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    The Best Christmas Dinners in Hong Kong 2023

    Here are our favourite spots for Christmas dinners in Hong Kong 2023. Whether you want to eat in or go out, find a place specifically for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or simply for a meal during the festive season, we’ve got the scoop.

    Bookmark this page and keep an eye out as we continue to update our list with the best Christmas dinners in Hong Kong. 

    Christmas Eve Dinners

    Christmas Eve holds a special place in the hearts of many cultures and there are some great options for a lovely meal on this occasion in Hong Kong.

    Chaat @ Rosewood

    A beautiful Christmas Eve dinner menu awaits at Chaat in the Rosewood Hotel. Devour Michelin starred Indian food like their Awadhi turkey korma, black truffle biryani, Parsi prawns and finish up with a festive pudding. You’ll also love the tandoori Wagyu beef cheek and a Warqi paratha.

    Where: 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, TST Booking/inquiries: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong/dining/chaat

    Angelini @ Kowloon Shangri-La

    Kick off the festive season with an authentic Italian feast. Angelini will be offering a 4 to 6 Courses Festive Set Dinner on December 24, 2023. Indulge in Pan-seared Hokkaido Scallops with Oscietera Caviar, Canadian Lobster and Australian Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, and Cinnamon Parfait with Candied Nuts and Orange Scented Chocolate Ice Cream

    Price: from HK$1,708 per person
    Bookings/inquiries: Kowloon Shangri-La

    Palm Court

    Palm Court is offering up a three-course festive lunch set and four-course dinner set in an absolutely elegant location. Enjoy favourites including pumpkin soup, classic lobster bisque, roasted whole turkey, oven baked salmon fillet, and grilled king prawn paired with a delectable dessert.

    Palm Court’s Pastry Chef team has handcrafted a holiday-themed collection of confectionaries, including a Christmas tree filled with pistachio mousse and pistachio crunch, something wonderful called Santa Cruz featuring passion fruit crémeux and mango cube, Mont Blanc (chestnut-flavoured classic festive dessert) and Jasmine Chocolate with fragrant crème brûlée and chocolate financier.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 12:00am
    Lunch: 11:30 – 2:00pm
    Price: Lunch $498, Dinner $898 (includes a glass of Champagne)
    Bookings/inquiries: +852 2132 7898, email [email protected]

    Omakase-Style Christmas Eve Dinner @ The Aubrey

    On the night before Christmas, The Aubrey will serve an exclusive Omakase-style five-course menu crafted to perfection and served with a glass of Champagne (HKD$1699pp + 10% for two). Guests can expect an exceptional line-up of Amuse Bouche such as Japanese Oyster, Appetisers including Nasu Brûlé Dip, Sushi and Sashimi, Main dishes with choices of Sustainable Miso Black Cod, Wild Mushroom Fried Rice, or Wagyu Tenderloin. The memorable dinner culminates with an indulgent Chocolate Mille Crêpe Cake.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 8pm and 8:30pm-10:30pm
    Price: HK$1,699 (includes a glass of Champagne)
    Bookings/inquiries: The Aubrey Hong Kong Reservations, call +852 2825 4000 or email [email protected]

    Harbourside

    Harbourside at Regent Hong Kong offers a Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffet. With a wide variety of Christmas themed dishes, it is perfect for families who love a Christmas Eve buffet tradition.

    Lunch Buffet:  12 noon – 3:00pm
    Price: HK$888 per adult / HK$538 per   child (ages 4-11)
    Dinner Buffet: 5:30pm – 8:00pm/8:30pm – 11:00pm
    Price: HK$1,388 per adult / HK$838 per child (ages 4-11)

    The Lobby Lounge

    The Lobby Lounge is doing a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for the whole family. Featuring a 4-course meal, with 2 glasses of selected wine per adult guest, this meal is sure to bring you into the Christmas spirit as you take in the beautiful sights of Hong Kong Island.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 12:00am
    Price: HK$1,388 per adult / HK$688 per child (ages 4-11)
    Lobby Floor, Regent Hong Kong
    18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon

    For further inquiries: +852 2313 2313
    [email protected]

    The Steak House

    The Steak House is the place to be if your family are meat lovers. With a collection of the finest beef, an assortment of starters and side dishes, a buffet salad bar and delicious desserts, the entire family can enjoy this Christmas Eve meal. They are also open for Christmas Sunday Brunch which includes a glass of Champagne, free-flowing orange juice, soft drinks and special mocktails.

    Brunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm
    Price: HK$1,288 per adult / HK$888 per child (ages 4-11)
    Dinner: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
    Price: HK$2,588 per adult / HK$1,588 per child (ages 4-11)
    Booking/inquiries: +852 2313 2313, [email protected] Regent Hong Kong
    18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon

    ICHU Christmas Sharing Menu 

    Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are best spent feasting. To start the yuletide meal, you will begin with a Ceviche Platter accompanied by succulent Beef Anticucho – perfectly grilled wagyu, expertly seasoned for a burst of flavor with each piece. Mains include three signature ICHU dishes: the Baby Chicken Panca, Octopus, and Argentinian Tenderloin. A trio quinoa salad will accompany all dishes, featuring a hand-selected mix of salads dressed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette. To finish, a decadent Chocolate Fountain is available for dipping various seasonal fruits, biscuits, marshmallows, and more.

    Dinner: available 24 – 25 December
    Price: HK$888
    Booking inquiries: 3F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, +852 2477 7717, [email protected], ichu.com.hk

    Christmas Day

    A day of family festivities, Christmas Day’s main event for most is Christmas Dinner. Check out these traditional and unique offerings:

    The Food Gallery @ The Langham

    Have a heart-warming meal this festive season at The Food Gallery at The Langham, Hong Kong. You’ll take pleasure in the fine offerings like freshly shucked oysters, seafood on ice, roasted turkey, and honey glazed ham, along with fresh baked lobster (exclusively available during dinner buffet). Save plenty of room for sweet treats – yule logs, mince pies, mini Portuguese egg tarts, hot chocolate cake, French crêpes and soufflé pancakes. They are also offering a lunch buffet.

    Dinner: 5:30pm – 8:00pm or 8:30pm – 11:00pm
    Price: Adult $988, Child $788
    Booking inquiries:  +852 2132 7898 or email [email protected]

    Angelini @ Kowloon Shangri-La

    A 5-course Set Dinner is available on December 25 to 26, 2023, serving Roasted Pigeon Wrapped with Pancetta Bacon, Slow Cooked Veal Fillet in Native Olive Oil, Foie Gras, Fondant Potato, Winter Black Truffle and more.

    Price: from HK$1,080 per person
    Bookings/inquiries: Kowloon Shangri-La

    Palm Court

    Check out Palm Court for Christmas Eve or Christmas day and enjoy a three-course festive lunch set and four-course dinner set in a stunning location. Enjoy favourites including pumpkin soup, classic lobster bisque, roasted whole turkey, oven baked salmon fillet, and grilled king prawn paired with a delectable dessert. The Pastry Chef team has handcrafted a holiday-themed collection of confectionaries not to be missed.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 12:00am
    Lunch: 11:30 – 2:00pm
    Price: Lunch $498, Dinner $898 (includes a glass of Champagne)
    Bookings/inquiries: +852 2132 7898, email [email protected]

    Lai Ching Heen

    Michelin starred restaurant, Lai Ching Heen offers up a distinctive take on Christmas dinner. Have a beautifully crafted Cantonese focused menu. With an astounding 8 course meal, you will be fully stuffed come the end of Christmas day.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
    Price: HK$1,988 per adult / HK$1,188 per child (ages 4-11)

    Nobu

    Recently re-opened, Nobu is back to delivering umami flavours and Nobu style dishes with Peruvian influences. On Christmas Day, Nobu is offering an 8 course Omakase festive meal starting with caviar avocado nori tacos and ending with blueberry and chestnut Mont Blanc homemade Christmas mochi.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
    Price: HK$1,988 per person / HK$988 per child (ages 4-11)
    Location:2F Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon
    Booking/inquiries: +852 2313 2313

    Boxing Day

    Boxing Day Bento – The Aubrey

    Extend your holiday cheer in style with The Aubrey’s uniquely crafted Boxing Day Bento Set. There are three festive Bento Sets to choose from: the Three Layer Bento Set (HKD488), the Chirashi Don Set (HKD678) and the Don Buri Set (HKD528).

    Lunch: 12pm – 2:30pm
    Booking/inquiries: The Aubrey Hong Kong Reservations, call +852 2825 4000 or email [email protected]

    Lobby Lounge – Kowloon Shangri-La

    From December 24, 2023 to January 1, 2024, embark on a culinary journey with Balik Style Salmon and Caviar, Seafood Stew in Lobster Sauce, Hazelnut Whisky Chocolate Pavlova, Gingerbread Panna Cotta and more! Diners can take their pick from the Festive Afternoon Tea Buffet from HK$488 per adult and HK$348 per child, with seating limited to 120 minutes; Festive Dinner from HK$488 per person.

