Where to Eat, Drink & Party in Hong Kong: New Menus, Cocktails & Events Guide (October 2026)

Oct 12

10 min read

Updated: 7 days ago

HONG KONG

October brings another wave of exciting new menus and drinks across Hong Kong. With all the options available, you might wonder where to go. Well, we're here to help. We've done the work and shortlisted all the best places to drink and eat in Hong Kong. Whether you're looking for a comprehensive tasting menu or prefer choosing from à la carte options, we've got you covered. Bookmark the spots from our recommendations below.

Keen to discover new restaurants opening across the city? Check out our constantly updated New Hong Kong Restaurants 2026 Guide.

Things to Do This Month in October 2026

Oktoberfest at Pontiac | October 18

Swap the traditional beer hall for an urban twist on Oktoberfest at Pontiac this Sunday, October 18, from 4pm to 8pm. Sponsored by San Miguel, the afternoon brings together house-made hot dogs with signature beer cheese and mustard sauce, creative beer cocktails and bierfest bingo with prizes up for grabs. Entry is walk-in, but those who RSVP through Eventbrite will receive their first San Miguel on the house.

Address: The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, Hong Kong

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Ladies Who Pink Vol. 6: Fight Like a Girl | October 22

Returning for its sixth edition on Thursday, October 22, at 7:30pm, Ladies Who Pink brings together Midnight Espresso Communications and The Pontiac for a special charity bar takeover in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Expect a showcase of Hong Kong's female bartending talent, with Katherine Leung of Crushed, Nishma of Socio, Crystal of Snackbaby, Nic Ho of Dead Poets, Chloe Rose of Call Me Al and Yuki Leung of HK Bar Guide behind the bar. All funds raised will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Address: The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, Hong Kong

New Menus and Drinks to Try in Hong Kong This October 2026

Yurt – Menu Expansion

Yurt, Hong Kong’s first modern Central Asian restaurant, presents its biggest menu expansion yet. The restaurant rolls out new additions that sit alongside its existing Discovery Tasting Menu (HK$700 per person) and à la carte favourites. New starters such as Cheburek stuffed with seasoned beef and tender Beef Tongue salad whet the palate. Yurt also brings a generous meat platter to the table for those who love to gather and share. Dig into the home-pickled vegetables, Caspian caviar, and a trio of delicacies.

Leading the main course are Kuurdak and Lamb Shanks, soulful dishes of slow-cooked meat loved across the region. A lighter option is Perch. The restaurant also rolls out a selection of hearty soups as the cooler months approach. Crowd pleasers such as horse steak, pilaf, and Beshbarmak are still available. On the drinks front, Yurt also offers new additions such as Camel Milk Matcha. Diners are now welcome to bring their own bottle of drinks, with a corkage fee of HK$200 per bottle.

Address: 32 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 5498 6557 | Website: yurthk.com | Email: | Instagram: @yurt.hk

Bouillon Bistro Parisien: 6th Anniversary Dinner

Sheung Wan’s Parisian-style bistro Bouillon turns six this autumn, and it’s marking the occasion with a four-course dinner priced at HK$498 per person (plus 10% service charge). The menu opens with a trio of French bistro staples: classic egg mayo, foie gras terrine and pâté en croûte. Grilled scallops with a parmesan emulsion follow, then a beef tenderloin Rossini for the main. The meal ends on a passionfruit crème brûlée. Each dinner includes a glass of white, rosé or red wine, or an iced lemon tea if you’d rather skip the alcohol. The offer is aimed at early-evening diners, and the restaurant expects spots to go quickly, so book ahead.

Location: Bouillon Bistro Parisien, 6 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong | Price: HK$498 per person + 10% service charge, including a glass of wine | Phone: +852 2886 0056

Terrace Boulud – Le Brunch Grand Voyage

At Terrace Boulud, you don’t have to choose between good food and a fun party, because you can enjoy both. Their new brunch offer, Le Brunch Grand Voyage (HK$ 688 per adult), brings together a proper French lunch, cocktails, and live music under one roof. The team drew inspiration from Daniel Boulud’s own journey, from his upbringing near Lyon to New York and a global-spanning restaurant career. The meal starts with breads and savoury Danish pastries, served with Bordier butter, followed by a sharing spread of Lyonnaise country terrine, house-smoked salmon, and Sucrine Niçoise. Don’t miss iconic dishes from other Boulud restaurants such as Oeuf Bio 5th Avenue, before moving to the mains.

