The MICHELIN Guide has come a long way since its humble 1900 debut as a free booklet packed with maps, motoring tips, lists of mechanics, and hotels and restaurants — all part of a clever ploy to get people driving (and wearing out tyres faster). Its maps were so accurate that they reportedly helped the Allies navigate France during World War II. Not bad for a marketing stunt.
Fast-forward to today, and Michelin stars have become the culinary world’s most coveted currency — bestowing glory, anxiety, and in some cases, existential dread upon chefs. For diners, they’re a reliable GPS for finding a meal that’s sure to impress.
This March, Hong Kong earned an impressive 73 Michelin stars across its dining scene: seven restaurants with three stars, 11 with two, and 58 with one. Unless you’ve got a bottomless budget and 73 days to spare, sampling them all in one go is a fantasy best left to your imagination.
So instead, here’s a curated look at Hong Kong’s Michelin elite — from masterful Cantonese classics and meticulous Japanese fare to inventive modern European cuisine — neatly sorted by style and flavor. Here are our picks for the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong that you can book right now.
Cantonese
No Hong Kong itinerary is complete without sampling its Cantonese cuisine — the city’s culinary cornerstone.
Known for its delicate “wok hei” (the elusive breath of the wok), this cuisine celebrates the art of steaming and stir-frying, with pristine seafood and perfectly crafted dim sum at its heart.
Man Ho (Admiralty) — One Michelin Star
Man Ho is a Cantonese restaurant in the heart of Admiralty.
Tucked inside the five-star JW Marriott Hotel above Pacific Place, Man Ho serves upscale Cantonese cooking with a modern edge — from delicate, hand-made dim sum to market-fresh seafood and premium ingredients. At the helm is chef Jayson Tang, who started out helping at his parents’ dai pai dong before becoming one of Hong Kong’s youngest chefs to earn a Michelin star.
As he once put it, the journey felt like “going from playing football on the street to playing in a stadium.” The space feels like a contemporary Chinese garden, with glass chandeliers shaped like morning glory vines and gorgeous marble moon gates. Don’t miss the signature pork loin char siu, perfectly caramelized and smoky. Round it out with a pot of rare tea from their excellent selection.
Man Wah — One Michelin Star
Man Wah got a revamp in 2021, but it’s been around since the 1960s.
Housed in one of Hong Kong’s most storied hotels — the Mandarin Oriental, which has welcomed everyone from Princess Diana to Michelle Yeoh — Man Wah has been elevating Cantonese classics since 1968, with a luxurious refresh after its 2021 renovation. The dining room is a showstopper: serene cyan walls, sculptural lacquer panels, gilded brass inlays, and delicate gold accents, all framed by sweeping views of Victoria Harbour (always request a window seat).
The menu balances tradition and indulgence, with highlights like hot-and-sour soup with crab meat, nostalgic sweet-and-sour pork with pineapple, and the deceptively simple stir-fried kale with ginger and Chinese wine. Wine enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice, and let’s be honest — this is one of those places where dressing to impress isn’t optional.
The Chairman — One Michelin Star
The Chairman focuses on the quality of its cooking and ingredients, rather than spectacles.
The Chairman is famously one of the hardest restaurants to book in Hong Kong — and for good reason. Eschewing theatrics and gimmicks, it focuses purely on exceptional Cantonese food. Ingredients are carefully sourced, from seafood hand-picked at Aberdeen Fish Market each morning to herbs more expensive than the chicken in the iconic soy sauce chicken.
Standout dishes include razor clams with aged lemon, smoked baby pigeon with Longjing tea, and wild clams stir-fried with chilli jam made from slow-cooked oxtail. Bookings are online-only on select days, with set menus emailed in advance — not easy, but absolutely worth the effort.
Dim Sum Destinations
Dim sum is traditionally enjoyed in the morning or around brunch.
Dim sum — a staple of Cantonese cuisine, also known as yum cha — are bite-sized delights ranging from shrimp dumplings to deep-fried spring rolls and fluffy baos.
Duddell’s — One Michelin Star
Duddell’s is renowned for its legendary dim sum brunches.
Duddell’s unveiled a refreshed concept in August, complete with a revamped dining room, new signature menus, and cocktails that have quickly become the talk of the town. Under chef Chan Yau Leung, the Cantonese restaurant serves all-day and all-night dim sum — a rare treat beyond the usual morning hours — with both classic and vegetarian options.
Standouts include shrimp dumplings (har gao), BBQ pork buns (char siu bao), and stir-fried rice rolls with supreme soy sauce. Brunch here is a decadent affair: unlimited dim sum paired with free-flow Veuve, Ruinart, or Krug for those feeling indulgent. It’s pricier than your neighborhood dim sum spot, but every bite feels unapologetically luxurious.
The Legacy House — One Michelin Star
The Legacy House boasts some incredible views.
The Legacy House honors the Cheng family’s culinary heritage — the same family behind Rosewood Hotels — with dim sum that’s as refined as it is delicious. Under chef Li Chi Wai, the Cantonese restaurant celebrates the flavors of Guangdong, serving everything from delicate steamed mantis shrimp dumplings and comforting minced fish soup to indulgent deep-fried duck with mashed taro.
Perched atop Victoria Dockside, the views are as impressive as the menu, and the elegant interior practically begs you to dress up. Don’t miss the cocktails, which cleverly weave in Chinese ingredients for a twist that’s both playful and sophisticated.
Ying Jee Club — Two Michelin Stars
The bite-sized desserts at Ying Jee Club are as delicious as they look.
Ying Jee Club, led by chef Siu Hin-chi — who has cooked in kitchens holding a combined 24 Michelin stars — serves dim sum that rotates twice a month, balancing beautiful presentation with time-honored techniques and ingredients. Housed in the Nexxus Building, the interiors are sleek and elegant, with marble tables, velvet seating, and modern chandeliers.
Standouts include the whole abalone puff with chicken and baked mini pineapple buns with BBQ pork — clever updates on cult classics — alongside wagyu M9 beef with rice-flour rolls and scallop-and-shrimp dumplings. Top it off with a wine list that’s as impressive as the food, and you’ve got a spot that’s both luxe and playful.
Japanese Excellence
Hongkongers love Japan — it’s their number-one travel destination, and that’s no exaggeration. So it makes sense that the city takes its Japanese cuisine seriously… and fortunately, it does.
Nagamoto — One Michelin Star
Nagamoto is housed within an intimate setting.
After Kashiwaya closed in 2021, it was reborn in the same spot as Nagamoto, led by the talented chef Teruhiko Nagamoto. This counters-only omakase spot follows the Japanese philosophy of shun, celebrating ingredients at the absolute peak of seasonal freshness.
Chef Nagamoto adds a modern twist to kaiseki, with seasonal highlights like seared scallop with maitake mushroom and caviar, herring with eggplant, and an array of the freshest sashimi you’ll find in the city. The intimate, vibey counter is perfect for date night — where impeccable Japanese cuisine meets just the right amount of cool.
Sushi Shikon — Three Michelin Stars
Sushi Shikon boasts the highest number of stars in terms of Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s only three-Michelin sushi restaurant sits within the luxurious Landmark Mandarin Oriental, led by chef Kakinuma, a master of Edo-style sushi and the art of ageing fish to perfection. The intimate, minimalist space — with just eight seats — pairs artisanal décor with world-class technique.
Standouts include the tiger prawn nigiri, where prawns are partially cooked to three-quarters ready before a delicate steam finishes them, unlocking maximum umami. Booking is notoriously tricky, so plan well in advance. Lunch runs HK$2,250 per seat, dinner HK$4,000, with one lunch and two dinner seatings from Monday to Saturday.
European and Western Flair
There are plenty of Western restaurants in Hong Kong to choose from.
From French to Italian, Hong Kong’s European dining scene is rich with options.
Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic — One Michelin Star
The interiors here are stunning.
Asia has been lucky enough to welcome not one, but two restaurants by celebrity chef Anne-Sophie Pic — the world’s most decorated female Michelin-starred chef. In 2023, she opened her latest venture at Central’s Forty-Five, housed within the luxury crystal world of Baccarat.
The interior is a showpiece of design: at the entrance, guests are greeted by a fiery chandelier representing the four elements — fire, air, earth, and water — a dazzling nod to Baccarat’s craft, with a view to match.
The menu is contemporary French with a subtle Asian twist. Think saba mackerel with caviar, barbecued and glazed; Brittany blue lobster cooked over embers from the sea; Limousin veal sweetbreads aged in beeswax; and pigeon smoked with eucalyptus and stuffed with foie gras. Unsurprisingly, the wine list is just as exceptional, making this a sensory feast from start to finish.
Louise — One Michelin Star
Dining at Louise feels like a journey through time.
Louise is as much about the atmosphere as it is about the food. Housed in a historic two-storey building within PMQ’s creative hub, it feels like dining in someone’s fabulously wealthy home.
