Cover Left to right: Chefs Napol ‘Joe’ Jantraget and Saki Hoshino of Samlor and Nawa; Wayne Liew of Keng Eng Kee Seafood

From beefy menus to a special wine dinner and chocolate-infused brunch, here are all the F&B happenings that should be on your radar this week

In this edition of Hong Kong restaurant news, we’re covering everything from new chef collaborations and brunch offerings to ingredient focused menus and dishes.

In addition, we’ve also launched our latest list of new restaurant and bar openings, rounded up the best hot pot spots in the city, and shared news on the fifth anniversary celebrations at Rosewood Hong Kong.

So, before you fill up your culinary calendar, stay informed with what’s happening and delve into all the exciting dining experiences awaiting you this week.

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Thai it all

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Above Dishes created by Hoshino and Jantraget

This March, Carlyle & Co. is hosting chefs Saki Hoshino and (her husband) Napol ‘Joe’ Jantraget from Bangkok’s Samlor and Michelin-starred Nawa. Over four nights, members can indulge in a pop-up that showcases top contemporary Thai cuisine. From March 20 to 23, the Bar & Lounge will come alive with the vibrant flavours of street food-inspired Samlor, followed by a two-night chef’s table on March 22 and 23, featuring a seven-course tasting menu inspired by Nawa’s fine-dining style. Some tables will be held for non-members for the Samlor pop-up. Enquiries should be directed to hongkong.membership@carlyleandco.com.

The Samlor pop-up menu will offer signature dishes including Thai omelette, prawn ceviche, Wagyu beef tartare and crispy pork belly. Followed by dessert, with innovative twists on traditional favourites, such as silky Khanom chan and roti with Chiang Mai ice cream. Meanwhile, the Nawa chef’s table pop-up will present a blend of classic recipes and modern techniques, showcasing the bold, innovative Thai cuisine which earned Nawa its Michelin star within just nine months of opening.

Carlyle & Co.
Address: Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Got beef?

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Above Rangers Valley Zabuton graded 5+ Wagyu
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Above Bindaree ox cheek sacchetti

This March, Woolly Pig Hong Kong presents ‘The Best of New South Wales’ seasonal menus across its dining outlets, including Hue Dining, Majo Tapas Paella Bar, District 8 Bistro, and Man Mano Italian. Featuring a selection of breeds and brands, such as Jack’s Creek Wagyu and Black Angus, Bindaree Food Group’s premium grass-raised beef, and Rangers Valley’s marbled beef, diners can sample a range of quality beef cuts from New South Wales. In addition, Woolly Pig will also be highlighting the award-winning Margra lamb, known for its exceptional tenderness and unique flavour profile.

Each restaurant will offer something a little different, from Hue Dining’s refined five-course tasting menu showcasing Margra Lamb and Bindaree Ox cheek sacchetti, to Majo’s Spanish sharing meal featuring Margra lamb cutlets and croquetas de ternera. Meanwhile, District 8 will elevate the classic steak frites experience with premium cuts, and Man Mano delivers a family-style Italian feast including Rangers Valley meatballs and Jack’s Creek tagliata di manzo. 

Hue
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1/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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Sweet weekends

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Above Chefs William Lau and Natalie Leung
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Above Rum baba and Cacao fruit granita

Whisk is launching Chocolate Sensation, an exclusive pop-up brunch that will take place across two weekends on March 23, 24, 30, and 31. The French-Japanese restaurant at The Mira will welcome Natalie Leung of L’École Valrhona Asia and former Louise pastry chef, who will bring her whimsical chocolate creations to the table alongside the inventive menu, created by Whisk chef William Lau, with dishes like mantis shrimp with kombu and wasabi and squid tart with vin jaune.

The desserts will include the likes of rum baba infused with black forest flavours and a refreshing cacao fruit granita with dried longan and Taiwanese bitter melon sherbet. The brunch is available from 12pm to 3pm with prices starting at HK$598 for a seven-course feast, with optional add-ons including all-you-can-eat fresh oysters and free-flow champagne. To secure tickets, head to Mira’s e-shop to book the brunch experience.

Whisk
European   |   $ $ $   |  

5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

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Going nuts for pizza

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Above The Ode to Pistachio and Cremino

The Pizza Project’s latest WTF Pizza for March is dedicated to the pistachio. From March 8 to 17, both Central and Wan Chai locations will be serving up two limited-time pizzas featuring pistachio. For those craving savoury, the Ode to Pistachio pizza is topped with pistachio spread, mortadella mousse and chips, creamy stracciatella and fior di latte, while the Cremino, a sweet pizza that combines thick pistachio creme with Nutella and white chocolate fondant, is made with dessert lovers in mind.

The Pizza Project
Address: G/F, 26 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Wine and wok hei

ZS Hospitality, the group behind restaurants such as Hansik Goo and Whey, among others, is hosting a couple of exciting culinary collaborations this month. The first, a special dinner hosted by Feuille and wine company Vinosophy, will take place on March 21 at Feuille. This event promises an evening to explore a handpicked selection of hidden gems from Champagne and Burgundy, with pours including champagnes, premier cru and grand cru wines spanning various vintages. Priced at HK$2,888 per person, this dining experience is a rare opportunity to indulge in the finest wines expertly paired with Feuille’s nature-inspired French cuisine.

The second experience, running from March 23 to 24, will see chef Wayne Liew from Singapore’s beloved zi char eatery Keng Eng Kee Seafood, back in Hong Kong. Hosted by Marco Xodo from Testina, the two chefs will team up for two days, blending their cuisines and infusing the menu with their distinctive styles and signature ingredients. Whether you join for dinner on March 23 or indulge in both lunch and dinner on March 24, guests will be treated to a meal full of traditional Singaporean and Italian flavours that celebrate bold flavours and culinary heritage in every bite. 

Feuille
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5/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Testina
Italian   |   $ $ $ $

3/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

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