The Chairman 大班樓
The Chairman champions seasonal, locally sourced Cantonese cooking and was once crowned the best restaurant in Asia. It is one of the hardest tables to land in the city.
Everything leans on superb ingredients and house made condiments, from aged Shaoxing wine to the restaurant's own fermented sauces. Reserve weeks in advance.
What to order: the steamed flowery crab with aged Shaoxing and flat rice noodles, a genuine signature dish.
Essential info
Address
3/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central
Opening hours
Lunch daily 12:00pm–3:00pm · Dinner daily 6:00pm–11:00pm
Getting there
Between Sheung Wan MTR (Exit E1) and Central — a few minutes' walk
Phone
Reservations
Official reservation queue or WhatsApp +852 5501 5102
Good to know: Book only through the official site's queue system or WhatsApp — the restaurant has warned repeatedly about fake booking sites. Limited-quantity dishes (like the flowery crab) are reserved about three days ahead of your visit.
Details verified 15 August 2026 from official sources. Hours and prices can change — check before you go.