Tired of the same old dining spots? We’ve got you covered with a fresh guide to Hong Kong’s newest restaurants. This is your ultimate list of the latest openings, packed with exciting cuisines, unique dishes, and must-try bites. Here are the spots we can’t wait to check out this month!
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January’s Hottest New Openings
Yurt
Yurt is one of those openings that makes you realise Hong Kong’s dining scene can still surprise you. Hidden on Elgin Street in SoHo, it’s positioned as the city’s first modern Central Asian halal restaurant, led by a founding team with roots in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The menu leans into the region’s comfort-led classics, served with a sure-footed hand. On our visit, we went straight for what everyone asks about: beshbarmak – a celebratory tangle of meat and handmade noodles, traditionally horse-forward – and because the kitchen is halal and alcohol-free, the experience pivots naturally toward tea culture and zero-proof pairings.
Yurt, 32 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong, 6845 7149, Instagram: @yurt.hk
The Spoon Pasta Bar
Bringing Italian cosiness with an Asian-leaning twist to Gough Street, The Spoon Pasta Bar is a new neighbourhood pasta counter that puts handmade noodles front and centre – led by Malaysian-born chef Dylan. On the menu: veal ragù, truffle pasta, plus classics with a little attitude, from bucatini carbonara to fresh ravioli. Finish with rotating gelato specials made with Verona Gelato, with recent flavours including Mulled Wine and Pandan Coconut.
The Spoon Pasta Bar, 24 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @thespoon.pastabar
Migas
Migas has moved into the former ICHU space at H Queen’s in Central, bringing a high-spirited Mediterranean bar-and-grill mood back to this address – all retro orange-red tones inside, plus an outdoor terrace made for after-work drinks that turn into just one more. The menu centres on shareable, fire-led plates with a Spanish tilt, including roasted cod with brandade-stuffed piquillo peppers, and roasted chicken finished with Omani dried lime, alongside a lineup designed to slip easily into cava and spritz territory.
Migas, 3/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 9210 8868, Instagram: @migashongkong
Kansai One
Situated on Hollywood Road in Central, Kansai One is the place to book when you want Kansai-style sukiyaki done right – built around A5 wagyu and a deep, sweet-and-savoury broth that turns dinner into a full-on reset. Individual hotpots arrive loaded with silky, marbled beef, vegetables, and noodles, with set menus for an easy, one-and-done option. The space is snug and gently chaotic in the best way, so come for a quick lunch or a late-night fix – just be ready to leave feeling like you’ve fully committed to wagyu.
Kansai One, G/F, 26 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 9275 7870, Instagram: @kansaione
DIECI
Also on Gough Street, DIECI is an intimate Italian spot built around its ‘osteria futura’ idea – honouring the spirit of a classic osteria, but with a more modern, chef-led touch. Down in its softly lit basement, the room makes you slow down without trying: welcoming service, low light, and a pace that naturally turns one glass into two. The menu is designed for sharing and grazing, with snackable cicchetti, carefully put-together pastas, and larger plates that feel best passed around the table – backed by a tight edit of wines and cocktails that keeps the night moving.
DIECI, B/F, 29-31 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong, Whatsapp: 9077 2629, diecihk.com
Shiro Central Opens In Tai Kwun
Up in Tai Kwun, Shiro’s new outpost is what happens when polished Japanese dining meets Central’s heritage-courtyard buzz. Set inside the Armoury building with two dimly lit terraces, it’s built for snacking between galleries – robata, yakitori, sushi, plus cocktails and crisp highballs that keep the night moving. Come for a quick roll-and-highball pit stop, or stay longer for fresh sashimi and skewers in one of the city’s most atmospheric corners.
Shiro Central, G/F & 1/F, Armoury Building 02, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2366 3788, www.taikwun.hk
Alice Pizza Opens In Causeway Bay
Now on Lee Garden Road in Causeway Bay joining the brand’s wider lineup, Alice Pizza brings Roman-style pizza al taglio to the mid-shopping pit stop rotation. Sold by weight and sliced to order, it’s designed for mix-and-match snacking – a spot where you can try three flavours without committing to a whole pie. You can expect tray-baked, crunchy-edged slabs spanning classics, veggie-friendly combos, and even sweet dessert slices, best paired with a cold drink before you dive back into the shops.
Alice Pizza (Causeway Bay), G/F, Po Ming Building, 49-57 Lee Garden Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 6318 4714, alicepizza.hk
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