Cover This Diwali, Aer has partnered with A Spark of Madness for a lively celebration powered by Indian-inspired plates (Photo: courtesy of Aer)
This Diwali, Aer has partnered with A Spark of Madness for a lively celebration powered by Indian-inspired plates (Photo: courtesy of Aer)
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From a party powered by Indian-inspired plates to a lavish menu of royal recipes, here are the best places to dine during Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a multi-day celebration of renewal that symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Traditionally, festival rituals involved cleaning, bathing and the exchange of traditional sweets, dried fruits and gifts with neighbours, friends and coworkers. In Hong Kong, Diwali is being celebrated with abundant feasts shared between loved ones.
Across the city, restaurants are offering thoughtful festive menus and handcrafted traditional treats for the holiday. From a party powered by Indian-inspired food and drinks to a multi-course experience of Indian royal cuisine, we have gathered the best places to celebrate Diwali in Hong Kong for 2026. Read on for the details.
Read more: 5 standout Indian restaurants to try in Hong Kong
Aer x A Spark of Madness
Above Savour Indian-inspired plates at Aer this Diwali
Savour Indian-inspired plates at Aer this Diwali
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On November 5, local condiments brand A Spark of Madness partners with bar and listening lounge Aer to present a lively Diwali celebration. From 7pm, the bar will serve an à la carte menu of Indian-inspired plates infused with Spark sauces, including mozzarella pinwheels with makhanwala (North Indian curry), pork momos with A Spark of Madness Crack sauce, and vindaloo (slow-cooked curry) mac and cheese.
The beverage menu also receives a touch of Spark, from the truffle chilli crisp tomatini to an off-menu chai-flavoured creation. Meanwhile, a live DJ soundtrack of 2000s anthems will keep the energy high well into the night.
Aer
Address: UG/F, Ming Hing House, 52-56 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong
New Punjab Club
Above Tuck into a comforting spread at New Punjab Club this Diwali
Tuck into a comforting spread at New Punjab Club this Diwali
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Tatler Best Spotlight awardee New Punjab Club is hosting a Diwali dinner from November 4 to 8. Inspired by traditional recipes and fire-led cooking techniques, the six-course menu features sharing plates such as chicken chingari (spiced) tikka, patiala shahi gosht (royal mutton curry) and amritsari machli (North Indian fried fish). The menu is available from HK$888 per person.
Gaylord Indian Restaurant
Above Treat yourself to a box of handcrafted ‘mithai’ from Gaylord Indian Restaurant
Treat yourself to a box of handcrafted ‘mithai’ from Gaylord Indian Restaurant
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Diwali gifting traditionally comes in a box of mithai, or confectionery and desserts of the Indian subcontinent. This year, Gaylord Indian Restaurant is offering a handcrafted selection of treats which are designed to be enjoyed alongside cups of chai. The Diwali mithai box features sweets like coconut rose barfi (fudge-like sweet), badam pista barfi and boondi laddu (fried gram flour pearls soaked in sugar syrup and shaped into round balls). You can order by calling the restaurant.
Chaat
Above Savour elevated Indian plates at Chaat
Savour elevated Indian plates at Chaat
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Chaat, a Tatler Best Spotlight awardee, has introduced an à la carte selection of Diwali specials for the season, including dishes prepared in the tandoor, fragrant curries and dum-cooked pulao plates. Highlights include the king crab coconut soup, tandoori quail and slow-cooked lamb chop curry with saffron. The Diwali specials are available at Chaat from November 8 to 15, priced from HK$198 each.
Punjab Warriors
Above Enjoy a selection of tandoori specialities at Punjab Warriors
Enjoy a selection of tandoori specialities at Punjab Warriors
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Celebrate Diwali with a three-course menu at Punjab Warriors this season. Available from November 6 to 10, the festive menu features a selection of signature dishes and tandoori specialities, including samosa chaat with spiced chickpeas, chicken dum biryani and paneer butter masala. The menu is available for HK$398 per person, with a minimum of two.
Punjab Warriors
Address: Shop 1, G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Prince and the Peacock
Above Settle into Prince and the Peacock for a Diwali feast
Settle into Prince and the Peacock for a Diwali feast
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At Tatler Best Spotlight restaurant Prince and the Peacock, Diwali celebrations unfold across an eight-course menu featuring some of the restaurant’s signature plates. A selection of welcome bites signals the start of the meal, leading with vegetable shikampur (stuffed patty) crafted using a traditional royal recipe from the courts of Hyderabad. Chickpea paneer kebabs follows, before the arrival of a choice of main course between Badami mutton seekh kebab, dum-cooked veal shank with bone marrow salan (curry), and dum-cooked mud crab. A pear-infused rabdi (condensed milk-based dessert) completes the experience.
The Diwali dinner menu is available from November 5 to 11 and is priced at HK$888 per person for a minimum of two guests. An optional wine or zero-proof pairing is available at an additional cost.
Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
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