Home to over 70 Michelin-starred restaurants, Hong Kong is no stranger when it comes to culinary excellence. Drawing renowned chefs from all over the world, Hong Kong restaurants aren't just a showcase of traditional Cantonese food but exceptional cuisine from all corners of the planet.
Travellers and their stomachs certainly won't be disappointed when they explore Hong Kong's fine-dining food scene, something that can be tasted not only on restaurant menus but also in streetside stalls and eateries. Here's what travellers can expect as they explore the fine-dining side of Hong Kong.
A Taste of Elegance: What to Expect
Hong Kong's sumptuous cuisine isn't just about being able to indulge in delicious flavours but this is a place that specialises in impeccable service too. This rich mix of cuisine is a love letter to the city's dynamism, diverse neighbourhoods and cosmopolitan nature, where visitors can expect everything from gourmet food markets that offer down-to-earth Cantonese classics to Michelin-starred eateries and iconic Chinese restaurants.
Hong Kong certainly doesn't lack in the choice department and often the hardest decision visitors will make is where to book reservations for out of their inevitably long list of dining establishments. This is definitely a city where visitors will return with loosened belt buckles – we'd recommend you leave your belts at home entirely...
Top Fine Dining Restaurants in Hong Kong
Fine-dining restaurants aren't in short supply in Hong Kong. And over 200 of its restaurants are listed in the Michelin guide, while the city can claim more Michelin starred places than London and New York City. Here are just a few restaurants you should be adding to your lists for lunch or dinner...
Lung King Heen
Located within the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Lung King Heen is best known for being the first Chinese restaurant in the world to achieve three Michelin stars, when it was awarded them in 2009. Guests can expect traditional Cantonese cuisine with a contemporary twist, with highlights on its menus including delicious dim sum and seafood. While its most recent rating in 2025 was for two Michelin stars, make no mistake this is one of the most exceptional meals you can have in Hong Kong.
Louise
Dressed in a 1930s colonial style, Louise is a one Michelin starred restaurant that looks just as elegant on the outside too, housed in a Grade II listed building in PMQ. The fine French food that's served inside doesn't disappoint either, with diners having two different options.On the ground floor, they can enjoy a smart casual dining experience on La Terrace or they can head upstairs for fine-dining options like its iconic Hong Kong yellow chicken.
Octavium
Octavium brings Sicilian cooking right to the heart of Hong Kong, with the house-made pasta a real treat for diners. Its combination of minimalist decor and relaxed atmosphere means it's the perfect choice for a number of special occasions, whether it's a Monday lunchtime or Thursday evening meal. For something really special, we'd recommend trying the six- or eight-course tasting menu.
Andō
Boasting one Michelin star, Andō's Argentine head chef Agustin Balbi fuses the Spanish cuisine of his roots with Japanese influences learned when plying his trade in the country. As such, diners will feel like they're being taken on Balbi's own personal journey. This only adds to the experience, something that's embellished even further by how close the chef and sommelier Carlito Chiu (who himself won the Sommelier Award in the 2025 Michelin Guide Hong Kong) work together to create an extensive wine list.
Amber
This restaurant in The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is a three Michelin star experience with contemporary ideals. Dutch-born chef Richard Ekkebus has an admirable commitment to sustainability, with sustainably harvested seafood, seasonal ingredients and dairy-free cooking all forming the backbone of his French-Asian fusion food.
Belon
If Cantonese food is firmly the tradition in Hong Kong, then French fare is becoming one of the more popular 'foreign' cuisines on the luxury dining scene. But of course, this is Hong Kong after all and there are plenty of Asian accents woven into the food. Miyazaki beef, piny lobster and duck with apricot all appear on the main menu and Belon's refined yet approachable setting means it's ideal for a lazy Sunday lunch that could easily turn into dinner.
Mono
Bedding in a snug spot in Hong Kong's Central district, Mono is the product of head chef and owner Ricardo Chaneton, the first Venezuelan chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant. He (literally) brings his Latin roots to the table, with plates finessed with European techniques. There's only capacity here for 30 guests, so be prepared to enjoy dining in an intimate setting. One of the dishes, Danish langoustine served with fermented Ecuadorian cacao, is a case in point.
