Central · Hong Kong · Michelin 1-star
Who recommends Neighborhood? Menex Cheung, Paolo Olivieri, Tiffany Lo, Charlene Dawes, Danny Yip and 5 more — 9 people who’d know and 1 publication have named Neighborhood in Central, Hong Kong, in their own words below where they gave them.
What should you order at Neighborhood? The dishes the people who recommend it mention: Chicken, Black pudding with a fried egg.
Neighborhood is chef David Lai's small-plates bistro down an alley off Hollywood Road — one Michelin star, No. 24 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and run since 2014 with no website, no social media and no marketing. The menu is European tapas built on Hong Kong seafood, with a salt-baked chicken rice as its signature. The people naming it here run China Tang, The Chairman, Porterhouse and Percy's: this is the competition booking the table.
executive chef, China Tang (Landmark) · on Fork Lore
Everyone knows the chicken is delicious, and for me it's the best chicken I've ever had. I've eaten at this restaurant more than ten times.
chef-founder, Dieci (Central) · on Fork Lore
Chef Lai is doing a great job.
chef-owner, Suzette (Kai Tak) · on Fork Lore
There are some dishes that I always [order]: the black pudding with a fried egg, or the chicken.
co-founder, Tastings Group (VEA, Quinary) · on Fork Lore
Because I like David's food, and he really likes to shop in the market, so he always find some great stuff
founder, The Chairman (Central) · on Fork Lore
It's like a box of chocolate — you never know what you get from David Lai.
Chef David Lai is a genius, his dishes are limitless, casual, and ever-changing.
A restaurant that I keep returning to is Neighborhood.Chef David Lai is a genius, his dishes are limitless, casual, and ever-changing.
chef-owner, Mingles (Seoul) · on Michelin Guide
It was absolutely one of the best meals I've ever had—just imagine how delicious it would be if I could actually dine-in at the restaurant!
chef-founder, Percy's (Soho) · on Tatler Dining
Every dish at Neighborhood was really tasty, innovative, and balanced.
executive chef, Porterhouse (Lan Kwai Fong) · on Tatler Dining
His menu is always spot on and I have never had a bad time
chef, Ănăn Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) · on Tatler Asia
I like to pop into Neighborhood for a plate of pasta, a special of the day and a catch-up with David over a glass of wine.
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Last recommendation added 2026-05-18