New Launches
Cardinal Point
Situated at the pinnacle of Gloucester Tower in Landmark is Cardinal Point, the latest dining destination at Forty-Five. Offering unparalleled views of the Victoria Harbour and Central’s bustling city streets, Cardinal Point boasts both indoor and al fresco dining options with a varied selection of dishes from all across the globe, and a bar program inspired by travel. Sip on tropical creations like a coconut cream-infused Boujie Banana and delight in worldly entrées like beef short ribs with mash, chicken parm, and a lobster roll with homemade brioche.
Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower Landmark, Central; cardinalpoint.com
Longtail
Thai restaurant and cocktail bar Longtail is the latest addition to Fashion Walk’s dining scene. With vibrant interiors reminiscent of old-school Thai eateries and a patio equipped with cooling fans and doggy bowls, the pet-friendly restaurant whips up a menu of time-honoured Thai dishes and street food. Satisfy your cravings with a bowl of green curry made with premium free-range chicken and a classic phad thai, or invite some friends to snack on fish ball skewers and spicy pork shoulder over a Singha beer tower. Longtail continues to liven up the neighbourhood on weekends and public holidays too, with a comprehensive brunch menu complete with an optional free-flow drinks package.
Shop C, G/F Towning Mansion, 50 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay; @longtail.hk
The Square
The Square offers two storeys of casual all-day dining right in the heart of Sai Kung. A fusion of continental favourites and Asian flavours, options range from a light open-faced avocado toast and breakfast wraps, to a heavenly whole lobster burger and siu mei-inspired 12-hour slow-cooked pork belly that is at once crispy and juicy. Guests can dine indoors where a self-service space takes up the second floor, or head out to the backyard for to enjoy the great outdoors.
G/F, No.22 Wan King Path, Sai Kung; @thesquaresk
New Menus
Sapore di Mare at Pici
The crowd-favourite pasta bar Pici kickstarts this summer with their new “Sapore di Mare” dinner menu! Dive into the flavours of the sea with the seasonal seafood-inspired menu which starts with scrumptious Canadian black mussels swimming in a flavour-filled pool of chilli, garlic and marinara sauce. Feel yourself being transported to the scenic ocean views typical of the South of Italy as you indulge in the razor clams that make up the taglioni ai cannolicchi and the juicy fresh lobster of the lobster ravioli – each as tantalising as the other. And don’t forget to cool off in the summer heat with a few Sanpellegrino sparkling summer coolers! The limited-time seafood menu will be available until September 17 at all nine Pici locations across Hong Kong.
G/F, No. 24-26 Aberdeen Street, Soho; pici.hk
“Sea, Land and Sky” Series concludes at Pleka
Chef Ken Lau wraps up the “Sea, Land and Sky” anniversary menu series with a lavish avian affair at Pleka. The highlight of the sky-themed feast is a delectable French baby pigeon. Juicy, tender and cooked to perfection, the pigeon is slow-cooked for a natural release of flavour, charcoal-grilled for a crisp finish and then paired with a special black truffle and red wine sauce. Made using a unique bubble machine, the dessert is a whimsical piña colada with airy coconut foam that takes the celebratory meal to new heights.
Shop 4010, 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central; @plekahk
New innovations at SUIT
Contemporary izakaya SUIT delivers delicious innovations in the form of a new sharing menu. Divided into four parts, the menu begins with a series of small side dishes (known in Japanese as otsumami) such as miso-marinated and cured tofu paired with crispy sheets of tofu skin. Vegetable dishes like chilled Japanese eggplant with mushrooms, pistachio sauce and yoghurt give way to a selection of meats and seafood such as a mouth-watering grilled beef chunk served alongside a baby bamboo reduction emulsion and bamboo shoots. The rice and pasta section boasts dishes like an A4 wagyu beef bowl, while the standout dessert is a chocolate ganache with an umami twist. SUIT compliments the meal with a rotating range of rare sake serves, so be sure to check in on their current pairings.
G/F, 89 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan; @suit_izakaya
An Ode To Sai Kung at JW Café
The JW Café has brought back its Sai Kung Seafood Feast Dinner Buffet, available until the end of August. Dishes inspired by hallmark signatures of the local seafood haven such as braised lobster e-fu noodles, ‘Typhoon Shelter’-style wok-fried mud crab, and steamed scallops with garlic sauce and vermicelli are recreated by the Marriott’s skillful chefs, and served alongside a vast assortment of fresh seafood. The buffet also includes a fair smattering of global dishes like herb-crusted lamb rack and torched Japanese A5 wagyu beef that is only served on the weekends.
