Restaurants

The beauty of Hong Kong’s diverse food world doesn’t limit to exquisite dim sum and innovative international cuisines – but also in a bowl of humble and familiar noodles.

From feeding the underprivileged to supporting healthcare workers and vulnerable youth, these MICHELIN restaurant chefs have used their culinary skills and community of chef peers to make a difference in their communities.

There is no better, and more wholesome, way to celebrate Mother’s Day with heartfelt stories about the mothers and grandmothers behind the chefs and their creations. Just as Mother’s Day is around the corner, we talk to five chefs about the dishes featured in their MICHELIN restaurants that are inspired by their mothers and grandmothers.

15 restaurants are awarded or promoted to One, Two, or Three MICHELIN Stars; a total of 95 restaurants are recognised with MICHELIN Stars, with 78 in Hong Kong and 17 in Macau; and the sustainable commitment of one new restaurant is also highlighted with the MICHELIN Green Star.

A total of 72 food establishments are awarded a Bib Gourmand, with 65 in Hong Kong and seven in Macau. Out of the 65 food establishments recognised with a Bib Gourmand in Hong Kong, six are new entrants.

Daniel Calvert is Executive Chef of SÉZANNE, which was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2023. Before moving to Tokyo in 2021, he lived and worked in London, Paris, New York and Hong Kong. We asked him about Japan, his experiences around the world and what he would say to young chefs.

Black sesame cakes, put chai ko, red bean cakes… for many Hongkongers, these street snacks evoke sweet memories of their childhood.