This week, the Hong Kong dining scene offers a feast of updates to whet your appetite. With new chefs stepping into the spotlight, fresh menus making their debut, and exciting events on the horizon, there’s plenty to keep you busy this week and beyond.
We’ve also sought out the most comforting bowls of ramen and compiled a list of the best cake and dessert deliveries for those preferring to indulge at home. Whether you’re dining out or staying in, there’s no shortage of delicious options to explore in Hong Kong this week. Read on for all the details.
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Terrace temptations
On September 11, La Terrace by Louise will host a one-night-only culinary affair, uniting the talents of Loïc Portalier of Louise and Marcello Scognamiglio of Trattoria Felino. This exclusive collaboration marries French finesse with rustic Neapolitan flavours, offering a menu of 12 unique dishes. Highlights include the grilled monkfish paired with Amatriciana ravioli and lobster bisque, alongside cappelletti filled with red Sicilian prawns, burrata, and caviar. The evening’s atmosphere will be enhanced by live acoustic music. Adding to the allure, Simone Rossi of Ratafia Rossi will present six Italian cocktails, with notable options like the Rossino, a refreshing mix of Ratafia Rossi La Rossa and Three Cents Cherry Soda, and the playful Mamma Mia It’s Sangria, blending fresh fruits, fernet hunter, and prosecco.
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While many may reach for mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival, Hennessy presents a more spirited indulgence with a trio of exceptional cognacs that seamlessly blend tradition and contemporary artistry. The newly revamped Hennessy X.O offers a decanter that evokes the shape of the Ugni Blanc grape, complete with a sophisticated bottle cap and matte-finished neck label. Presented in a luxurious gift box, the Hennessy X.O is ideal for family gatherings, where the festive spirit flows with every pour. Also making its debut this year is the Mid-Autumn Festival Limited Edition of Hennessy V.S.O.P, inspired by the Year of the Wood Dragon. The bottle, adorned in vibrant green and gold, features a dragon motif symbolising evolution and abundance, making it a striking centrepiece for any celebration.
Rounding out the collection, Hennessy introduces the James Hennessy cognac to Hong Kong and Macau, paying homage to its visionary namesake. Available at major wine and spirits retailers, this blend, encased in a decanter designed by Marc Newson, offers a velvety experience with notes of ripe blood peach and roasted almonds, delivering a distinctive tasting journey. The decanter’s pinkish-grey hue and contemporary design make it as much a visual delight as it is a pleasure to drink.
Hokkien-Cantonese flavours
Ming Pavilion’s local lobster dish
Man Yuen’s Huadiao Fujian Hetian chicken dish
Ming Pavilion at Island Shangri-La is collaborating with Man Yuen Restaurant, offering a fusion of Hokkien and Cantonese flavours on September 25 and 26. For two nights only, diners can indulge in a nine-course menu crafted by Ming Pavilion’s chef Jack Lam and Man Yuen’s chef Edmond Lam. Priced at HK$1,788 per person, the menu opens with an appetiser platter featuring delicacies like golden oysters and chicken liver tart, and a collaborative dish in the form of seaweed-stuffed sea cucumber. The menu continues with Man Yuen’s signature stir-fried king, featuring Japanese dried shrimp and fresh prawns, alongside the Huadiao Fujian Hetian chicken, marinated in 25-year-old wine for a deep and rich flavour. Other highlights include Ming Pavilion’s local lobster with red wine lees and a joint creation of tomato stuffed with Fuzhou Shan Shu in white rice vinegar. Guests can also opt for a tea-pairing experience at HK$388 per person or a wine pairing at HK$750 per person.
Head chef Jake Bennett
The 14-day dry-aged duck dish
The Baker & The Bottleman has introduced new seasonal dishes and an expanded wine program under the leadership of head chef Jake Bennett and operations manager Laudy Gibba-Smith. Open daily from 6 pm, the restaurant provides a cosy setting for diners to enjoy hearty, ingredient-driven fare with a British touch. Bennett, who has refined his skills at Simon Rogan’s UK establishments, presents a menu celebrating British comfort food, featuring dishes like crumpets with smoked eel, horseradish, and lard, and 14-day dry-aged duck with ruby plum sauce and hasselback potato.
Gibba-Smith complements the new menu with a wine program offering 85 to 90 bottles from old and new world regions, with prices ranging from HK$410 to HK$2,000. The selection includes highlights such as Garagisti Di Sorgono Cannonau from Sardinia and Domaine de Lucey Les Monettes from France. Her focus on sustainability shines through in the curated list of organic and natural wines, which is refreshed monthly to ensure a dynamic offering.
The Baker & The BottlemanAddress: Shop Nos. G14-15, G/F, F15A, 1/F, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Slice of Hong Kong
Mr Cheesecake’s milk tea flavour
Mr Cheesecake’s popup at K11 Musea has been a hit with Hong Kong dessert lovers since March, and now there’s a fresh reason to return: the recent addition of a Hong Kong-exclusive milk tea flavour. This new creation blends the robust notes of Uva tea with the floral aroma of Yunnan tea, perfectly capturing the essence of the city’s beloved milk tea in cheesecake form. Crafted in response to popular demand, this limited-edition flavour adds a local twist to the Japanese brand’s acclaimed lineup. If you haven’t yet experienced Mr Cheesecake’s offerings, this new flavour is the perfect excuse to visit before the popup ends on September 30. In addition to the milk tea cheesecake, the menu features the signature flavour and another Hong Kong exclusive, matcha, made with traditional Japanese tea.
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Mr Cheesecake Hong Kong pop-up storeAddress: Unit 21, Shop B20, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Worldly brews
Bacha Coffee Signature Nomad collection
If you’ve yet to explore Bacha Coffee’s Signature Nomad collection, now is an ideal time to dive in. Recently expanded, the collection features nine new coffees from around the world, each capturing the spirit of adventure in every cup. Among the standouts is the Blue Mountain Wallenford coffee from Jamaica, known for its nutty taste and subtle sweetness, sourced from the lush Blue Mountains. Other notable offerings include the El Flamingo coffee from Mexico, with its gentle cocoa notes, and the Rwanda Superior, a bourbon variety that charms with floral aromas and a hint of peanuts. Available in 250g of whole or ground beans, these coffees offer a taste of global terroirs. For a truly indulgent experience, the Grand Nomad Hamper pairs your chosen coffee with essentials like a silver coffee scoop and a heritage mug, all elegantly packaged for the discerning traveller.
Bacha CoffeeAddress: Shop 1063, 1/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
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