Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2025 set to celebrate global flavors and Michelin-starred talent

Hong Kong is ready to serve up one of Asia’s premier culinary celebrations as the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2025 returns from October 23 to 26. The Central Harbourfront will transform into a gourmet paradise filled with masterful dishes, premium wine pairings, and high-profile chef collaborations that showcase the city’s global dining excellence.

Guests can expect the return of crowd favorites such as the BEA Grand Wine Pavilion, featuring rare vintages and new wine discoveries, and the Tasting Room, where renowned chefs present limited-time creations. Meanwhile, Towngas Gourmet Avenue will bring together 12 of Hong Kong’s most acclaimed restaurants—all in one vibrant space without the need for reservations.

Global chefs reimagine Cantonese flavors at the Tasting Room

This year’s Tasting Room promises a one-of-a-kind dining experience under the theme “Taste the Extraordinary: Beyond Cantonese Flavour.” The showcase will unite award-winning culinary figures from across the world to reinterpret Cantonese cuisine through fresh perspectives and cultural exchange.

Among the headliners is Andrew Wong, London-based chef-owner of A. Wong—the first Chinese restaurant outside Asia to earn two Michelin stars. “I’m honored to join the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival,” Wong said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate modern Chinese cuisine while honoring traditional Cantonese roots.”

He’ll share the spotlight with Cheung Yat Fung, the culinary force behind three-Michelin-starred Chao Shang Chao, who views the event as a bridge between East and West. “This festival brings global talent together,” he said. “I’m excited to showcase my Chaozhou heritage in new, creative ways.”

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Other local stars include Jayson Tang of Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at JW Marriott Hong Kong and Menex Cheung of China Tang, both eager to showcase how Hong Kong’s melting pot of flavors continues to evolve.

Adding an international twist is Jung Ji-sun, the Korean “Queen of Dim Sum” from Netflix’s Culinary Class War and owner of Tian Mi Mi. “Working alongside so many respected chefs to reinterpret Cantonese dishes is both humbling and inspiring,” she said.

Michelin favorites headline Towngas Gourmet Avenue

The excitement extends to Towngas Gourmet Avenue, where several of Hong Kong’s most in-demand restaurants will set up pop-up kitchens to give festivalgoers a rare taste of Michelin-star excellence.

Alvin Leung, known as The Demon Chef of Bo Innovation, will make his festival debut with molecular gastronomy creations such as his playful “X-treme Xiao Long Bao” and “H2egg.” “This festival is all about creativity and fun,” said Leung. “I can’t wait to surprise guests with dishes that mix innovation and tradition.”

Joining him is Anne-Sophie Pic, the celebrated French chef whose restaurants collectively hold ten Michelin stars. Her one-Michelin-star Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic will participate for the first time, featuring elegant dishes like Yunnan peas with caviar and flower crab seasoned with sobacha geranium. Head chef Marc Mantovani will lead the restaurant’s live presentations during the festival.

Rounding out the lineup, Adam Wong, executive chef of Hong Kong’s three-Michelin-starred Forum, returns to showcase the restaurant’s signature Braised Forum Dried Abalone. “The festival is a celebration of Hong Kong’s culinary identity,” said Wong. “We’ll also serve our limited-edition Dried Longan and Lotus Seed Ice Cream and Braised Oxtail—dishes that reflect the richness of Cantonese tradition.”

As anticipation builds, the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2025 is poised to once again spotlight the city as Asia’s gourmet capital. With world-class chefs, rare wines, and a dazzling harbor backdrop, this year’s edition promises an unforgettable celebration of flavor and creativity.