The Bib Gourmand selection of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 was unveiled on Thursday, highlighting eateries that deliver high-quality food at reasonable prices. This year, six restaurants and small eateries in Hong Kong were newly added to the list, reflecting the city’s vibrant and diverse dining culture.
Unlike Michelin-starred restaurants, the Bib Gourmand distinction recognizes establishments that offer “good quality, good value cooking,” typically allowing diners to enjoy a three-course meal for around HK$400 or less. Since its introduction in 1997, the category has celebrated restaurants that showcase authentic flavors and culinary craftsmanship without the premium price tag.
The latest additions span a range of cuisines, from traditional Cantonese and Teochew dishes to international favorites such as Neapolitan pizza, Thai comfort food and Singaporean laksa. Together, they highlight Hong Kong’s reputation as a city where local heritage and global flavors thrive side by side.
Located in Wong Tai Sin, Dragons’ Den is a revival of the former Bib Gourmand restaurant Man Yuen Restaurant, reopening under a new name at the same location. The restaurant’s nostalgic décor features hand-painted dragon motifs, bamboo lampshades and vintage-style furnishings that evoke the charm of old Hong Kong dining halls.
The menu focuses on traditional Cantonese dishes, including wok-fried specialties, seasonal seafood and claypot classics. A standout dish is the pearwood-smoked aged pigeon, dry-aged for five days before being smoked to produce crispy skin and tender meat with a rich aroma. Another recommended item is the baked fish intestines with egg, a nostalgic Cantonese delicacy known for its smoky fragrance and savory flavor.
Dragons’ Den
Address: Shop S02, 2F, Tin Ma Court Commercial Centre, 55 Chuk Yuen Road, Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon, Wed–Fri: 11am–3pm; 6pm–10pm
Sat–Sun: 10am–12.30pm; 1pm–3.30pm; 6pm–10pm
Phone: 6315 7300 (WhatsApp)
Website: Click here
Fiata in Central’s Soho district brings authentic Neapolitan pizza to the Bib Gourmand list. The restaurant is led by a chef from southern Italy who prepares pizzas using traditional methods, resulting in a crust that is light yet chewy with slightly charred edges.
The kitchen uses DOP-certified Italian ingredients, and a highlight is the Provola e Pepe pizza, which combines smoked cheese, fresh tomatoes and pepper for a well-balanced flavor that reflects the essence of Neapolitan pizza.
Fiata
Address: GF, 2 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm–3pm; 6pm–10pm
Phone: 6032 6626
Website: Click here
Ho Ho Chak, a Teochew restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, is run by three brothers who also operate seafood and fruit wholesale businesses, ensuring a steady supply of fresh ingredients.
One of the restaurant’s signature dishes is steamed pork patty with mud crab, where the rich aroma of crab roe blends with minced pork that absorbs the seafood’s natural juices. Another popular dish, fried omelette with dried radish and ground pork, offers a balance of crispy edges and savory sweetness.
Ho Ho Chak
Address: 9F, Nathan Hill, 38 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Tue–Sun: 12pm–10pm
Phone: 9072 2887
Website: Click here
Opened in October 2025, Lai’s Kitchen in Wan Chai recreates the lively atmosphere of a traditional Hong Kong dai pai dong, complete with neon lights and a menu centered on wok-fired dishes and claypot rice.
The restaurant’s claypot rice is particularly notable. Using Wuchang rice for its fragrant grains and house-rendered pork lard for added richness, dishes are finished tableside with aromatic oil and soy sauce before the crispy rice crust is mixed in. One signature claypot rice features braised abalone and dried oysters topped with golden garlic and salted egg yolk.
Lai’s Kitchen
Address: 1F, Harvard Commercial Building, 105-111 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm–4pm; 5pm–1.30am
Phone: 6803 1818
Website: Click here
Named after the Thai word for “friend,” Siaw offers a relaxed dining experience inspired by Thai street food. The restaurant was founded by a chef from the Michelin-recognized Thai restaurant Samsen together with a Thai partner.
Its menu includes street-style favorites such as fried rice, noodles and grilled dishes. A highlight is the Thai minced pork or wagyu beef with fried egg and basil rice, stir-fried with garlic and chili for a bold and aromatic flavor. The Thai coconut pancake dessert is another favorite, featuring a soft interior and lightly crisp base.
Siaw
Address: 8 Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon–Thu: 12pm–3pm; 6pm–10pm
Fri–Sat: 12pm–3pm; 6pm–11pm
Sun: 12pm–3pm; 6pm–10pm
Phone: 9229 1655
Website: Click here
At Uncle Quek in Central, diners can enjoy creative interpretations of Singaporean comfort food inspired by the childhood memories of Michelin-starred chef Barry Quek.
The restaurant’s signature lobster laksa features a broth rich with shrimp, prawn roe and coconut milk, layered with aromatic spices. Another standout is the oatmeal fried chicken, inspired by Singapore’s well-known oatmeal prawn dish and offering a crunchy texture with fragrant seasoning.
Uncle Quek
Address: 6/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon–Sat: 12pm–9pm
Phone: 9521 6179 (WhatsApp)
Website: Click here
Beyond Hong Kong, the Bib Gourmand list also welcomed two new restaurants in Macau.
The Portuguese restaurant A Lorcha, located near the A-Ma Temple, is known for its charcoal-grilled dishes and classic Macanese-Portuguese flavors, including codfish fritters, clams, seafood rice and braised oxtail.
A Lorcha
Address: 289 Rua do Almirante Sergio, Macau
Opening Hours:
Wed–Mon: 12.30pm–3pm; 6.30pm–10.30pm
Tue: Closed
Phone: +853 2831 3193 / +853 2831 3195
Website: Click here
Another addition, Nok Song, offers contemporary Thai cuisine prepared with traditional techniques, including hand-pounded curry pastes made using a stone mortar brought from Bangkok. Signature dishes include red curry pork jowl and salt-baked yellow croaker.
Nok Song
Address: Shop B&C, GF, Keng Fong Hou Teng, 319 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
Opening Hours:
Tue–Fri: 12.30pm–3pm; 6.30pm–11pm
Sat–Sun: 6pm–11pm
Mon: Closed
Phone: +853 6208 3830
Website: Click here
The latest Bib Gourmand selections once again highlight the depth of Hong Kong and Macau’s dining scene, where neighborhood eateries, international flavors and culinary traditions continue to flourish.
marco.lam@singtaonewscorp.com
