05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 1-8
Niwa
Niwa's zen interiors are designed by Yuki Yasukagawa. Photo: Niwa
This tranquil omakase den in Central promises an escape into the sweet, sweet folds of jet-fresh seafood. The zen, Yuki Yasukagawa-designed interiors set the stage for lunch and dinner service that comprise 14 courses and up. Each day, the best catch is flown in from Japan and paired with Uonuma-shi and Nishiki sushi rice. Binchotan charcoal-grilled nibbles round out the offerings.
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G/F, Ichang House, 61 Caine Road, Central
Noir Modern Bistro
Koji-aged Black Angus rib-eye at Noir Modern Bistro. Photo: Noir Izakaya
Hidden inside an Eslite bookstore, this sleek
izakaya does Japanese bar fare differently, with considered recipes by chef Keith Leung that combine techniques such as fermentation, dry-ageing and pickling. The local kampachi crudo and koji-aged Black Angus rib-eye serve as prime examples, best washed down with a tight curation of shochu.
Eslite, 9/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Buffee
French quiches at new Wan Chai cake-bakery Buffee. Photo: Buffee
New to Wan Chai and a bright light on a morning coffee run, Buffee is a cafe-bakery concept by the team behind viral local pastry brand LY Bakery. More than 20 types of breads and pastries are served here, complemented by coffee and matcha drinks created by Jessica Chan from The White Project. Don't miss the pistachio lava danish, baked twice a day at 11am and 3pm.