28th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s dining pulse is back in overdrive this March, with marquee chef arrivals, playful handroll bars and comfort‑first noodle shops joining neighbourhood gems across the city. From a much‑talked‑about French terrace in Central to a truffle‑kissed ramen debut and a lava‑kiln Wagyu specialist, these are the freshest tables to put on your list now.
Roru Baru
Roru Baru brings a breezy, contemporary take on American‑style handrolls to Wan Chai, channelling a lively counter experience where sea‑to‑roll freshness is the star. The menu majors in made‑to‑order signatures like typhoon‑shelter soft‑shell crab and mala negitoro, wrapped warm for perfect bite and texture. Service is quick, upbeat and dialled into the rhythm of solo diners and small groups, with staff steering newcomers to curated sets.
Address: G/F, 100 QRE, 100–102 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai.
Tel: +852 6317 5675
Bistro La Baie
Bistro La Baie reopens in Tseung Kwan O with a brighter room and a seafood‑forward menu after storm repairs, leaning into coastal flavours without losing its bistro soul. Expect grilled octopus, baked halibut and a rich seafood ragout alongside returning favourites like steak or pork frites, all backed by friendly, attentive service that celebrates the comeback.
Address: Shop G02, G/F, Monterey Place, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O.
Tel: +852 2360 0631
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 12pm to 10pm; Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday 11.30 am to 10 pm.
Kuke Shokudo
Kuke Shokudo settles into Gough Street with a cosy, wood‑accented izakaya feel and a focus on oden simmered in clear, comforting dashi. Diners mix and match nearly two dozen ingredients, from homemade lotus cake and tofu balls to melting beef tendon, while homestyle sides like gingered pork loin and sukiyaki round out the spread. Service is warm and unobtrusive, happy to guide oden first‑timers.
Address: G/F, 9 Gough Street, Central.
Tel: +852 9848 2348
POCOFINO
POCOFINO lands in Wan Chai with a takeaway counter that transports its cult Neapolitan pies from the Philippines to Hong Kong, pairing Italian coffee with certified AVPN‑approved pizzas. Classics sit beside playful numbers like Corned Beef & Mala, plus crisp, golden Pizza Fritta in sweet and savoury guises. Staff work with pacy precision, keeping waits short even at peak hours.
Address: 8 Ship Street, Wan Chai.
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 9.30pm
GYU+bar by miyoshi elevates wood‑fire cookery in Causeway Bay with a custom lava‑rock kiln and Kyoto pedigree. The kitchen leans into Wagyu craft, from braised A5 brisket char siu to harami with charred onion purée and hazelnut gremolata, kissed by fragrant lychee wood smoke. Service is polished yet personable, with clear guidance on set menus and doneness.
Address: Shop 401–404, 4/F, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay.
Tel: +852 2116 0593
Palate
Palate at Taikoo Place offers a modern European small‑plates format ideal for casual business lunches and after‑work meet‑ups. Two‑ or three‑plate sets plus a “small+” dish keep things flexible, spanning garlic‑butter snails, ham croquettes, lobster ravioli and crisp schnitzel at wallet‑friendly prices. The team keeps service brisk and well‑timed for office crowds.
Address: 2/F, Two Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay.
Tel: +852 2784 1021
Ramenya Shima
Ramenya Shima debuts outside Japan with a Causeway Bay outpost of its Shibuya favourite, known for elegant tanrei‑style broth layered with some 30 premium ingredients. Choose from shoyu, white shoyu enriched with white truffle oil and black truffle paste, or clean shio, paired with artisanal noodles and refined toppings. Staff manage queues efficiently and happily decode the styles for first‑timers.
Address: Shop 1, G/F, Sugar+, 31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay.
Tel: +852 2602 7068
Chao
Chao livens up Kwun Tong at The Millennity with a technicolour ode to Southeast Asia, blending Singaporean, Thai and Vietnamese comfort food. Terrace seats and pet‑friendly vibes pair with noodles, curries and petite sharing plates, while signature crêpe cakes in coconut, pandan and Thai milk tea finish on a sweet note. Service is sunny and family‑friendly, ideal for group grazing.
Address: Shop 909 & 911, 9/F, The Millennity, 98 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong.
Tel: +852 2307 8588
Um Yong Baek
Um Yong Baek plants its flag in Central with a Hong Kong first for the Busan staple dwaeji‑gukbap, a soul‑soothing pork‑and‑rice soup offered in clear or thick broths by day, before the room pivots to lively K‑BBQ at dinner. Expect clean, pork‑forward flavours, thoughtful banchan and attentive refills that keep the experience flowing.
Address: G/F, 22 Stanley Street, Central.
Tel: +852 2688 6600
Terrace Boulud
Terrace Boulud crowns Central’s skyline with a polished French brasserie and rooftop terrace from chef Daniel Boulud in partnership with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Seasonal classics share the stage with playful “DB x MO Dim Sum” mash‑ups, from pig trotter and truffle soup dumplings to pastrami‑and‑cabbage bao, delivered with hotel‑grade finesse and panoramic glamour.
Address: 25/F, LANDMARK PRINCE’S, 10 Chater Road, Central.
Tel: +852 2522 0111
Mara
Mara brings breezy Mediterranean warmth to Sheung Wan, a compact menu dialled into bright, produce‑led cooking with plates like pumpkin fritters, scallop crudo and octopus “juicy rice”. The room hums with neighbourhood energy, while the team keeps pours generous and the pace relaxed for long, sun‑splashed lunches and easy dinners.
Address: Shop G01, G/F, OVEST, 77 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan.
Tel: +852 9179 0569
Lola María
Lola María lights up Hollywood Road with a vivacious Spanish table from chef Edgard Sanuy Barahona, where tapas run classic—garlic prawns, Galician octopus, Padrón peppers—alongside whimsical signatures like foie gras lollipops and salted‑cod doughnuts. Service is warm, nimble and happy to build a sharing sequence for the whole table.
Address: Shop D, G/F, CentreStage, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan.
Tel: +852 6916 4351
UURO
UURO adds an easygoing, Modern European pit stop to the Causeway Bay shuffle, known for stellar, toaster‑perfect bagels, crisp fries and crowd‑pleasers spanning Italian‑style sandwiches, pastas, steaks and roast chicken. It’s a friendly, good‑value choice for casual celebrations, with staff who lean into the fun and keep the atmosphere buoyant.
Address: B1/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 2, 463–483 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay.
Tel: +852 5596 3580