J W Marriott Hotel Hong Kong Cum The Upper House, Queensway, Admiralty; marriottbonvoyasia.com
A Japanese summertime odyssey at ODDS
Embark on a journey throughout Japan with ODDS’ elaborate 16-course summer tasting menu. The new curation makes the most out of Japan’s most sought-after seasonal ingredients, and arrives with an optional sake pairing experience designed by renowned Master of Sake, Randy Au. Relish in regional specialties like Nara’s traditional ball eggplant served in dashi broth with sakura shrimp, buttery Hokkaido sea urchin, and squid from the Iwate prefecture. Guests will also enjoy an assortment of fresh seasonal sashimi, including a rare cut of Amami Oshima Tuna crafted into a roll and Akita dab fish paired with homemade pickles to brighten the palate.
Shop G2, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Veoux Road Central; lubuds.com
Clarence launches Keto menu
A collaborative effort between Chef Olivier Elzer and founder Oliver Smith of Ketogenic Asia, Clarence’s new culinary experience launches as part of the restaurant’s Summer Health Campaign. In keeping with the principles of the ketogenic diet, high-quality ingredients are used to craft a low-carb menu that amounts to a total of 1,088 calories. Dishes such as Chilean sea bass and tandoori, five-spiced tuna atop avocado purée, and Alaskan king crab legs with tomato pulp and eggplant caviar are protein-rich and full of healthy fats.
25/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central; clarencehk.com
Indulgent seasonal dining at Honjokko
Summer at Honjokko means endless plates of sushi and an exclusive sake pairing dinner. Available from Mondays to Wednesdays until the end of the month, Honjokko’s Journey of Flavours comprise a free-flow of assorted maki, nigiri, and gunkan; a singular choice of mains such as charcoal-grilled pork belly or assorted vegetable tempura; and refreshing Japanese ice cream to cool off at the end. An exclusive sake experience is also in store for August 17th, where a curated selection of dishes each find their match in a unique Koji sake. A refreshing trio of appetisers are paired with the sweet Sinsen Hotarumai Pomme, while a full-bodied Hi Oki Zakura Goriki Kimoto Junmai complements a variety of skewered meats and grilled rice balls with its robust flavour profile.
The Sixteenth, 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’ Road, Quarry Bay; honjokko.hk
A Summertime Refresh at Asaya Kitchen
Asaya Kitchen is serving up a host of Mediterranean summer delights at Rosewood Hong Kong. Lunch, dinner and the Asaya Kitchen à la carte menu have all been refreshed with seasonal ingredients sourced from local fisheries, farmers and food artisans. Help yourself to a beautifully charred hamachi with bulgar wheat and Japanese sea urchin, a veggie-forward risotto studded with Yunnan morel mushrooms, and a delicate langoustine tart served with green pil pil sauce and a dollop of caviar.
6/F, Rosewood Hong Kong Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; rosewoodhotels.com
Collaborations And Pop-ups
Shake Shack x ONLY Beverages: Limited-Time Boozy Fifty/Fifty
Shake Shack is raising a glass to five years in Hong Kong by joining hands with local startup ONLY Beverages to mix up something boozy — a limited-edition Boozy Fifty/Fifty canned beverage! The 330ml canned drinks will initially be available exclusively through Deliveroo from August 24th to 31st, during which loyal customers who opt for the Boozy Fifty/Fifty x BBQ ShackMeister Set will receive exclusive merchandise and even a mini fridge to keep the party going at home. The exclusive partnership is a shining testament to Shake Shack’s mission to Stand for Something Good® and partner with quality-focused local businesses. Come September 1, the Boozy Fifty/Fifty will be launched citywide. Can you name a better way to catch the tail end of summer?
CulinArt 1862 x Dialogue In The Dark hosts ‘Bake in the Dark Challenge’
CulinArt 1862 cooks up a unique experience in collaboration with Dialogue In The Dark Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that promotes social inclusion through learning programs that put people in the shoes of those with sensory disabilities. On August 20th, CulinArt 1862 pastry chef Leo Sum will first host an exclusive baking workshop at Towngas Cooking Centre, where guests must rely on everything but their sight. The class is followed by a four-course lunch by Chef Stanley Wong, where a choice between pistachio-crusted halibut and M7 wagyu steak awaits. The dining experience is complete with a reflective sharing session led by a Dialogue In The Dark trainer.
Book the experience at towngasfun.com
Mandarin Oriental celebrates 60th anniversary with Dinner By Heston Blumenthal
The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong continues its 60th anniversary celebration with a guest residency from the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. Chef Director Deiniol Pritchard will take up a 4-day residency at MO Hong Kong, presenting a historic dining experience that reimagines Britain’s culinary past. Feel the imaginative spirit of English celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal with chef Pritchard’s recreations of his signatures including Beef Royale, a chicken liver parfait disguised as a mandarin fruit, and a modernised non-bake version of Sambocade, a mediaeval elderflower cheesecake. The exclusive Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Mandarin Oriental will be available for a seven-course dinner from September 13 to 16, and for a three or five-course lunch from September 14 to 16, 2023.
Reserve your spot through [email protected] or call 2825 4000
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Alyanna Raissa J. PayosCredit
Lead image: Courtesy of Honjokko
