Beloved Italian pizzeria Jacomax, previously a highly popular fixture in Causeway Bay’s dining scene, has officially returned to the district, launching a expansive new location at Fashion Walk. The relaunch aims to recapture its loyal customer base while introducing a broadened menu and significantly enhanced dining environment, featuring spacious interiors, private dining rooms, and a pet-friendly outdoor terrace. Known for its playful approach to traditional Italian fare, the new Jacomax Pizzeria promises both returning classics and groundbreaking new fusion pizzas that pay homage to Hong Kong’s culinary heritage.
The new premises, situated along the bustling Fashion Walk food street (CD Shop, Wah Ko Building), offers a much larger footprint than its predecessor, operating daily from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM. This expansion allows the restaurant to accommodate greater numbers and diverse dining needs, including social gatherings and private events, making it a critical relaunch for the area’s recovering vibrant food landscape.
Fusion Pizza Takes Centre Stage with Local Flavours
At the heart of the Jacomax reopening is the introduction of a unique East-meets-West creation: the “60-Year Hong Kong Coconut Brand Satay Chicken with Orange and Baby Spinach Pizza.” This exclusive Causeway Bay offering demonstrates the restaurant’s commitment to culinary innovation by incorporating the signature savoury, slightly spicy satay sauce from a venerable local purveyor, “Coconut Brand.”
The pizza features rich satay-marinated chicken complemented by the brightness of fresh orange slices and baby spinach, ingeniously balancing the richness of the peanut-based sauce. This complex flavour profile offers a delightful contrast of spice, sweetness, and citrus, offering a truly original Hong Kong-inspired pizza experience unavailable elsewhere.
Essential Classics and Beyond the Crust
Beyond the new regional specialty, Jacomax confirms the return of its fan-favourite signatures. Chief among these is the celebrated Blue Cheese and Apple Thin Crust Pizza. This polarizing yet popular dish expertly marries the pungent, salty funk of blue cheese with crisp, sweet apple slices and a drizzle of honey, creating a harmonious and instantly memorable sweet-and-salty flavour collision. Diners often praise this pie for making the intense flavour of blue cheese accessible and incredibly addictive.
Jacomax has also ensured the quality extends beyond its famed pizzas. The menu features standout pasta dishes, including the highly recommended Truffle Oil, Porcini Mushroom, and Ham Maccheroni (large tubular pasta). This dish boasts a creamy, aromatic sauce generously infused with truffle oil and earthiness from porcini mushrooms, providing a comforting and rich savoury experience.
A Complete Dining Experience
To complete the Italian culinary journey, the restaurant offers an array of handmade Gelato, with rotating and seasonal flavours. The Black Sesame Gelato comes highly endorsed, noted for its velvety texture and deeply toasted, nutty flavour—an ideal finale to the heavy savoury courses.
The new location’s emphasis on customer experience is evident through its ambient and stylish interior design, complemented by abundant natural light and thoughtfully arranged seating. Importantly, the addition of extensive pet-friendly outdoor seating positions Jacomax as an attractive destination for pet owners looking to dine socially in the area. The provision of private rooms further cements its role as a versatile venue suitable for both intimate meals and larger celebrations, signifying a strategic move to cater to the diverse needs of the Causeway Bay clientele.
Jacomax’s return signals a strong vote of confidence in the enduring appeal of quality, boundary-pushing Italian cuisine in one of Hong Kong’s busiest commercial hubs. Patrons eager to sample the unique Cantonese-Italian fusion or revisit the classic Blue Cheese and Apple iteration can find the newly reopened Jacomax Pizzeria at Fashion Walk, prepared to once again make its mark on the city’s complex culinary tapestry.