Ask any well-versed foodie, and they’ll instantly agree that Hong Kong is a gourmand’s ideal getaway. With vibrant street food vendors, old-school cha chaan tengs, dim sum parlours, and swanky fine dining joints, our city’s got it all. But does the rest of the world agree?
Luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler recently announced its roundup of the best places to eat in 2026, and Hong Kong made the cut. Celebrated for its dynamic offerings and the unique blend of East-meets-West culture, Hong Kong was recognised as one of the ten cities on the publication’s list. Notable establishments mentioned include Cantonese fare hotspots like Duddell’s and Mak’s Noodle, innovative hand-shaken beverage stores like Silk and Potion House, omakase specialists like Udatsu Sushi and Sushi Zinc, beloved bakeries such as Bakehouse and Tai Cheong Bakery, along with fine-dining venues including Amber, Belon, Caprice, and plenty more.
Aside from name-dropping popular dining destinations, our city’s bars were mentioned in the publication’s list, such as eco-conscious pioneer Penicillin, Cantonese bar concept Kinsman, creative cocktail bar The Savory Project, molecular mixology joint Quinary, and of course, the world’s current best bar, Bar Leone, along with its Cuban counterpart, Montana.
As for the other cities that were named, Patan in Nepal was the only other Asian city on the global roundup, which also featured a remarkable selection of urban centers from around the world, including Boston in the United States, Crete in Greece, Fès in Morocco, Medellín in Colombia, Minas Gerais in Brazil, Parramatta in Australia, Prince Edward County in Canada, and Seville in Spain.
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