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Hong Kong people eat out more than most. We regularly ask some of them – food and beverage insiders, entrepreneurs, and others – about the best restaurants for every day and for special occasions, and the restaurants they like to take visitors from out of town.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
Irish Coffee at The Diplomat bar in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: The Diplomat

Drink in Focus: Irish coffee at The Diplomat

Roast goose has long been a favourite with local diners, in part because it has often been cheaper than chicken. Photos: Jocelyn Tam

Tired of turkey? The best roast goose in Hong Kong for Christmas

Bar Leone co-founder, Lorenzo Antinori poses i a corner booth at Bar Leone. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

The secret to Bar Leone’s success, according to its owner Lorenzo Antinori

Mahaniyom’s “Watermelon” cocktail. The Bangkok bar plans to bring four signatures to The Opposites in Hong Kong on Saturday, December 14. Photo: Handout

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Crushed Wine Bar’s new seasonal menu features dishes that celebrate the rich flavours of the colder months. Photo: Karling Hamil

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Dish in focus: honey baked feta from Middle Eastern restaurant Bedu

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Embark on a Friday night crawl across 3 bars, pair local bites with world class cocktails at 001, and celebrate a big anniversary with Bar De Luxe.

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