161 Best Restaurants in Hong Kong, China

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We've compiled the best of the best in Hong Kong - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

$$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

Spearheaded by Umberto Bombana (the former executive chef of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and often lauded as the best Italian chef in Asia), this glitzy space delivers everything it promises. The service is crisp, the wine list is extensive, and the interior is nothing less than glamorous.

18 Chater Rd., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2537–8859
Known For
  • Authentic Italian food, including the famed handmade pastas
  • Magnificent mains such as the Tajima short rib
  • A degustation menu that offers a neat sampling of Bombana’s best
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

Café Gray Deluxe

$$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

Celebrated chef Gray Kunz’s restaurant offers expertly prepared modern European fare in a casual and relaxed 49th-floor locale with stunning urban vistas. A fan of fresh, seasonal ingredients, Kunz incorporates local produce into the ever-evolving menu whenever possible, often adding Asian flavors to excellent effect.

Fa Zu Jie

$$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

This place is good—really, really good. Tucked away in a nondescript building in a hidden alley off Lan Kwai Fong, this reservations-only private kitchen plates up inventive, French-inspired Shanghainese dishes that are prepped in a polished open kitchen.

20A D’Aguilar St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3487–1715
Known For
  • The drunken quail (cooked in Chinese Hua Diao wine)
  • Prix-fixe menu that's tweaked regularly
  • Cozy dining room with just a handful of tables
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun., No credit cards, Reservations essential

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Hutong

$$$$ | Tsim Sha Tsui Fodor's choice

It’s easy to see why Hutong is a hot spot: it has some of the most imaginative northern Chinese cuisine in town. What's more, the beautifully decorated dining room sits atop One Peking Road Tower overlooking the entire festival of lights that is the Hong Kong island skyline.

1 Peking Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
3428–8342
Known For
  • A sensational selection of regional Chinese creations
  • A Sunday brunch with 18 specialties and free-flowing Veuve Clicquot
  • Amazing Victoria Harbour and skyline views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

Little Bao

$ | Central Fodor's choice

Slide into one of the dozen-some seats and tuck into the delicious baos—fluffy steamed buns sandwiched with all types of delicious ingredients. The rest of the menu is globally inspired and includes to-share plates such as drunken clams, short-rib dumplings, and truffle fries.

Liu Yuan Pavilion

$$ | Wan Chai Fodor's choice

Often regarded as one of the best Shanghainese restaurants in town, Liu Yuan’s cooking style stays loyal to tradition with a no-fuss mentality that has worked in their favor for years. Easy favorites include sweet strips of crunchy eel, panfried meat buns, and steamed xiao long bao dumplings plumped up with minced pork and broth.

Lung King Heen

$$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

This place has made a serious case for being the best Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong, especially after winning and retaining three Michelin stars every year since 2009. Where other contenders tend to get too caught up in prestige dishes and name-brand chefs, Lung King Heen focuses completely on taste.

8 Finance St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3196–8880
Known For
  • Divine barbecued suckling pig and crispy shrimp dumplings
  • Extensive premium tea and wine list
  • Harbor views and handsome interiors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

Ronin

$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

Hidden behind a signless gray door, Ronin is an ultraslick izakaya-style restaurant that serves some of the most creative seafood dishes in town. The menu is market driven and always features a selection of fresh sashimi. Most dishes are designed to share. Be sure to try the deep-fried fish karaage, which is perfect for pairing with the bar’s extensive selection of Japanese whiskies, sake, or shochu. Word of warning: there are only 14 seats at the bar, and reservations are only accepted via email. You could also head down a few blocks and check out Ronin’s sister restaurant, Yardbird, which serves delicious yakitori (grilled chicken) to an eager, walk-in crowd.

Souvla

$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

This stylish restaurant and bar serves the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean. Start with a round of warm pita bread and savory dips, such as the addictive taramasalata (smoked fish roe blended with lemon and garlic). Other must-try items include the succulent octopus, grilled halloumi cheese, and tender lamb ribs. Of course, you should also try the namesake souvla, which is a Greek-style spit-roasted meat.

The Chairman

$$ | Central Fodor's choice

The restaurant celebrates a return to authentic Cantonese fare. Using only the freshest possible ingredients—from locally reared free-range chicken to wild-caught seafood—this unique eatery focuses on the intrinsic flavors of each ingredient. Appetizers are creative: shredded pig’s ear and tripe salad is given an extra crunchy edge with the addition of freshly sliced guava, and razor clams are steamed with pickled lemon and garlic. And it gets even better with the mains. A particular favorite is the signature soy-sauce chicken, perfumed with 18 different fragrant Chinese herbs. Also recommended is the steamed fresh crab, which is steeped in aged ShaoXing wine.

Tim Ho Wan

$ | Mong Kok Fodor's choice

This award-winning eatery serves some of the city’s best dim sum. Opened by a former Four Seasons Hotel chef, this humble spot makes all of its shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, and baked cha siu buns fresh to order. It’s top-quality food at dirt-cheap prices. It's as popular as ever, so go in midafternoon if you want to beat the crowds.

