The Best Restaurants in Hong Kong, According to Master Chefs

From the fiery woks of dai pai dongs on bustling street corners to the refined artistry of Michelin-starred kitchens, gourmet experiences can be found across every neighbourhood in Hong Kong.  

Each neighbourhood reveals its own culinary treasures, weaving together an unparalleled tapestry that has earned Hong Kong its reputation as a gourmet capital in Asia. To honour this richness, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), in partnership with the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI), invited more than 50 master chefs to curate a handpicked selection of 250 restaurants and eateries across the city.

Chosen through their discerning eyes, these restaurants embody the diversity,  authenticity, and excellence of Hong Kong’s dining scene. More than just a directory, this Taste Hong Kong Gourmet Guide is a celebration of the city’s spirit, where every meal tells a story.

Ahead, discover and explore the best restaurants with the boldest flavours Hong Kong has to offer for your next visit. 

Pak Lee Cafe

Pak Lee Cafe in Sai Wan Ho has been a beloved institution for more than half a century. The master chef, over 80 years old, still hand-makes the cafe’s iconic Cantonese doughnuts (sa yung) every morning—golden puffs made of eggs and flour and generously coated with sugar. Locals also love its corned beef and egg sandwiches, crispy prawn toast, Hong Kong French toast with butter, and Hong Kong-style milk tea—the perfect way to start your day.

Address: G/F, 216 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong Island

Wing

This acclaimed establishment came in at No.2 on the Asia 50 Best Restaurants list this year behind another fellow Hong Kong restaurant here, and for good reason. Paying tribute to seasonality with artistic and meticulous execution, Chef Vicky Cheng’s Wing presents a synergised take on the eight great Chinese cuisines infused with modern insight. Here, guests will not only go through an odyssey of the palette, but also of sight as each dish balances spectacle and precision. The restaurant features seasonal tasting menus and à la carte dishes such as smoked eggplant with homemade sour sauce, fragrant chilli Alaskan king crab with crispy cheung fun, and fish maw with abalone sauce on rice. 

Address: 29/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong Island

Mott 32

Named after the first Chinese convenience store at 32 Mott Street in New York City that opened in 1891, Mott 32 is modern Hong Kong on a plate. With a sleek contemporary design and party ambience, this flagship has expanded to Singapore, Seoul, and Dubai. As one of the most awarded Chinese restaurants in the world, you can expect dishes utilising premium produce in signatures such as Iberico pork char siu, apple wood smoked Pluma Iberico pork, lobster mapo tofu, and the celebrated 42-day Peking Duck, regarded as the best in Hong Kong. Not to mention, its selection of inventive cocktails is also not to be missed.

Address: Basement, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4a Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong Island

⁠L’atelier Joël Robuchon

Switching things up from the local fare is the three-Michelin-starred and newly refurbished L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at Landmark Atrium. This acclaimed establishment dazzles with French gastronomy conceptualised by the late culinary maestro Joël Robuchon. The red-and-black facade and open kitchen bring a slick vibe, while dining rooms offer privacy for larger parties. Signature dishes include classic caviar and fresh crab meat with lobster jelly, Maine lobster spaghetti with coral emulsion, and made-to-order soufflé.

Address: Shops 403-410, 4/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong Island

The Aubrey

The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is where cocktail bar meets Japanese izakaya. For a nightcap, don’t miss out on the bar’s signature Torii cocktail, which layers sweet potato shochu, Amontillado sherry, Campari and Mancino Rosso Amaranto into a complex, Japan-forward sip. Whether you’re looking for small bites to complement your drink or a hearty meal, the menu spans bento lunches, weekend brunch, premium sushi platters, maki rolls and sashimi, plus bestsellers such as charcoal chicken karaage and robata Iberico secreto pork with miso. Bookmark this place when it reopens on 1 October 2026!

Address: 25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong Island

The Chairman

Who says a no-MSG restaurant can’t be delicious? Just look at The Chairman, which is the first Hong Kong restaurant to top Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list and holds one Michelin star. The establishment stays true to the team’s creativity, presenting new dishes on rotation throughout the year based on ingredient seasonality, while referencing classic recipes to preserve and invent new ways to celebrate Chinese cuisine. Must-tries include steamed flower crab with aged Shaoxing wine and fragrant chicken oil with flat rice noodles, thick-cut Chairman-style char siu, and slipper lobsters poached in rice broth.

Address: 3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong Island

Path

You won’t look at Chinese cuisine the same again after one meal at Path. Chef Tony Mok crafts a menu that weaves Cantonese, Southeast Asian, and European elements into a cohesive, creative whole. The results surprise and soothe in equal measure, such as the decadent chawanmushi made with XO sauce and caviar. In this intimate space, expect flavours that excite and service that feels deeply personal. Path is not about fusion for fusion’s sake; it’s about storytelling through flavours rooted in heritage.

