9 cantonese spots in Central, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Central's food · All cantonese in Hong Kong.
The Chairman ★ 4.8
198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
The Chairman in Central serves owner Danny Yip's seafood led Cantonese cooking, with one Michelin star and the No. 1 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 spot.
Tip: The steamed crab with aged Shaoxing needs pre ordering 24 hours ahead and is the dish to build the meal around.
Yat Lok ★ 4.6
34-38 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yat Lok has been roasting goose to a 20 step recipe since 1957, settling on Stanley Street in 2011 and holding a Michelin star every year since 2015.
Tip: Order a quarter goose with lai fun noodles in clear broth; the goose fat drizzle on the noodles is the move.
Kau Kee Restaurant ★ 4.6
21 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
Kau Kee on Gough Street has simmered beef brisket and tendon since 1930, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand broth and a 45 minute queue you should plan into your.
Tip: The curry beef tendon is the cult pick over the soup brisket; both can be split across two bowls.
Duddell's ★ 4.5
1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong
Duddell's in Central is a one Michelin star Cantonese restaurant and art gallery in Shanghai Tang Mansion, recently redesigned by Andre Fu as a 1920s.
Tip: Pre order the crispy skin chicken at booking; the chef ladles hot oil over it more than 300 times to achieve the skin.
Yat Lok ★ 4.5
34-38 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Yat Lok on Stanley Street is a Michelin starred roast goose shop, with crackling skin and dark plum sauce ladled over rice for under HK$100 inside.
Tip: Go at 11:15 for the first batch; by lunchtime the queue runs to the corner of Pottinger Street.
Lung King Heen ★ 4.5
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hong Kong currently holds two Michelin stars, with chef Chan Yan tak the historic first Chinese chef ever to earn three stars.
Tip: Dim sum lunch is the most accessible way in; reserve a window table for the harbour shot.
China Tang ★ 4.4
Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
China Tang at the Landmark Atrium in Central is a newly minted one Michelin star Cantonese room with Art Deco interiors, plating Peking duck.
Tip: Pre order the Peking duck at booking; lunch service often runs out by 13:30.
Tsim Chai Kee Noodle ★ 4.3
98 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tsim Chai Kee on Wellington Street in Central is the Michelin Bib Gourmand noodle shop directly across from Mak's Noodle, serving springy noodles in superior.
Tip: Two toppings is the menu sweet spot: prawn wontons plus sliced beef, in soup with thin noodles.
Tim Ho Wan (Central) ★ 4.3
8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tim Ho Wan at IFC Hong Kong Station is the world's most affordable Michelin recognised dim sum, with the puff pastry topped baked pork buns that put.
Tip: Aim for an 11:00 arrival; the queue doubles when offices break for lunch.