3 Best Restaurants in Hong Kong, China

The effervescent Tanvir Bhasin and Vidur Yadav (who aren't actually brothers but friends who met in New York) run this wildly popular modern Indian canteen, which serves up street-style bites that are as lively they are. Think tasty kathi rolls wrapped in Indian flatbreads, and fries showered in a house-made spice mix. And what's a fiery meal without booze? Drinks make up a large part of the menu here—you can pick from a bar that pours everything from whiskey to mezcal. There's another branch in the Jardine House food hall, but this flagship space is what they call the "deluxe edition."

A table at this Michelin-starred Indian restaurant is notoriously hard to get, but if you manage to snag one, try the ice cream cone-shaped baked samosa and the juicy and flavorful black pepper chicken tikka. Be sure to pair your meal with one of the craft cocktails that utilize fragrant spices like cumin, cardamom, and chai masala.

This was one of the first Indian restaurants on the Hong Kong dining scene, and the atmosphere is still intimate and fun, especially on nights when there's live music. The food is packed with authentic spices, and there's an extensive menu for vegetarians. The chowpatty chaat is a winning combination of potatoes, chickpeas, and crisp wafers in a spicy dressing, and the chicken tikka masala is almost legendary. Lamb dishes are also done well, especially those in fragrant curry sauce, perfect for scooping up with bits of naan bread, or for spooning over plates of fragrant basmati rice. The restaurant also offers several lunch and dinner menus at excellent value.