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Looking for some dining inspiration? Here are the best new restaurants in Hong Kong to check out this April…
If you’re tired of eating at the same places each time you go out — we’ve got all the newest restaurants and recently opened restaurants to make a stop at. This is our ultimate guide to the best new restaurants in Hong Kong, packed full of the latest bites our city has to offer. From Hong Kong’s first cheese omakase venture and Yardbird’s new sister restaurant to unique Spanish finger food, here are the restaurants we’re heading to this April!
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ROUCOU — Cheese Omakase Restaurant & Bar In Soho
Helmed by Jeremy Evrard, the former cheese master at three-Michelin starred restaurant Caprice, ROUCOU marks Hong Kong’s very first cheese omakase spot! Japanese and French cuisines are expertly blended to create playful dishes that showcase cheese in all its many forms — from grilled, melted, baked and grated to sliced. The exclusive eight-seat omakase experience will open in mid-April!
Sassy Tip: We loved the entire cocktail menu, especially the Sakura Ume gin sour (if you like sweet and strong!) and the weirdly delicious Shiitake Mimolette creation if you’re a savoury girl.
Must-try dish: Egg mimosa with a Japanese twist ($78), Sushi bake ($118)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 5pm to 1am; Friday to Saturday, 3pm to 1am
Address: ROUCOU, 28 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong, 9603 6591
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ALWAYS JOY — New Neighbourhood Restaurant Beside Yardbird
Following the closing of RONIN, the team behind modern izakaya restaurant Yardbird opened a brand-new neighbourhood style eatery on 25 March, 2025. The seafood-centric Japanese-inspired menu have us drooling — and considering the Michelin-starred success of its sister restaurant, we have high hopes for ALWAYS JOY!
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to late
Address: ALWAYS JOY, Shop 1, G/F, Nam Wo Hong Building, 148 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2110 0148
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PINTXOS by bàrbar — Epicurean Group’s New Spanish Concept In Wan Chai
PINTXOS by bàrbar, set to open in early-April, marks the fourth Spanish restaurant by Epicurean Group — joining neighbouring Wan Chai wine and tapas bar BÀRBAR, Sheung Wan’s Pica Pica and AIRE in Causeway Bay. The 25-year-old Head Chef Xavier Pla brings his native Spanish cuisine to Hong Kong with an innovative twist, offering small, savoury bites, often on a baguette base.
Opening hours: TBD
Address: PINTXOS by bàrbar, 22 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2810 0008
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Tanukikoji — Affordable Shabu Shabu & Sukiyaki In Causeway Bay
Tanukikoji is serving up premium solo shabu shabu and sukiyaki starting at just $178! Diverging from Hong Kong-style hotpot, this Japanese spot offers unique options like the limited-edition Hokkaido Sea Urchin Soup (only 80 servings daily!) crafted with seasonal sea urchins and paired with A5-grade Tokachi black wagyu for an unforgettable treat.
Must-try dish: Hokkaido Tokachi A5 Wagyu Set ($248)
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 10pm
Address: Tanukikoji, Shop 4, G/F, Haven Court, 128-138 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, 8402 3972
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In Case You Missed Last Month’s Openings…
Picanhas’
Showcasing the charm of Latin American family dining, complete with an open kitchen, wood-fired Josper grill and culinary theatre, Picanhas’ is the best new addition to Elgin Street’s food scene. With surprisingly affordable picanhas steaks as the centrepeice ($228 to $348), baked-to-order empanadas made fresh every day (we suggest the Spinach & Provoleta) and a curated wine list, this is the perfect spot to try out this week. Plus, its lunch set menu for $158 with a serving of picanha, fries, salad, churros and a drink is an absolute steal!
Must-try dish: 200 Days Grain Fed Black Angus
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 10pm; Friday to Sunday, 12pm to 11pm
Address: Picanhas’, G/F, 27 & 29 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
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Banh Mi Nem (Central Branch)
This Michelin-recommended spot has already gone viral in Wan Chai, and now it’s making waves with a Central branch too. Its second location, Banh Mi Nem Central offers all the classics alongside an exclusive mini banh mi set ($60) of a small stewed pork belly banh mi and a drink — perfect for a quick and affordable lunch!
Must-try dish: Bánh mì dǎc biêt (cold cut sandwich)
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 6:30pm (soft-opening schedule)
Address: Banh Mi Nem, G/F, 3 Chiu Lung Street, Central, Hong Kong, 9899 1247
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Lala
This new French bistro is helmed by Chef Franckelie Laloum (a veteran of Michelin-starred restaurants), whose vision is to offer fine dining in a relaxed setting. The venture takes over some prime real estate on Lyndhurst Terrace and has been completely renovated, with the ambience adding to its Euro charm.
Must-try dish: Charcoaled bouchot mussels, poulet jaune
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 12pm to 11pm
Address: Lala, G/F, 29 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, 5200 3915
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Tabià
With its chic yet cosy ambiance, this Italian restaurant is the ultimate new date night spot. Soft amber lighting envelops the small space and adds to the rustic-style Dolomites cuisine, which serves up unpretentious Northern Italian dishes at significant, but not extortionate, prices.
Must-try dish: Casunziei (homemade pasta stuffed with wild boar, ragù and mushrooms)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm to 10pm
Address: Tabià, G/F, 55 Caine Road, Mid Levels, Hong Kong, 5596 9596
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Buffee
Hong Kong is hardly short on bakeries and cafés, but Wan Chai’s latest looks extra promising. A collaboration with LY Bakery, Buffee offers artisanal baked goods, sweet and savoury pastries and single-origin coffee to eager office-going lunch crowds.
Must-try dish: Pistachio lava danish
Opening hours: Daily, 7am to 6pm (weekdays); 9am to 6pm (weekends)
Address: Buffee, G06-07, Emperor Group, 288 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 5596 9596
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Ya:Jang
The latest Korean barbecue spot to hit Hong Kong, Ya:Jang has gone viral for its 120-hour grilled meat offerings, retro-inspired interiors and unnecessarily handsome Korean staff — no, seriously, check its Instagram.
Must-try dish: Signature set (pork and side dishes)
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 3pm; 6pm to 11:30pm
Address: Ya:Jang, G/F, 52 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
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Main image courtesy of PINTOX by bàrbar, all images courtesy of their respective establishments.
