Octavium and Yan Toh Heen were promoted to two stars. The nine newly one-starred restaurants - many helmed by blooming young talent shaping the city’s culinary scene - are Belon, Chaat, Hansik Goo, I M Teppanyaki & Wine, Mono, Seventh Son, Sushi Wadatsumi, Whey and Yong Fu. Roganic maintained its Michelin Green Star distinction, and two-star Amber earned a Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy.

Like many establishments around the world, restaurants in Hong Kong have shown dedication and perseverance during the past years. For those wishing to learn more about the motivating stories behind some of the city’s top restaurants, such as Amber (**), Mono (*), Ta Vie (**) and Vea (*), and how their creative chefs have braved through the challenging times to sustain their achievements, watch Discovery Channel’s latest documentary, titled “Kung Food! Hong Kong's Grandmasters of Cuisine”, here: https://youtu.be/7NIxetOyLQE.