Samsen is set to open the doors of its third location in Hong Kong in Central, evidenced by the advertising board on the ground floor of 18 On Lan Street that bears the logo of the restaurant and the words ‘coming soon’. However, there is no official word on when the new venue will open, with the latest post on Samsen’s Instagram account only hinting at there being “exciting news” in the works.
Chef Adam Cliff and partner Bella Kong opened Samsen’s first branch in Wan Chai in 2016, near the iconic Blue House, one of Hong Kong’s best heritage buildings. They expanded operations in 2019 when they opened their second venue on Jervois Street in Sheung Wan, which often has eager diners lining up outside to get a table as the restaurant only accepts bookings for a minimum of six people.
The Wan Chai restaurant — with its signature boat noodles and young coconut ice cream — is on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list, as is the Sheung Wan joint, which is known for its Northern Thai dishes. Samsen hasn’t yet announced what will be on the menu at Central, and whether there will be venue-specific specials.
Header image credits: The HK HUB, Samsen
