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The month’s new openings take a culinary tour of the world, from Greek coastal cooking to modernised Spanish tapas via Japanese noodles

Take a culinary tour of the world via this crop of new arrivals, from Greek coastal cooking to Japanese noodles

1 BACK TO BASICS ROOTS

Local chef Stephanie Wong, who trained with both Alain Ducasse and Richard Ekkebus, has opened her independent restaurant in Wan Chai’s Sun Street serving her unique blend of French and Cantonese cuisine. rootseatery.com

ART OF NOODLES 2 RAMEN CUBISM

Japanese chef Hayashi Takao, known for his ramen restaurants in Osaka, has opened his first Hong Kong venue on Wellington Street, serving his signature noodles. The Earth Bird and the Sky Bird versions with simmered chicken stock are exclusive to the city. facebook.com/ramencubism

GREECE IS THE WORD 3 ESTIATORIO KEIA

Head to H Queen’s in Central for a taste of Greek and Mediterranean cooking in a chic setting. Classics such as tzatziki, saganaki and loukoumades (honey dough balls) show up on the menu alongside items such as sea bream sashimi and baby squid with bottarga. keia.com.hk

BITES OF JOY 4 LUXURY DISTILLED THE THIRTY-SIX

Named for the 36 copper stills at The Macallan’s distillery in Scotland, this new bar on Hollywood Road is dedicated to all things whisky. The menu will highlight various iterations of the iconic highball cocktail. thethirtysix.hk

5 PICA PICA

Edgar Sanuy, formerly of BCN and Mercedes Me, has opened a new tapas joint in Sheung Wan serving classic Spanish dishes with a contemporary touch. Expect powerful dishes such as raw red prawns with apple, pine nuts and olive oil, and carabinero rice with foie gras. picapica.hk