    Dinner: from HK$488 per person
    Afternoon tea buffet: from HK$488 per adult and HK$348 per child
    Booking/inquiries: Lobby Lounge Kowloon Shangri-La

    The Food Gallery @ The Langham

    The Food Gallery at The Langham, Hong Kong has a beautiful buffet dinner or lunch full of freshly shucked oysters, seafood on ice, roasted turkey, and honey glazed ham, along with fresh baked lobster (exclusively available during dinner buffet). End on a sweet note with yule logs, mince pies, mini Portuguese egg tarts, hot chocolate cake, French crêpes and soufflé pancakes. They are also offering a lunch buffet.

    Lunch: 11:45am – 1:45pm or 2:15pm – 4:15pm
    Dinner: 5:30pm – 8:00pm or 8:30pm – 11:00pm
    Price: Adult $988, Child $788
    Booking inquiries:  +852 2132 7898 or email [email protected]

    Dan Ryans Chicago Grill

    Dan Ryans Chicago Grill has a Christmas set menu for two that includes Maple Pancetta Strips with Yolky Cheesy Mash & Chocolate Dips, Striploin Steak with Chocolate Steak Sauce, Lobster Tail with Buttered Dip and the moreish Christmassy S’mores Dip and more! (HK$968) The Christmas Set Menu and the Festive Beverages Menu will be available from 1 December 2023 to 2 January 2024

    Location: Shop G40, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai
    Open: 11:30am – 10:30pm on Boxing Day
    For enquiries (852) 2877 1918
    Or visit: https://www.danryans.com/

    Bostonian Seafood and Grill

    Whether you’re after an irresistible brunch or elegant set dinner on Boxing Day, let Bostonian Seafood and Grill fill you up. Settle in for a four-hour-long brunch menu of fresh seafood – Boston Lobsters, Shrimps, Sea Whelks, Scallops and Oysters On Ice. Appetisers and salads include favourites such as Parma Ham With Melon, Cold Cuts, Smoked Salmon, Caprese Salad, Caesar Salad, and more. Elaborate platters include the restaurant’s signature Lobster Bisque, Oyster Tempura and Scallops. For the main course, indulge in grilled meats and seafood dishes such as Sous Vide Turkey Roulade and Roasted U.S. Prime Rib, expertly grilled to perfection. Finish off your festive feast with Chocolate Raspberry Log Cake, Panettone, Classic Cheesecake and more.

    Dinner: 6:00pm – 12:00am
    Brunch: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
    Bookings/inquiries: +852 2132 7898 or email [email protected]

    Eating Out

    Modern Opera Dinner on 23 December ONLY

    On December 23 for one night only, ICHU will treat guests to a world-class spread of Nikkei accompanied by contemporary opera.The Modern Opera Dinner features a sumptuous Christmas Set Menu that includes starters, three main courses and a dessert for HK$1,000 per person. You can also enjoy endless sips of Champagne and choose from a variety of drinks such as house wine, beer, and more. Join in joyful Christmas carols and songs to get into the Christmas spirit.

    Early seating: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    Late seating: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
    Bookings/inquiries: 3F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, +852 2477 7717, [email protected], ichu.com.hk

    AIRSIDE Cafe

    The culinary team at AIRSIDE Cafe presents an exceptional tasting menu, “The Feast of Christmas” (HK$680 per person, two-person minimum, served all day from 22-26 December 2023). Sensational seafood dominates the five-course celebration with inventive Asian touches bringing a sense of lightness and healthy adventure, contrasting traditionally heavy Christmas indulgence. Start with Oyster dressed with yuzu gel and smoked horseradish cream. Hamachi follows with salmon roe, kombu oil and dill. The next course is Grilled Abalone from South Africa with crunchy kohlrabi, spicy Arima sansho, sweet Japanese yam and garlic chives. Mains include Boston Lobster with sunchoke, basil emulsion and shiso oil. OR choose a melt-in-the mouth A5 Fukunaga Wagyu presented with maitake and black garlic. Dessert ends on the sweet note of golden Persimmon stars in an artful creation featuring coconut, ricotta and pistachio. Toast to the spirit of Christmas with a bottle of Champagne Fluteau ‘Écho’, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

    AIRSIDE Cafe is located at Shop 322-323, AIRSIDE, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong and opens daily from 12:00 noon to 9:30 p.m.

    For reservations, please call (852) 2117-1912, WhatsApp (852) 6508-0299 or email [email protected].

    Mandarin Oriental Hotel

    Mandarin Grill + Bar, Krug Room, Clipper Lounge and Café Causette

    The Mandarin Oriental has some amazing options for Christmas, like private dining at Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar, or a trip to the world’s only Krug Room. If a spoilt-for-choice buffet is more your style, the indulgent buffets at the Connaught Room or Clipper Lounge have festive menus to knock your socks off. You’ll always find fabulous food at Café Causette, especially for special occasions.

