HONG KONG, 18 March, 2020 – The South China Morning Post, a leading global media company based in Hong Kong has launched its eighth edition of 100 Top Tables, the definitive guide for business executives and food aficionados in Hong Kong and Macau.
Chosen by our independent editorial panel of Hong Kong’s most coveted restaurants 100 Top Tables, 100 Top Tables recognises and celebrates outstanding restaurants and talents who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This year’s guide features five special awards, including two new categories to highlight the contributions of those who have elevated the dining scene.
This year’s 100 Top Tables includes two new categories that recognises up-and-coming chef as well as a category that recognises excellence in pastry making. The winners are:
- Best chef – Vicky Cheng, VEA Restaurant & Lounge
- Best service – Roganic Hong Kong
- Best ambience – SEVVA
- Best pastry chef (NEW) – Ringo Chan, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- Rising Star (NEW) – Ricardo Chaneton, MONO
Chef Vicky Cheng of VEA Restaurant & Lounge clinched this year’s “Best Chef” award, earning accolades for his signature dishes that includes roasted sea cucumber that truly represents Chinese fusion cuisine by taking indigenous locally sourced produce and applying French cooking techniques.
“I truly just wanted to do something that no one else in Hong Kong had done before. I wanted to embark and showcase Hong Kong’s culture through the lens of European cooking. Thanks to all of our very loyal guests and hard-working team we are at where we are today,” said Cheng.
The publication showcases 100 Hong Kong and 20 Macau-based restaurants, making it a must-have for senior executives searching for the best restaurants for business and pleasure. This year’s judges included a mix of veterans and new inductees to the committee to ensure the results were balanced, objective and comprehensive.
Said Gary Liu, SCMP’s Chief Executive Officer, “We’re proud that 100 Top Tables continues to be an influential and much sought-after guide by executive diners, and respected by culinary establishments for its independent rigorous selection process. We are pleased to honour these restaurants of Hong Kong and Macau and celebrate the chefs who resolutely strive for excellence.”
Winnie Chung, SCMP’s Editorial Director of Specialist Publications added, “This year’s 100 Top Tables is dedicated to our winners who have shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity. It has been a most difficult year for their industry but they have managed to prove that delicious food, excellent service and great ambience will always win over patrons. Congratulations to our 120 winners in Hong Kong and Macau!”
100 Top Tables offers readers with an impartial overview of each restaurant, including information on a restaurant’s cuisine and ambiance – from a shortlist of signature dishes and the price of corkage to amenities like valet parking and alfresco dining. Contact details, including a restaurant’s address and hours of operation, are also listed.
The guide was thoughtfully edited, prioritising the overall dining experience as the primary selection criterion and organised by cuisine: Chinese, Western, French, Italian, Japanese, Steak and Grills, and East/West, along with a separate section for Macau.
100 Top Tables 2020 will be available at major bookstores and supermarkets in Hong Kong at a retail price of HK$168 from March 23. In-store copies can be found at a number of premium airport lounges throughout Asia and select recreation clubs. Selected in-depth stories about the restaurants and featured articles of the special awards winners can be found at http://www.scmp.com/topics/100-top-tables.
About South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post is a leading global news company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. SCMP’s vision is to “Elevate Thought” and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China’s tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China’s growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a culture publication exploring Chinese stories across video and feature articles.
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100 Top Tables 2020 – A definitive guide to executive dining
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CHINESE |
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1. Above & Beyond |
2. Ah Yat Harbour View Restaurant |
3. Canton Room |
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4. China Tang (Landmark) |
5. Chinese Library |
6. Dong Lai Shun |
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7. Dynasty |
8. Forum Restaurant |
9. Guo Fu Lou |
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10. Hoi King Heen |
11. Hung Tong |
12. Hutong |
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13. Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine |
14. Lung King Heen |
15. Man Wah |
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16. Ming Court |
17. Mott 32 |
18. Old Bailey |
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19. One Harbour Road |
20. PIIN Wine Restaurant |
21. Shang Palace |
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22. Spring Moon |
23. Summer Palace |
24. T’ang Court |
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25. The Chairman |
26. Tin Lung Heen |
27. Xin Rong Ji |
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28. Yan Toh Heen |
29. Yat Tung Heen |
30. Ying Jee Club |
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WESTERN |
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1. Arcane |
2. Frantzén’s Kitchen |
3. Hue Restaurant & Bar |
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4. Hugo’s |
5. Roganic Hong Kong |
6. The Verandah |
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FRENCH |
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1. Arbor |
2. Belon |
3. Caprice |
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4. ÉCRITURE |
5. Épure French Fine Dining |
6. Gaddi’s |
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7. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon |
8. L’Envol |
9. Louise |
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10. LE PAN |
11. MONO |
12. Pierre |
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13. Rech by Alain Ducasse |
14. Restaurant Petrus |
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ITALIAN |
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1. 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Hong Kong |
2. Angelini |
3. Castellana Restaurant |
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4. Gaia Ristorante |
5. Gradini Ristorante E Bar Italiano |
6. Grissini |
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7. Nicholini’s |
8. Octavium |
9. Sabatini Ristorante Italiano |
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10. Spiga |
11. Theo Mistral by Theo Randall |
12. Tosca |
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JAPANESE |
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1. Godenya |
2. Hanare |
3. Kaiseki Den by Saotome |
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4. Kakure |
5. Kashiwaya Hong Kong |
6. Kyoku |
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7.Nadaman |
8. Nobu |
9. Ryota Kappou Modern |
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10. Shikigiku Japanese Restaurant |
11. Sushi Masataka |
12. Sushi Saito |
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13. Sushi Shikon |
14. Sushi Tokami |
15. Sushiyoshi |
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16. Tenku RyuGin |
17. The Araki |
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STEAK AND GRILLS |
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1. Alto Bar & Grill |
2. Buenos Aires Polo Club |
3. Grand Hyatt Steakhouse |
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4. HENRY |
5. Mandarin Grill + Bar |
6. Morton’s of Chicago |
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7. PROHIBITION Grill House & Cocktail Bar |
8. STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill |
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EAST / WEST |
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1. Aaharn |
2. Amber |
3. Aqua |
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4. Bo Innovation |
5. HAKU |
6. New Punjab Club |
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7. Ronin |
8. SEVVA |
9. Ta Vie |
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10. Takumi by Daisuke Mori |
11. TATE Dining & Bar |
12. VEA Restaurant & Lounge |
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13. ZEST by Konishi |
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MACAU |
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1. 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA MACAU |
2. Aji |
3. Alain Ducasse at Morpheus |
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4. Chiado Portuguese Restaurant |
5. Dynasty 8 |
6. Feng Wei Ju |
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7. Golden Flower |
8. Jade Dragon |
9. Lai Heen |
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10. Mizumi |
11. Pearl Dragon |
12. Robuchon au Dôme |
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13. Shinji by Kanesaka |
14. The Eight |
15. The Kitchen |
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16. The Tasting Room |
17. Wing Lei |
18. Yamazato |
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19. Yi |
20. Zi Yat Heen |
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