8 Bars and Restaurants to Experience Hong Kong's Culinary Delights and Vibrant Nightlife

Hong Kong is far more than a central hub for finance and business—it’s a gastronomical paradise. Home to both Michelin-star restaurants and traditional hawker centers, the city’s diverse food landscape offers Eastern and Western cuisines that cater to all taste buds.

Food lovers and night owls will delight in the city’s newest initiative, the Hong Kong Night Treats. Together with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the city is inviting visitors from all over the world to be in touch with your epicurean side, especially with bars and restaurants that come alive at night.

If you're a visitor staying in Hong Kong for 90 days or less, you're all set to grab your 'Hong Kong Night Treats' visitor dining vouchers. Using a non-Hong Kong mobile number, pick up your voucher from the Hong Kong International Airport Visitor Centre, Kowloon Redemption Counter, Causeway Bay Redemption Counter, or the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station Redemption Counter. 

Alternatively, you can acquire it via online travel portals when you book a designated Hong Kong travel product. Here are participating bars and restaurants for sumptuous stops for your Hong Kong food binges.

Renowned for its Cantonese cuisine blended with Japanese-oriental styles, this Hong Kong restaurant specializes in fish maw dishes, serving up a culinary feast with great precision. Alongside serving delectable Guangdong-Japanese cuisine, this establishment features a grand, elegant design along with VIP rooms perfect for corporate or familial gatherings. The Cantonese restaurant is also conveniently located across four locations: Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Ocean Terminal, and Times Square.

Ser Wong Fun, steeped in Hong Kong's food heritage since 1895, holds the title as one of the oldest operational restaurants in the city. This quintessential Hong Kong restaurant, best known for its specialisation in snake dishes, is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Its Five Snake Soup, a delicacy made with an array of snakes and a secret recipe, reigns supreme. 

However, their culinary prowess extends beyond snakes; they're acclaimed for Cantonese classics like double-boiled soup, lemon chicken, and clay pot rice with homemade laap cheung. 

Led by the very experienced chef Lee Chi Kong, Chuan Palace in Mong Kok mixes spicy Sichuan and sweet Canton flavors to create amazing dishes you'll surely love. You can try their Sichuan Style Stewed Mandarin Fish or Sauteed Diced Chicken with Spicy Red Chilli. 

The restaurant also offers tasty dim sums. The dim sum and main course menus are prepared by top chefs. They also have a big selection of Cantonese classic dishes. Come and experience their crispy dumplings and perfectly cooked fried egg with prawns.

A new concept created by THE FOOD STORY, this Hong Kong food haven serves a delightful mix of Japanese and Western dishes. The charming atmosphere of the restaurant transports you to a picturesque French garden where you can admire the pink, flowery theme. Be sure to snap a picture at the stunning 9999 camellias flower wall. 

The restaurant offers all-day dining featuring dishes like ruby chocolate afternoon tea, flavorful Japanese somen, and Italian rice, as well as sushi.

A sanctuary born from the nostalgia of Co-Founder Elin Fu's humble beginnings in Hamar, Norway. Now a resident of Hong Kong, Elin found comfort in embracing her Nordic roots in this bustling city. Along with Co-Founder Nelson Htoo, whose travels to Hamar have influenced him deeply, Hjem was crafted to encourage a departure from the hustle of the city to enjoy the simplicity of life through food.

Try their traditional open sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, with toppings like Arctic Prawns or Blueberry-cured Salmon, and enjoy other savory and sweet Nordic dishes. Complement your meal with their custom coffee blends or crafted cocktails.

Situated in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong within the iconic California Tower, stands as an elegant Hong Kong restaurant specializing in modern kaiseki, a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. This spacious establishment spotlights its delectable offerings with a modest, light wood decor and origami-inspired prints. 

Whether it's the omakase experience, set menus, or a la carte dishes, FUMI masters the flow from appetizers to fresh and hot dishes. It's a Hong Kong food destination where prime ingredients meet impeccable culinary skills, delivering an authentic burst of Japanese flavors through every dish served.

Known for its playful moniker that translates to "delicious," the restaurant's expansive menu features notable local brews like Citibrew and Moonzen, amongst others. The food is equally ambitious, shaking up Cantonese classics with modern flair. Make sure you try the 24-hour slow-cooked Iberico Char Siu and their golden crispy chicken with Thai hot sauce. 

Sporting an industrial chic decor enriched by neon lights and colorful murals, this place is not just about tasteful Hong Kong food and drink, but also about creating a memorable, authentic local experience.

Tucked away in an alley, this spacious eatery offers a seamless blend of elegance and industrial ambiance. Satisfy your Mexican cravings with fresh ingredients flown directly to the city. Dive into made-at-your-table guacamole, handcrafted corn tortillas, authentic Salsa Molcajete, and juicy meats. 

The spotlight falls on Chef Esdras Ochoa's tacos featuring stretchy, freshly-made tortillas and delectable fillings like sweet Echo Park corn, East L.A. seafood taco, or Carne Asada. Treat yourself to an unparalleled Hong Kong food experience at 11 Westside.

A city that never sleeps, Hong Kong is a melting pot of irresistible dishes from dusk until dawn. Whatever your food fancy may be, the city’s teeming selection of culinary wonders is sure to satisfy. As the night lights flicker in the backdrop, immerse yourself in the symphony of flavors that every Hong Kong restaurant featured in the Hong Kong Night Treats has to offer.