Top New Restaurants in Hong Kong

Tired of dining at familiar spots? We’ve curated August’s hottest new restaurants — from spicy Sichuan cuisine to Korean eateries and beloved local favourites’ latest branches — for your culinary experience.

01. SOL Restaurant

SOL Restaurant reinterprets Korean cuisine with contemporary flair, combining traditional flavors with sophisticated Western techniques under Chefs Kim and Kylie’s direction. Named after “solstice” and Latin for “sun,” SOL presents seasonal tasting and set menus ranging from $488 (lunch) to $888 (dinner) per person. The chefs’ Michelin-starred expertise transforms Korean home cooking into elevated dishes enhanced with international culinary innovation.

SOL, 5/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

02. Thonglor

Located in Kowloon City’s “Little Thailand,” Thonglor captures authentic Bangkok street food essence. Chef Henry Pattanin Leung, a Thai native trained in Hong Kong’s premier Thai kitchens, specializes in nostalgic favorites including Wagyu Beef Boat Noodles and Crab Omelette. Unlike many local Thai establishments, Thonglor maintains authentic spice levels and flavors, serving uncompromising dishes like Tom Yum Soup Noodles and Northern Thai-style Grilled Wagyu Beef. The atmosphere remains relaxed while the authentic heat delivers genuine intensity.

Thonglor, 19-21 Lung Kong Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong

03. Venner

Hong Kong’s cafe landscape gains Nordic influence through Venner, a welcoming all-day destination combining artisanal baking, specialty coffee, and natural wines. Created by hospitality partners Nelson Htoo and Elin Fu (known for Hjem), this space reinterprets Scandinavian cafe traditions with bright interiors, carefully considered design elements, and an inviting community atmosphere.

Venner, 161 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

04. The Lasagna Factory

The newly opened Lasagna Factory by Hidden Gem Restaurants (creators of Flat Iron and Picanhas) offers substantial Italian comfort cuisine rooted in generational family traditions. Signature options include slow-braised Wagyu lasagna, crab vodka lasagna, and traditional tiramisu, plus pasta-making workshops in the upstairs event area. Featuring set lunches, private dining, and acclaimed steaks from their Flat Iron heritage, it presents a contemporary interpretation of traditional Italian grandmother’s cooking.

The Lasagna Factory, 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

05. Noncino

After successful venues in Tai Hang, Kwun Tong, and BaseHall, Nocino launches its fourth Hong Kong location on Hollywood Road, featuring Ticino’s rustic “Grotto-style” cuisine. Chef Matthew Ziemski draws upon his Swiss heritage to create Alpine-inspired dishes including deep-fried Malakoff cheese fondue, Ossobuco Milanese, and house-made pastas. Seasonal Swiss ingredients, specialty cheeses, and regional wines enhance the inviting atmosphere. Operating daily with 30 seats, Nocino continues introducing Ticino’s culinary heritage to Central’s dining scene.

Nocino, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong