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By Gayatri Bhaumik | April 1st, 2019
  • Restaurant
  • Causeway Bay, HK Island
  • Address: Basement Level, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay
  • Website: http://johnanthony.hk
  • Open Hours: Daily, Lunch & Dinner
  • Capacity: 100
  • Open Since : November, 2018
  • Phone: 2898-3788
  • Rating: 4
  • Cuisine: Cantonese, Dim Sum
  • Ambience: Trendy

Eco Chinese: A sophisticated foodie addition to Causeway Bay, John Anthony is a contemporary Chinese eatery with a firm focus on sustainability. It’s also one of the latest restaurant concepts by Maximal Concepts.

Look & Feel: Bright, modern and elegant, John Anthony is a pretty restaurant, but it’s made even more so by all the thought that’s gone into creating an eco-friendly design. The jewel-hued paints are plant-based or natural; menus and coasters are upcycled from waste plastic and paper; light are energy-efficient and use reclaimed metal and natural bamboo.

On the Menu: This is Chinese food, but not, perhaps, as you know it. Fresh ingredients and modern Chinese cooking techniques have come together to create a menu of intelligent, creative dishes — though in all honesty, some work better than others. Dim Sum is of course, available, but don’t expect the classics. Sui mai is given a modern twist with vego ingredients and truffle ($45), and the Cantonese chili wontons are as fiery and delicious as you’d expect ($65), but the stir-fried prawns kung pow-style ($235) were easily the favorite of the day. Of course, grilled meats are the speciality here, so you’ll also find a wealth of barbecue plates on the menu. All the food is beautifully paired with a range of creative drinks and teas — though a sweet-infused gin for dessert was something of a surprise.

John Anthony

Jeng: The restaurant is truly well designed, and the food offers a nice, different take on traditional Cantonese.

Not so Jeng: Often, a little creativity goes a long way — some dishes slightly overstepped the mark. Also since the restaurant is in a basement, it’s all too easy to lose track of time.

Meet the Chef: Executive Chef Saito Chau teamed up with Mott 32’s Group Executive Chef Lee Man-Sing to create the menu for John Anthony.

Great For: Trying a fun, innovative take on Chinese cuisine.

FYI: A number of dishes — especially the dim sum plates — are available at lunch only, so don’t set your heart on anything in particular.

Check out Hong Kong’s newest restaurants and bars here.

This writeup was based on a complimentary media tasting. The Loop HK doesn’t guarantee/sell restaurant review coverage. See our editorial policy here.
    • By Gayatri Bhaumik | April 1st, 2019
    • Restaurant
    • Causeway Bay, HK Island
    • Address: Basement Level,1 Sunning Road,Causeway Bay
    • Website: http://johnanthony.hk
    • Open Hours: Daily, Lunch & Dinner
    • Capacity: 100
    • Open Since: November 25th, 2023
    • Phone: 2898-3788
    • Rating: 4
    • Cuisine: Cantonese, Dim Sum
    • Ambience: Trendy

    Eco Chinese: A sophisticated foodie addition to Causeway Bay, John Anthony is a contemporary Chinese eatery with a firm focus on sustainability. It’s also one of the latest restaurant concepts by Maximal Concepts.

    Look & Feel: Bright, modern and elegant, John Anthony is a pretty restaurant, but it’s made even more so by all the thought that’s gone into creating an eco-friendly design. The jewel-hued paints are plant-based or natural; menus and coasters are upcycled from waste plastic and paper; light are energy-efficient and use reclaimed metal and natural bamboo.

    On the Menu: This is Chinese food, but not, perhaps, as you know it. Fresh ingredients and modern Chinese cooking techniques have come together to create a menu of intelligent, creative dishes — though in all honesty, some work better than others. Dim Sum is of course, available, but don’t expect the classics. Sui mai is given a modern twist with vego ingredients and truffle ($45), and the Cantonese chili wontons are as fiery and delicious as you’d expect ($65), but the stir-fried prawns kung pow-style ($235) were easily the favorite of the day. Of course, grilled meats are the speciality here, so you’ll also find a wealth of barbecue plates on the menu. All the food is beautifully paired with a range of creative drinks and teas — though a sweet-infused gin for dessert was something of a surprise.

    John Anthony

    Jeng: The restaurant is truly well designed, and the food offers a nice, different take on traditional Cantonese.

    Not so Jeng: Often, a little creativity goes a long way — some dishes slightly overstepped the mark. Also since the restaurant is in a basement, it’s all too easy to lose track of time.

    Meet the Chef: Executive Chef Saito Chau teamed up with Mott 32’s Group Executive Chef Lee Man-Sing to create the menu for John Anthony.

    Great For: Trying a fun, innovative take on Chinese cuisine.

    FYI: A number of dishes — especially the dim sum plates — are available at lunch only, so don’t set your heart on anything in particular.

    Check out Hong Kong’s newest restaurants and bars here.

    This writeup was based on a complimentary media tasting. The Loop HK doesn’t guarantee/sell restaurant review coverage. See our editorial policy here.