CantonLibrary & Vesu Pizza Bar
Marking a new era for its landmark Tsim Sha Tsui address,
Aqua Restaurant Group unveils the transformation of the top floors of One Peking this
September with the debut of Canton Library on 29/F and the reopening of Vesu Pizza Bar
on 30/F. These two distinct concepts reimagine the building’s iconic harbour-facing perch as
a contemporary cultural and lifestyle destination for Hong Kong.
On 29/F, Canton Library introduces a modern-heritage Chinese dining experience inspired
by Lingnan culture, extending beyond everyday Cantonese fare to spotlight the diverse
regional influences that have shaped southern China over centuries. Just one floor above,
Vesu Pizza Bar makes its high-voltage return with a refreshed interior, next-level pizza
programme and an upcoming series of guest chef collaborations that bring the region’s
leading pizzerias from 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific to Hong Kong’s skyline.
A Lingnan Culinary Story High Above the Harbour
Conceived as the next chapter in Aqua Restaurant Group’s expansion plans, Canton Library
pays tribute to the regions south of the Five Ridges – including Guangdong, Guangxi,
Chaoshan, Hakka areas, Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan and Southern Vietnam – historically
shaped by coastal trade routes and maritime exchange. The new flagship celebrates the
region’s welcoming culture, inviting guests to explore the rich diversity of southern heritage
through food.
Led by Executive Chef Junno Li and Executive Dim Sum Chef Leung Kwok-wa, the
culinary philosophy balances heritage craft with a contemporary, globally minded
perspective. Driven by boundless culinary imagination, the hot kitchen spotlights premium
coastal seafood by pairing time-honoured Southern China techniques with modern
refinement. Each dish is crafted to deliver rich depth and vibrant aromas while maintaining a
refreshing balance that lets the seafood's quality shine. This approach underscores the
restaurant’s commitment to respecting heritage while embracing contemporary culinary
expression. Meanwhile, the dim sum program showcases technical mastery by transforming
classics and nostalgic comfort food into elegant, bite-sized creations that deliver complex
flavor in a single mouthful.
Canton Library’s beverage programme extends the narrative, framing the bar as a modern
bridge between traditional southern Chinese tea culture and contemporary mixology. Guests
can expect a curated list of premium teas served alongside tea-led cocktails, such as an
Oolong Old Fashioned and Osmanthus Fizz, designed to complement the Southern
Chinese menu while offering an atmospheric, all-evening destination.
Set against floor-to-ceiling views of Victoria Harbour, the main dining room pairs plush teal
velvet seating with dark wood and gilded lattice detailing to evoke a sense of
modern-heritage luxury. Four private dining rooms, three of which can be combined into a
larger space, make Canton Library an intimate setting for celebrations, corporate
entertaining and seasonal gatherings, all within a breathtaking harbour panorama.
