Hong Kong’s bustling food and drink scene never stops. Every month, we’re introduced to daring concepts and venues where we can sample new local and international culinary creations and creative tipples.
At Foodie, we’re always hungry for our next bite and the next restaurant to keep us invigorated. Below, check out our list of the most exciting openings in our city this month and where to dine next.
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Special event in November: HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
Looking for exciting wining and dining options this month beyond the restaurant scene? The 17th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair is heading to Wan Chai’s Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for three days this November to showcase a wide range of global wines, spirits, and low- and no-alcohol beverages favoured by Hong Kong’s top beverage connoisseurs. The designated “Wine Fiesta” public day this year is set for Nov. 8, when guests will have the chance to engage with exhibitors and participate in seminars led by wine and spirit experts from around the world.
Regular tickets are priced at HKD220, whilst discount tickets priced at HKD128 can be purchased in advance through a host of ticketing channels. Ticket buyers will receive a Lucaris crystal wine glass (original price HKD110) on a first come, first served basis.
Brought to Foodie in partnership with HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
New restaurants in Hong Kong: November 2025
1. Twist Pasta Bar
We’re starting November strong with the opening of Twist Pasta Bar. We’re huge fans of the team’s other Soho concepts, Honky Tonks Tavern and Bourke’s, so we have high hopes for this chilled spot specialising in funky handmade pasta dishes alongside equally inventive East-meets-West starters and desserts. Many of the dishes are inspired by Hong Kong flavours, from the bone marrow macaroni (HKD180), a nod to curry beef brisket noodles, to the white chocolate and soy milk panna cotta (HKD80). The culinary-inspired cocktails (from HKD100) made with ingredients like truffle, saffron, and Parmesan are equally innovative.
Twist Pasta Bar, G/F, 17 Bridges Street, Soho, Central, 5278 9884, book here
2. Flat Iron Steak ifc mall
Flat Iron Steak’s newest location at ifc mall is the swankiest yet for the brand. Its harbourfront position offers sweeping views from the steakhouse’s outdoor terrace, a recommended spot for sundowners. Flat Iron’s beloved flat iron (HKD168/HKD228) and gaucho (HKD168/HKD228) cuts are a given here, but this branch also presents a monthly-changing “secret menu” that sounds even more enticing – think globally inspired dishes like braised lamb shank with pomegranate molasses glaze and hummus and beef brisket ramen with smoked shoyu broth.
Flat Iron Steak, Shop 4010, 4/F, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, 6582 0350, book here
3. Kai Fuk Lau
Long-time Bib Gourmand favourite Man Yuen Restaurant shut shop this past April, but there’s good news in November: the team have relocated to front new Cantonese restaurant Kai Fuk Lau at Dorsett Kai Tak. The four great Chinese cooking techniques – slow-braising, double-boiling, bind-and-set braising, and stir-frying – form the foundation of Kai Fuk Lau’s refined à-la-carte menu, where creative banquet-style dishes take centre stage. The Chiu Chow-style king clams (HKD218), candied dried oyster with kumquat and yuzu (HKD228), and emperor chicken with shallot, scallion oil, and hua diao wine (HKD228) are showstopping must-orders.
Kai Fuk Lau, 2/F, Dorsett Kai Tak, Hong Kong, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, 3528 8202, book here
4. Looseys
Looseys is the latest concept to take over Black Sheep Restaurants’ constantly evolving Staunton Street space where Stazione Novella once stood, a tribute to the bodegas and dive bars that populate the Big Apple and make that city tick. Jeff Bell of PDT NYC has designed the cocktail menu where the likes of the bourbon-based Snapple Peach (HKD98) and Bodega Bloody (HKD98) steal the show, whilst the food menu comes courtesy of chef Matthew Kirkley of Black Sheep’s Michelin-starred BELON. If you order just one thing, it’s got to be the chopped cheese (HKD138), a cherished bodega staple.
Looseys, G/F, 52–56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central, 2892 2849
5. La Baia
Kai Tak has another new hot dining commodity on its hands with the opening of La Baia, an inviting all-day Italian restaurant nestled along the waterfront, with its prime patio seating recommended for dining al fresco. Like all good Italian eateries, the menu stars handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizza and freshly made pasta dishes, both classic and contemporary. We’re partial to the more inventive offerings, including the sea urchin aglio olio linguine (HKD158) and The Butcher (HKD168), a hearty pizza loaded up with a curated selection of meats, caramelised onion jam, and chilli oil.
