Back on the Table

After a quiet few months, we’re looking forward more than ever to dining and drinking at these newest openings, from fine restaurants to rocking cocktail bars

ART ON A PLATE MOSU

After months of anticipation, the Hong Kong outpost of the twostarred Korean restaurant from Seoul is now officially open at M+. Come to broaden your horizons when it comes to modern Korean gastronomy. restaurantmosu.com

LA FORCE TRANQUILLE VIVANT

Farewell Cut Sando Bar, bonjour Vivant. Josh and Caleb Ng have reinvented their tiny Central venue as a modern European bistro. Helmed by Belon and Bâtard alumnus Jeston Chua, the kitchen specialises in a simple seafoodcentric prix-fixe menu, along with a focus on natural wine. @vivant.hk

BREAKING BREAD SOUR DOUGH

Swiss pastry chef Gérard Dubois, behind the ubiquitous Passion bakery enterprise, has started a new bakery dedicated to all things sourdough. The cosy space offers dine-in meals featuring vibrant salads and grilled sandwiches, in addition to the vast array of bread-based selections. @sourdoughcafehk

FRENCH FANCY CLARENCE

Chef Olivier Elzer of L’envol at the St Regis Hong Kong has unveiled his latest project, opened with protégé Simon So as head chef. Clarence is dedicated to French gastronomy as experienced through a contemporary lens—a highlight is Elzer’s “Yakifrenchy” concept, bringing together Gallic ingredients and Japanese grilling techniques. clarencehk.com

PUNCH DRUNK THIRSTY SHAKER

Veteran mixologist Sandeep Hathiramani (previously of Tell Camellia and The Wise King) has set up his latest watering hole in Central, which offers curious libations such as his update on the Nothing cocktail, a classic popularised in 1990s Hong Kong nightclubs. @thirsty.shaker