Wellington Street Gets a Taste of Thailand with Here Thai by Chef Lenk
If there’s one thing Hong Kong loves, it’s good Thai food — fiery, fragrant, and full of life. But in a city already spoiled for choice, Here Thai by Chef Lenk manages to bring something different to the table. Located on Wellington Street, right in the heart of Central, it takes everything diners loved about the original Here Thai Market in Sha Tin, the energy, the precision, the unmistakable aroma of lemongrass and spice, and gives it a refined, city-centre edge.
The new space feels like a contemporary take on Bangkok’s vibrant dining culture: stylish yet grounded, elegant without losing the warmth of a Thai home kitchen. The hum of Central filters in through the windows, but inside, it’s all calm polished wood, warm gold accents, and the gentle rhythm of plates being set down and chopsticks clinking.
Chef Lenk continues the brand’s mission to honour Thai heritage while elevating its craft. The food is still familiar, comforting even, but each dish feels just a touch more deliberate, more composed. Ingredients are air-flown from Thailand, the balance of spice and acidity perfected plate by plate, and the result is food that feels authentic without ever being predictable.
Start with the Papaya Salad with Salted Egg: bright, crunchy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. Then move on to Beef Bone Marrow Dried Noodles, one of the restaurant’s signatures: rich, layered with bone marrow and spices that cling to every strand. The Grilled Pork Neck is smoky, tender, and best dipped into their tangy tamarind sauce, while the Deep-Fried Lemongrass Baby Chicken captures the heart of Thai street food crispy, fragrant, and instantly addictive.
Here Thai’s move to Central feels both natural and necessary. In a district dominated by power lunches and polished bars, it brings something that’s been missing...soul. Every dish, from the pad Thai to the curry, carries the richness of Thailand’s culinary culture, but it’s the execution that turns dinner into an experience.
It’s food with focus. Food that knows where it comes from and exactly where it belongs.
So whether you’re craving a casual Thai lunch between meetings or an elevated dinner that still feels like home, Here Thai by Chef Lenk delivers the perfect balance: familiar comfort, precise craft, and the unmistakable taste of Thailand, right in the heart of the city.
Address: 50 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11:30am - 3pm | 6pm - 10pm