Options include Brunch-Ger (Wagyu beef with cheese, egg, bacon, and mushroom); Australian Angus Rib-eye; and Crisp Seabass. The brunch experience includes DB x MO Dim Sum, one of the restaurant’s signatures. Diners can choose their favourite dim sum and create their own custom-made dim sum cart, with selections changing each weekend. Opt for two-hour beverage packages, and enjoy a DJ spinning downtempo sounds, French grooves, and Nu Disco in the background.

Address: 5/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 2522 0111 | Website: mandarinoriental.com | Instagram: @terracebouludhk

Emmer Pizza x Kee Wah Bakery Lap Cheong Pizza

Homegrown brands Emmer Pizza and Kee Wah Bakery joined hands for a limited-edition Lap Cheong Pizza (HK$178). For this partnership, Emmer Pizza combines its signature ancient-grain crust with Kee Wah Bakery’s Chinese sausage (lap cheong) for a sweet-savoury richness. The pizza also includes charred baby bok choy and sweet red onion, topped with Chinese rose wine, soy sauce, and creamy mozzarella. The savoury collaboration is only available from October 14 to November 2026.

Address: Various locations across Hong Kong, including Shop 217A, 2/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong | Website: emmerpizza.com | Instagram: @emmerpizza

Sichuan Verandah – Expanded Menu

Sichuan Verandah takes harbourfront dining to new heights with a revamped, expanded menu that showcases the fiery, numbing flavours of Sichuan cuisine alongside the richness of Northern Chinese fare. Executive Chef Jack Chan partners with Sichuan cuisine specialist chef Avery Zhang (of Hyatt Centric The Ring Chengdu) to craft the menu. Selected dishes are available in three customizable spice levels, ranging from “Baby Spice” to “Steamy.” Menu highlights include Chilled Yellow Croaker with Beluga Caviar, Deep-fried Crispy Pigeon with Sichuan Peppercorn, Chengdu Dan Dan Noodle with Braised Minced Pork and Peanut, Leopard and Garoupa with Chili Oil. Also try the Northern Cuisine specialties like Wok-fried Cumin Lamb Rack with Dried Chilli and Steamed Duck Meat and Pickled Vegetable Dumpling. Apart of the new items, the menu also retains tried-and-tested crowd pleasers from the restaurant’s original line-up such as Deep Dried Chicken with Dried Chilli and Sichuan Pepper and Sliced Pork Belly with Cucumber, Garlic, and Chilli Sauce. Sichuan Vernandah is a licensed dog-friendly dining venue and has a Doggy Dim Sum menu for pups.

Address: 2/F (West Tower), Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 3896 9900 | Website: hyatt.com | Instagram: @sichuanverandah

The Savory Project x 22 Ships “Sip & Savor” Series

The Savory Project continues its bi-monthly collaboration series “Sip & Savor” this month. The series is designed to celebrate the intersection of fine food and inventive mixology through partnerships with some of Hong Kong’s best culinary talents. Its second chapter features chef Antonio Oviedo of 22 Ships on October 11. For one night only, guests can enjoy five dishes from 22 shops, such as Arroz Negro, Padron Peppers, Rubia Beef Tartar, and more. Meanwhile, the bar team at The Savory Project complements the experience with a custom beverage menu. Pairing creations include Dirty Martini Highball, Chipotle Margarita, and Ibérico Old Fashioned. Diners who can’t attend the main event can still enjoy signature 22 Ship favourites such as 22 Ships Gilda and Jamón Croquetas at The Savory Project throughout a month-long residency until November 11.

