Hong Kong’s bustling food and drink scene never stops. Every month, we’re introduced to daring concepts where we can sample new local and international culinary creations and inventive tipples.
At Foodie, we’re always hungry for our next bite and the next restaurant to keep us invigorated. Check out our list of the most exciting openings in our city this month and where to dine next.
New restaurants in Hong Kong: April 2026
1. ThongSmith
ThongSmith’s awesome boat noodles have made the move from Bangkok to Wan Chai, the first overseas outpost for the burgeoning Thai chain. ThongSmith emphasises high-quality ingredients, including Australian Wagyu and Kurobuta pork, in its boat noodles (from HKD128), with the rich, aromatic, slow-simmered broth (available both with and without the traditional addition of pork blood) boasting true Thai heat. The menu offers tempting dishes exclusive to Hong Kong that we can’t wait to get stuck into, such as the Isaan-style pad thai (from HKD138) with roasted chilli paste and beef tongue green curry rice (HKD148). For dessert, we’ve heard rave reviews about the pandan coconut pudding (HKD18).
ThongSmith, Shop 1–6, G/F, Spring Garden Mansion, 38 Spring Garden Lane, Wan Chai, 2802 0992
2. Maxim’s Palace MOKO
Maxim’s Palace’s new Mong Kok location inside MOKO mall brings together the old (hand-pushed dim sum carts) with the new (modern interpretations of classic Cantonese dishes). The well-established teahouse brand has leaped into the 21st century with the debut of Maxim’s Dim Sum Academy at this branch, leading workshops (from HKD450 pp) for budding cooks who are keen to master the art of yum cha. A dedicated dessert corner and newly launched kids’ dim sum set are more reasons to visit this time-honoured family-friendly restaurant.
Maxim’s Palace, Shop 601, 6/F, MOKO, 193 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok, 2628 9668
3. OOOO Waffle
A fan favourite in its native Taipei, OOOO Waffle (rebranded from Huinyeou Waffle) has landed on Central’s Gough Street with its crispy-meets-chewy Korean-style waffles packed with cream and creative fillings. Bestsellers from Taiwan include the Chocolate Overload (HKD78/HKD98), Pistachio Courtier (HKD98/HKD118), and Seoul’s Crispy Pork Belly (HKD118). Besides the brand’s signature sweet and savoury waffles, customers can dig into the icy sando (from HKD50) frozen waffle sandwich and O waffle (HKD68), bite-sized waffles on a stick with flavours themed around tea and alcohol.
OOOO Waffle, G/F, 45 Gough Street, Central, WhatsApp 6117 9523
4. Pocofino
Pocofino from Manila has opened its first location in Hong Kong selling its popular fried pizza (pizza fritta) and Neapolitan-style pizza pies that are notably Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) certified. The main attraction of this East-meets-West show is definitely the pizza fritta, with sweet fillings like egg tart (HK28) and durian (HKD28) sandwiched inside the fried pockets and corned beef and mala (HKD78) and pork floss and egg (HKD68) for the savoury-toothed.
Pocofino, G/F, 8 Ship Street, Wan Chai, 6654 1513
5. The Orient
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! This seems to be the motto of S&S Hospitality with the launch of The Orient, a contemporary Asian steakhouse-with-a-view at Harbour City replacing the F&B group’s former Harbourside Grill. Slated for an end-March opening, The Orient is led by a steakhouse veteran, Mongolian chef Saruulgerel “Eggi” Enkh-Amgala, who long oversaw the grilled meat programme at TANGO, Lan Kwai Fong’s popular Argentinian steakhouse. At The Orient, chef Eggi’s focus is on premium cuts of dry-aged beef, marrying the classic techniques of the Spanish Josper grill with vibrant modern Asian touches.
The Orient, Shop OTE401, 4/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 3–27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2619 9100
6. Chas By the Time
You can immerse yourself in all things tea related at three-storey Chas By the Time in Sheung Wan. The ground floor features a takeaway tea counter and lifestyle shop, whilst the first floor plays host to sit-down dining. The second floor has been earmarked as an event and workshop space. The cosy, serene dining room is the heart of the operation, where tea-infused fusion dishes, both sweet and savoury, such as the Lapsang Souchong tea-braised beef orzo (HKD168) and jasmine tea panna cotta with spiced mango (HKD48), can be enjoyed alongside an impressive range of black, green, and white teas from Taiwan and China – and even floral varieties originating from farms right here in Hong Kong. This ambitious teahouse concept is the brainchild of tea master Chiu Yuet Ming of local tea brand The Chas and is an extension of her shops The Chas Yeh Yeh (Kwun Tong) and The Chas Long Long Ago (Tai Wai).
Chas By the Time, G/F–2/F, Dash Living on Queen’s, 286 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, 6533 8840
7. Jjamppong Jjamppong
If you’re looking to expand your Korean dining repertoire beyond KBBQ, Jjamppong Jjamppong is an adventurous bet. As its name suggests, this specialist spot, founded in 1946 in Busan, serves up the Korean-Chinese spicy seafood noodle soup known as jjamppong. The Hanwoo jjamppong (HKD168) is a favourite for its beefy, smoky flavours complemented by loads of fresh seafood, but there are also both chilli-laden and white soup versions starring pork belly, oysters, and fish entrails, as well as the rosé jjamppong (HKD160) with cream added to the mix.
Jjamppong Jjamppong, G/F, 8–10 Wo On Lane, Central, book here
8. Punjab Warriors
Opening on Mar. 30, Punjab Warriors by Hidden Gem Restaurants has large shoes to fill, taking over the space long held by TokyoLima. It’s boldly designed after a colonial-style Indian chophouse, both in its looks and affordable menu. The Hidden Gem team have pulled in the big guns with the appointment of chef Angshuman Adhikari of London’s Michelin-recommended Brigadiers, themed after the army mess clubs of India, to man the tandoor. Here at Punjab Warriors, we have extremely high smoky hopes for the signature Aussie lamb chops (HKD278) and Wagyu beef seekh kebab (HKD168) in particular.
Punjab Warriors, G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 18–20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 9242 1799, book here
9. Happy Samurai
Finally, a ramen option for vegetarians! Happy Samurai, backed by a fourth-generation family-owned factory in Sapporo, is a cosy new ramen shop in Central showcasing plant-based broths whipped up from an 80-year-old proprietary soup base. Chef Kouji, whose mother’s family continue to operate the Hokkaido-based factory, dishes out signature veg-friendly ramen offerings like the tonkotsu (HKD138), shoyu (HKD128), and spicy tantan (HKD138) bowls. Alongside these noods, diners can dig into a healthy selection of donburi, bao, curry rice, and more – both with and without meat.
Happy Samurai, Shop A, G/F, 51 Wellington Street, Central, WhatsApp 5688 5151
