Foodie Forks 2026 is making a steadfast return to Hong Kong on May 18 to celebrate the people, restaurants, bars, and cafés that make our city a world class dining destination.
Bestowing 48 awards towards venues and culinary masters that make and serve a difference, the 12th edition of Foodie’s restaurant and bar awards will be hosted at Soho House, a hub for collaboration in the food-obsessed neighbourhood of Sheung Wan.
Foodie Forks 2026 is supported by leading booking-management system inline, HKSAR Government’s investment promotion agency InvestHK, premium food caterer Delicious Hong Kong, and food upcycling startup Breer.
In our 2024 and 2025 ceremonies, Foodie celebrated the successes of key hospitality spaces, including chef Richard Ekkebus of Amber, Chan Yan Tak of Lung King Heen, Antonio Lai of The Quinary, Fiata, Honky Tonks Tavern, and Regent Hong Kong.
Foodie Forks 2026 award categories
In 2026, we are expanding our award categories to include eight Foodie Recommendation titles, alongside our signature 40 award categories concerning all aspects of eating and drinking, referencing key recommendations from Foodie’s team on where is best to dine in the city.
| Restaurateur of the Year | Best Buffet |
| Chef of the Year | Best Dim Sum |
| Bartender of the Year | Best Brunch |
| Service Talent of the Year | Best Dessert |
| Rising Star Award | Best Vegetarian Restaurant |
| F&B Innovation Award | Best French Restaurant |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Best Spanish Restaurant |
| Best Restaurant | Best Italian Restaurant |
| Best New Restaurant | Best Cantonese Restaurant |
| Best Bar | Best Sichuan Restaurant |
| Best New Bar | Best Shanghainese Restaurant |
| Best Café | Best Korean Restaurant |
| Best Bakery | Best Thai Restaurant |
| Best Steakhouse | Best Vietnamese Restaurant |
| Best Pizzeria | Best Indian Restaurant |
| Best Restaurant Design | Best Japanese Restaurant |
| Best Sustainable Restaurant | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant |
| Best Hotel F&B Programme | Readers’ Choice – Best Restaurant |
| Best Cocktail Menu | Readers’ Choice – Best Bar |
| Best Afternoon Tea | Readers’ Choice – Best Café |
| Foodie Recommendation | Foodie Recommendation |
| Foodie Recommendation | Foodie Recommendation |
| Foodie Recommendation | Foodie Recommendation |
| Foodie Recommendation | Foodie Recommendation |
Keep your eyes peeled in this space to find out when the Foodie Forks 2026 Readers’ Choice categories open for public voting and how you can show your admiration for your favourite F&B spots in town!
