The city's reputation as Asia's dining capital just got another boost, with three Hong Kong venues earning coveted spots on the Restaurant and Bar Awards 2025 shortlist across four categories.

Roganic Hong Kong by Atelier E and HK Timberland
Nominated for: Sustainability

Simon Rogan's relocated fine-dining gem in Lee Garden One proves that luxury and sustainability make perfect partners. The restaurant's interiors tell a compelling story through reclaimed timber sourced from Hong Kong's own typhoon-felled trees, creating an unexpectedly intimate forest retreat in the heart of Causeway Bay. Every wooden surface, from the robust dining tables to the sculptural wall installations, carries the narrative of the city's natural cycles, making each meal feel like a conscious choice toward a better future.

KI Culinary Club by NCDA
Nominated for: Asia - Surface Interiors; Colour

Nelson Chow has crafted something truly special across three levels of KI Cubus — a space where culinary education meets sophisticated socializing. The ground floor's hands-on cooking school flows seamlessly into an upstairs lounge perfect for post-class cocktails, while the rooftop herb garden completes the farm-to-table story. With Tino Kwan's masterful lighting and Elsa Jeandedieu's striking murals, it is a cohesive environment that balances practical learning with sophisticated socializing.

Stage by MAG Studio
Nominated for: Club/Night Venue; Colour

Tucked inside the heritage Pawn building, Stage transports you straight to a glamorous 1970s Italian cabaret. Think plush emerald velvet against dramatic burgundy walls, numbered theater seating that makes every night feel like opening night, and an atmosphere that's equal parts sophisticated and seductive. It's old-world European glamour reimagined for today's discerning party-goers.

Winners will be announced in October, but honestly, Hong Kong has already won. 

Cover photo credit: Roganic Hong Kong