Our marquee awards night returned in the flesh on January 30, 2023 for the first time in three years. Find out who was crowned the best in class this year.
Last held in person in 2019, the Tatler Dining Awards marked a spirited return to normality this year with a physical awards ceremony that took place on January 30, 2023, delivering glamour and camaraderie in a way that only a once-a-year gathering of industry's best could. The ninth edition of our annual awards programme celebrates the achievements of Hong Kong's culinary community during a pivotal moment in the city's history, as we navigate a path out of the challenges of recent years.
The Tatler Dining Awards comprise the Tatler Dining 20 list—an unranked collection of the city's most impactful restaurants; and the Best of the Year awards, which are given to those who have excelled in their field in the past year. The winners are selected from a pool of more than 160 restaurants that have been personally reviewed and vetted by our team of editors and reviewers as part of the Tatler Dining Guide, which is now in its 39th edition this year and is scheduled to hit bookshelves across Hong Kong on February 1, 2023.
Embodying the tenacity, grit and flair that it takes to excel at the highest levels of gastronomy, the winners of 2023 have shown a unique capacity to thrive during times of great unpredictability. New to this edition is the Restaurant of the Year award, given to the highest scoring restaurant in the Tatler Dining 20 list, as voted on by our panel of industry leaders and tastemakers.
Continue reading for the full list of winners and nominees for the Tatler Dining Awards Hong Kong 2023.
Rising Star Award
A newcomer or underrated individual working in the dining scene who has impressed with their potential and contributions to the industry.
Winner: Shim Jung Taek, Mosu
It has been an exciting year for Mosu’s executive chef Sung Anh and his protégé Shim Jung Taek, who moved from Mosu in Seoul as sous chef to become head chef in Hong Kong. The ex-music producer and videographer has demonstrated incredible talent, tenacity and timing, as he switched career paths after a moment of culinary inspiration and went on to work in highly acclaimed kitchens including Tokyo’s Quintessence. Now, at Mosu Hong Kong, Shim holds his own and works closely with Sung to uphold the original style of innovative Korean cuisine while incorporating more local elements to help the cuisine evolve.
Nominees
- Andy Ching Ho, The Chairman
- Jeston Chua, Vivant
- Percy Ho, Mora