Dining With a View
Enjoying culinary excellence in Hong Kong is only half the story. What really elevates your meals is when your dining room is positioned over one of the best views of the city. Imagine dining on delicious Cantonese food with epic panoramas over Victoria Harbour?
Thankfully, there are plenty of restaurants in the city with views that every bit match the fine-dining food Hong Kong is known for. Lung King Heen (mentioned above) at the Four Seasons is one but here are just a few...
Alto
If you want to enjoy the high life, then you can't get much higher than Alto. Found on the 31st floor of the V Point Tower in Causeway Bay, this modern steakhouse pairs its responsibly sourced meat and seasonal ingredients with widescreen vistas of Hong Kong's skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour.
Felix
Also boasting excellent views of Victoria Harbour is Felix, the European-inspired restaurant sitting on the 28th floor of The Peninsula Hong Kong. Expect contemporary continental fare on the menu but dinner here is where the restaurant really comes into its own as the twinkling lights of Tsim Sha Tsui, one of the busiest districts in Kowloon. Even the washrooms don't deny you the view here...
Paper Moon
Located high above the vibrant core of Tsim Sha Tsui, Paper Moon pairs delicious homely meals straight out of recipe books in Milan with resplendent views of Victoria Harbour, the glittering Hong Kong skyline and West Kowloon's cultural district. Your tastebuds will adore the restaurant's house tiramisu, homemade pappardelle and more. This is a restaurant that will have you saying 'Mamma Mia!', both for the food and the views.
Tips for Booking Fine Dining in Hong Kong
It goes without saying, these fine-dining restaurants are incredibly popular. This means that unfortunately it's not likely you can just walk up and expect a free table here. Booking in advance is imperative and even then there's a fine art to making sure you get a table. Booking as far in advance as you can will only increase your chances of making a successful reservation.
Popular restaurants in Hong Kong are at their busiest during the lunchtime rush (typically between 1pm and 2pm), in the evenings and weekends. So, if you can, you might find it easier to try and book your meal outside of those times.
Many restaurants have their own booking portals and apps where guests can make reservations from. With others, there are times of the month where you can maximise your chances, especially if you're looking to reserve for a special occasion. For example, for restaurants like The Chairman or CHAAT, visit their website on the first day of the month with a view to book for the following month, to have your best chance.
Beyond Dinner: Fine Dining Experiences
Fine dining in Hong Kong doesn't just have to be about having dinner at its incredible restaurants. There's so much more for gastronomes to explore in this food-obsessed city. You only have to leaf through the pages of the Michelin guide to see just that, with several street food outlets listed in there and awarded bib gourmands too.
One such street market is Mong Kok, where food stalls spill out across the road, which sell both fresh vegetables and sizzling meats as well as more classic dishes like stinky tofu, Hong Kong-style egg waffles and cheung fun (rice noodle rolls). Another is Sham Shiu Po, where street vendors rub shoulders with traditional restaurants, bars and cafés, all of which harbour Hong Kong's next generation of young, inventive chefs.
Of course, you can't visit Hong Kong without trying dim sum (bite-sized portions of food), a culinary institution for locals and served in pretty much every smart casual or laid-back setting going. You'll likely be able to try these in one of Hong Kong's traditional tea cafés (known locally as cha chaan teng), which first became popular in the 1950s. Sit down and prepare to sample Hong Kong's version of comfort food, including milk tea, pineapple buns and egg tarts. You'll find luxury culinary experiences are just as readily available away from the Michelin-starred restaurants as they are in them.
Conclusion
In short, luxury foodies aren't going to be left wanting when it comes to Hong Kong's culinary scene. There are plenty of top-notch restaurants available in the city, many of which are Michelin-starred and showcase both traditional Cantonese dishes and far-flung foreign cuisines. But beyond the dining table Hong Kong delights the taste buds with incredible food across its street markets, cafés and much more. You won't have to look far when it comes to finding fine-dining food in Hong Kong...
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