As we take one more step towards summer, we’re looking at new bars and restaurants in Hong Kong that might help you beat the heat. Wind down in an adult ball pit cocktail bar, switch up heavier broths for coconut water hotpot, and try out some new ice creams. Again, this is a month heavy on imported names as concepts from Japan, mainland China and Macau have opened their doors in Hong Kong.
Taking up a second-floor space at the Central Magistracy in Tai Kwun is Prince and the Peacock. At the helm of the kitchen is chef Palash Mitra of the one-Michelin-star New Punjab Club. The Indian restaurant promises to deliver recipes from a forgotten era and promote lesser known culinary practices such as – an opulent table setting.
Tokyo-based Japanese-Italian fine dining juggernaut Jinbo Minami Aoyama is opening an offshoot in Hong Kong. Patrons can look forward to Italian cuisine meticulously prepared with Japanese ingredients. Chef Yoshinaga Jinbo is known to pay particular attention to his vegetable dishes, a habit developed because he did not like vegetables when he was growing up.
Get ready to summon your inner child and dive into an immersive experience at GlowBall Hong Kong, the city’s first ball pit cocktail bar. This pop-up venture features a pit filled with 750,000 glowing balls, a dedicated cocktail bar, and a DJ booth. Designed for adults seeking fun and nostalgia, GlowBall offers 60- and 90-minute sessions in a 700 sq ft (65 sq metre) ball pit accompanied by cocktail.