Omnia Serves Authentic Lebanese Flavors in Hong Kong’s Soho
The dishes at chef Nadim Hamze’s new restaurant may make you think you’re in Beirut or Dubai rather than Staunton Street.
Omnia.
Photographer: Sara Hemrajani/BloombergDespite Hong Kong’s plethora of international cuisines, the flavors of the Middle East are sorely underrepresented. As someone who grew up in the Persian Gulf, I struggle to find places in town that serve kibbeh, manakeesh, shawarma and other regional staples. So I was especially eager to pay Omnia a visit when I heard a new Lebanese restaurant had recently opened its doors in Soho.
Omnia, which means “wish” in Arabic, is run by chef and culinary entrepreneur Nadim Hamze, formerly of Sumac. Hamze promises to celebrate Lebanese culinary heritage and deliver “soulfully satisfying” food with his latest dining venture, which opened in May.