Address: 4 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 2318 1588 | Website: thesavoryproject.com | Instagram: @thesavoryproject_

Rustico – New À La Carte Menu

Spanish restaurant Rustico unveils a new à la carte menu, curated by Executive Chef Javier Gomez Barajas from Valencia, Spain. He draws from his personal memories of home and brings together traditional dishes, premium ingredients, and Spain’s convivial culture of sharing to craft the menu. He also takes Valencia’s rich rice culture and Mediterranean seafood into account, as well as the cooking traditions and daily rituals in Madrid, Galicia, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Segovia, Navarre, the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and Andalusia. The menu consists of dishes made for sharing, spanning snacks, tapas, seafood, meats, and Spanish rice dishes.

Appetizer highlights include “Pepito de Carne,” which is Wagyu Beef ‘Bocata’ with caramelized onion, padron pepper, and beef jus, alongside Homemade Croquettes. Seafood is also prominent on the menu, with the likes of Pan-seared Octopus with Creamy Potato Purée and Black Truffle Oil and Deep-fried Whitebait, Calamari and Bombay Duck with Aioli and Green Mojo. Spanish rice selections include Red Prawn Paella with Mediterranean Seafood, Classic

Seafood Paella, Chicken Juicy Rice with Truffle and Mushroom, and Oxtail Mellow Rice. Other unmissable dishes from Northern Spain include Pan-seared Pork Belly with White Beans in Salsa Verde and Crispy Chorizo and Roasted Suckling Pig with Confit Potatoes and Classic Pork Jus. This new menu is one of the best ones in Hong Kong throughout 2026.

Address: Shop G01, G/F, D2 Place One, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 2743 4511 | Website: rustico.com.hk | Email: rvs@rustico.com.hk | Instagram: @rustico.hk

Punjab Warriors – Weekday Lunch Buffet

Punjab Warriors brings its popular “all you can eat” feast to the workweek. Thanks to popular demand, the Indian steakhouse now offers its weekend brunch on weekdays for just HK$158 per person. Lunchgoers in Central can now enjoy a buffet meal from 12 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, complete with free-flow mango lassi. The buffet includes a range of starters, freshly made naans and rotis, side dishes, and a rotating selection of three daily mains. Start with a vibrant spread of House Dal, House Pickles, and Raw Mango Chutney. Next comes the Tandoori Eggplant Raita and crisp Poppadoms. Look forward to main dishes such as Chicken Tikka Butter Masala, Wagyu Beef Seekh Kebab, and Salmon Tikka Korma. Breads and sides are available.

Address: G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central | Phone: +852 9525 7003 | Website: punjabwarriorshk.com | Instagram: @punjabwarriorshk

Flat Iron Steak – French Bistro Classic Menu

New across Flat Iron Steak venues this month is a French Bistro Classic menu, so you can treat yourselves to a French-inspired take on steakhouse classics. For just HK$388 per person, enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner menu centred around premium 300-gram Rangers Station M4-5 Wagyu Ribeye or Striploin. It’s topped with brandy, cream, and peppercorn sauce and served alongside French fries and a crisp salad. Appetizers include Crab & Salmon Cake with Sauce Tartare or Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyère Crouton for an additional HK$28. Elevate the dining experience with a glass of Delas Frères Côtes du Rhône 2024 for HK$58. End on a sweet note with Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake or Classic French Tarte Tatin for an extra HK$28.

Address: Various locations across Hong Kong, including No. 69 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 6580 7139 | Website: flatironhk.com | Instagram: @flatiron_hk

Young Dabang – New Korean Sot Bap and Banchan

Viral Korean restaurant Young Dabang launches a brand new à la carte menu featuring Korean Sot Bap and creative new side dishes to pair with the tteokokki pots. Each sot bap comes with Korean banchan (side dishes), soup, and seaweed. Pick from an array of flavours such as Black Truffle and Mushroom (HK$135), complete with portobello, shiitake, and button mushrooms over rice. You also can’t go wrong with the Freshwater Eel Sot Bap (HK$168), topped with durikake seasoning and fresh scallions.

New side dishes completing the mains are Chewy Potato (HK$58), a trendy Korean snack where smooth potato meets soft mochi; and Crispy Mozzarella Bar, golden-fried to perfection with irresistible cheese pull and paired with honey garlic glaze and smooth sour cream sauce. The signature 35-centimetre-long rice cakes are still available in flavours like Satay Karubi Beef (HK$293) and Dabang Pork Back Rib, in either spicy sauce (HK$298) or mala rose sauce (HK$308).

