Gishiki Lounge
Gishiki Lounge is the cheeky sister establishment to the exclusive omakase restaurant Sushi Zo that opened this year in Tai Kwun. Taking inspiration from the Japanese myth of Hannya – scorned women turned mythical creatures – the bar will honour these figures with sculptures adorning its walls. Along with bespoke cocktails inspired by Noh (Japanese traditional opera), and exclusive Gishiki label gold leaf sake, the lounge promises geisha-inspired live performances and experimental techno-funk music.
Shop 01 – LG103 , LG1/F, Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central
Louise
Julien Royer, the chef behind Singapore’s Odette (which nabbed the honour of Asia’s Best Restaurant 2019) is launching Louise, his first Hong Kong venture this June. Louise is to be quite different to his award-winning Odette. A more casual affair, the restaurant will be a love letter to French comfort food classics both from his childhood as well as from his favourite dishes that he currently enjoys with friends.
G/F, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St, Central; jiagroup.co
PIIN
With the opening of the new H Code building in Central comes a wine-and-dine concept from the owners of two of Burgundy’s most impressive domaines, Château de Meursault and Château de Marsannay. The kitchen is to be helmed by Chef Ming, former chef of the renowned Fook Lam Moon. With dishes like Smoky Cold Abalone with Plum Sauce paired with the equally complex 2001 Chateau de Beauscastel, and Deboned Chicken Wing Filled with Glutinous Rice paired with the silky Volnay or Vosne-Romanee, the restaurant aims to dispel the myth that Chinese food and European wine do not partner well.
2/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger St, Central; 2832 7123, piin-hk.com
L’Envol at St. Regis Hong Kong
With the opening of St Regis in Wan Chai comes L’Envol, the hotel’s French fine-dining restaurant focusing on experimental gastronomy and helmed by Michelin-starred chef Olivier Elzer. Other restaurants to look forward to include Run, the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, and The Drawing Room, the hotel’s terrace lounge serving afternoon tea and other international fare.
3/F, St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai; 2138 6888, marriott.com
Holt’s Cafe at Rosewood Hong Kong
Holt’s Cafe is one of the new tables at the newly opened Rosewood Hong Kong. Holt’s Cafe serves all-day-dining inspired by local cha chaan teng diners. On the menu are quality interpretations of the city’s favourites, including Cantonese fried egg noodles, sticky rice and baked Portuguese chicken rice. Other elevated versions include the hot and sour soup featuring lobster, as well as the seafood fried rice incorporating the house XO sauce. Other new openings include The Butterfly Room tea lounge, and The Legacy House, Rosewood’s signature Chinese restaurant that pays homage to patriarch Dr Cheng Yu-Tung and the Cheng family heritage.
Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; 3891 8732, rosewoodhotels.com
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Angela Kwon
