New Restaurants This November in Hong Kong
From vegetarian eateries in iconic buildings to viral Italian restaurants. Discover fresh alternatives to your usual spots with our insider guide to the city’s newest bars, menus, and must-try deals.
01. Peridot
Opening at The Henderson’s 38th floor, this vegetarian fine dining destination showcases fermentation-forward cuisine crafted by a Noma-trained chef. The kitchen dedicates days to preparing innovative dishes including nut-based cheeses and fruit-derived cold cuts, demonstrating the sophisticated potential of plant-based gastronomy. Highlights include Fleshy Fruits Cold Cuts and Asado Mushroom with Chimichurri Forest paired with Chorizo Tempeh.
Peridot, Summit 38, 38/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central, Hong Kong
02. Torikaze
The Landmark’s newest addition brings celebrated Tokyo yakitori expertise to Hong Kong’s 45th floor, helmed by a disciple of master chef Yoshiteru Ikegawa. Precision binchotan grilling defines the entire menu, from classic chicken cuts to seasonal vegetables, with accessible set lunches from $350 and omakase dinner experiences at $780. The sleek space dedicates itself entirely to the refined art of Japanese grilling.
Torikaze, 45/F, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong
03. Twist Pasta Bar
From the team behind Bourke’s and Honky Tonks comes this Italian fusion concept in the heart of Soho, blending homemade pasta with a relaxed bistro atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like Tramezzino Pig Ear Sando and Squid Ink Spaghetti, complemented by a cocktail program that matches the team’s previous successes. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm, it’s the neighborhood’s latest casual Italian destination.
Twist Pasta Bar, G/F, 17 Bridges Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong
04. La Baia
Situated at Kai Tak Sports Park’s Dining Cove, this Mediterranean-inspired venue offers family-friendly all-day dining with Italian classics at its core. The kitchen crafts pizzas using 24-hour fermented dough alongside house-made pastas including Sea Urchin Linguine and Oxtail Ravioli. Extended happy hour from 12pm to 6pm, boozy brunch options, and weekday lunch sets starting at $128 provide excellent value.
La Baia, DC-010, G/F, Dining Cove, Kai Tak Sports Park, Kowloon, Hong Kong
05. JIJA by Vicky Lau
Opening November 18th, acclaimed chef Vicky Lau’s Chinese bistro brings refined interpretations of rustic Yunnan cuisine to Tsim Sha Tsui. The shareable menu features bold flavors through dishes like Pu’er Tea-Smoked Three Yellow Chicken and Yunnan Pork Fat Fried Rice, marking Lau’s evolution from fine dining toward convivial, energetic cooking. This new concept showcases her signature touch applied to regional Chinese specialties.
JIJA, 5/F, Kimpton Hotel, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong