Art Week in Hong Kong, spearheaded by Art Basel Hong Kong (March 28–30), kicks off next week. In advance, Whitewall shares a guide to the top Hong Kong restaurants and bars to shop at while in town—including Arcane, Amber, Ozone, AMMO, and more.
Arcane
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In November 2014, the multi-award-winning chef, Shane Osborn—the first Australian Chef to achieve one and two Michelin stars at Pied-a-Terre in London—opened Arcane in Central Hong Kong. For the past decade, its sumptuous cuisine has blended modern European flavors in an à la carte menu. Additionally, daily specials and a set lunch menu are offered. Seasonally, Chef Osborn carefully designs the not-miss menu, sourced from the finest products in France, the UK, and Japan. In addition to a main dining area for 30 people, a bar seating for three, an open kitchen counting seating for four, a terrace seating for 14, and a high table seating for four, there is an exclusive private dining area for 32 guests to enjoy.
Amber
Courtesy of Amber.
Courtesy of Amber.
Inside the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is Amber—a fine dining establishment led by Chef Richard Ekkebus, which opened in 2005. Evolved from French culinary techniques, its menu has been awarded two Michelin stars for 16 consecutive years since 2008, as well as a rare Michelin Green Star since 2022. Known for its culinary creativity, Amber explores innovative approaches to food that delight and excite global diners’ expectations and wellness concerns. Thoughtful considerations to dietary needs and restrictions, from lactose-free and allergy-conscious plates, are offered—from French staples, like cream and butter, with soy, rice, cereal, and nut milk. Food waste and social inclusion are also important facets for Ekkebus, so a quest for ethical and sustainable ingredients is met with each dish. For those who dine inside the Tihany Design-imagined space, inspiration awaits.
COA
Courtesy of COA.
Courtesy of COA.
In 2017, Jay Khan opened COA. Rooted in the flavors and atmosphere found in Mexico, the bar features a curated cocktail list filled with ingredients hand-picked by the bar’s team. In addition to offering a range of Mexican spirits—such as Raicilla, Bacanora, Sotol, and Charanda—COA also welcomes guests to a 41-page agave-only menu. Bombastic signature cocktails, from the Coconut Milk punch to the Pepper Smash, can be enjoyed in an ambiance of murals and handcrafted Oaxaca objects dimly lit by candles. In 2022, Khan also co-founded Mezcal Mission to give back to society, offering mezcal and tequila tasting workshops, with all proceeds donated to Habitat for Humanity.
L’Envol
Courtesy of L’Envol.
Courtesy of L’Envol.
Located within The St. Regis Hong Kong, the restaurant L’Envol recently received two Michelin stars. Under the helm of Culinary Director Olivier Elzer, whose professional background spans kitchens in France and Asia, L’Envol specializes in innovative French gastronomy, blending classic techniques and visionary flair. With menus that pay homage to the seasons, plates featuring fresh produce and avant-garde flavors elevate courses that activate the senses. Dishes with wild boar, crab from Hokkaido, and steamed rock lobster join dessert favorites from Provence, wine from Sémillon, and more.
Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic
Courtesy of Cristal Room By Anne-Sophie Pic.
Courtesy of Cristal Room By Anne-Sophie Pic.
Earlier this month, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, was awarded one Michelin star. Led by Baccarat, the restaurant’s fusion of luxury and gastronomy led to this declaration, putting the world’s most Michelin-starred female chef on the map in Hong Kong. Here, the gastronomy journey begins the second guests arrive—a nouroishing experience for the heart, soul, and stomach. Building from her exquisite flavor combinations and sensibilities, the restaurant’s lunch and dinner menus highlight sensational ingredients. For lunch, a prix fixe Décourverte menu is offered, providing guests with options of three or four courses, and with or without wine pairings. For dinner, the Voyage menu offers either six or eight courses with or without a wine pairing, filled with delectable dishes of lamb, sirloin steak, turbot fish, and more. For guests in search of a special night, Whitewall recommends you make a reservation at the restaurant’s private dining room.
Nicholini’s
Courtesy of Nicholini’s.
Courtesy of Nicholini’s.
The restaurant at Conrad Hong Kong, Nicholini’s, is renowned for its Italian cuisine and weekend brunch. Long sought-after for its sensational dining experiences, the entire eighth level will now be turned into a gastronomy sanctuary to celebrate European dishes. At the helm, Chef Riccardo Catarsi leads a culinary team, curating an unforgettable journey across Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, and beyond. An array of cook-to-order food stations will fill the dining space, with over 20 antipasti displayed on the long table at Nicholini’s center. Homemade Italian pasta, French quiche, seasonal oysters, Spanish seafood casseroles, Provençal lamb, and more join unforgettable labels of French and Italian wine, speciality cocktails, and draft beer.
Ozone
Courtesy of Ozone.
Courtesy of Ozone.
Towering above Hong Kong at the top level of The Ritz-Carlton, Ozone holds the record for the world’s highest bar. This sleek bar offers regular DJ sets, a cool interior, and a selection of exotic Asian tapas and Japanese specialty dishes, as well as signature cocktails. Ozone is best known for the Hong Kong Skyline cocktail—a mixture of 23-year-old Zapaca, absinth, Imperial Oolong syrup, Dom Pérignon foam, pink grapefruit, lime, and chocolate stones that is served oozing with lavender smoke. For those in search of an exclusive experience, Whitewall recommends booking the private dining room.
Lung King Heen
Courtesy of Lung King Heen.
Courtesy of Lung King Heen.
Located in the Four Seasons Hotel, Lung King Heen is the first Cantonese restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars. Featuring an elegant setting overlooking the water, Hong Kong-born Executive Chef Chan Yan Tak has created a sophisticated menu for lunch and dinner, specializing in dumplings, seafood, and other traditional Chinese fare. Signature dishes are praised for unique flavor combinations and presentation—including the Pineapple Pork Buns, Fish Maw Casserole, and Baked Whole Abalone Puff.
AMMO
Courtesy of AMMO.
Courtesy of AMMO.
AMMO is a 56-seat spot at Asia Society Hong Kong that specializes in Chef Jack Law’s unique blend of Italian and Japanese cuisines. Serving an a la carte menu daily, three-course lunch selections, an Omakase tasting menu for dinner, the restaurant also offers afternoon tea available on the weekends, an expansive wine list, signature cocktails, and exclusive Spanish craft beer. Inside, guests can also enjoy Joyce Wang’s impressive interiors—an alluring Art Deco style with a futuristic twist.
Felix
Felix, courtesy of The Peninsula Hong Kong.
Felix, courtesy of The Peninsula Hong Kong.
One of The Peninsula Hotel’s top dining spots, Felix is an elegant Philippe Starck-designed restaurant offering specialty cocktails by mixologist Marko Petrovic, and European fare by Chef Juan Gomez. Felix’s flair for Mediterranean cuisine to updates classic dishes like foie gras, croquettes, and roast beef with ingredients like quince jelly, pea sprouts, fried capers, and risotto-style celery root. Guests to Felix are encouraged to view its calendar of programming and plan for an array of activations—from live music to mixology showcases.
