Now in its fifth year, the Foodie Forks awards celebrate all that’s great about Hong Kong’s vibrant,constantly evolving culinary scene.
Here’s a quick run down of where you loved to eat this year. Tune in tomorrow for full details of the all the winners:
Foodie Forks 2016 Winners
Best New Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: VEA
Editor’s Choice: MyHouse
Honourable Mention: Le Garçon Saigon, Cobo House by 2am:dessertbar
Best New Bar:
Reader’s Choice: Foxglove
Editor’s Choice: Deligator
Honourable Mention: Ce La Vi, The Pontiac
Chef of the Year
Reader’s Choice: Philippe Orrico of Tartine and Picnic
Editor’s Choice: Frédéric Peneau of Serge et Le Phoque
Honourable Mention: May Chow of Little Bao, Que Vinh Dang from Quest by Que
Best Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: Épure
Editor’s Choice: Arcane
Honourable Mention: Tate Dining Room & Bar, Serge et Le Phoque
Legendary Local Food
Reader’s Choice: Xin Dau Ji
Editor’s Choice: Lok Heung Yuen
Honourable Mention: Seventh Son, Dimdimsum Dim Sum Specialty Store
Best Casual Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: Viet Kitchen
Editor’s Choice: Chachawan
Honourable Mention: TAP – The Ale Project, Momojein
Best Vibe
Reader’s Choice: Limewood
Editor’s Choice: El Loco Gringo
Honourable Mention: The Optimist, Rummin’ Tings
Best Dessert Spot
Reader’s Choice: Emack & Bolio’s
Editor’s Choice: Cong Sao
Honourable Mention: Munchies, Lab Made
Best Café
Reader’s Choice: Elephant Grounds
Editor’s Choice: 3/3rds
Honourable Mention: Winstons Coffee, Teakha
Best Healthy Eats
Reader’s Choice: Mana!
Editor’s Choice: The Restaurant by The Kinnet Café
Honourable Mention: Pololi, DiVino Patio
Best Macau Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: The Eight
Editor’s Choice: Lai Heen
Honourable Mention: The Tasting Room by Galliot, Gosto
Top Food Hero
Reader’s Choice: Peggy Chan of Grassroots Pantry
Editor’s Choice: Ming Gor of North River Roast Meat Pei Ho BBQ
Honourable Mention: Bobsy Gaia of Mana! Fast Slow Food, David Yeung of Green Mondays
Blogger of the Year
Reader’s Choice: FY Noms
Editor’s Choice: Fine Food Dude
Honourable Mention: My Little Hong Kong Kitchen, Hungry Hong Kong