Lunar New Year is a time for fresh starts, as it marks the beginning of spring on the lunisolar calendar. Several new restaurants are opening in Hong Kong in February: a French bistro, a popular ramen chain from Japan, an Australian steakhouse and a contemporary Asian diner with a Korean twist – and that is just in Central on Hong Kong Island.
Read on to see what else new is waiting to fill hungry bellies in the city.
1. Lala
Lala, the brainchild of chef Franckelie Laloum, formerly of one-Michelin-star Louise, and Michael Larkin, founder of Artifact bar, will launch on February 8 in Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.
Lala promises to reinvent classic French fare such as frog legs with parsley and garlic; a sweetbread and langoustine vol au vent; and charcoal-grilled turbot in hollandaise sauce with a lighter touch. A must-try for fans of French cuisine.
29 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
2. Hanamaruken Ramen
One of Osaka’s most beloved ramen shops has opened in Central. Famous for its thick and flavourful cuts of chashu (pork belly), the ramen shop was opened in the 1980s by a pork distributor to highlight its premium produce.