All-Time Dinner Favourites at NOVE classic chic Chinese restaurant

A nostalgic menu featuring ingredients and techniques that trace back to old Hong Kong. Fresh and innovative dinner dishes for guests. Traditional dim sum with a creative twist and Chiu Chow-style marinated delicacies, imbuing traditional Chinese cuisine with revitalised charm.

Amidst the cluster of street stalls, NOVE (meaning “Nine” in Italian), located at 9 Li Yuen Street East, in Central, has drawn on the area’s legacy and Hong Kong’s multicultural identity to present a relaxed, Chinoiserie-inspired space for foodies to gather and appreciate the culinary traditions of this city’s past.

Keeping this interpretive philosophy in mind, the visionary interior designer Albert Kwan moulded it into a classy, yet eccentric, dining hotspot, where traditional Chinese cuisine is re-invented to meet the evolving tastes of modern diners.
The experienced culinary team of NOVE is dedicated to creating traditional dim sum with a creative twist and Chiu Chow-style marinated delicacies, imbuing traditional Chinese cuisine with revitalised charm. Recently, the restaurant welcomed newly joined Chef Chan Hing Kei to curate an array of fresh and innovative dinner dishes for guests. Well-known for his professional culinary skills in cooking Hong Kong classics, Chef Chan continues to bring a one-of-a-kind Chinese dining experience to customers.




This historic alley was the first street in Hong Kong to be named after a Chinese member of society, and since 1894, has witnessed the emergence of eclectic street stalls and the transformation of the surrounding neighbourhood into Central. Amidst the cluster of street stalls, NOVE has drawn on the area’s legacy and Hong Kong’s multicultural identity to present a brand-new dining hotspot.

Aesthetically similar to “LOVE”, NOVE is the brainchild of a passionate culinary team, including Executive Chef Wong Yiu Por, Chef Poon Kwai Chung, and Chef Chan Hing Kei. They have put in a great amount of effort and enthusiasm into preserving the heritage of traditional Chinese cuisine, while at the same time, revitalising it to meet the evolving tastes of modern diners.




Infusing dim sum, Chiu Chow marinated cuisine, and Cantonese dinner dishes with modern creativity and sought-after ingredients, they work together to present a marriage of different culinary styles and flavours. Similarly,NOVE’s interior design follows this interpretive philosophy.




Some signature dishes to taste and enjoy?

Stir-Fried Elm Fungus with Pork Jowl
Elm fungus is one of the most precious mushroom species. Stir-fried with pork jowl, this juicy and meaty dish delivers a rich and succulent taste.

Pan-Fried Prawns with Soy Sauce 
This is one of the most nostalgic Cantonese dishes of all time. After pan-frying fresh, high-quality prawns, garlic and onions are then added to a sauce made from a home recipe to bring out the freshness and sweetness of the prawns.

Sautéed Beef Tenderloin with Shimeji Mushrooms
Shimeji mushrooms are best known for their freshness and tenderness. Sliced and sautéed, the beef tenderloin and bell peppers make the perfect combination – a classic, homestyle dish with a savoury and delectable aftertaste.

Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Diced Beef

Fresh beef tenderloin is diced and stir-fried with bell peppers and green onions, and then, served with green beans. The perfect solution for diners looking for a meaty option with a slightly sweet taste.

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