Opened by Julien Royer of Singapore’s famed Odette and helmed by chef Loïc Portaller, the experience is best started on the terrace with a cocktail before heading upstairs to the dining room to try the signature roasted yellow Hong Kong chicken — a personal favorite. Served with Niigata rice, a fresh green salad, and chicken jus, it’s part of a tasting menu that also includes morisseau mussels and Brittany Dover sole, with wine pairings strongly recommended.
For those wanting to splurge, there’s the luxurious Prestige Menu, along with à la carte options and weekend brunches.
Octavium — Two Michelin Stars
Octavium serves Sicilian-inspired dishes and more.
This elegant Italian restaurant in Central is known for its impeccable service and unpretentious approach to fine dining, led by Messina-born chef Giuseppe de Vuono, who previously honed his craft at Michelin-starred restaurants.
While an à la carte menu is available, the six- or eight-course tasting menus are the ultimate way to savor the kitchen’s finest creations, from Sicilian red prawn with prawn extraction and caviar to delicate langoustine spaghetti, all complemented by excellent wine.
Arrive with an appetite and allow the chef’s seasonal highlights to guide your journey.
Amber — Three Michelin Stars
Amber is a pioneer when it comes to sustainable fine dining.
When Dutch chef Richard Ekkebus took the helm at Amber, the contemporary French fine-dining restaurant inside the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, he set out to do two things: champion sustainability and never compromise on taste. Today, the restaurant holds three Michelin stars and a Green Star for its environmental commitment.
The menu highlights sustainably sourced seafood and seasonal vegetables, with standout dishes such as Aka Uni with lobster and caviar, and a creative take on vegetables featuring butter beans, French beans, soy milk “burrata,” basil, and extra-virgin olive oil. The interiors are equally impressive, with brass and oak tables, custom embroidered textile walls, and subtle gold accents.
Racines — One Michelin Star
Racines serves up classic French comfort food.
A charming Hong Kong neighborhood gem in the quaint PoHo district, Racines — French for “roots” — serves classic heirloom recipes that feel straight out of a French countryside kitchen, exactly as chef Romain Dupeyre intends.
Inspired by his grandmother’s cooking, from aioli to ratatouille and pissaladière, Dupeyre celebrates seasonal ingredients, often elevated with luxurious touches like caviar and truffles. The roast pigeon is a must-try, and the famous Racines cereal sourdough with smoked butter is impossible to resist between courses.
Modern Fusion and Creative Dining
Chefs in Hong Kong love to push boundaries, and the city’s most imaginative dishes can be found at its Michelin-starred restaurants.
From molecular gastronomy to daring fusion creations, these spots celebrate the city’s multicultural flair — perfect for anyone ready to let their taste buds go on an adventure.
Ando — One Michelin Star
Chef-founder Agustin Balbi was born in Argentina and trained in Japan, making him the perfect blend of two culinary worlds.
Located on Wellington Street in Central, Ando — a name that means “the act of doing” in Spanish and “comfort” in Japanese — pays homage to his grandmother Lola’s cooking through carefully crafted tasting menus.
Michelin inspectors have called it “innovative,” and they aren’t wrong: Spanish Balfego tuna comes with AO nori, lobster arrives on saffron pancakes with sugitake, and king crab with clams and sundried tomato is paired with Hong Kong’s own Yi O rice.
Chaat — One Michelin Star
Street food and fine dining don’t usually go hand in hand, but a new wave of Michelin-trained chefs is changing that.
Enter Chaat — whose name fittingly means “lick” in Hindi, a nod to its finger-licking-good approach — where Rosewood’s stunning harbor views meet elevated Indian dishes from Mumbai, Kerala, and beyond under the guidance of chef Gaurav Kuthari.
Various tasting menus are available, and even the vegetarian options impress: think batter-fried spinach with yogurt and mint chutney or samosa tart in crispy shortbread.
Non-vegetarians are in for a treat too, with indulgent spins on classics such as Kristal-caviar-topped oyster pani puri and tandoori wagyu beef cheek.
Roganic — One Michelin Star
Renowned for its sustainability initiatives, Roganic — launched by acclaimed British chef Simon Rogan — recently moved to a sparkling new location in Lee Garden One.
The restaurant offers a sharing-style menu rooted in a farm-to-table, zero-waste philosophy, with interiors to match: the “forest” dining room is crafted from timber salvaged from typhoon-felled trees, and the floor is made of reclaimed marble.
The contemporary menu takes familiar ingredients in unexpected directions. Oolong-cured Himalayan trout, young Changhua tomatoes with fermented pistachio, and locally farmed pork with whey cabbage and pickled walnut exemplify the restaurant’s inventive yet conscientious approach.
