Dining news: Tokyo’s Shogun Burger pops up at Regent Hong Kong, LPM launch aperitivo experience, and more

Hong Kong’s dining scene never misses a beat, alive with fresh ideas, bold flavours and reasons to gather. From playful reinventions of familiar favourites to menus that demand curiosity, there’s always something new to taste, sip or savour.

This week’s round-up cuts through the noise to spotlight what’s truly worth your appetite right now. From summer sips to cult arrivals, limited-time collaborations to seasonal refreshes, these are the dining highlights catching our attention and possibly yours too.

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Graffiti and garnishes

Rosaria and Rose

Alex

The Green Door, Hong Kong’s speakeasy hidden behind a green door, unveils volume II of its cocktail menu with a rebellious splash of colour from local street artist Lousy, whose neon-drenchedKiss Face motifs and graffiti have left their mark from Causeway Bay to Yuen Long. Known for blending punk rock, manga and cave-painting influences, Lousy brings that same anarchic energy to the bar’s latest drinks list.

Split into two sides, the menu offers reimagined classics on one, and daring concoctions on the other. Think Rosaria and Rose, two takes on the Rosita, with the latter layered with prawn oil, caviar and Korean doenjang (soybean paste). Elsewhere, Charlie stirs Da Hong Pao tea and sesame into a bamboo milk tea, while Alex pairs masala chai and kiwi yoghurt with a hazelnut bonbon from Conspiracy Chocolatier. The food menu has expanded too: the chopped cheese sub and salmon lox with shichimi togarashi give the cocktails a run for their money.

The Green DoorAddress: LG/F, Welley Building, 97 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong

Brunch, bakes and beyond

From weekday lunches and set dinners to weekend brunch and a new all-day kids’ offering at Tozzo

Tozzo has rolled out a fresh lineup of menus spanning weekday lunches, set dinners, weekend brunch and a new all-day kids’ offering. The weekday lunch set, available Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, covers everything from clams linguine with salad to a lobster salad maritozzo with fries. Come evening, the set dinner (Tuesday to Sunday) pairs comforting plates like butter soy sauce mushroom linguine or red wine braised beef cheek with piccolo gelato or a glass of wine.

Brunch, on weekends and public holidays, leans into leisurely indulgence with a bakery basket, mini cold cut board, and mains such as spicy Japanese broken eggs with miso-braised onions and tofu. For every two adults, one child dines free. Younger guests get a dedicated menu, featuring fish and chips or mini buttermilk pancakes. Meanwhile, pastry fans can tuck into new creations including chocolate and hazelnut praline millefeuille or matcha and hibiscus tart.

TozzoAddress: 2/F, JC Contemporary, Block 21, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

An affair to sip

The Cinq á Sept aperitivo experience at La Petite Maison (LPM)

La Petite Maison is bringing a playful slice of the French Riviera to Central with its new Cinq á Sept aperitivo experience, launching May 8. Running weekdays from 5pm to 7pm, this tongue-in-chic affair channels the spirit of Provence’s drinking hour with curated cocktails at HK$78, each served with a complimentary bite. Expect cheeky creations like Lui, a smoky mezcal and sauternes mix served with a lipstick-smeared napkin, or La Sucette, a strawberry yoghurt-washed vodka fizz finished with a rosé wine lollipop. Bar snacks lean into Mediterranean comfort, from garlic butter snails to salted cod croquettes. A little romance with your aperitif? Entirely optional.

Iced coffees and pastel machines for summer

Nespresso rolls out its Summer 2025 collection with a vibrant retro twist, blending limited-edition coffee flavours, colourful machines and a pop-up event to match. Launching May 7, the lineup brings back crowd-pleasers like coconut vanilla over ice and introduces pistachio vanilla over ice, a nutty-sweet brew designed for summer sipping.

The Vertuo Coffee+ range also expands with Active, an almond vanilla blend enriched with vitamin B6. Machines and accessories get a seasonal refresh too, including a pistachio-hued Vertuo Pop and pastel glassware for iced coffee rituals.

From May 16 to 25 (from 12pm to 8pm), Nespresso takes over K11 Art Mall with an immersive pop-up, complete with a retro photobooth, live mural painting by Gaby Teresa and iced coffee recipes including coconut vanilla mint and iced hawthorn americano.

Nespresso summer pop-upAddress: G/F, K11 Art Mall, No 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tokyo smash hit

Shogun Wagyu burgers will pop up for one week only

Regent Hong Kong’s The Lobby Lounge welcomes Tokyo’s cult favourite Shogun Burger for a one-week pop-up from May 21 to 27, marking the brand’s Hong Kong debut. Known for its award-winning Wagyu burgers, crafted from coarsely ground Japanese black wagyu, smashed and seared for maximum juiciness, Shogun Burger has earned top honours at the Japan Burger Championship and World Food Championships.

Diners can choose from four signature sets, including the teriyaki burger with shiitake mushrooms or the chilli meat and cheese burger with jalapeño and cheddar, all served with fries, house-made sauces, dessert and a drink. Founder Taiki Honda and head chef Atsuko Ohgiya will be present throughout the pop-up.

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