Hong Kong’s culinary scene is starting 2026 with a wave of new openings.
In Central, a new contender reimagines Cantonese classics within a historic landmark, while Gough Street welcomes not one but two Italian eateries.
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Hong Kong’s culinary scene is starting 2026 with a wave of new openings.
In Central, a new contender reimagines Cantonese classics within a historic landmark, while Gough Street welcomes not one but two Italian eateries.
For an adventure, head to SoHo to sample modern Central Asian Halal cuisine, or to Causeway Bay for a noodle bar opened by a contestant from the first season of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars.
Read on to find out about the new additions – from seafood-focused teppanyaki to vibrant pan-Asian plates – to Hong Kong’s dining scene in January.

Nestled in the historic Pedder Building in Central, Pedder Chinese introduces a classic Cantonese menu with contemporary flair.