Ta Vie — Three Michelin Stars
In 2023, Hideaki Sato and his team celebrated the pinnacle of culinary achievement: three Michelin stars — and it’s been a whirlwind ever since.
Named to evoke both “your life” in French and “journey” in Japanese, this elegant fine-dining destination delivers dishes so beautiful they’re almost too pretty to eat. Creativity meets precision here, with molecular techniques and inventive reinterpretations that enhance the flavors without ever overshadowing them.
The season-driven tasting menu includes standouts such as homemade fresh pasta with Aonori butter sauce and Hokkaido uni, and Hokkaido Kegani crab with Japanese sweetcorn. Wines are thoughtfully sourced from France, Japan, and China, while house-brewed and bottled teas complete the refined experience.
Affordable Michelin Picks
While many of the restaurants above sit firmly in the luxury bracket, not every Michelin-starred experience has to cost an arm and a leg!
Here are some more approachable options that deliver star-quality food without the sky-high price tag.
Yat Lok (Central) — One Michelin Star
This family-run gem dates back to the 1950s, and its tiny hole-in-the-wall in Central has been serving roast meat since 2011.
The roast goose is a must-try, following a meticulous 20-step process before arriving at your table in ultra-crispy, glistening perfection. Pair it with rice or a side of lai fun noodles for a satisfying meal that won’t break the bank — around HK$70–80 per person.
As one of the most affordable, Michelin-starred eateries, queues are inevitable, so arrive early and be ready to share a table with strangers. Expect no-frills Hong Kong service — here, it’s all about the food, not the fuss. Dress casually, it’s totally informal here.
Kam’s Roast Goose — One Michelin Star
Kam’s Roast Goose attracts local celebrities like Chow Yun Fat.
Tucked away in Wan Chai, Kam’s has been dishing up roast goose since the 1940s, now run by the third generation of the Kam family. This tiny Michelin-starred spot is all about crispy, juicy goose (it’s about HK$60 for roast goose on rice; or HK$110 for its limited-quantity signature goose leg on rice), along with other classics like char siu and soy chicken.
If you want to try all of Yat Lok’s roast meats, opt for the roast combo on rice, which allows for two choices. Locals and tourists alike flock here, and if you’re feeling adventurous, don’t skip the silky goose blood pudding — a true Hong Kong delicacy. No need to dress up here either, but again, expect to line up.
Ho Hung Kee (Causeway Bay) — One Michelin Star
If you’re craving a hearty bowl of wonton noodle soup, Ho Hung Kee in Causeway Bay will hit the spot.
Around since the 1940s, it’s famed for springy wonton noodles swimming in fresh broth (it’s HK$88 for their house specialty). The current spot embraces a diner-like vibe, with bright blue chairs and marble-patterned tables, making it a cheerful place to slurp your way through lunch. Don’t miss one of their comforting congees for a satisfying finish.
Hong Kong’s Newest Michelin Star Restaurants
Discover plenty of newbies on the Michelin list this year.
This year’s MICHELIN Guide brought several exciting newcomers to the table — here’s a quick debrief about each of them.
Ami — One Michelin Star
Ami has quickly gained a prominent following.
Ami joined Hong Kong’s Michelin roster this year, serving exquisite modern French cuisine under chef Nicolas Boutin. The forest-themed fine-dining spot blends classic Gallic techniques with creative twists, from Murray cod with Paimpol cocoa beans to Japanese A4 wagyu beef with mint béarnaise sauce.
Not feeling too hungry? There’s a bar-bites menu, too. Whiskey lovers, however, should make a beeline for the Wood Ear Bar, a haven boasting over 400 rare labels from around the globe.
Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco — One Michelin Star
Creativity and color come to light at this restaurant.
Seafood lovers will find plenty to swoon over at this contemporary French restaurant, where the ocean’s terroir takes center stage with a sustainable twist. Highlights include Aomori Sanma with eggplant and the catch of the day served with green curry, all perfectly complemented by selections from their self-styled “Wine Bible.”
Tuber Umberto Bombana — One Michelin Star
This Italian restaurant from the eponymous chef is a true celebration of truffles — a luxury ingredient many of us can’t resist — and it’s no wonder, given that chef Bombana is hailed as the “King of White Truffle”.
Under Keith Yam, who has worked alongside Bombana for over 20 years, the restaurant joined the Michelin club in 2025, thanks to its phenomenal dishes, from the jumbo Carabinero prawns from Spain to homemade pastas adorned with truffle.
Its K11 Musea location makes it perfect for a leisurely pre- or post-meal stroll — or a little shopping along the harbour — turning a meal into a full-on experience.