Written by Bridget Barnett
Looking for a new lunch spot or a great dining deal? Hong Kong’s vibrant dining scene kicks off 2025 with a bounty of new openings and enticing promotions. From Italian-Japanese fusion to traditional Indian fare, there’s something to satisfy every craving.
TruffleBAKERY becomes Causeway Bay’s Newest Sensation
You can now experience Japan’s widely popular TruffleBAKERY in Hong Kong. Delight in their famous White Truffle Salt Bread, which has caused a stir thanks to its homemade truffle butter, white truffle oil from Alba, premium French truffle salt, especially selected Canadian flour, and 100% fresh butter. The best part? This signature culinary experience will only set you back HK$23.00. You can also try exclusive Hong Kong treats like Chocolate Truffle Salt Bread (HK$29.00) and Osmanthus Oolong and Fig Sourdough (HK$78.00). Just be prepared for a queue.
Address: G/F, The Hedon, 11 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay
Pici Presents a Chilli Lab Collab
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Pici with “Fortune Flavours” across all Pici pasta bar locations from 13 January to 12 February. A collaboration with The Chilli Lab, which makes a signature garlic chilli paste, try dishes such as The Chilli Lab Salsiccia (HK$88.00) and Shaoxing Haa Jung Ravioli (HK$160.00). The fusion of Italian and local flavours in a warm, convivial setting is perfect for family gatherings during Spring Festival.
Address: Various locations.
Torikizoku Brings Izakaya Delights in Tuen Mun
A hugely beloved restaurant chain in Japan, stop by the first Hong Kong Torikizoku outpost to discover authentic yakitori skewers under HK$30.00 each. Enjoy grilled delights like chicken wings and cheese-filled tsukune meatballs paired perfectly with Torikizoku’s signature highballs. This spot is perfect for a quick solo lunch or a casual meal with friends.
Address: Shop 1108-1111, 1/F, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, Tuen Mun
Peak Pizza’s Pop-Up Continues
The city’s hottest pizza pop-up, Peak Pizza, has extended its dates to the end of January, with the addition of “Wet Jan” prices on draft beer and cocktails (HK$58.00) and bottled beer and house spirits (HK$48.00). If you haven’t yet savoured the bold flavours and crispy bases of the acclaimed New York-style pizzas by Chefs Matthew Kirkley and Josh Stumbaugh, this is definitely worth the stop.
Address: 52-56 Staunton Street, Soho. Walk-ins only
Chaiwala Offers a Taste of Tradition with Claypots
Experience the age-old tradition of claypot cooking at Chaiwala with their Railway Mutton Curry lunch set (HK$218.00). Available weekdays at the casual Central Indian dining spot, the claypots feature tender lamb braised in aromatic spices served with seafood chaat and rasmalai. It’s a midday delight at an excellent price.
Address: Yu Yuet Lai Building, Basement, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central
