Chinese New Year is a time for the rekindling of family bonds. If you are staying in Hong Kong for the holiday, which begins on February 10, you should start thinking about where to hold some of those gatherings.
Read on to see which menu suits you.
1 Man Ho
Experience authentic Cantonese cuisine at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant. Its Chinese New Year à la carte menu features dishes such as abalone yu sheng (HK$888) for prosperity, braised dried oysters with black moss (HK$688) for wealth, sautéed tiger garoupa fillets (HK$788) for auspiciousness, and braised bamboo pith rolled with sliced abalone (HK$388 per person) for luck.
Alternatively, settle for the special set menu (HK$18,888 for 10 guests) which features dishes including baked crab shell, sautéed lobster fillets, and braised premium bird’s nest.
Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
2 Jiangsu Club
Choose from two seasonal menus to celebrate the start of the Year of the Dragon at Jiangsu Club; both are available from February 5 to 19.
An eight-person set meal (HK$6,888) starts with the Jiangsu deluxe seafood salad or lo hei, sautéed West Australian lobster, and grilled oysters, and includes the restaurant’s signature xiao long bao, and dessert. Diners have the option to order lo hei separately for HK$1,888.
For smaller parties, it offers a “Lunar New Year Festive Menu” for HK$1,280 per person with eight courses, including dishes such as lobster with salted fish sauce, and braised abalone with goose web.
2/F, Alliance Building, 130-136 Connaught Road, Sheung Wan
3 Sha Tin 18
Sha Tin 18 has a variety of à la carte Chinese New Year dishes, including braised abalone wedge with dried milkfish, arrowhead, and oyster sauce (HK$888) for prosperity. Symbolising abundance are dishes of braised sea cucumber, pork belly, and spring onion in soy sauce (HK$988), and of wok-fried cod fish with preserved olive leaf, chilli, and garlic (HK$498).
Other highlights include wok-fried prawn with king oyster mushroom (HK$438) and steamed chicken with Yunnan ham (HK$418).
4/F, 18 Chak Cheung St, Ma Liu Shui
4 Duddell’s
For Chinese New Year, Duddell’s offers a choice between its six-course Deluxe Set Menu (HK$1,188) and an opulent eight-course Premium Set Menu (HK$1,888), featuring dishes such as sautéed lobster with black bean sauce and broccoli, and braised pork knuckle with semi-dried oyster and dried black moss. This menu includes a complimentary glass of Saicho jasmine-flavoured sparkling tea for balance.
Both menus are available from February 1 to 25.
5 The Chinese Library
The Chinese Library in Tai Kwun is serving an eight-course Lunar New Year Dinner (HK$1,188). Delight in pan-fried oyster with honey and scallions, followed by sea cucumber and fish maw soup with dragon claw fungus, and braised abalone puff with pan-seared turnip cake, symbolising good fortune for the Year of the Dragon. Available from February 9 to 24.
Block 01, Tai Kwun, Police Headquarters, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central
6 China Tang
China Tang’s Chinese New Year à la carte menu includes an HK$888 serving of lo hei featuring abalone slices, scallops, crabmeat, and prawns.
Menu highlights include Sichuan-style roasted lobster with assorted onion (HK$1,288) and deep-fried mud carp stuffed with Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (HK$288 per person), a classic casserole dish.
Shops 411-413 4/F Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central
7 Hutong
There’s something at Hutong for everyone, starting with its eight-course Feng Yi Zu Shi Dinner (HK$3,980 for four, HK$5,880 for six) featuring auspicious dishes such as black pepper lobster and flaming tiger prawns.
For an indulgent start to the holiday weekend, the Feng Wei Brunch (HK$698 per person) includes fai chun calligraphy and face-changing shows on February 10 and 11.
18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
8 Tao Li
Tao Li’s Chinese New Year menu, available from February 10 to 24, features auspicious dim sum and premium ingredients symbolising luck, happiness, and good fortune. Among them are lo hei (HK$798), sea moss soup (HK$418), and sautéed fresh abalone with home-made XO chilli sauce (HK$538).
The holiday dim sum menu, available for lunch from February 10 to 16, includes items such as whole conpoy soup dumpling (HK$178) and steamed shrimp dumplings with asparagus and gold leaf (HK$106).
2/F, New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, 72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
9 Lobby Lounge, Kowloon Shangri-La
For something a little different or for those of who like to sleep in during the holiday, the Lobby Lounge’s Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea Buffet is an option. Expect dishes such as crispy crab claw fillet with shrimp paste, pan-fried turnip pudding with pork, and a salmon lo hei. Dessert options include Hong Kong milk tea panna cotta, and black sesame cheesecake.
Available from February 10 to 13, at HK$438 per adult and HK$228 per child.
64 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East
10 Essence
Essence at the Novotel in Citygate, Lantau, is also serving a Chinese New Year buffet (February 9 to 14). Dishes include steamed fresh abalone, and stir-fried king prawn with salted egg yolk sauce to signify abundance. Order the lo hei, here called Yu Sheng Salad, for good luck and prosperity, and remember to have some braised moss and dried oysters in oyster sauce for good fortune.
A buffet lunch is HK$296 per person, and a dinner buffet HK$464.
51 Man Tung Rd, Tung Chung, Lantau