    MO festive season details are all in one place online. For information and reservations, please contact us at +852 2825 4827 or email [email protected].

    Pirata Group

    The Pirata Group has a set of festive menus to knock your socks off! The festivity spreads across awesome restaurants Chaiwala, Tokyolima, The Optimist, Honjo, Honjokko, La Favourite, Calle Ocho, Pirata, TMK, and Pane e Latte.

    Chaiwala

    Chaiwala has a dinner, brunch and festive group menu this year. Christmas dinner runs 24 and 25 December with an array of yummy choices for $580 per person with a drinks pairing add-on for $280 per person. For an Italian festive affair, Pirata is a great choice for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner. Add on an Italian fine wine pairing for $310.

    The Optimist and Tokyolima

    The Optimist‘s Spanish festive season brunch at $580 per person is available 23 – 26 December, 30 – 31 December and also 1 January. Uniquely fused Japanese and Peruvian, Tokyolima’s Christmas season menu begins with ceviche and spreads into fried chicken and roasted pork and mixed pumpkin salad. Save room for the sweets at the end.

    La Favorita

    La Favorita adds some traditional Italian flair with burrata, seafood salad, veal, king crab, cod and prawns, baked eggplant, Angus beef and tiramisu among the treats served as part of the festive brunch and dinner buffets.

    Big Bay Café @ Kerry Hotel

    Embark on a fine festive dinner buffet at Big Bay Café (Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong). Choose from Roasted Turkey, succulebt Lobster Thermidor, tender Wellington Beef, and a medley of festive desserts that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. Christmas dinner is available from December 24 to 25. Look out for a surprise visit from Santa Claus, balloon twisting, magic and more will also be available for soaking up the festive spirit.

    Dinner: from HK$1,088 per person
    Bookings/inquiries: Big Bay Cafe, Kerry Hotel

    Ordering In

    The Mandarin Cake Shop

    The Mandarin Cake Shop is ready to cater your festive celebrations in style. Served with all the trimmings, their free-range, heritage Roast Turkey, flavourful Honey Glazed Ham and mouth-watering Roast Prime Rib are available now for delivery. Simply place your order* before 19 December 2023 to enjoy effortless indulgence with family and friends at this special time of year.  They will deliver from today until 26 December 2023. They even stock hampers if you’re headed to a party and want to bring an indulgent gift. To place your order, call +852 2825 4008 or email [email protected].

    *Order at least 72 hours in advance for ham, turkey and hampers. All other items only require 48 hours notice.

    Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

    FEAST

    The Roast Turkey Western Catering Set includes a Roasted Stuffed Whole Turkey, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce. The turkey is brined overnight in a mixture of saltwater, lemon, thyme, sage and parsley. You can add on BBQ chicken wings or baked rigatoni Bolognese for the kids too!

    Price: from $2,480 HKD
    Location: Unit E , 5/F, Phase 2, Kai Tak Industrial Building, 99
    King Fook Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon
    For more inquiries, visit their website: https://feast.com.hk/

    Sen-Ryo Christmas Takeaway Platters

    Who doesn’t LOVE Japanese sushi, rolls and sashimi? There are so many Christmas take-away options from Sen-Ryo, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From Christmas party sets to more than eight assorted seasonal sashimi and sushi Christmas takeaway platters, your holidays at home are covered. Orders are suitable for 3-4 people and 6-8 people and make the perfect intimate gathering!

    Price: Christmas trays are priced from HKD$78 to HKD$2,675
    Location: all across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories
    Order: Place your order here for self-pickup at least 24 hours in advance.

    Pizza Express

    Pizza Express has some great Christmas specials and Takeaway Party Sets you can enjoy in the comfort of your home. Choose small plates, mains, desserts and drinks or go for a set that caters for 2, 4, or 10 people. Menu choices include lobster bisque, cheesy cauliflower, Christmas dough balls and other small plates plus a selection of pizzas and pasta mains.

    Price: from $78 for small plates and from $628 for sets.
    Order: Check out all the details online

    MâmAmis’

    MâmAmis’ Christmas Roast Turkey Set is available until the first week of January 2024. Designed to serve six to eight people, the well-rounded spread features a whole roasted turkey (12 to 14 lbs) marinated with aromatic Vietnamese herbs alongside a selection of six comforting accompaniments, including Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots, Sautéed Red Cabbage, Asparagus, Buttered Sweet Corn on the Cob, and the Chicken Salad, tossed in a tangy calamansi vinaigrette. The Sriracha Cranberry Aioli and Homemade Gravy are also included, and guests can finish off their meal with a Vietnamese dessert.

    Price: $3,988

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