As a world-renowned culinary capital, Hong Kong’s dining scene never sleeps, with new restaurants opening their doors each month to cater to diverse palates. From hidden gems to high-profile arrivals, March brings the Michelin-recommended Vietnamese baguettes of Bánh Mì Nếm, ex-Leela Chef Yadav’s new venture at Spice Bazaar, and the theatrical 3D dining experience of Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Stay ahead of the curve and discover the latest must-visit spots in the city.
Bánh Mì Nếm — New Bánh Mì spot in Central
Since earning a Michelin recommendation in 2024, the Vietnamese restaurant Bánh Mì Nếm has found its new home in Central. The outpost serves light, golden baguettes with innovative fillings like coconut water-braised pork belly and homemade pickles, plus veggie delights such as assorted mushroom or braised tofu options. Mini bánh mì shine in the afternoon tea set, while breakfast, from 8:30 AM, features half-portions with crispy fried egg or avocado and scrambled egg. Be sure to arrive early to grab yours — especially after it sold out in under an hour on opening day!
Type: Vietnamese bánh mì
Price range: $
Location: G/F, 3 Chiu Lung Street, Central
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 9899 1247
Fat J Char Siu — New Cantonese restaurant in Wan Chai
Fat J Char Siu, a playful nod to ‘rich barbecued pork’, has fired up Wan Chai’s Landale Street with Cantonese barbecue mastery. Led by Chef J and Flower Drum’s Nansen Lai, this new spot serves Honey-glazed Char Siu from Spanish chestnut-fed pigs. The result? Tender, juicy and perfectly caramelised. The aromatic Maotai soy sauce chicken and the 24-hour Dry-aged Roast Goose are equally impressive.
Type: Cantonese BBQ
Price range: $
Location: Shop 2, G/F, 2 Landale Street, Wan Chai
Contact: Instagram
La Rambla by Catalunya — New Spanish restaurant in Central
Back with a bang, La Rambla by Catalunya in IFC Mall rekindles the magic of its roots after a chic revamp. Executive Chef Rafa Gil resurrects fan-favourites like Segovian Suckling Pig alongside new gems like Oxtail Tart Tatin. The GaudÃ-inspired interiors pops with Spanish tiles and vivid hues, while La Terraza, a Veuve Clicquot collab, offers a beach-club feel with harbour views. As Hong Kong’s Joselito jamón ambassador, it offers 60-month-aged Iberian ham.
Type: Spanish
Price range: $$$
Location: Shop 3071-73, 3/F, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2661 1161
Le Petit Chef — New Western restaurant in Wan Chai
Meet Le Petit Chef, the world’s smallest chef, now cooking up magic at luxury hotel Grand Hyatt Hong Kong! This immersive dining experience uses 3D visuals to bring a 6cm-tall animated maestro to your table, guiding you through a feast of bouillabaisse with clams and prawns or a decadent Steak Au Poivre with Wagyu and Whipped Potatoes. Vegetarians can savour Pumpkin Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Dinner and entertainment in one? Book a table for two or four and dive into a two-hour theatrical feast.
Type: Western
Price range: $$$$
Location: Upper Level, Grand Hyatt Steakhouse, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 5596 9596
South Beauty — New Chinese restaurant in Central
South Beauty is a love letter to Shandong cuisine, crafted by Beijing’s two-Michelin-star Lu Shang Lu and Sichuan’s Southern Beauty – it’s Hong Kong’s first proper Shandong restaurant since the closure of Spring Deer! With Chef Wang Haoquan lending his expertise and Shandong-born Chef Zexu leading the kitchen, expect daily-fresh seafood from the Jiaodong Peninsula in dishes like Stewed Yellow Croaker in Chicken Soup and Spiced Duck Blood with Tripe in Chilli Oil. The menu marries Shandong’s bold, salty profile with Sichuan’s zest, while the Roast 45-Day-Old Duck with Caviar steals the show.
Type: Shandong cuisine
Price range: $$$$
Location: 3/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
Contact: Instagram | +852 3422 8588
Spice Bazaar — New Indian restaurant Tsim Sha Tsui
Ex-Leela Chef Balram Yadav has opened his first restaurant venture after more than 30 years of experience, including a stint cooking for Dubai’s royal family. Tucked away on the fourth floor of Prat Avenue, this modern tandoor barbecue restaurant brings a fresh twist to Indian cuisine. Expect smoky delights like tandoor-grilled Masala Lamb Chops, Hyderabadi Lamb Shank Biryani, Gilafi Sheekh Kebab, and velvety Old Delhi-Style Butter Chicken. Served in an intimate 30-seat space adorned with Sankranti-inspired murals celebrating Indian heritage, it feels like a family kitchen — fitting, as Chef Yadav’s daughter, Roshni, co-runs the show.
Type: Contemporary Indian
Price range: $$-$$$
Location: 4/F, 10 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | +852 3422 8588
Tabia — New Italian restaurant in Central
Newly opened on Caine Road, Tabià transports diners to Italy’s famous holiday destination, Dolomites. Italian brothers Roberto and Riccardo Trento, both under 30 and sons of The Peninsula Hotels’ Executive Chef Florian, channel childhood summers at their grandmother’s Alpine kitchen into a rustic menu — from Wild Mushroom Xasunziei and Seared Polenta with Prosciutto to Braised Beef Cheek. The farmhouse-style Italian eatery is open Tuesday to Saturday.
Type: Italian
Price range: $$-$$$
Location: G/F, 55 Caine Road, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | +852 5596 9596
Yaowarat — New Thai restaurant in Central
Opening on Hollywood Road on 14 March, Yaowarat brings Bangkok’s Chinatown flavours to Hong Kong. Named after the iconic Yaowarat Road, this new Thai restaurant serves classics like premium beef skewers, whole shrimp cake, and tender massaman pork cheek curry. Southern Thai dishes, such as Hat Yai fried chicken and seafood fried rice, shine too. Pair them with bold cocktails like the Thai Collins or Kaffir Me, all set to a rock-and-roll playlist that ramps up the electric vibe.
Type: Thai
Price range: $$
Location: Shop C, G/F, CentreStage, 108 Hollywood Road, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | +852 7010 9445
Header image credits: La Rambla by Catalunya
