Hong Kong’s new openings, from a Japanese bar to a pastry pop-up

MadaraMadara uses premium Japanese teas in its bespoke cocktails. Photo: MadaraThis new Japanese craft-cocktail bar in Causeway Bay’s Yorucho izakaya is led by Rayven Leung, founding bartender of the nearby Takumi Mixology Salon. Drawing inspiration from the Asagimadara (chestnut tiger butterfly), the bar’s warm, wood-accented space accommodates only 10 seats, creating an intimate hideaway in which to enjoy fresh fruit cocktails in the Ginza tradition or more experimental concoctions such as sakura-infused shochutinis and hojicha cosmopolitans.

16/F, Wing Kwong Centre, 28 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay

Butterfly Patisserie Pop-UpThe Hokkaido taro flan from Butterfly Patisserie. Photo: courtesy Rosewood Hong Kong

Rosewood Hong Kong’s pastry shop brings its take on Japanese-style flans to Central with a pop-up at Lane Crawford in IFC Mall. Indulge in the silky Hokkaido custard flan or the rich and velvety Hokkaido taro offering, each limited to 150 pieces daily.

Lane Crawford, Podium 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central

Next ShikakuNext Shikaku’s clear oyster broth ramen. Photo: courtesy Next Shikaku

Following a brief renovation, the ramen joint is back with a refreshed menu celebrating its signature Osaka-inspired oyster ramen. For the rest of the month, patrons can enjoy no service charge while slurping on bowls of clear oyster broth ramen and the heartier oyster dipping ramen, paired with wine-steamed oysters and smoked chashu pork.