10 Hong Kong restaurants I've loved recently
Ten of the most memorable restaurants I've visited recently, and loved! Read on and some time looking for restaurants online ;)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
2-starred ARBOR's Nordic-Japanese autumn tasting menu by Chef Eric Raty
I always find it such a treat to come back to Arbor, a restaurant that remains dear to my heart for all the wonderful anniversary and...
![[Hong Kong] Yakiniku Ishidaya, the first overseas outpost from Kobe, opens in Central](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_cb86698c19bf4c4894f2521676ccd96b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_cb86698c19bf4c4894f2521676ccd96b~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Yakiniku Ishidaya, the first overseas outpost from Kobe, opens in Central
There's nothing Jon and I love more than a really, really good Japanese yakiniku, and while we usually frequent Great or Futago on...
![[Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_28b8caa1bfb64bdba6ec20fea28459ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_28b8caa1bfb64bdba6ec20fea28459ae~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 21, 2021
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer
Lunch at 1-starred L’Envol (“flight”) was a soaring rendition of modern French gastronomy at its finest 😉 Before I go into the food...
![[Hong Kong] Where to eat this Valentine's Day](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_9d32084d2ef64bb584c5c6e34684ea81~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_9d32084d2ef64bb584c5c6e34684ea81~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] Where to eat this Valentine's Day
If you're at a loss for ideas on where to eat out (or eat in) this Valentine's Day, here's a list of Hong Kong restaurants doing special...
![[Recipe] Thai Stir-Fried Pork & Beans (Pad Kra Pow Moo)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_1d4595477d93462ebae25561d2907e4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_1d4595477d93462ebae25561d2907e4d~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
[Recipe] Thai Stir-Fried Pork & Beans (Pad Kra Pow Moo)
This time last year, I was eating my way through Pattaya and Phuket - so I decided to recreate one of my favorite Thai dishes that I've...
![[Recipe] Crispy Pulled Pork Carnitas](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_93a72487dc2a4cd7aeefe5d3f41ea58b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_93a72487dc2a4cd7aeefe5d3f41ea58b~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
[Recipe] Crispy Pulled Pork Carnitas
Another successful cooking result of a random Mexican craving I had one day... pulled pork tacos! Luckily, the Pacific Gourmet down the...
![[Hong Kong] Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant guide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c352c93c491a4d1fb62ddcd5559d9156~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_c352c93c491a4d1fb62ddcd5559d9156~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 17, 2020
- 5 min
[Hong Kong] Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant guide
More and more, I find myself eating out at Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon side due to the number of new restaurants popping up. Here's a list...
![[Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_6309b0ffce7e4f8f8552dd337ae4d881~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_6309b0ffce7e4f8f8552dd337ae4d881~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel
Over the past months, Rosewood has been busy pushing out a host of new restaurant concepts, all headlined by familiar chef names....
![[Hong Kong] Sheung Wan Restaurant Guide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_cd13811b197f425fb5f0eaaada7cd6e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_cd13811b197f425fb5f0eaaada7cd6e1~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 24, 2019
- 4 min
[Hong Kong] Sheung Wan Restaurant Guide
Sheung Wan, the 'in-between' district that isn't really Central but not Sai Ying Pun either. Everything is a little harder to find, but...
![[Hong Kong] Causeway Bay Restaurant Guide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_5fd2594cd77a4143841351e4ebefa697~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_5fd2594cd77a4143841351e4ebefa697~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 24, 2019
- 5 min
[Hong Kong] Causeway Bay Restaurant Guide
Now onto Causeway Bay - the district full of hot pot, Japanese food and tons of other hidden gems that don't make it to the mainstream....
![[Macau] Michelin Gala Dinner 2020: 7 courses by 7 legendary chefs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_084a407a1da243d8a306006b92634cbd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_084a407a1da243d8a306006b92634cbd~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 18, 2019
- 4 min
[Macau] Michelin Gala Dinner 2020: 7 courses by 7 legendary chefs
Last night marked the fourth annual Michelin Gala dinner, this time with the theme of Sustainability in Motion. The event was held at the...
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 18, 2019
- 2 min
Full restaurant list: Results of 2020 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau revealed
Yesterday saw the anticipated reveal of Michelin-awarded restaurants for the 2020 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau at City of Dreams,...
![[Hong Kong] Central Restaurant Guide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c6957124bd1d4594ab2e9ee4fa0c9a3c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_472,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/d74be1_c6957124bd1d4594ab2e9ee4fa0c9a3c~mv2.png)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 11, 2019
- 11 min
[Hong Kong] Central Restaurant Guide
Since I did a neighborhood food guide for Hung Hom, I might as well cover all the other districts around Hong Kong. I'm a bit more...
![[Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c303ffe5e6574a9eb424103eb93d7967~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_c303ffe5e6574a9eb424103eb93d7967~mv2.jpeg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 10, 2019
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019
People often ask me about how I juggle full time work and events, but it's not that hard once you establish a quota for events per week....
![[Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_a084e9b8d1c24d218b2cd532511a5660~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_a084e9b8d1c24d218b2cd532511a5660~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 7, 2019
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!
Updated: 12.10.2019 Since opening in early 2018, I've visited The Murray on only two occasions - first for the exquisite Popinjay seafood...
![[Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_8757e46d13e3426e8e7a01422ce64c7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_8757e46d13e3426e8e7a01422ce64c7d~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Nov 5, 2019
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room
I hear the Rosewood's The Butterfly Room is currently Hong Kong's hardest afternoon tea experience to book, with reservations filling up...
![[Hong Kong] Hung Hom Restaurant Guide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_f657a3ffdbf34835b23ed0a30803d7f1~mv2_d_1500_1418_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_f657a3ffdbf34835b23ed0a30803d7f1~mv2_d_1500_1418_s_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 31, 2019
- 5 min
[Hong Kong] Hung Hom Restaurant Guide
[Last update: Nov.1.2019]* Some of you may have guessed from my Instagram stories during the week that my 9-5 office is located in...
![[Hong Kong] 5 new bars to check out right now](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_87b542bbc0404617b211229e54b0d829~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_87b542bbc0404617b211229e54b0d829~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 23, 2019
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] 5 new bars to check out right now
Hong Kong has seen a wave of new bars openings over the past few months, and I’ve rounded up some of my favourite new spots for a drink....
![[Hong Kong] Contemporary French fine dining at 2-Michelin-starred Écriture](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_5f69384b196543ff8b515504446732b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_5f69384b196543ff8b515504446732b6~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 27, 2019
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] Contemporary French fine dining at 2-Michelin-starred Écriture
Located in the 26/F penthouse of arts and culture destination H Queen’s, Écriture is a contemporary French restaurant led by Maxime...
![[Hong Kong] Edible Stories menu by Chef Vicky Lau at 1-Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_da75500eae8b46f5b729c44d49bd989d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_da75500eae8b46f5b729c44d49bd989d~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 19, 2019
- 4 min
[Hong Kong] Edible Stories menu by Chef Vicky Lau at 1-Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room
This was my first time visiting Tate Dining Room & Bar since it relocated from Elgin Street to Hollywood Road, and this time, I came to...
![[Hong Kong] The Chosen "8" omakase dinner at WHISK, The Mira Hotel TST](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_c8b75ffc12504fbab97061630aac5456~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_c8b75ffc12504fbab97061630aac5456~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 6, 2019
- 3 min
[Hong Kong] The Chosen "8" omakase dinner at WHISK, The Mira Hotel TST
Last Friday night, I headed over to Tsim Sha Tsui after work to check out the the seasonal eight-course omakase menu by Chef Oliver Li at...
![[Shanghai] Gorgeous wines and innovative European gastronomy at Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_460cf4746b3042299406143bf84a09c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_460cf4746b3042299406143bf84a09c4~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 15, 2019
- 3 min
[Shanghai] Gorgeous wines and innovative European gastronomy at Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen
Located within Bund 22, a century-old structure along the Huangpu River, Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen is a charming little fine dining...
![[Hong Kong] 5 best boozy brunches](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_92a9793866944801a7438bad2594656e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_92a9793866944801a7438bad2594656e~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- May 8, 2019
- 4 min
[Hong Kong] 5 best boozy brunches
5 of some of the best boozy brunches in Hong Kong right now: La Rambla by Catalunya, Chaiwala, Old Bailey, Buenos Aires Polo Club...
![[Jan-Mar 2019] 5 best recent eats in Hong Kong](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_f7447a6efd4f45d8be2aa23a9226e1fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_f7447a6efd4f45d8be2aa23a9226e1fa~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Apr 1, 2019
- 4 min
[Jan-Mar 2019] 5 best recent eats in Hong Kong
Admittedly, I've been getting lazy with the restaurant write-ups with everything going on, so here I'm compiling a list of the FIVE best...
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 31, 2018
- 3 min
Favourite Restaurant Experiences 2018: YOUR LIST!
Initially I was thinking of doing a post on *my* favourite restaurant experiences of 2018. But how boring. I opened this one up to all my...
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 27, 2018
- 3 min
AULIS: Simon Rogan's chef's table & development kitchen concept comes to Hong Kong
Last week, I was one of the few lucky guests to experience AULIS Hong Kong's first service in their slick new 12-seater chef's table...
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 25, 2018
- 3 min
Restaurant Uwe: creative, seasonal and ingredients-focused cuisine
For over a year, I've wanted check out Uwe, renowned chef Uwe Opocensky's eponymous restaurant located in Sheung Wan. And I'm glad I...
![[New York City] Top 5 things I ate in Manhattan](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_4cf853ee8911489388883be68349a6e5~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_4cf853ee8911489388883be68349a6e5~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 9, 2018
- 4 min
[New York City] Top 5 things I ate in Manhattan
Last week, I went on a flash trip to NYC to see friends and eat my heart out at some of the places that were recommended by all you...
Ellie Furuya
- Apr 28, 2018
- 3 min
Arbor: Premium Japanese Ingredients & French Finesse by Executive Chef Eric Raty
Created and led by Chef de Cuisine Eric Räty (prev. Café Gray Deluxe in The Upper House), Arbor is the newest contender to shake up Hong...
Ellie Furuya
- Mar 11, 2018
- 3 min
Blue Supreme: Hong Kong's best bar food?
Making its debut in a quiet Sheung Wan neighbourhood just off of Hollywood Road, Blue Supreme is a cool little concept revolving around...
Ellie Furuya
- Feb 19, 2018
- 3 min
Delicious Hawaiian-infused modern fine dining at Town by Chef Bryan Nagao
Word on the TOWN is that there's a restaurant tucked away in the bustling heart of Causeway Bay that serves up an innovative blend of...
![[Dénia] #DNA Dinner Menu at 3 Michelin-Starred Quique Dacosta](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_d3cb46cc708a436c80926561b74363bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_473,h_355,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d74be1_d3cb46cc708a436c80926561b74363bb~mv2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Apr 22, 2017
- 6 min
[Dénia] #DNA Dinner Menu at 3 Michelin-Starred Quique Dacosta
Quique Dacosta (Kee-keh da costa) is a restaurant I've always followed on social media and thought of more as a far-off fantasy that I...