New Restaurants In Hong Kong To Try In August

Here are the hottest new restaurants making their debut in Hong Kong that we can’t wait to try in August…

If you’re tired of eating at the same places, these are the newest restaurants worth checking out. Consider us your insider guide to the city’s best happenings — including new bars and this month’s hottest deals and menus. Ranging from new Italian hotspots and delicious pastries to a Central eatery set to redefine Korean cuisine in Hong Kong, a lot is happening in Hong Kong’s dining scene in August 2026. Here is everything worth bookmarking.

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YuSang – Korea’s culture of Anju and Sool comes to Central in early August

YuSang, soon to open at LANDMARK PRINCE’S, is going to add something a little different to the usual Korean dining scene in Hong Kong. It explores the relationship between ‘anju’ (food created to be shared over drinks) and ‘sool’ (the country’s varied spectrum of alcohol) and moves it to the centre of the experience. Everything from chilled and raw plates, kimchi, soups, charcoal-grilled meats and seafood should be selected and shared among your table, with what you’re drinking treated as part of the meal rather than an afterthought. Choose from three core categories: soju, makgeolli and fruit wines (as well as aged distilled spirits). In short, this is a place to bring your mates and have a social meal with great food, drinks and company!

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Ponentino – New Italian restaurant at The Royal Garden Kowloon East

A new rooftop destination is coming to Tseung Kwan O in the form of Ponentino, which draws its inspiration from the legendary TST restaurant Sabatini. Here you’ll find elevated Italian classics made with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. Try the best of it with a Tasting Menu ($528 for lunch, $788 for dinner) featuring Botan Ebi Carpaccio, Fig Stracciatella and more. The a la carte menu also has decadent creations with bright Mediterranean flavours, ending with indulgent desserts like Homemade Tiramisu and Mango Napoleon. Explore the AI-powered cocktail experience by taking a personality-inspired test and receiving a bespoke drink created just for you!

Sassy Tip: Get 20% off by booking through the hotel’s eShop.

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Pici — Crowd-favourite Italian restaurant opens in Yuen Long to mark 10th anniversary

Popular pasta bar Pici is celebrating its 10th birthday by opening a new outpost at Yoho Mall I, Yuen Long. The 3,075sqft space spans an expansive indoor dining room and an outdoor terrace, dressed in dark wood, deep-blue leather, mosaic tiles and a lively open kitchen counter where you can witness the chefs handcrafting fresh pasta daily.

Sassy Tip: Don’t miss Pici’s limited-time collab menu with Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars winner Napoli Matfia (a.k.a Chef Kwon Sung-jun), available until Friday, 31 July.

Santa Nata – London’s famous Portuguese bakery makes its Hong Kong debut

Can’t get enough of Portuguese egg tarts? You’ll love that this internationally acclaimed bakery from London is making its Asian debut right here in Central. Founded by Francisco Oliveira who brought his Portuguese roots to his culinary prowess, Santa Nata has already opened nine branches since its opening in 2019, a marker of its popularity and authenticity. Its signature handmade Pastéis de Nata is meticulously made fresh throughout the day (Team Sassy especially loves its crispy and flaky crust). You can also enjoy Pão de Deus (‘God’s Bread’) and Santa Nata Brioche (a Portuguese Croissant brioche, add Nata Cream for an extra $5!). New products will be rotated in on a monthly basis, so be sure to pop back in when you’re in the neighbourhood!

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Ninetta – Lively Italian trattoria opening in Central

You can never have too many authentic Italian restaurants, so Hong Kong is welcoming this brainchild of Antimo Merone, ESTRO’s Graziano De Gregoria, Chef Marco Xodo and JIA Group. Combining contemporary energy with traditional Italian hospitality, Ninetta will be the perfect place stop for a mid-day coffee, gather with family for a leisurely lunch or have a lively evening with friends. This is “no-frills Italian fare that’s made for everyone” according to Chef Marco Xodo, with an a la carte menu of 32 dishes, featuring light antipasti, pasta, sharing mains and classic desserts.

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Torikizoku – Osaka’s beloved yakitori chain opens in Mong Kok

Torikizoku, Osaka’s celebrated yakitori chain with four decades years of tradition, opens its sixth Hong Kong branch at Grand Plaza, Mong Kok. Known for juicy chicken skewers with signature slow-simmered sauce or pure rock salt, the brand debuts a few rare cuts in its Mong Kok branch, such as chicken oyster and chicken breast soft bone. Pair these with any drink from 40+ choices in a space blending Osaka’s izakaya spirit with Mong Kok’s buzz.

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In Case You Missed June’s New Restaurants…

Smoke & Barrel – Second location of the Texas BBQ joint to open in Sai Ying Pun

Love a bit of low-and-slow smokehouse cooking? The popular Texas barbecue institution – previously with only one location on Wyndham Street – is now set to delight customers in Sai Ying Pun with all its beloved signatures and some new exclusive treats too. Expect barrel-aged drinks and the same warm, communal spirit you know and love. The SYP spot will offer a family-style, free-flow weekend brunch for $300 per person as well as tableside smoked cocktail experiences. Just look for the signature red neon arch!

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Roasters Specialty Coffee House – Dubai’s award-winning spot comes to Landmark

A relatively new brand established in 2021 in Dubai, Roasters Specialty Coffee House quickly developed a loyal customer base by redefining coffee culture with its rare coffee origins, curated dining options and unique interiors. Now that same charm has come to our city, specifically at the prestigious Alexandra House. The architecture is both grand and intimate, the live roastery room provides an interesting spectacle and the coffee menu includes some of the world’s finest harvests. There’s also a delicious range in its all-day dining and even a discreet VIP room.

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Emmer Pizza – HKIA Terminal 1 welcomes the heritage-grain pizzeria

The popular pizza joint has just announced it’s first-ever airport location, complete with 200 seats, a full-service bar, a gelateria and a live dough room. Emmer Pizza is the only pizzeria in Hong Kong that crafts gourmet pizzas with ancient emmer grain, and now you can enjoy its signature freshly milled dough before you fly away. It’s also offering an exclusive list of airport-only cocktails like Red-eye Recovery, Tailwind Flip, On The Tarmac and Control Tower – so you can take off with a little buzz.

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Avalon – A modern sanctuary inspired by Arthurian legend opens in H Queen’s

Escape the noisy bustle of Central in this beautifully designed restaurant inspired by the legend of King Arthur. Led by Culinary Director Jarrod Verbiak, Avalon brings a menu of elevated comfort classics where key elements are made from scratch in-house. For example, the Clam Chowder is made with Avalon’s own house-smoked bacon, and the Scotch Egg uses a house-blended Cumberland sausage. Every dish has been chosen based on food people actually love around the world, but reimagined and presented with refined ingredients and masterful cooking techniques. There is also a Single’s Club weekday lunch available where you can enjoy a burger or toasty with a soup or salad and a drink for great value.

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Curry Room – A curry-themed cafe is ready to delight taste buds in Yuen Long

YOHO Mall welcomes a bold new concept in the form of Curry Room, turning curry into an accessible exploration into various flavour profiles. Boasting affordable prices and customisable spice combinations (and featuring entirely vegan curry bases), this fascinating restaurant allows you to freely mix and match a preferred curry base, main and side, so your meal is exactly tailored to your taste. It has launched with South Asia Curry Specials, featuring a golden platter offering a choice of mains, plus the ‘Curry Choice’ menu which gathers four distinct curry bases.

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