Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine - Hong Kong

The Verdict

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine at One Peking is not trying to be Hong Kong's most adventurous Cantonese table. If you arrive expecting the kind of hyper-local, ingredient-obsessed cooking that defines The Chairman, you will leave underwhelmed. What Imperial Treasure does instead is deliver consistent, technically sound Cantonese cooking at a $$ price point, inside a room that frames Victoria Harbour as well as any restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui. That combination earned it a Michelin star in 2024 and a place at #346 in the Opinionated About Dining Asia rankings the same year. For a returning diner, the question is not whether it is worth booking once; it is whether it is worth a second visit. The answer is yes, but only if you go in knowing what to order and when to arrive.

What to Expect on a Return Visit

The room on the 10th floor of One Peking is composed and confident, with harbour views from most seats, ceramic koi carp accents, calligraphy detailing that gives the space a considered rather than decorative feel. None of it overwhelms the food, which is the right call for a Cantonese restaurant at this level. The kitchen keeps a live fish tank on site, which means the seafood programme is credible every day of the week; not just when supply chains cooperate. The poached garoupa in fish soup with crispy rice and the stir-fried crab in pepper are the dishes the venue itself highlights, both reward repeat orders. If you tried one on your first visit, go back for the other.

The service is formal without being stiff. Staff are attentive across the lunch and dinner sittings, the floor manages group tables and smaller parties with equal competence. At the $$ price tier, this level of service execution is not guaranteed at Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong, it is a genuine advantage here. The service style does not have the warmth or personalisation you might find at Lai Ching Heen or the deep ceremony of Lung King Heen, but it earns the price point clearly and does not feel like a drop in standard relative to those more expensive rooms.

Brand itself has built a track record across Singapore and Shanghai before opening this Hong Kong location, that operational experience shows. Dishes arrive at the right pace, portions are calibrated for sharing, the kitchen rarely over-extends. This is not a restaurant that swings for creativity, it focuses on execution, when that execution lands, it lands cleanly.

Timing and Booking

Book at least three to four weeks out for weekend dinner and two weeks minimum for weekday evenings. Lunch on weekdays is the most accessible slot, Saturday and Sunday dim sum lunch, which opens at 11 AM, books faster than the weekday 11:30 AM service. If harbour views are a priority, request a window-side table when you reserve; the room is on the 10th floor of One Peking on Peking Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, the elevation makes a material difference to the experience. Walk-ins are unlikely to be accommodated on any evening or weekend sitting. This is a hard booking, not a casual option.

Dinner service runs 6 PM to 11 PM across the week. If you are planning around other Tsim Sha Tsui plans, an early dinner at 6 PM gives you the harbour at dusk, which is a different and arguably better experience than the full dark of a 8 PM arrival. File that detail away for repeat visits.

How It Fits the Broader Hong Kong Picture

Imperial Treasure sits alongside Forum, T'ang Court, and Rùn as a solid mid-tier Cantonese option in a city with deep competition at every price band. For the $$ tier, the view and the Michelin star together make it harder to dismiss than competitors without a standout physical setting. If you are working through Hong Kong's serious Cantonese rooms, it belongs on the list. For a broader overview of what the city offers, see our full Hong Kong restaurants guide.

Travellers interested in how Imperial Treasure's cooking compares across its regional footprint can reference comparable Cantonese rooms: Summer Pavilion in Singapore, 102 House in Shanghai, Jade Dragon in Macau, Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau, Le Palais in Taipei, Bao Li Xuan in Shanghai, and Canton 8 (Huangpu) in Shanghai. For the wider Hong Kong picture beyond restaurants, see our full Hong Kong hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide. For something at the other end of the formality register in Central, Le Salon de Thé de Joël Robuchon at ifc mall offers a useful contrast in both cuisine and atmosphere.

Ratings at a Glance

• Michelin Stars (2024): 1
• OAD Asia Ranking (2024): #346
• Price Tier: $$

Practical Details

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine is on the 10th floor of One Peking, Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Hours run Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 11 PM; Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 11 PM. Booking difficulty is high, plan three to four weeks ahead for weekends. The $$ price range places it accessibly for a Michelin-starred room in Hong Kong. For current booking availability, check directly with the restaurant.