Hau Tak
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Restaurant in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Hau Tak is a sensible Causeway Bay choice when you want a polished meal with Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 Plate recognition and easy booking, without committing to a more rigid destination-restaurant format. It works well for dates, small celebrations, business-adjacent meals where location and reliability matter.
About Hau Tak
Hau Tak is a Hong Kong restaurant with a Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 Plate listing. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, the dress code is smart casual.
A Hong Kong pick with a confirmed Michelin Plate
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 Plate gives Hau Tak a credible recognition marker. For menu, pricing, service details, confirm current information directly with the venue before committing.
Use the hours as the practical anchor. Hau Tak opens every day from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 6 PM to 11 PM. That daily split schedule makes it workable for either a midday meal or an evening booking in Hong Kong, depending on the occasion and the group's timing.
When it makes sense to choose this over other options
Hau Tak is easiest to frame as a Hong Kong option with Michelin Guide recognition and daily lunch and dinner hours. If you are comparing it with other named venues, confirm the cuisine, format, other practical details that matter for your plan. Other options to check include Involtini and Tai Woo.
For planning, the main advantage is schedule clarity: lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, dinner runs from 6 PM to 11 PM every day. Confirm reservations, menu details, any group requirements directly with the restaurant, especially if the meal is tied to a celebration or a fixed itinerary.
Reservations: confirm directly with the venue before planning around a specific time. Dress: smart casual. Budget: confirm price expectations before booking for a larger group. Timing: open daily for lunch and dinner in Hong Kong.
Planning details
- Location
- 454-456 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay
- Phone
- +852 2335 5328
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hau Tak reads like a serious Cantonese house scaled for banquets rather than quick turnarounds. The restaurant occupies multiple floors and sets itself apart from Causeway Bay’s fast-paced roast-meat and izakaya strip; it feels deliberate and refined, built for long lunches and hosted dinners rather than one-off meals. Daytime service leans communal and energetic, while evenings shift into a more composed register centred on private rooms and multi-course dining. The overall effect is a sophisticated, service-forward Cantonese establishment that privileges technique and group rituals over casual, speedy meals.
Best For
Hau Tak is best for communal daytime dim sum and formal evening banquets. Lunch offers a lower-stakes way to experience classical Cantonese technique — har gow, turnip cake and other small plates arrive in a lively, social setting — while dinner is oriented toward pre-planned, multi-course gatherings in private rooms. The layout and service model make it a natural choice for family celebrations, hosted business dinners and groups who expect a full banquet rhythm rather than a quick meal. Solo diners and small groups can sample dim sum at lunch before committing to the evening repertoire.
Ordering Tips
Treat Hau Tak like a banquet house: use lunch for dim sum sampling and reserve evening plans well in advance. The kitchen can demonstrate a wide range of classical preparations at lunchtime, but signature or elaborate items often require pre-ordering — the description notes some dishes demand twenty-four hours' notice, so check availability for items such as roast suckling pig or other specialty plates. For dinner, expect a host to order for the table and consider booking a private room for larger groups to secure the full banquet experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting with a warm, old-fashioned atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- suckling pig
- squid curry
- scrambled egg with shark's fin
Planning details
Location
454-456 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay · Directions
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
How Hau Tak compares in Hong Kong
Hau Tak is the pick when Causeway Bay location and Michelin Guide Plate recognition matter more than a clearly labeled cuisine category or published price tier. Involtini is easier to choose if the group specifically wants Italian at a $$ signal, while Tai Woo is the cleaner call for Cantonese with a clearer value frame.
For booking ease, Hau Tak has the advantage because difficulty is listed as easy. Shanghai Yu Yuan and Yuè are better cross-shops if the priority is a Chinese-leaning meal elsewhere in Hong Kong, but Hau Tak is the more practical choice when the plan is anchored in Causeway Bay.
If the occasion calls for sushi specifically, Sushi Mori is the more focused alternative. Choose Hau Tak for flexibility and neighborhood convenience; choose the peers when cuisine clarity matters more than address.
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Compare Hau Tak
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hau Tak | Hong Kong | ; | Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Involtini | Hong Kong | Italian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia RecommendedMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2422025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2172024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended | $$ |
| Shanghai Yu Yuan | Hong Kong | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Tai Woo | Hong Kong | Cantonese | Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
| Yuè | Hong Kong | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Sushi Mori | Hong Kong | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hau Tak good for a special occasion?
Hau Tak may fit a planned meal in Hong Kong if Michelin Guide recognition and a smart-casual dress code suit the occasion. The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 Plate is a useful quality signal.
What should a first-timer know about Hau Tak?
Start with the basics: Hau Tak is in Hong Kong, has a Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 Plate, follows a smart-casual dress code, opens every day for lunch and dinner, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6–11 PM.
What should I order at Hau Tak?
Is lunch or dinner better at Hau Tak?
Both lunch and dinner are options. Hau Tak opens daily from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and from 6 PM to 11 PM, so choose the service that best fits your schedule.
What are alternatives to compare with Hau Tak?
Other named options to compare include Tai Woo, Yuè, Sushi Mori, Shanghai Yu Yuan, Involtini. Check each venue's current details directly before deciding, especially if cuisine, budget, or service format matters to your plan.