Address: Various locations including Shop B110B, B1/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 2110 8819 | Website: youngdabang.com.hk | Facebook: @youngdabanghk | Instagram: @youngdabanghk

GYU+ Bar by Miyoshi – Wagyu-led Menu

After its soft opening period earlier this year, GYU+ Bar by Miyoshi makes its official grand opening this September. With that also comes the launch of a new Wagyu-led menu (HK$ 1,380 per person) rooted in the philosophy of Kyoto’s Michelin-starred Niku no Takumi Miyoshi and its self-taught chef Tsutomu Ito. Through Kyoto native and Executive Chef Auyumi Matsuda, Ito’s philosophy extends to Hong Kong in a contemporary way, exploring the possibilities of Wagyu through different means: sashimi, consommé, sushi, shabu-shabu and wood-fired preparations. The dinner menu begins with Truffle Beef Wine served in a wine glass, followed by Wagyu Sashimi made from thinly-sliced Kagoshima A5 ichibo (rum cap). The menu also includes Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Sirloin prepared as shabu-shabu in the Miyoshi style.

Address: Shop 401 & 404, 4/F, Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong | Phone: +852 2116 0593 | Email: enquiry@gyubar.com.hk | Instagram: @gyubarbymiyoshi

Zozzona – Pasta Omakase Menu

Neighbourhood pasta bar Zozzona introduces a new menu, and the dishes rest in Takayuki Kumai’s hands. The new Pasta Omakase Menu (HK$488 per person) follows a seasonal tasting voyage dedicated to the craft of homemade pasta, where Japanese ingredients and techniques blend with Italian tradition through Takayuki Kumai’s eyes. Billed as the “only” pasta omakase menu in town, it begins with a comforting Sweet Corn & Chicken Dashi Soup before moving to the Shima-Aji Crudo. Then come the pasta courses, from Homemade Capellini to Homemade Chitarra and finally, Homemade Fettuccine. Conclude the meal with Daily Gelato and Seasonal Japanese Fruit to refresh yourselves.

Address: 29-31 Hilwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Website: zozzona.com | Phone: +852 7073 8825 | Instagram: @@zozzonahk

Lucciola & Zoku – New Brunch Menus

The Hari Hong Kong’s two restaurants, Lucciola and Zoku (both priced at HK$628 per person), have launched new weekend brunch menus. The offer at Italian ristorante, Lucciola, begins with a buffet selection of Italian nibbles like Porchetta Roast, followed by delicious entrees and mains. Try the Roasted Vallespluga Chicken or the Carnaroli Risotto before digging into the desserts from a roaming trolley.

Upstairs at Japanese restaurant Zoku, the menu kicks off with ‘Otoshi: The Izakaya Way,’ comprised of snacks. The ‘Irasshaimase’ assortment sashimi platter comes next and features premium seasonal seafood. Main course options include Grilled Yellowtail Collar and A4 Miyazaki Wagyu. End on a sweet note with dessert options such as White Chocolate Matcha Puffs.

The Orient Steakhouse – Afternoon Tea

Perched above Victoria Harbour at Harbour City sits The Orient Steakhouse. The daily afternoon tea set (HK$588 for two) arrives in a birdcage-style tiered stand, with a choice of coffee, tea, cocktail, or mocktail. Guests can try seven distinctive bites, both savoury and sweet. On the savoury side, dishes include Hokkaido Scallop Tartare and Hand-cut Beef Tartare. Meanwhile, the sweet selections draw inspiration from Southeast Asian cuisine with delights such as Thai Black Sticky Rice and Pandan Cake.

The weekend brunch (HK$348 per person) includes three sharing starters, a choice of main course, a side dish, and three sharing desserts. There are also three optional free-flow drink packages available for two hours. Sharing starters include Indonesian-inspired Pomelo Rujak Salad, Tuna Beef Leaf, and Hokkaido Scallops. Pick your main course from options such as Beef Cheek Panang Curry and The Orient Burger, with a side dish to complement.

Address: Shop OTE401, Level 4, Ocean Terminal Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Website: sandshospitality.com | Phone: +852 2619 9100 | Instagram: @theorienthk