Address: Shop A, 1/F, 68 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon 

Sushi Zinc

Sushi Zinc is a petite omakase restaurant hidden behind Shau Kei Wan’s Tin Hau Temple. If you can find this hole-in-the-wall gem, you’ll be in for a treat. Chef Zinc Leung weaves together inventive Japanese cuisine with bright Italian accents, curating a menu that celebrates the diversity of local seafood. What sets Sushi Zinc apart is its lively yet intimate atmosphere, where diners engage directly with the chef and learn the stories behind each ingredient and creation, transforming each meal into a memorable event. Add the shirako and porcini risotto, horse mackerel, and fish maw tempura with Yoshihama abalone to your list of must-tries.

Address: Shop A1, G/F, Pak Ling Mansion, 5–11 Miu Tung Street, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island

Chinesology 

Culinary Director Chau Sai-to reinvents Chinese gastronomy at this renowned establishment through artistic presentation, new concepts, and refined experiences. Colourful interiors complement the degustation menu and halal selections, with à la carte signatures including caramelised lotus root, chilled jumbo razor clam with chilli sauce, oven-baked buttered crust tart with dried abalone, and smoked free-range chicken with osmanthus and oolong tea leaves.

Address: Shop 3101, Podium Level 3/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong Island

Lei Garden

A cornerstone of the district’s dining scene, Lei Garden (Sha Tin) embodies the group’s ‘safe, healthy and delicious’ ethos with polished Cantonese cooking. This branch earned a Michelin star for five consecutive years (2011–2015), reflecting its consistently high standards. Known for fresh seafood and rigorous ingredient inspection, the Sha Tin team spotlights pure flavours with precise techniques. Must-tries include crispy roasted pork, steamed Alaska king crab with Hua Diao wine, and barbecued Peking duck. 

Address: Shop 633, 6/F, New Town Plaza Phase I, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, New Territories

Gold Garden Cafe

Visiting Hong Kong is not complete without trying its famous egg tarts, and fortunately, we have just the recommendation for you. Arguably one of the most well-known cha chaan tengs in Sham Shui Po, Gold Garden Cafe is a wonderful eatery that makes one of the best egg tarts in the city—think flaky and buttery, with hundreds of layers of paper-thin pastry holding a softly set sweet custard. Go ahead and get five, one will not be enough!

Address: G/F, 314 Castle Peak Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon

Hong Kong Old Restaurant

In a district full of culinary change, Hong Kong Old Restaurant offers grounded tradition, a place where flavours are preserved with memory and pride. The beloved restaurant serves time-honoured Shanghai and Zhejiang dishes with a distinctly local spin. Think drunken chicken perfumed with Shaoxing wine, or braised pork belly cooked low and slow until tender. Other nostalgic, richly flavoured signatures include red bean pancakes, stir-fried river shrimp, and oven-smoked baby pigeon. A place where both young and old generations will enjoy.

Address: 1/F, Prat Mansions, 26 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon 

Ming Kee Noodle Restaurant

This quaint store has what some consider to be the best bowl of beef noodles. Open from 5am to 2am, Ming Kee Noodle Restaurant is a beloved Wong Tai Sin favourite known for honest flavours and great value. Its signature beef ho fun is hearty and satisfying, while juicy wonton noodles, beef balls, and cuttlefish balls round out its classic Hong Kong comfort-food appeal.

Address: G/F, Fung Wong New Village, 24-28 Wan Fung Street, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon

Luk Yu Tea House

If you’ve ever wanted to experience dining in a time capsule, Luk Yu Tea House is just that place. Opened in the 1930s, this multi-storey Chinese restaurant preserves its vintage charm. Stained glass windows, artistic calligraphy, and vintage wooden furnishings define every corner. Frequented by generations of Chinese cuisine aficionados, from morning tea and dim sum to lavish Cantonese feasts, the restaurant stays true to traditional practices and recipes. Some favourites include crispy prawn toasts, sweet and sour pork, and pig’s lung soup with almond cream; classic dim sum rotates every week.

Address: G/F-3/F, 24 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong Island

Kai Kai Dessert

Sometimes, all you need is a hot bowl of soupy goodness to make your day, and Kai Kai Dessert has a few that will feel like a warm hug. Once a humble street stall in 1979, Kai Kai Dessert is now a Hong Kong Bib Gourmand–recommended spot. Its Causeway Bay branch continues the tradition of classic tong shui—Cantonese sweet soups and desserts—from red and green bean to black sesame, sweet potato and ginkgo barley with beancurd. Ingredients are meticulously sourced, including fragrant Zhanjiang black sesame, crisp Guilin water chestnuts and Italian barley, all served with neighbourhood warmth.

Address: G/F, 472 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island 

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