In this edition of Hong Kong restaurant news, chef collaborations and must-attend events take centre stage, giving food lovers even more reason to dive into the city’s dynamic culinary offerings. Read on to plan your next meal out.
This week, we also brought you the news that Lindsay Jang and Matt Abergel will close Ronin in December, making way for a new venture set to open next to Yardbird in January. Meanwhile, we caught up with chef and YouTube host Lucas Sin, who shared his thoughts on diversifying narratives around Chinese cuisine.
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Feeling a little shellfish
Lobster thermidor
lassic lobster roll
MO Bar’s lobster lunch returns, offering a farewell feast of jet-fresh Boston lobster dishes before its doors temporarily close for renovations. Available every weekend and public holiday from September 7 until October 20, this three-course lunch features starters like the classic lobster roll with yuzu and Kyuri cucumber and a must-try lobster bisque with pistachio and herb cream. For the main course, diners can indulge in a whole Boston lobster burger or lobster thermidor. Priced at HK$768 per person, the meal includes a 90-minute free flow of Moët & Chandon Champagne, with an upgrade to vintage bubbly for HK$888.
Soho House celebrates five years in Hong Kong
Soho House Hong Kong’s 5th-anniversary celebrations are in full swing, with a host of standout events running throughout September. On September 17, Yaya’s Shanghai will take over the 28th floor with its inventive mapo tofu lasagna, complemented by lively music and a standing buffet. Priced at HK$400 per person, this evening of creative flavours, curated in collaboration with Soho House’s executive chef Krzysztof Czerwinski, is open to both members and non-members by invitation. For those seeking something truly special, a four-hands dinner with chef Andrew Wong of Michelin-starred A. Wong in London, alongside Czerwinski, will take place on September 21. The HK$1,500 ticket includes a sharing menu paired with five drinks, showcasing 3,000 years of Chinese culinary heritage.
The celebrations continue with a dynamic lineup of live performances, including indie band Schoolgirl Bye Bye on September 22 and Moon Tang on September 27. In addition, cocktail enthusiasts can look forward to Fukuoka bartender Shuichi Nagatomo’s mixology masterclass on September 23 and a bar takeover on September 24, with five Japanese-inspired cocktails for HK$220, including two signature drinks. The month wraps up with The Afroseas and Novel Friday on September 28. With so much on offer, if you’re not a member, it’s time to call in a favour from someone who is.
Soho HouseAddress: 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Sweet return
Jalapeño cheese danish
Raspberry frangipane tart
Bakehouse Wan Chai is bringing back some of its most beloved pastries, one each week, until October 6. Starting with the raspberry frangipane tart, a buttery shortcrust pastry filled with almond frangipane, topped with raspberries and pistachios, it’s a sweet treat to kick things off. Following that, expect savoury delights like the umami roll, packed with shrimp powder, Parmesan and scallions, finished with a soy glaze. The lineup also includes an indulgent espresso caramel brioche éclair, the spicy jalapeño cheese Danish, and finally, the original cinnamon bun with Ceylon cinnamon and citrus glaze. Prices vary by item, so stop by weekly to rediscover these favourites.
BakehouseAddress: 14 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Shaking it up
J Frank from Artifact (Photo: David Thomas Holmberg)
The Upper House is hosting a one-night-only cocktail collaboration featuring J Frank from Artifact, alongside House mixologist Gail Lanorias, on September 13. Hosted in the Green Room at Salisterra, the event will see the debut of three new signature cocktails, crafted with sustainability in mind, thanks to a partnership with Eco Spirits. From September 13 to 30, 10% of proceeds from these cocktails will support More Good, a community initiative focused on providing nourishing meals to those in need. The event runs from 7pm to 10pm, offering a perfect opportunity to sip for a cause in one of Hong Kong’s most elegant settings.
Kowloon Shangri-La teams up with Chomp
The buffet box concept
Kowloon Shangri-La has teamed up with food-saving app Chomp to launch a buffet box concept, now available at Café Kool. This sustainable initiative, starting from HK$88, allows diners to enjoy gourmet buffet offerings at home or outdoors without the guilt of food waste. The buffet box comes in four options—meat, seafood, vegetarian and halal—and is available daily for lunch (12.30pm-2.30pm) and dinner (6.30pm-9:30pm). Orders can be placed via the Chomp app just half an hour before Café Kool opens, with each box served in biodegradable packaging from local eco-brand Sustainabl.
This partnership not only offers a more eco-friendly way to indulge in buffet dining but also addresses Hong Kong’s significant food waste issue, with buffets known to generate up to 50% of waste. By providing surplus food at a discount, Chomp and Café Kool aim to lead a movement towards reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainability across the city’s F&B sector. Whether you’re after seafood or vegetarian delights, the buffet box offers a convenient and conscious way to enjoy high-quality buffet fare.
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