10 New Punjab Club

INDIAN AND PUNJABI

Sometimes, entering New Punjab Club is like disappearing into an alternate universe—you feel so far removed from Hong Kong, thanks to the jiving music, cheeky South Asian contemporary art and dressed-up staff with significant swagger in their step. Dining here is like being at the party everyone else wants to be at, but didn’t get invites to; the venue itself is relatively small and reservations are becoming increasingly difficult to snag after the restaurant gained its first Michelin star in 2018. Chef Palash Mitra continues to innovate and he’s not one to rest on his laurels—the tandoor remains at the heart of his kitchen, where much of the ingredients spend their time in its searingly hot centre, intensifying the flavours and beautiful kick of spice. It’s not always easy to tame bold flavours such as these, but Mitra and his crew do it flawlessly— with charm and confidence.

34 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

A Vibrant Feast Come hungry and with a large group to New Punjab Club, where the portions are lavish and the service has swagger