart with green tea ganache and yuzu, and Tea Hills oolong milk chocolate layer cake. Pair everything with rare Yunnan White Tea, Honey Orchid Oolong, or Jasmine Dragon Pearls, and take your time with it all – ideally with a Victoria Harbour view.
JIJA By Vicky Lau, 15/F, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3501 8555, www.jijarestaurant.com
Jin Bo Law
If you’ve been looking for a spot where cocktails come with a side of old Hong Kong energy, Jin Bo Law’s newest Beverage Manager, Damon Fung, is pouring exactly that at Dorsett Kai Tak’s rooftop runway. His curated menu, ‘A Timeless Hong Kong Tale’ (HKD$138 each), salutes Kai Tak’s golden era with drinks that remix Kowloon memories through ingredients like baijiu, magnolia, and Shaoxing wine. Sip on Pineapple Bun With Butter, where butter-washed rum meets lychee and red bean, or Kai Tak Airport’s yuzu-bourbon mix – each one a page out of local history. On the savoury side, Siu Mei pairs chicken with tequila, Hairy Crab brings ginger into a Shaoxing-scotch blend, and HK Lady lands as a pear-osmanthus floral fizz. With the city’s vintage glow as your backdrop, these sippable stories turn any evening into a neon-drenched time capsule.
Jin Bo Law, 15/F, Dorsett Kai Tak Hong Kong, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.dorsetthotels.com
Barkada
The newly opened Barkada on Elgin Street is turning the humble Taco Tuesdays into an all-out Filipino fiesta — with tacos starting at just HKD$28. As Hong Kong’s only spot serving soft corn shells packed with Pinoy character, it’s the place to go for mash-ups like chicken tocino ‘al pastor,’ sisig, and eggplant kinilaw that feel fresher and more punchy than your average street bite. Choose from six varieties to mix and match, each flavour-packed taco capturing that signature Barkada energy. And with an ice-cold margarita going for just HKD$58? Save us a seat.
Barkada, 25 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2663 0238, www.singularconcepts.com
Yaowarat
The refreshed Yaowarat on Hollywood Road feels like you’ve walked into the energy of Bangkok’s Chinatown, with vintage Thai posters lining the walls and a menu that now doubles down on market-fresh seafood, bright herbs, and serious chilli heat. Leading the charge is a tightened à la carte lineup and upgraded lunch sets that make a midday Thai fix easy. It’s the place to go deep on classics done right – order the lush green curry with pork, the yellow beef brisket curry simmered until richly developed, or a steaming bowl of pork tom yum that hits all the right notes. Lunch sets start from HKD$88, bringing these favourites into a quick, wallet-friendly format with optional add-ons, while evenings stretch into sharing plates, Thai beers, and cocktails with the city buzzing just outside.
Yaowarat, Shop C, G/F, 108 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 7010 9445, Instagram: @yaowarat.hk
Le Colvert
It seems like hyper-specialised dining experiences are where it’s at right now. One that’s firmly in the mix? Le Colvert, a duck-obsessed escape tucked into the bustle of Sai Ying Pun. The French name nods to the wild mallard, and that’s exactly what this spot excels at: turning lunch into a duck-led celebration. Its refreshed weekday set menu (from HKD$248/person, 11:30am to 3pm) spotlights the likes of duck sausage, warming pot-au-feu, and a rich duck egg mushroom omelette – all crafted from Landes, fat duck, and Challans breeds, prepared expertly alongside garlicky sides and small-vineyard reds. We hear the duck motif extends to the décor too, from art to rubber duckies floating in cocktails, making the whole experience feel delightfully transportive.
Le Colvert, Shop 3, G/F, 321 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 9548 6555, lecolverthk.com
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