La Baia, Shop DC–010, G/F, Dining Cove, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38–39 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, 2253 6686, book here
6. Torikaze
We’re bringing in the big guns from Tokyo with Torikaze, an international brand that’s part of Torishiki ICHIMON, a yakitori powerhouse from the Land of the Rising Sun that boasts more than a dozen global outposts, from New York to Shanghai. Celebrated yakitori master Yoshiteru Ikegawa also lends his expertise to the sleek 16-seat counter at FORTY-FIVE in Central. Chef Yoshiteru is capably supported in Hong Kong by head chef Ryo Matsui, who mans the Kishu binchotan charcoal grill with precision. Come for dinner to experience the omakase (HKD780 pp), which features an array of cuts from Hong Kong’s own prized three-yellow chicken and premium offal imported from Japan – each skewer an individual work of art.
Torikaze, 43–45/F, FORTY-FIVE, Gloucester Tower, LANDMARK, Central, 3501 8585, WhatsApp 6976 1812, book here
7. Jejusic
Sibling to Central neighbours bbq.Chicken, Hanyang, Samsic, and Solsot, Jejusic stands out from the Korean pack in Hong Kong with its focus on dishes synonymous with Jeju Island cuisine, particularly seafood. You can splash out with the assorted sashimi (HKD968) and seafood and short rib pot (HKD528) or go more homestyle with the boneless braised hairtail (HKD388) and Jeju seafood ramen (HKD168).
Jejusic, G/F, FOCO, 46–48 Cochrane Street, Central, 9430 8374, book here
8. Mimmo
A sweet newcomer this month, Mimmo has opened in Quarry Bay as a temporary pop-up in anticipation of the bakery’s permanent move westwards on Hong Kong Island next year. Italian pastry whizz Domenico Giammarella’s exquisite East-meets-West pastry delights include the sesame pineapple bun (HKD25) and an Italian rendition of our city‘s iconic egg tart (HKD27).
Mimmo, G/F, 33 Tong Chong Street, Quarry Bay, 2865 6800
9. MoA Dining
Woolly Pig HK have made a return to the first floor of the Hong Kong Museum of Art with their new Mediterranean eatery MoA Dining, replacing the group’s former Aussie-inspired restaurant HUE. The bright and airy venue’s stunning harbour views remain and are now complemented by the culinary traditions of coastal France, Italy, and Spain fused with local influences. Standout all-day dishes include the seafood paella (HKD288), bouillabaisse (HKD388), and suckling pig (HKD468). The menus run the gamut from brunch and set lunch, to afternoon tea and bar snacks, to set dinner and even a kid’s set menu. New to the space is MoA Café, open all day from 10AM with a bakery menu offering seasonal pastries, cakes, quiches, and beverages.
MoA Dining, 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 5528 7391, book here
10. KAIYUZEN
A member of the Hungry Minds Group restaurant portfolio, KAIYUZEN’s all-round Japanese approach should appeal to fans of the many cuisine sub-genres originating in the Land of the Rising Sun. The contemporary izakaya spotlights a wide selection of sashimi, sushi, and skewers at reasonable prices. The restaurant’s omakase courses (from HKD288 pp) allow guests to tailor the menu to their own dining preferences and appetite. For an approachable à-la-carte experience, KAIYUZEN’s sushi is priced from just HKD16 per piece.
KAIYUZEN, Shop G1018, G/F, Kam Sing Mansion, 3 Tai Fung Avenue, Quarry Bay, 2343 0328
11. NOMA ryouri
Also by Hungry Minds and next-door neighbour to KAIYUZEN, NOMA ryouri is all about healthy homestyle Japanese cooking crafted using fresh seasonal ingredients. The expansive all-day menu features signature dishes like the stewed ox tongue with Kyoho grape and red wine sauce (HKD98), salmon and spinach in orange-flavoured Hokkaido cream (HKD148), and Hiroshima oyster dote nabe miso hotpot (HKD188). The seven-course lunch set (HKD158) sounds like a worthy daytime treat.
NOMA ryouri, Shop G1019, G/F, Kam Sing Mansion, 3 Tai Fung Avenue, Quarry Bay, 2328 6331
12. JIJA by Vicky Lau
Last but not least this month we bring you news of the debut of Vicky Lau’s latest culinary masterpiece, JIJA, sure to soon gain a Michelin-starred space next to the chef’s TATE Dining Room and Mora. The highly anticipated F&B showpiece located at the new Kimpton Hong Kong hotel is an independent Chinese bistro under the umbrella of Leading Nation Hospitality. At JIJA, chef Vicky veers from her French-influenced fine-dining roots to zero in on the refined yet rustic flavours of Yunnan and Guizhou in southwest China. The region’s extraordinary produce, from wild mushrooms to cured meats, take centre stage in signature dishes such as the seasonal mushroom salad and Yunnan pork fat fried rice. The desserts by pastry chef Victor Hung display a deft French touch, including the Paris-Yunnan choux pastry with peanut cream and roasted peanuts. The restaurant’s wine list is unique in offering bottles from Yunnan itself.
JIJA by Vicky Lau, 15/F, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3501 8555, WhatsApp 6806 5505, book here