Tim's Kitchen

$$$ | Western Fodor's choice

Some of the homespun dishes at this restaurant require at least a day’s advance notice and can be pricey, but the extra fuss is worth it. Simpler (and cheaper) options are also available, such as pomelo skin sprinkled with shrimp roe or panfried flat rice noodles.

84–90 Bonham Strand, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2543–5919
Known For
  • The signature crab claw with winter melon
  • Fist-size crystal king prawns
  • Friendly service and an impressive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

Tung Po

$$ | Eastern Fodor's choice

Arguably Hong Kong's most famous—if not most perpetually packed—indoor dai pai dong has communal tables large enough to fit 18 guests and walls scribbled with an ever-growing list of specials. The food is Hong Kong cuisine with fusion innovations, and you should wash everything down with a cold beer (served here in Chinese soup bowls).

99 Java Rd., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2880–5224
Known For
  • Spaghetti with cuttlefish and fresh squid ink
  • Seafood dishes and stir-fries
  • Owner Robby Cheung, who's known to blast pop songs and moonwalk
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, No credit cards, Reservations essential

Vasco

$$$$ | Central Fodor's choice

This gorgeous restaurant is truly the full package. For starters, the space is gorgeous—cool, classy, and intimate at the same time. More important, though, is that Vasco serves truly inspired Spanish cuisine with global influences. The red Palamos prawns and sea urchin is a standout, as is the incredibly tender roast pigeon, which is balanced by tart apple cream. For dessert, a combination of rice and cardamom rounds off the meal perfectly. Our recommendation is to go for the chef 's tasting menu, which offers the crème de la crème that the restaurant has to offer. If you’re looking for something less formal, head to Vasco’s sister restaurant, Isono, one floor below.

Yau Yuan Xiao Jui

$ | Jordan Fodor's choice

It might look like any other tiny, storefront noodle joint, but its humble appearance belies its culinary prowess. The restaurant serves authentic Shaanxi snacks, which can be best described as some of the heartiest and delicious chow that China has to offer.

36 Man Yuen St., Kowloon, Hong Kong
5300–2682
Known For
  • Handmade dumplings fattened up with lamb and scallion oil
  • Signature biang biang mien (long, wide, al dente noodles with chili oil and marinated spareribs)
  • Brusque yet efficient service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards

100 Bites

$ | Mong Kok

The miniature cakes here sit like jewels in the pastry case. A lot of the desserts feature Asian ingredients such as green tea and adzuki beans. Japanese-style soufflé pancakes are another house specialty. These fluffy stacks are served with toppings such as fresh strawberries, chocolate shavings, and whipped cream. Sweets aside, 100 Bites also offers pasta-based lunch sets and a tasting menu for dinner.

22 Ships

$$$ | Wan Chai

Enjoy a fun, communal dining experience at this buzzing tapas bar opened by celebrated chef Jason Atherton. Expect a creative and contemporary menu with to-share dishes from Ibérico pork and foie gras miniburgers to toasted bread filled with ham, truffles, and melty manchego cheese. Be sure to arrive early, since the restaurant only seats 38 people around the open kitchen and by the windows. Fortunately, you can always take advantage of the fantastic sherries and sangrias while you wait for a seat outside.

ABC Kitchen

$$ | Sheung Wan

Hong Kong is no stranger to Continental cuisine, but ABC is in a league of its own. The eatery is made up of a few stand-alone plastic chairs and tables scattered around the Queen Street Cooked Food Market. Despite being sandwiched between a curry stall and a dumpling joint, ABC’s owners remain loyal to their classic, European training (the manager and chef both hail from Hong Kong's top restaurants), serving dishes such as roasted suckling pig and foie gras with gooseberry chutney. If you want drinks with your meal, ABC offers a simple wine list and also allows BYOB with no corkage fee. Reservations are highly recommended.

38 Des Voeux Rd. W, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
9278–8227
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun., No credit cards

Aberdeen Street Social

$$$$ | Central

Chef Jason Atherton worked at some of the best kitchens in the world before opening the highly successful London restaurant Pollen Street Social in 2011. His culinary empire has since expanded to more than a dozen outlets around the world, with Aberdeen Street Social being one of the more recent additions. This bi-level space is located at the former Police Married Quarters and encompasses a restaurant, café, and bar. Head upstairs to enjoy meticulously plated modern British fare, such as the signature CLT (crab, lettuce, and tomato) and braised ox cheek with roasted bone marrow. You can also grab a table downstairs and try the casual, all-day menu and house special drinks.

agnès b. café

$ | Causeway Bay

This café is a great spot to rest your heels after a day of shopping, and enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Some of the cakes are marked with the brand's iconic “b.” logo to reel in the fashionista-foodies. The cheesecake and the zesty lemon tart are excellent, and those looking for a light lunch can also order one of the salads or sandwiches.

AJ's Sri Lankan Cuisine

$$

Sai Kung may be best known for its local seafood joints, but we’ll happily shine a light on the city’s only Sri Lankan restaurant. Housed in a quaint cottage, AJ’s rolls out regional delicacies from the South Asian island country—if you haven’t tried it before, Sri Lankan cuisine shares similarities with its neighboring countries, though there are some distinct differences in the use of spices and cooking techniques. Definitely order the moju—fried eggplant with onions and chilies. We’re also fans of any string hopper (shredded, steamed rice-flour dough) dish that’s tossed in a wok with diced meats and spices.

Amber

$$$$ | Central

As you would expect from a restaurant in the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Amber will linger in your memories for its modern style, impeccable service, and creative cuisine. Chef Richard Ekkebus’s menu of creative European dishes still doesn’t fail to impress.

15 Queen's Rd., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2132–0066
Known For
  • Playful amuse bouche, including famous foie gras lollipops
  • Well-heeled diners
  • Fantastic wine-paired lunch on weekends
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

AMMO

$$$$ | Central

Few places in Hong Kong have the kind of stunning garden views that you’ll find at AMMO. Housed in a former ammunition compound (hence the name) that was converted into the Asia Society Hong Kong Center, the restaurant's interiors and menus blend the old with the new resulting in an impressive and dynamic dining experience.

9 Justice Dr., Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2537–9888
Known For
  • Italian culinary techniques with Asian flourishes
  • Insanely satisfying panfried brioche
  • Beautiful interior design in a heritage building
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential

Aqua

$$$$ | Tsim Sha Tsui

This trendy restaurant and bar is in the penthouse of the One Peking Road building, and you might hear it referred to by many different names (Aqua Tokyo, Aqua Roma, Aqua Spirit). The menu brings together the East and the West—the Japanese kitchen plates up fresh sashimi, tempura, and innovative sushi rolls, while the restaurant’s Italian side offers traditional risottos and pastas with a modern twist. The Japanese offerings usually fare better than the Italian ones, but the thing really worth going to Aqua for is the superb view of the Hong Kong skyline. You might want to just stop in for a drink—the bar stays open until 2 am from Thursday to Saturday.

Awfully Chocolate

$ | Tsim Sha Tsui

Chocoholics should make a beeline to Awfully Chocolate. The chocolate cake is near perfection—dark, dense, and divine, it’s cocoa at its best. The cakes are available in several flavors, including original chocolate fudge, chocolate banana, or choco with rum and cherry. The dark-chocolate ice cream also deserves special mention, especially since it contains less sugar than your average ice cream but remains as sinfully rich.

Ball Kee

$ | Central

Despite its unassuming location in an alley, this dai pai dong (outdoor food stall) remains immensely popular due to its delicious stir-fried dishes. The wok-cooked noodle dishes are especially good—thin noodles are cooked until crispy and topped with strips of pork and bean sprouts.

Staveley St. and Wellington St., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2544–5923
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, No credit cards

Bistecca

$$$$ | Central

Touting itself as Hong Kong's "first authentic Italian steak house," Bistecca has become one of the best places to go for delectable beef. The space is charmingly rustic, decorated with butcher knives, hanging bunches of herbs, and a giant display case that shows off the restaurant’s premium cuts imported from the best suppliers around the globe. The steaks are all aged to tenderness and flavored with flecks of sea salt and peppercorns, then grilled and drizzled with a little Tuscan olive oil and lemon.

Bo Innovation: The Hong Kong Story

$$$$ | Wan Chai

The mastermind behind this three-Michelin-starred restaurant is Alvin Leung, who dubs himself the “demon chef” and has the moniker tattooed on his arm. Bo Innovation serves what he calls “X-treme Chinese” cuisine, applying contemporary twists to traditional Cantonese dishes.

60 Johnston Rd., Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2850–8371
Known For
  • Signature xiao long bao (soup dumpling)
  • Two different (Red or Blue) multicourse tasting menus
  • Thoughtful design with Hong Kong motifs and artwork
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat. Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

Bridges

$$$ | Causeway Bay

You may be familiar with mainstream Japanese sushi and sashimi, but Okinawan cooking is something completely different. Dishes from the Ryukyu Islands carry Chinese and American influences, and you’ll find plenty of chanpuru (stir-fry) dishes, as well as obscure delicacies like salt and cookie ice cream. The islands are also credited for their bountiful fresh produce; be sure to try the umi budo “green caviar” sea kelp and the bitter gourd melon. Carnivores, don't fret—Okinawa’s Motobu Wagyu beef and Aguu pork are delicious, well-marbled versions that work well in everything from grills to shabu shabu.

Café Deco

$$$ | Tsim Sha Tsui

Set in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, this convenient, family-friendly restaurant promises views of Victoria Harbour, an outdoor terrace, and a stylish cocktail bar. Though the menu is eclectic enough to keep everyone happy, most people come for the views.

100 Nathan Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
2849–5111
Known For
  • A menu that traverses four or five continents
  • House-made desserts
  • Excellent oysters and seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential