The best new restaurants in Hong Kong, summer 2026

Jun 20
11 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

Don't miss the hottest new tables in town this summer season

Yakiniku Yama Oku

best new restaurants Hong Kong summer 2026

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - sea urchin and wagyu ichibo tartare and wagyu beef sushi

Causeway Bay has a mysterious new dining destination. Yakiniku Yama Oku has soft-opened at Cubus, offering an intimate, 12-seat counter experience dedicated to the art of premium ‘yakiniku kappo’ (theatre-style cut-and-cook barbecue). Inspired by Japan’s pre-Meiji era, when locals secretly gathered in remote mountain huts to grill over hearths, the restaurant channels that exact sense of hidden seclusion with a contemporary, cave-like interior. Helmed by a seasoned culinary team from Fukuoka, the restaurant serves up prized, beautifully marbled Omi beef from Shiga and award-winning Oita wagyu. Dinner menus showcase a masterful range of slicing, grilling and straw-roasting techniques and rice is prepared with pure alkaline spring water inside traditional Nagatanien clay pots.

Yakiniku Yama Oku, 3/F Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay; 4497 5412.

Ponentino

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - tuck into homemade tiramisu at Ponentino

The hotly-anticipated new Italian restaurant at The Royal Garden Kowloon East in Tseung Kwan O opens this month. Under the helm of executive chef Joe Wat Kai Chung, Ponentino draws its inspiration from sister restaurant Sabatini in Tsim Sha Tsui, whose culinary team are lending creative direction to the new dining space. Ponentino is located on the 47th floor of the Tseung Kwan O hotel with panoramic water views. A relaxed dining destination, it is named for the gentle westerly wind that sweeps the Italian coast each evening. Start your night with an AI- powered cocktail experience - take a short personality-inspired test on the Ponentino Vercel app Ponentino and a bespoke cocktail is crafted by an intelligent cocktail machine. The resort-style dining experience includes Italian classics with seasonal ingredients on à la carte and semi-buffet menus with highlights like fig stracciatella, a creamy combination of fresh figs and stracciatella cheese, linguine with Spanish red prawns, grilled Australian wagyu and homemade tiramisu.

Ponentino, 47th Floor, The Royal Garden Kowloon East, 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O; 3983 0638.

Santa Nata

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - bite into a fresh Portuguese tart on Lyndhurst Terrace

Portuguese bakery Santa Nata has opened its debut Asian store on Hong Kong's Lyndhurst Terrace. Founded in London by Portuguese entrepreneur Francisco Oliveira, Santa Nata opened in London in 2019 and now operates out of six locations in the capital and Oxford as well as outposts in Doha, Kuwait and Istanbul. Pastéis de nata are baked throughout the day using a traditional, 300-year-old Portuguese recipe. The tarts feature crisp, flaky pastry and a caramelised, creamy centre and diners can watch the baking process in the open kitchen before tucking into a freshly baked tart. The menu focuses on three signature pastries, including the traditional pastel de nata, Pão de Deus - a Portuguese sweet roll that Santa Nata has reimagined with a Hong Kong-inspired coconut filling - and the Santa Nata brioche, served plain or with nata cream. Speciality drinks like nata latte and nata milk tea are also available.

Santa Nata, 25-27 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central; no reservations necessary.

Ninetta

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - Ninetta embraces relaxed Italian family-style dining

This relaxed, Italian family-style restaurant has soft-opened in Central. The restaurant is co-founded by Antimo Merone and Graziano De Gregorio of the city’s one-Michelin-starred Estro, and head chef Marco Xodo. Ninetta, pronounced ‘nee-net-a’ and meaning ‘dear little Nina’, embraces straightforward Italian cooking and warm hospitality. Leading the kitchen is Xodo, who has previously worked across Europe, the Middle East and Asia and was formerly head chef of Hong Kong’s Testina and chef de cuisine at 81/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana Shanghai. The 32-dish à la carte menu at Ninetta features antipasti, handmade pastas, sharing mains and classic Italian puddings. Highlights include veal tonnato, lasagna terrine, tortellini and signature Ninetta tiramisu. The drinks menu focuses on Italy’s aperitivo culture with classic cocktails, zero-proof options and an extensive all-Italian wine list. Ninetta is currently open for dinner service only.

Ninetta, 3/F, M88, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central; 9726 4188.

Emmer Pizza, Bar & Café

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - Emmer Pizza has landed at Terminal 1

If you’re on a late-night flight with the kids, you’ll be glad to know that Hong Kong’s popular Emmer pizzeria chain has landed at Hong Kong International Airport and will be opening until 1.30am. The new dine-in restaurant is launching at Departures in Terminal 1 and will be debuting an airport-exclusive cocktail menu and a brand new pizza for summer. The space features a full bar, café and gelateria, as well as a live dough room where diners can watch the ancient ‘emmer’ wheat grain being milled into flour using an on-site stone mill. Emmer Pizza is Hong Kong’s only pizzeria to use the emmer grain, which is naturally lower in gluten than regular flour. Enjoy a menu of airport-only cocktails and tuck into the summer special, Peaches and Scream, with peaches and chilli oil.

Emmer Pizza, Bar & Café, Terminal 1, Departures Level (L7), after Departures, Restricted Area, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, New Territories; 2152 1966.

The Spaghetti House

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - celebrate a special occasion with a Magic Dog Dog Cloud

A beloved staple of Hong Kong’s casual Western dining history since 1979, The Spaghetti House has made a grand return to its iconic Peking Road spot in Tsim Sha Tsui. The revamped location features warm wooden tones, elegant arched doorways and a gorgeous update of its original 1979 hand-painted Victoria Harbour mural. It is also debuting a branch-exclusive twist on local comfort food: Australian Wagyu Beef Conchiglie in Satay Sauce, along with all the nostalgic classics like the legendary crack-the-crust Seafood Chowder with Puff Pastry. And families who spend $500 or more on a dinner set (booked two days in advance) will score a complimentary ‘Magic Dog Dog Cloud’, a huge festive puff of candy floss that opens to reveal fresh waffles, Basque cheesecake and Häagen-Dazs ice cream.

The Spaghetti House, The Metropole House, 57 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; 2367 1683.

Parkside@Nina CWB

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - enjoy leafy views of Victoria Park as you diine

Nature-inspired dining has a stunning new flagship in Causeway Bay. Parkside@Nina CWB has officially opened on the first floor of the Nina Hotel Causeway Bay, right on the edge of lush Victoria Park. Designed by the award-winning studio Atelier E, the massive 3,000-square-foot space features dramatic, dreamlike calla-lily lighting installations and botanical accents that bring the outdoors in. The all-day menu seamlessly bridges Asian comfort food and Western classics. You can drop in for regional favorites like Hainanese chicken rice and wonton noodle soup, or opt for gourmet mains like wood-fired sourdough pizzas, a wagyu beef burger, and morel mushroom risotto. As the sun sets, the sleek sculptural bar becomes a social hub serving up creative, Asian-inspired libations like the Yuzu Espresso Martini and a Whisky Sour Crème Brûlée.

Parkside@Nina CWB, 1/F Niina Hotel Causeway Bay, 18 King’s Road, Tin Hau; 2117 4681.

Tarte by RH

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - try the new Hong Kong Style Caviar Egg Tart

Established by chef Rania Hatoum in 2020, Tarte by RH started out as a single caviar tart at a private dining table; six years later it has evolved into a permanent boutique space at The Southside. During this time, the upmarket caviar tart specialist has catered for the likes of Dior, McLaren, Van Cleef & Arpels and Omega and has built a collection of more than ten flavours, supplying Michelin-starred kitchens and five-star hotels worldwide. The new flagship space is conceived as both a boutique and an experience and has a pantry filled with caviar and truffle products. Its launch is celebrated with the debut of the Hong Kong Style Caviar Egg Tart, a buttery, custard-filled tart shell finished with a crown of Kaviari caviar. Alongside the flagship boutique, Hatoum will continue to offer bespoke catering through Tarte by RH and her members-only private kitchen.

Tarte by RH, Shop 307, The Southside Mall, 11 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang.

Jollibee

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - travel well with Jollibee

The popular fast food restaurant has opened its doors at Hong Kong International Airport. The 24-hour dining space has landed at the brand new T2 and marks the brand’s 28th branch in Hong Kong and Macau. Soaking up the travel vibes, the distinctive new store takes its design cues from a sticker-adorned suitcase. Digital self-service kiosks and mobile ordering ensures travellers are served promptly and efficiently from a menu filled with the brand’s ‘A Taste of Joy’ favourites, like the Jollibee burger and Jollibee chicken sandwich. Hong Kong-exclusive items include a zesty Calamansi Tea Soda. Sweetening the shock of an early flight, hot pancakes with syrup or honey are available from 4am.

Jollibee, Food Hub before Departures, Departures Level (L7), Terminal 2, HKIA, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau; 2677 1544.

Fugazzi Pizzeria Napoletana

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - amazing pizzas and more at Fugazzi

This lively Italian joint in Kai Tak offers happy vibes, great food and spectacular views of Victoria Harbour. Expect a warm Italian family-style welcome and lots of easy, Naples-inspired dishes. The menu showcases a rotating selection of hand-crafted, 12-inch Neapolitan pizzas whisked from the restaurant’s bespoke Stefano Forni pizza oven, shipped specially from Naples. The pizzas and breads along with the seasonal Italian dishes are all prepared from scratch in-house. Diners can sit inside the colourful, Italian street café-style dining room or out on the (dog-friendly - there’s even a pet menu) terrace amongst the trailing greenery and atmospheric lanterns. Along with the pizzas, menu highlights include pollo parmigiana, beef striploin with roasted vine tomatoes and a red wine sauce, and cavatelli al pesto e burrato with creamy whole burrata, walnuts and parmesan. Enjoy a signature spritz cocktail and there are plenty of smoothies and shakes for the kids.

Fugazzi Pizzeria Napoletana, Shop L202, 2/F, Cullinan Sky Mall, 10 Concorde Rd, Kai Tak; 2323 0187.

The Orient Steakhouse

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - steak and cocktails with a view at The Orient Steakhouse

This modern Asian steakhouse has opened at Ocean Terminal Extension bringing surf ‘n’ turf, live-fire Josper grilling and Southeast Asian cuisine to Tsim Sha Tsui. Boasting one of the best views in town from its huge dining terrace, this new spot is worth the stop if you’re looking for sensational sundowners and sophisticated steaks. Helming the kitchen is Mongolian head chef ‘Eggi’ Saruulgerel Eggi Enkh-Amgalan with 17 years of steakhouse experience under his belt. Beef cuts are aged for 30 days using an Asian koji-rice dry-ageing technique and wet- and dry-aged cuts are then seared on the Spanish Josper charcoal grill. Signature steaks are sourced from around the world, including Australian M5 wagyu striploin, Japanese A5 wagyu striploin, USDA t-bone and Argentina's Azul Natural Beef. House specials include Szechuan Crusted Sirloin, Rujak Glazed Ribeye and Thai Crispy Tenderloin. Meanwhile, the Raw Bar features fresh seafood like scallops, crab, fish and a seafood tower.

The Orient Steakhouse, Shop OTE401, Level 4, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui; 2619 9100.

Manteigaria

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - yummy pastéis de nata on Queen's Road

Renowned pastéis de nata specialist Manteigaria has landed in Hong Kong. The Portuguese bakery opens its Hong Kong flagship store on Queen’s Road Central selling the popular, freshly baked sweet treats. The launch continues Manteigaria’s journey from Lisbon to Macau with a stop in Hong Kong, bridging Europe and Asia, one custard-filled pastry at a time. Manteigaria started in Lisbon’s Chiado neighbourhood in 2014 and the Hong Kong team has been trained by pastry chefs from Portugal and Macau to ensure artisanal precision in every pastel. Each tart is handcrafted - a crisp puff pastry encasing a sweet, velvety cream - and an open kitchen ensures each process is visible to diners, from rolling and shaping the pastry to baking and packaging. The pastéis de nata retail at $15 each and there's an accompanying drinks menu.

Manteigaria, Shop B G/F, Man Hing Commercial Building, 79-83 Queen’s Road Central, Central; 6336 5059.

Don Pedro

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - steak and malbec in Sai Ying Pun

Hong Kong restaurateur Chris Mark has opened a relaxed, candlelit steakhouse and wine bar in the city’s trendy Sai Ying Pun district. The laid-back neighbourhood dining spot sources beef from farms and breeders in Argentina, using the same suppliers as world-renowned steakhouse Parrilla Don Julio in Buenos Aires. Leading the butchery programme is Seth McKenzie, who previously ran Blade & Bones butcher’s shop on the Don Pedro site. Ribeye is aged for 75 days in Don Pedro’s in-house dry-ageing fridge and tenderloin for 40 days. Cuts are then cooked on a traditional Spanish plancha. Further menu highlights include pork terrine and ventreche (cured and smoked pork belly), and starters like chorizo flambé and beef empanadas. Diners can complement their meal with a ‘Malbec flight’, a curated progression of wines from Malbec-based rosé to unconventional pinot noir blends.

Don Pedro, Shop E & Shop F, G/F, Tung Cheung Building, 1 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun; 7075 8631.

Tiffany Blue Box Café

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - breakfast at Tiffany's just got a facelift

Causeway Bay is getting a serious dose of luxury this summer with Tiffany & Co. unveiling a stunning new store at Lee Gardens. Spanning two floors, the space boasts window displays by artist Mariko Kusumoto, a dedicated ‘High Jewellery’ salon and curated contemporary art. But the real showstopper is the all-new Blue Box Café on the first floor. This time around, the gastronomic experience is helmed by none other than Chef Agustin Balbi of the one-Michelin-starred Ando. Chef Balbi has reimagined classic café culture with a luxurious twist, offering a versatile all-day menu that features everything from the legendary, all-day 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' to a signature Tiffany Burger, homemade lobster linguine, and their internationally celebrated afternoon tea. Weekends will also introduce a leisurely brunch, making it the ultimate destination for chic dining.

Tiffany Blue Box Café, Shop G01-10 & 101-109, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay; 3462 7140.

Avalon

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - comfort classics done well at Avalon

One of Hong Kong’s legendary restaurant groups, Elite Concepts (Ye Shanghai), has opened its latest dining concept in Central. Tucked inside H Queen’s, Avalon delivers an elevated menu of global comfort classics within a warm, light-filled space. Spearheaded by culinary director Jarrod Verbiak and chef de cuisine Mert Kuçuka (a Noma alum), the kitchen applies serious fine-dining technique to scratch-made staples. Standouts include a daily clam chowder with house-smoked maple bacon, a golden Scotch egg with charcoal-roasted leek mayo, a coastal-inspired lobster and crab roll, and a nostalgic sticky toffee pudding. For busy professionals, General Manager Austin Liu has introduced a streamlined ‘Single’s Club’ weekday lunch combo featuring a premium burger or toasty with a side and a drink - making it the perfect spot for both quick mid-day fuel and leisurely evening gatherings.

Avalon, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central; 2115 1551.

BaseHall 02

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - cool down with Snack Baby

Central’s favourite multi-concept dining destination BaseHall 02 is shaking up its culinary line-up with three exciting new additions. Joining the food hall on an ongoing basis is the legendary Tai On Coffee & Tea Shop; originally established in Kowloon in 1969, the brand is serving up contemporary twists on nostalgic cha chaan teng classics, like chicken thigh in signature cream sauce on rice and their famous house cold brews. For those looking to beat the heat, artisanal gelato brand Snack Baby has launched a rotating pop-up running until the end of August, scooping up playful, small-batch flavours like Darjeeling Banana Honeycomb and Pistachio Crunch. Finally, health-conscious diners can look forward to the return of 3721 Nutrition (popping up until the end of July), bringing wellness-driven, protein-rich sips like Matcha Protein Lattes alongside high-protein chicken breast siu mai. Whether you’re craving comfort food, a frozen treat, or a post-workout boost, it’s the ultimate pitstop.

BaseHall 02, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Road, Central.

Roasters Speciality Coffee House

Best new restaurants in Hong Kong summer 2026 - grab a coffee and a croissant from Alexander House

The United Arab Emirates’ hottest coffee destination is landing in Hong Kong. The Asia flagship store will open in mid-June in Alexandra House, Central. Roasters was founded in Dubai in 2021 and the Hong Kong venue will evolve as a lifestyle destination, a hub for meetings and creative conversations as well as for great coffee. The space features a live roastery room with beans from 24 countries and drinks are complemented by a bakery serving morning pastries and an all-day dining menu. Grab a quick espresso at the bar or settle in for a leisurely breakfast in the lounge.

Roasters Speciality Coffee House, G/F, Alexander House, Chater Road, Central.