Every season, Hong Kong’s dining scene reinvents itself as chefs push boundaries and unveil menus brimming with fresh ideas. From reimagined classics to inventive flavour mashups, the city offers new culinary adventures for every palate. Ready to taste what’s driving the city’s dining buzz? Here’s your bite-sized guide to the hottest new menu offerings in Hong Kong.
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LucAle – New Italian Classics
A fresh wave of creativity has arrived at LucAle with a menu of inspired dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients alongside inventive touches. Highlights include the Slow-Cooked Egg with Topinambur and indulgent pasta creations like the prawn mousse-filled Big Raviolo or the liquid carbonara-filled Homemade Tortellini. Mains such as the Italian Seabass ‘en papillote’ deliver fragrant, soulful flavours, while desserts surprise with daring creations like the Millefeuille with Szechuan Pepper Panna Cotta Foam. With LucAle’s latest offerings, classic Italian soul meets refined textures – ready to satisfy every craving.
LucAle, Shop A, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 3611 1842, lucalehk.com
PINTXOS by bàrbar – Weekday Lunch Set
Transform your midday break into a flavourful Spanish escape with PINTXOS by bàrbar’s tempting new weekday lunch sets – available from 12 to 3pm. The Classic Lunch Set (HKD$168) offers a delicious lineup including mimosa egg, chicken rillette with crispy quinoa, and squid croquette, while the Premium Lunch Set (HKD$238) takes it up a notch with steak tartare and beef tenderloin. Enjoy your taste of Basque Country!
PINTXOS by bàrbar, G/F, 22 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2529 3128, epicurean.com.hk
A Smoking Affair – Fresh Hotpot Offerings
A Smoking Affair is turning up the heat once again with its refreshed hotpot menu, offering a neon-lit dive into Hong Kong’s nightlife heritage with nine creative soup bases – from the rich Signature Satay Broth to the fiery Chongqing Spicy Broth and the Sake-Braised Clam Broth. Premium beef lovers can indulge in hand-cut Chiu Chow chuck flap or A5 Kagoshima Wagyu, while seafood fans savour Boston lobster and razor clams. Round out the feast with handmade prawn and beef balls, artisanal dumplings, and a crisp Two Moons Distillery gin cooler – bringing together a memorable mix of retro spirit and modern taste.
A Smoking Affair, 27/F, Midtown Soundwill Plaza II, 1 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2543 8222, Instagram: @asmokingaffair.hk
Barkada – Brunch & A Viral Collab
Back and better than ever, Barkada returns to Hong Kong’s dining scene with a deliciously rare collaboration with Pineapple Bakery. Get your hands on the exclusive Chicken Tocino Pineapple Bun (HKD$98), a weekend-only special with just 20 sandwiches available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout September. The collaboration also introduces Barkada’s brand-new weekend Brunch Bilao (from HKD$268 per person) – a shareable feast that celebrates Filipino tradition with a contemporary edge. From fiery Sisig Tacos and crispy Lechon Belly to the famed Spicy Funky Coconut Noodles and sweet Halo-Halo desserts, it’s a leisurely spread made for gathering with friends and relishing bold flavours.
Barkada, 25 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2663 0238, singularconcepts.com
Jimmy’s Kitchen – Breakfast Gems
Make your mornings a little brighter (and tastier) with the nostalgic allure and hearty new breakfast offerings at Jimmy’s Kitchen. Expect classics with a twist, like the bold Masala Omelette or a Full English Breakfast with two eggs, Cumberland sausages, black pudding, and more. For those with a sweet tooth, treat yourself to Banana Skillet Pancakes or Caramelised Banana French Toast with honey mascarpone. Available on weekdays from 8 to 10am, it’s the perfect way to fuel both stomach and spirit for busy Hong Kong days at this iconic Central eatery.
Jimmy’s Kitchen, M/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2526 5293, epicurean.com.hk
Chinesology – Halal Tasting Menu
The 852’s halal dining scene just got a luxurious upgrade with Chinesology’s new TEN Flavors of Hong Kong halal tasting menu. Priced at HKD$1,688 per person, this exquisite lineup presents ten masterful dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients and partnered with iconic local brands like Lee Kum Kee and Tin Hong Chicken. On the table are sumptuous creations such as Deep Boiled King Crab Claw and Homemade Sorbet with VITA Lemon Tea Flavour – all brought together under the expert eye of Chef Saito Chau. Offering a refined way to experience Hong Kong’s vibrant culinary legacy in a halal-friendly setting, this exciting new menu requires at least one day’s advance reservation.
Chinesology, Shop 3101, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, 6809 2299, chinesology.com
The Lasagna Factory – 2-4-1 Pizza & Beer Mondays
Mondays are officially made for pizza and pints at The Lasagna Factory, thanks to their new 2-4-1 Pizza & Beer Mondays in partnership with Peroni. Choose from five freshly baked Pinsa Romana pizzas, each featuring a light, airy crust from a custom-built Naples-imported oven, and get a second pizza of the same value absolutely free. The beer deal is just as tempting: buy one bucket of five Peroni bottles, and the next bucket is on the house! Perfect for sharing slices with friends or kicking off the week with a crisp brew, The Lasagna Factory is set to win over Monday-haters with great food and even better company.
The Lasagna Factory, 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2598 1080, lasagnafactoryhk.com
Porterhouse – Revamped & Refreshed
Porterhouse has re-emerged with a new lease on life. The penthouse-inspired dining room, all floor-to-ceiling glass and glow accents, sets the stage for seafood, cocktails, and ingredient-led plates with skyline views. Executive Chef Michael Bolam (Hunter Valley-born, Hong Kong-honed) leads the charge, incorporating Asian touches into a menu that’s straightforward yet refined. The highlight? ‘Rump & Roll’ – a three-course set capped with 90 minutes of unlimited Australian Wagyu rump for HKD$388, available Sunday through Wednesday. Pair that with lobster bisque or a truffle-creamed beef carpaccio, and you’ve got the makings of your new post-work go-to.
Porterhouse, 24/F, California Tower 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong, 2522 6366, lkfconcepts.com
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
