Jalan
Since last year, a number of Southeast Asian restaurants have popped up in Hong Kong. New restaurant JALAN is one such spot, serving up modernised versions of Malaysian street food, from beef rendang samosas to LFC (Laksa Fried Chicken). With their Pandan Custard Doughnuts and 1970s Borneo-inspired interiors, we expect Jalan to be very insta-friendly.
42 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong; jalanhk.com
ThinkWine
Proclaimed as Hong Kong’s first sommelier-led specialty wine bar, ThinkWine is set to open its doors around mid-September at the newly opened LL Tower in Soho. ThinkWine introduces a sophisticated but well-priced wine and dine experience to the more experienced wine lovers in Hong Kong. With over 600 different wines, the bar is expected to house a variety of terroir, appellations and rare vintages.
2/F, 2 Shelley Street, Central; 2886 3121
ZEST
Award-winning chef Mitsuru Konishi opens ZEST, a two-level restaurant set to deliver French-Japanese cuisine in a playful way, but with the same fine execution as his previous exploits. The restaurant’s Dining Room will focus on dinner a la carte and degustation menus, while The Lounge on the lower floor will play tribute to Japanese culture, with delectable bento boxes and Japan-inspired craft cocktails.
28 & 29/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong; 2715 0878
Peony Garden
A nostalgic teahouse recently opened at the Xiqu centre. The garden-style design and retro wooden furnishings are a nod to the traveller rest-stops that was once ubiquitous across ancient China. Expect tea-house favourites such as fried chicken with fried garlic, traditional roast chicken, and street-style cart noodles. Chef Chen will also be showcasing a few of his own more unique creations such as the homemade stewed goose soup with preserved lemon.
Unit 2-3, G/F, Xiqu Centre, 88 Austin Road West, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon; 2320 7455
Duck & Waffle
The long-awaited Duck & Waffle will finally be opening this month at ifc. It is its first international location outside of London, and, while it won’t be open 24 hours like the original, it will open early in the morning as well as at night. Highlights include the iconic duck and waffle and the beef cheek doughnuts.
Shop 1081, Podium Level 1, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street Central; 2267 6338
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Angela Kwon
