As Hong Kong begins to glow with festive cheer, its vibrant dining scene delivers a long list of nice, and somewhat indulgent (naughty), menus to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
From sumptuous servings of turkey to less conventional Christmas lunches and dinners, there are plenty of festive options to choose from. Whether you’re planning a lively get-together or an intimate evening with loved ones, this year’s Christmas menus promise to satisfy every festive craving.
So, raise a glass, toast to the season and explore some of our top picks for 2024.
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181 Fortnum & Mason
Basque pork loin, 181 at Fortnum & Mason (Photo: Mike Pickles)
181 at Fortnum & Mason is bringing festive flair to its offerings with a series of seasonal delights. The Christmas menu includes indulgent highlights such as a smoked salmon terrine with dill and crème fraîche, and a roast Norfolk turkey served with all the trimmings, from fluffy Yorkshire puddings to cranberry sauce. For dessert, diners can revel in a traditional Christmas pudding, perfectly paired with a dollop of brandy butter.
Price: Four-course festive menu HK$888 per person
Available: December 1 to 31, 2024
The festive menu at Casa Sophia Loren
Bringing festive Italian charm to Hong Kong, Casa Sophia Loren offers a variety of menus to celebrate the holiday season. The Festive Luncheon menu (December 4 to 24) features highlights like pan-seared black cod with pumpkin purée and classic panettone with zabaglione. The Riviera Festive Weekend brunch, available on December 25 and 26, features unlimited oysters, homemade fettuccine with lobster, and Nutella tiramisu. The Festive Tasting menu (December 4 to 23 and 26 to 30) includes dishes such as red prawn tartare, duck ragout tagliatelle, and Milanese-style lamb chop with cheese fondue. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Opera Dinner combines live opera performances with indulgent courses like David Hervé N3 oysters, cavatelli with mixed seafood, and roasted lobster medallion with lentil soup.
Price: Festive Luncheon menu HK$298 per person; Riviera Festive Weekend brunch HK$688 per person; Festive Tasting menu HK$880 per person; Opera Dinner HK$1,288 per person
Available: December 4 to 30, 2024
Casa Sophia LorenAddress: 1/F, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Henry
Enjoy a festive dinner at Henry, Rosewood Hong Kong
The American grill and smokehouse is offering a festive dining experience with indulgent menus for Christmas and Boxing Day. On December 24, the Christmas Eve set dinner includes highlights such as smoked cod’s roe mousse, herb-roasted turkey with cranberry relish, and sticky toffee pudding. December 25 and 26 feature a Festive Brunch and Christmas Day à la carte specials like prawn cocktail, smoked mussels chowder and herb-roasted turkey.
Price: Christmas Eve Dinner HK$1,688 per person; Festive Brunch HK$798 per person; Christmas Day Specials from HK$138 to HK$398
Available: December 24, 25, and 26, 2024
The sticky figgy pudding at Jimmy’s Kitchen
To celebrate the festive season, Jimmy’s Kitchen if offering an indulgent festive menu available for Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day lunch and dinner, and Boxing Day lunch. Guests can enjoy a three-course meal or a four-course option, featuring highlights like foie gras terrine, glazed turkey breast and sticky figgy pudding.
Price: 3-course menu HK$688 per person; 4-course menu HK$738 per person
Available: December 24, 25 and 26, 2024
Jimmy’s KitchenAddress: M/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
Mandarin Grill + Bar
Venison Wellington at Mandarin Grill + Bar
The Christmas Day roast features organic turkey carved tableside with classic trimmings, ending with a Crêpe Suzette flambéed to order. For dinner, a sumptuous seven-course menu includes poached Gillardeau oyster with truffle zabaglione and Oscietra caviar, alongside organic Rhug Estate venison en croûte. Boxing Day continues the festivities with a decadent roast accompanied by seasonal sides and desserts.
Price: Christmas Day roast HK$3,288 with free flow Ruinart champagne; HK$4,588 with Krug champagne; HK$1,288 per child; seven-course Christmas Day dinner HK$2,688 per person, HK$3,888 with wine pairing; Boxing Day roast HK$1,688 per adult with champagne; HK$688 per child
Available: December 25 and 26, 2024
Man Ho Chinese Restaurant
Festive dinner menu at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant
Presenting an exquisite Cantonese fine-dining experience this festive season, Man Ho offers an eight-course dinner menu crafted for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Highlights include chilled razor clam with mustard, black truffle and scallop cream soup, and braised Alaskan crab meat with pearl rice.
Price: HK$1,488 per guest (minimum two guests)
Available: December 24, 25 and 26, 2024
Enjoy the festivities at The Peak Lookout this Christmas
The Christmas menu features festive favourites such as traditional Christmas turkey breast, grilled USDA prime sirloin, roasted Atlantic cod fillet, and a chanterelle, eggplant, and zucchini parmigiana. Families are welcome, with a dedicated children’s menu ensuring even the youngest diners can enjoy the holiday spirit in this historic setting with stunning views.
Price: Three-course lunch menu HK$458 per person; four-course dinner HK$828 per person; children’s two-course dinner menu HK$458
Available: December 24 and 25, 2024
Restaurant Petrus
The Winter Wonderland dessert at Restaurant Petrus
Chef Uwe Opocensky brings a fine-dining twist to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Restaurant Petrus, where festive elegance meets classic French gastronomy. On Christmas Eve, an eight-course dinner menu includes highlights like linguine with sea urchin, Spanish red prawn, and a Winter Wonderland dessert prepared tableside. Christmas Day offers a family-style four-course brunch featuring roast Butterball turkey and festive starters served in a gift box, accompanied by live music, or a five-course dinner with options like Atlantic turbot and beef calotte.
Price: Christmas Eve dinner HK$3,488; Christmas Day brunch HK$1,588; Christmas Day dinner HK$2,488
Available: December 24 and 25, 2024
Christmas dinner at Salisterra
Salisterra at The Upper House celebrates the festive season with menus crafted by chef Ricardo Chaneton. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, guests can enjoy a five- or seven-course dinner featuring dishes like Jerusalem artichoke with sautéed parmesan gnocchi, venison with beetroot and juniper, and chocolate almond torta caprese. For daytime festivities, the Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunch menu offers options like slow-cooked turkey with cranberry and sage or truffle risotto with aged parmesan. Sweet finishes include a decadent vanilla trifle with sherry cream and clementine.
Price: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinnern HK$1,288–1,588 per person; Christmas Day & Boxing Day Lunch HK$928 per person
Available: December 24 to 26, 2024
Indulge in The Steak House’s Christmas dinner
The Steak House at Regent Hong Kong celebrates Christmas Eve and Day with a five-course set dinner curated by head chef Amine Errkhis. The menu highlights the world’s finest beef, creative starters and an elaborate salad buffet, all enjoyed in an intimate harbour view setting. Guests are welcomed with a glass of Champagne, making it an elegant choice for festive dining.
Price: HK$2,588 per adult; HK$1,588 per child (ages 4–11)
Available: December 24 and 25, 2024
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