The eating and throwing back cool drinks are being continued in April, with a flurry of new restaurants, eateries, cafes opening in Hong Kong, menu refreshes and foodie events set to invigorate the city’s F&B scene.

In April, Soho Bahn Mi opens their latest store in The Centre in Sheung Wan, mega luxury lifestyle Forty-Five club opens for legendary dining options on top of Landmark, Eggslut is soon to be opening their first ever Hong Kong store in Causeway Bay, and Bengal Brothers now is delivering to the west side of Hong Kong Island with its new Kennedy Town location!

Forty-Five in Landmark Unveiled for High-class F&B Lifestyle Destination

Uniting five unique concepts in one location in LANDMARK, Forty-Five unveils new arts and culinary destination in Hong Kong set to open in the first and second quarter of this year.

Shanghainese restaurant The Merchants will open at the end of March, serving traditional dishes from Jiangsu and Zhejiang province with a modern twist. Cardinal Point: Restaurant Bar & Sky Terrace, set to open in mid-April, offers panoramic views of Hong Kong's skyline and Victoria Harbour, will be serving international dishes with creative and retro takes on the familiar.

Kaen Teppanyaki is a Japanese steakhouse specialising in high-quality wagyu and seasonal ingredients, set to open its’ doors in late April. In the months that follow, French fine dining restaurant The Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic and members-only social club Gloucester Arts Club will also be open to the public.

Where:The Merchants, 45/F Gloucester Tower, LANDMARK, 15 Queen’s Road Central

Chef's Experience with Chef Charmaine Cheung at Victoria 22

For the whole month of April, Victoria 22 is hosting the industry-legend Chef Charmaine Cheung for two sessions of Chef’s Experience, a 6-course lunch or an afternoon amuse-bouche, served in a modern-chic atmosphere looking over Victoria Park.

Chef Charmaine Cheung has a unique approach to cooking, balancing Western and South-East Asian flavours to bring out the 5th taste of umami. Food options cater to everyone's preference, offering Seafood Symphony and Meat Quartet. Don't miss the tasty Poached Hand-dive Scallops and Duck Confit Rice, paired with shrimp pasta, ginger and sake.

When: 11:30AM – 2:30PM, 3PM – 5PM, Apr 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

Where:Victoria 22, 22/F, Sugar+, 25-31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

How much: Prices starting at HK$550

La Rosabelle Restaurant & Bar Serving Tseung Kwan O International Fare

Fusing modern elegance with traditional English rural charm in Tseung Kwan O, La Rosabelle Restaurant & Bar opens its’ doors to bring together flavours from far and wide.

Signature dishes are crafted with a unique twist, including the experimental Fresh Japanese Uni Toast (HK$158), featuring thick slices of toasted white bread topped with creamy Japanese sea urchin.

Find yourself entering a food-coma with dishes such as the US Black Angus T-bone Steak (HK$598), Charcoal Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack (HK$298), Spanish Iberico Pork Tomahawk (HK$338), and German Pork Knuckle with French Fries (HK$368).

Those looking for something lighter can try the Typhoon Shelter Crab Linguine (HKD178), featuring succulent soft-shell crabs lightly battered in egg whites and sautéed in homemade typhoon shelter sauce. With a broad selection of international offerings to taste, you can bet you’ll be returning to savour every corner of the globe.

Where:La Rosabell Restaurant & Bar, Shop 4, G/F, Alto Residence, 29 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O

Cookie Vission Brings the Pastries to New SoHo Branch, Vission Bakery

The sweet-toothed bakery geniuses behind Cookie Vission are spreading out like a welcome wildfire, landing in SoHo with an all new ‘vision’ of bringing delectable pastries to Central. With a comprehensive selection of over 30 types of pastries, Vission Bakery claims its stake on Stanton Street to the unbridled delight of carb-fanatics.

Best-selling pastry items in their puff pastry line include the Pistachio Cruffin, Tiramusu, Almond Croissant, and KouignAmann – along with savoury pastries like the Reuben Sandwich and Potato Dauphinoise.

Other highly-anticipated bakes include the Cinnamon Bun, Apple Crumble Muffin, New York Cheesecake, Matcha Macadamia Chocolate Chip Chewie, and Banana Bread – among others!

Where:Vission Bakery, G/F, 7 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong

Eggslut’s First Hong Kong Store to Launch in Causeway Bay

Do you like eggs on the reg? If so, Eggslut might just be the haven you’ve been waiting for. Coined by the late chef and culinary icon, Anthony Bourdain, an ‘Eggslut’ is someone who adds an egg to something to make it better.

‘Making things better’ with egg is the sole mission Eggslut set out to accomplish, and accomplish they have. Inspired by a true love for eggs, chef Alvin Cailan founded Eggslut in 2011 as a gourmet food truck concept in L.A. Any day now, Eggslut will be bringing their fluffy brioche buns stacked high with egg to a store near you.

Where:Eggslut, G/F, Fashion Walk, 11-19 Great George Street, Causeway Bay

Bistro Hoi An Serving Real Taste of Vietnam in Gold Coast

Gold Coast’s newest addition to its cute scene is Bistro Hoi An, a new eatery offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a vibrant and authentic atmosphere. The restaurant's chefs flew to Vietnam to gain inspiration and knowledge, allowing them to create sophisticated and timeless dishes that stand out from other Vietnamese restaurants in Hong Kong.

Must try dishes at Bistro Hoi An include Chargrilled Pork Belly (HK$78/2pcs or HK$135/4pcs), marinated for 12 hours with original flavour fish sauce, vinegar, and chili, Sauteed Frog Leg (HK$138), Beef Tartare (HK$148) with peppermint, cucumber, green onion, chili, and fish sauce, and Chargrilled M9 Wagyu Bavette(HK$328).

Where: Bistro Hoi An, Shop 1A, Gold Coast Piazza, 1 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, New Terittories

Bengal Brothers Brings Kati Rolls to New Kennedy Town Shop

Bengal Brothers has officially opened in Kennedy Town! Step up and try its classic kati roll with chicken tikka, fresh salad, and signature homemade chutney all wrapped in warm paratha. Not a fan of chicken?

How about their tamil pepper beef kati roll inspired by the north of India? They also offer veggie options like the authentic chickpea kati roll. You can pre-order before you show up to make your life even easier! Come and grab your favourite street snack, first-class rice bowl or chilled cocktails from Young Master Ales today!

Where:Bengal Brothers, G/F, 71-77 Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

Soho Banh Mi Opens New Flagship Store in The Center

Satisfy your craving for the authentic Vietnamese food at SOHO BANH MI’s newly opened flagship store in The Center. Get a taste of their journey to success as a women-empowered business while enjoying delicious banh mi, gluten free bun salads and summer rolls as well as their daily dishes. For breakfast they will introduce Hong Kong-style street food with Vietnamese twist and flavours.

The brand is co-owned by Diana Vo and Farah Dang, a daughter whose parents settled in Kai Tak North Refugee Camp in the 1970s and sought to bring Vietnamese hospitality back to Hong Kong in the form of super authentic banh mi and other delectable Vietnamese dishes to reminiscing about community gatherings of the former Vietnamese refugee society in Hong Kong.

Where:Soho bánh mì, The Center, Shop 2D, 1/F, 99 Queens Road, Central, Hong Kong