The best new restaurants in Hong Kong 2026

Bangkok’s mega-popular boat noodle specialist, Thong Smith, is opening its first-ever overseas location in Hong Kong this March. While there haven’t been any official announcements about what the restaurant’s Hong Kong branch will be offering, diners can most definitely expect to enjoy the restaurant’s signature jazzed-up take on boat noodles, served in an umami-laden broth or dry, and topped with garnishes like melt-in-your-mouth Australian Wagyu beef, sliced Kurobuta pork, and more.

After a long-awaited period, French culinary legend Daniel Boulud’s first location in Hong Kong is ready for customers this March. Located on the 25th floor of Landmark Prince’s, Terrace Bouloud will be connected to the hotel via an enclosed walkway and features a large rooftop terrace that offers unparalleled views of Victoria Harbour. As for the restaurant’s offerings, Terrace Bouloud offers bistro classics with contemporary twists served alongside Asian-inspired creations. Plus, its seasonal menu will be based on chef Boulud’s four culinary muses: La Tradition (French classics), La Saison (specialities of the market), Le Potager (the vegetable garden), and Le Voyage (exotic flavours from the world’s great cuisines).

Save yourself a trip to Tokyo, as the city’s acclaimed ramen joint, Ramenya Shima, is unveiling its first overseas branch in Causeway Bay. In case you weren’t aware, Ramenya Shima has consistently ranked within Tabelog’s top three ramen restaurants in Tokyo and in its top 100 restaurants list from 2021 to 2025, as well as nabbing several awards, making this spot a force to be reckoned with. The Hong Kong location stays true to its Japanese flagship restaurant by offering three signature broth varieties: shoyu, made with a special blend of soy sauces; white shoyu infused with white truffle oil and black truffle paste; and shio, for delicate flavours that highlight the natural flavours of the ingredients. Each ramen bowl comes topped with four varieties of chashu, alongside shrimp and pork wontons made by the restaurant every day.

Calling all sweet tooths, Taipei’s Oooo Waffle has opened its first Hong Kong location, and they’ll be whipping up their pillowy Korean-style waffles for all to enjoy. Customers can expect to find Taipei’s best sellers, such as Chocolate Overload, laden with dark chocolate cream and crunchy chocolate pearls, or Pistachio Courtier, for a delightful combination of pistachio and strawberries. They’ve even got savoury options like Seoul’s crispy pork, which pairs crispy pork belly slices and sliced onions with a spicy Korean-style sauce for a kick, as well as the Hong Kong-exclusive night market fried chicken basil, which upgrades the Taiwanese street food classic with bite-sized pieces of waffle and basil sauce.

For carnivores searching for a refined restaurant, Gyu+bar by Miyoshi combines Japanese elegance with French finesse to create decadent fire-grilled dishes. Gyu means ‘beef’ in Japanese, so unsurprisingly, beef is the star of the show here. Sink your teeth into indulgent plates like Wagyu char siu brisket and roasted lily bulbs in romesco sauce, Wagyu harami with toasted hazelnut gremolata in a sticky teriyaki sauce, Wagyu ichibo (top sirloin cap) on French butter-infused potato purée, and more. Alternatively, the restaurant’s menu also offers seafood dishes such as lobster with handmade kabocha gnocchi and charcoal-grilled monkfish with hay-smoked salmon roe with beurre blanc espuma. Be sure to pair your grilled dishes with Gyu+bar by Miyoshi’s curated selection of wines and sakes, cocktails, and mocktails.

It’s no surprise that Central is a bustling neighbourhood full of commotion and people. However, this area is also home to hidden chill-out spots like Moma on Staunton Street, a laid-back restaurant with a minimalist yet cosy atmosphere inspired by Nordic living and design aesthetics. Browse through their menu to find comforting all-day dining options, such as savoury crepes, freshly baked pastries, specialty coffees, and Moma’s signature handmade pasta. Here, you’ll also get to order a wide range of authentic Nordic dishes like fiskesuppe or hearty fish soup, smorrebrod with toppings like smoked salmon or pickled black cod with scrambled eggs, and filling brunch plates. Plus, their wine menu offers a selection of delightful pairings to complement your meal perfectly. Whether you settle into their spacious interior or grab a seat at the outdoor dining area, this food spot is perfect for enjoying fika, the Nordic equivalent of tea time with coffee and snacks. So why not channel the Scandinavian lifestyle and bring a bit of hygge into your daily routine? 

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Japanese hamburger steak joint Hikiniku to Come’s sister restaurant, Yamamoto Hamburg offers authentic home-style hamburger steak dishes for Hongkongers to enjoy. Unlike its sister restaurant, which only serves grilled patties with rice, this venue offers a diverse range of plates that showcase the patties with familiar flavours. Expect to sink your teeth into juicy hamburger patties, made with Australian Black Angus beef and Spanish pork and served with a delectable demi-glace sauce, or served in dishes like garlic hamburg with yuzu pepper and fried egg, as well as spicy mentaiko sauce.

Head down Wan Chai’s Ship Street to find Pocofino, a takeaway pizza joint that’s Hong Kong’s sole pizzeria approved and certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) for its Neapolitan-style pizza and pizza fritta. With such accolades, it’s clear to see that Pocofino are dedicated to staying true to traditional Neapolitan recipes, but diners will be surprised to find local twists on the restaurant’s menu, such as pork floss and egg, or mala spicy beef. Don’t forget to try Pocofino’s authentic fried pizzas for a delightful snack on the go, available in both sweet and savoury options.

Hong Kong’s culinary scene is no stranger to refined Japanese restaurants, but Roru Baru in Wan Chai is here to shake things up. This neon light-lit eatery specialises in creative handrolls, all made in front of your eyes at the chef’s counter. Kick things off with starters like negitoro dip to enjoy tempura-fried seaweed with diced toro or potato salad topped with ikura and a soft-boiled egg. Then, get stuck into handrolls such as akami tuna with whitebait, aka ebi with salsa, medai with dry-aged bream with shiso leaves, and plenty more.

Step into Chas By the Time in Sheung Wan to find a three-storey venue dedicated to showcasing artisanal and rare teas. This concept store transcends the traditional teahouse model by combining a takeaway tea bar, a curated lifestyle boutique, a tea-infused dining room, and a cultural event space within one venue. On the ground floor, customers can sip on unique tea beverages, including ice lemon teaholic or ‘dir-tea’, the venue’s tea-based version of a dirty coffee, as well as cold-brewed artisanal local teas served on tap. Continue to the first floor, where you can dig into tea-infused plates such as ginseng chichen with first harvest ripe liu pao tea, lapsang souchoung tea-braised beef orzo, and more.