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Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from a quiet coffee shop in Central to a Yunnan cuisine bistro
Jija by Vicky Lau brings Yunnan province flavours to Tsim Sha Tsui, minimalist cafe Moonary serves espresso-based drinks and matcha lattes, and Carmela offers a Mediterranean touch
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Jija by Vicky Lau
Chef Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room and Mora trades fine dining for the rustic, convivial spirit of southwest China at Jija. Found in the newly opened Kimpton hotel, the 50-seat bistro – named for the sound of cheerful chatter – focuses on Yunnan province’s robust flavours and famed produce, from wild mushroom salads to Puer tea-smoked chicken. The intimate space, inspired by Miao weaving, features a dedicated tea station and a striking wall of house-made pickles.
15/F, Kimpton Hotel, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Moonary Coffee
Tucked away on Central’s steep Aberdeen Street, Moonary Coffee is a quiet stop for those navigating the slopes between Sheung Wan and PMQ. The compact, minimalist cafe serves espresso-based drinks, matcha lattes and homestyle eats such as brownies, banana bread and yogurt bowls, while more adventurous drinkers can opt for its signature tomato-milk-washed coffee.
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G/F, 25 Aberdeen Street, Central
Friday After Class
New to the Peel Street ruckus, Friday After Class offers a nostalgic two-part escape. Start on the terrace for tap cocktails (such as Boozy Boba and Fernet with Coke) and people-watching. Then, head inside to the intimate Common Room where head bartender Sabin Thapa presents a cocktail menu themed as a “sketchbook” of life chapters, moving from a plum-salt Bye-Bye Yuzu to an earthy, umami Shroom-Fashioned.
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