New restaurants to try in Hong Kong this March

Head to Langham Place to find Campsite, a glamping-themed restaurant that brings all the fun of outdoor dining into the heart of Mong Kok. Once you step into their venue, you’ll find furnishings like picnic benches, swings and log chairs, tent curtains, and faux grass carpets; all of which will immerse you into their casual environment. Campsite’s menu focuses on sustainable and seasonal Western and Japanese flavours in dishes like grilled mackerel aglio e olio ($178) and chorizo jam kakiage ($88). They’ve also got grilled items on their menu, from seafood options like whole lobsters and squids to Wagyu beef and Iberico pork kebabs.

Led by Chiang Biu, a co-founder of the original Snow Garden in North Point from the ‘80s, the restaurant’s Hung Hom location is now open. Distinct from your usual Cantonese cuisine, Snow Garden Hung Hom offers modern Huaiyang cuisine – also known as Shanghainese cuisine – and diners can indulge in both traditional staples as well as innovative new creations by the Chiang. Some standout dishes we’ve tried include Snow Garden’s signature pan-fried pork bun ($72 for four pieces), the hearty double-boiled Jinhua ham soup with chicken and Tientsin cabbage ($1,480), the ox tongue ($168) and pigeon ($148) both in a marinated rice wine sauce, sauteed river prawns ($108), jellyfish in scallion oil ($108), smoked whole eel ($980), and famed xiao long bao ($60 for four pieces). For dessert, try out their deep-fried sesame ball ($32 for two pieces) – another classic from the restaurant.

After an extensive renovation period, The Peak Lookout proudly presents a newly furnished space that breathes new life into its 19th century historic building. Enjoy a meal inside to admire the history of the venue, or dine outside on their patio to be surrounded by lush greenery. When it comes to their menu, The Peak Lookout offers an array of international dishes that reflect the city’s multicultural influences, such as tandoori dishes, Hainanese chicken, and The Peak Lookout Burger, their signature menu item.

Regent Hong Kong is finally reopening its doors, and naturally its beloved The Steak House is also making a return. Aside from bringing back some classics from their original menu, the restaurant is also offering brand new dishes for diners to experience. The steakhouse sources premium cuts of meat from some of the world’s most famous farms, including Uruguay’s Metzger Frères, Spain’s El Capricho, Japan’s Toriyama, and Australia’s Mayura. Their a la carte menu features a whole myriad of options including USDA Super Prime ribeye ($1,080), Black Angus flank steak ($950), and aged José Gordon short ribs ($1,300), but our favourite was the off-menu porterhouse steak ($2,640) that you can find in their separate meat fridge. For those who aren’t as big of a meat eater, The Steak House also offers an extensive salad bar and charcuterie corner ($450), as well as a selection of quality seafood such as blue lobster ($2,180), sea king crab ($450), and octopus ($300). After your mains, wrap up your meal with some of their famed desserts, like their chocolate fondant ($450) and baked Alaska ($450).

After closing its doors back in January for renovation, Sai Ying Pun’s neighbourhood Italian restaurant LucAle has now reopened with not just a brand new look but also a fresh menu. Created collaboratively by chefs Alessandro Angelini and Luca De Berardinis, the new dishes revolve around exquisite seafood that spotlights the best of what the Italian Coast has to offer, featuring items such as thinly-sliced warm baby cuttlefish with pistachio cream ($238), green cappelletti filled with sea bass with Sorrento lemon foam and caviar sauce ($368), hand-cut tagliolini pasta with lobster, prawn, and scallop ragout in fresh tomato and basil sauce ($298), and a 24-hour slow cooked Wagyu beef cheek with celery root purée and caramelised kumquat ($308).

Meaning fate in Japanese, Enishi offers a unique teppanyaki experience created by its three talented chefs – Shun Sato, Toru Takano, and Ami Hamasaki. While the restaurant holds 23 diners at full capacity, Enishi offers a teppanyaki tasting menu experience for 11 diners, or a la carte dining for 12 diners. Each of the three chefs present their unique flair in Enishi’s menu, such as oyster sanbaizu which pays homage to Chef Shun’s hometown, Chef Ami’s dim sum inspired shirako gyoza, and Chef Toru’s Sichuan-style steamed fish.

Man Mano brings heartwarming hospitality of Italian family kitchens to Tung Chung’s Citygate Outlets. The Italian restaurant’s culinary team specialises in hand-rolled pasta of all shapes and varieties, such as pappardelle with slow-roasted beef cheek ($170), tortelloni with prawn mousse ($180) and gnudi gnocchi ($150) filled with smoked ricotta. But if you’re looking for something heartier, opt for dishes like slow-cooked crispy suckling pig ($300) or veal parmigiana ($250).

Popular shabu-shabu chain Gyujin is now launching a more premium experience with Gyujun Hanara – Platinum Label, elevating your Japanese hotpot experience with quality ingredients and innovative soup bases. The highlight of the menu is their brand new ‘Cappuccino’ soup base, made with frothed soya milk, Italian dried tomato paste, and skipjack tuna broth. Pair this with their special ‘Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Shabu-Shabu Set’ ($689), which includes four different appetisers, a selection of premium meats and fresh vegetables, Wagyu sushi, and matcha warabi mochi or Japanese ice cream for dessert.

Step inside the Regent Hong Kong to find The Lobby Lounge. Indulge in all-day dining in the venue’s calming atmosphere, and admire a gorgeous panoramic view of Victoria Harbour through their floor-to-ceiling windows. Begin your morning with their homemade breakfast classics and set menus, sink your teeth into the Lobby Lounge’s afternoon tea from 12pm to 6pm, and savour a variety of decadent dishes such as Asian comfort food, seafood towers, and steak tartare during the evening.

City’super has just opened its second restaurant, Iza’Bis, combining European cuisine with a traditional Japanese izakaya experience. Located in the basement of Times Square just next to the popular supermarket, the new restaurant sources quality ingredients through City’super from all over the globe. Aside from offering their own branded caviar and nine different types of fresh oysters flown directly from Europe, some of Iza’Bis’ highlights include the sea urchin and minced tuna Hakataya handmade tofu, the Hakataya okara (simmered soy pulp) with Coppa di Testa, the slow-cooked UK Daylesford chicken, Daylesford organic lamb shank, Japanese Yamagata A5 grade Wagyu beef cutlet, and roasted 52-ounce Australian grass fed beef tomahawk steak. Thanks to the vicinity of City’super’s wine cellar, patrons can also enjoy their meal with their preferred choice of wine from a selection of over 1,500 bottles, before wrapping up their meal with the restaurant’s signature dessert: a homemade bread pudding with vanilla seed cream sauce.