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Time Out
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time Out
A wave of goodbyes: Hong Kong restaurants and shops closed in 2025
After eight years of operating in Central, Uma Nota and Bedu by Meraki Hospitality closed their doors on June 21 due to the challenges of rising costs and the changing landscape of Hong Kong's market. As Hong Kong's first Brazilian-Japanese restaurant, Uma Nota opened its doors in 2017 and paid homage to Brazilian botecos. Meanwhile, Bedu opened in 2018 on Gough Street, offering innovative and modern takes on classic Middle Eastern fare.
South China Morning Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for June 20-22
Another weekend, another opportunity to feast. With two special collaboration menus and two restaurant closures this weekend, there's enough to eat, celebrate and commiserate over between Friday and Sunday. Advertisement If you're still hungry for more, our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide has something to suit every appetite. Friday, June 20 The dining room at Uma Nota. Photo: Handout This weekend is your last chance to visit Hong Kong institutions Uma Nota and Bedu, both of which are part of Meraki Hospitality's Hong Kong chapter. After eight years serving Nipo-Brasileiro and modern Middle Eastern cuisine respectively, the SoHo restaurants will close their doors on Saturday. Bid farewell in style with the honey-baked feta at Bedu, or the coxinhas de frango (chicken croquettes) at Uma Nota, as the final send-offs take place on Gough and Peel Streets this weekend. Where: Uma Nota, 38 Peel Street, Central Advertisement Bedu, 40 Gough Street, Central When: The restaurants' final day of service will be Saturday, June 21.
Time Out
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Uma Nota and Bedu to shut down in Hong Kong this summer
Staying afloat in Hong Kong's food and drink scene is no easy feat. With steep rent prices, consumers travelling to Mainland China for affordable spending, and fierce competition between competitors, many local restaurants are bearing the brunt of high operational costs, leading them to make tough decisions. Unfortunately, after eight years of operating in Central, Uma Nota and Bedu by Meraki Hospitality are closing their doors on June 21. Founded by siblings Alex and Laura Offe in 2018, Meraki Hospitality has made its mark in Hong Kong's culinary scene with its exciting eateries. According to the hospitality group, the decision to close both restaurants comes after the challenges of rising costs and the changing landscape of Hong Kong's market. The founders also believe this pause will give them time to reflect, recharge, and introduce innovative concepts. 'While closing these restaurants is bittersweet, the relationships and memories we've built together will always stay with us. We are deeply grateful to our community, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back with fresh ideas in the future.', shared Alex. As Hong Kong's first Brazilian-Japanese restaurant, Uma Nota opened its doors in 2017 and paid homage to Brazilian botecos – a hangout spot that serves alcoholic beverages and snacks. Following its success, Meraki Hospitality also launched Uma Nota's concept in cities like Paris in 2018 and Manila in 2024. As for the latter of the two restaurants, Bedu opened in 2018 on Gough Street, offering innovative and modern takes on classic Middle Eastern fare, quickly becoming a neighbourhood mainstay. So, what's in store for Meraki Hospitality? The sibling duo are currently preparing to unveil Sabai, an elevated Thai restaurant in Manila. While the hospitality group has yet to share details of future endeavours in Hong Kong, they remain hopeful to return to the city's dining scene.
