Looking to save yourself some cash but still live your best life? Our guide to sweet deals in Hong Kong will have you living your best life in no time.
There’s nothing like finding yourself a bargain! From affordable massages to cheap eats and budget electronics, why spend more when you don’t have to? If you’re on the lookout for the best deals in Hong Kong you’re in the right place, as every month we hit you with our top picks. Now go out and enjoy all these January deals ASAP!
JANUARY EDITION: Sweet deals in Hong Kong
1. Aurora Lab pop-up
Extended by popular demand, the Aurora Lab pop-up at Repulse Bay is being extended – good news for those of you who didn’t manage to grab a table over Christmas! Plan your trip to Hong Kong’s first ever northern-light-themed restaurant this month, where you’ll be able to indulge in fine dining in private huts while admiring panoramic views of the sea. You can either opt for the Arctic Dinner (5-7pm), during which you can enjoy the sunset; or the Aurora Dinner (7.30-10pm), which will feature dramatic aurora projections and faux snow. Both dinners start at $1,288 and include four courses. What’s more, if your birthday is in January, you’ll receive a complimentary gemstone soap or perfumed candle. So, get booking now – those of you booking before 9 January will get $100 off each ticket!
Update (made on 6 January): Due to the latest government regulations, Aurora Lab will be closed over the next 14 days. Bookings can be cancelled and refunded, or rescheduled to a later date, as the pop-up will be extended until late February.
Aurora Lab pop-up, R/F, East Wing, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, p. 6840 1967
2. New concoctions at Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour
Kickstart the year with a dose of wellness at Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour. Yep, you heard that right – just trust the Doc’s new botanical-driven cocktail menu, which features various restorative and delicious concoctions. These include Dr.’s Ramble ($160), which contains Porcelain mandarin gin, chamomile tea, lemon juice, fresh blackberries, and raspberry syrup; Tropical Antidote ($140), which is made with lemongrass-infused Widges London Dry Gin and pineapple; and the Mango Sedative ($150), which is crafted with pomelo, mango, and coconut. The G&T menu at Dr. Fern’s has been refreshed, as well, so make sure to try them out.
Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour, Shop B31A, First Basement Floor, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2111 9449
3. Pirata Group presents: Wet January & Drunch
Sorry to tempt those of you who are doing Dry January, but how about… Wet January? Until 30 January, various restaurants under Pirata Group – including Pirata, The Optimist, TokyoLima, Chaiwala, Meats, Honjo, TMK Punk & Rolls, and TMK Rap & Rolls – are all offering 60-minute free-flow, complimentary with your set lunch every Monday to Friday between 11am and 3pm. With unlimited prosecco, red wine, and white wine, you can drink to your heart’s content.
In addition to Wet January, Pirata Group is also offering complimentary free-flow with drunch (early dinner served from 3.30 to 6pm), available in selected restaurants and at The Sixteenth. While you stay tuned for its special menus, it’s time to drink the lockdown blues away.
Check Pirata Group’s website for venue information.
4. Musubi Hiro launches its lunch sets
Wondering where to go for lunch in Central? Try Musubi Hiro’s new lunch sets, available from Tuesdays to Fridays between 12 and 3pm. From just $148, you can enjoy musubi bowls with three omakase-style starters, a soup, and free-flow soft drinks – an unbeatable value in the area, if you ask us! Apart from prime cuts, Japanese char siu, fresh seafood, and vegetarian options, there are different side dishes and a dessert you can add on to your set, too.
Musubi Hiro, G/F, 37 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 5597 6911
5. Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung: The Wheel Staycation
Whether you’re looking for date ideas or family-friendly activities, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung’s Winter at the Wheel staycation package has you covered. Available until 20 February, this package (from $1,850) includes one night’s accommodation in a Deluxe Room, buffet breakfast and dinner for two in Cafe Lantau, and two admission tickets to Winter at the Wheel, including ten tokens per person for the carnival games. Bask in the enchanting atmosphere, snap photos of the glittering Luminaire lights, and take a stroll along the Victoria Harbour before heading back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung, Hong Kong, p. 2535 0000
6. Kerry Hotel Yoga Breakfast Club
The holiday season has left most of us in need of a detox, so what’s better than starting the new year with some soul-nourishing yoga? Join the Kerry Hotel’s Yoga Breakfast Club ($400) this January for weekend yoga classes at the hotel, hosted by yoga instructors Tavia Jiang or Karina Curlewis between 9 and 30 January. The hour-long session is followed by a healthy and hearty breakfast set in the Lobby Lounge.
Book your place via Eventbrite.
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2252 5237
7. Ibaraki Sake Fair: Phase 2
Have you ever tried pairing sake with non-Japanese cuisine? Here’s your chance to do so! Experience the versatility of the sake from Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture with an exclusive sake pairing dinner at SOMM in The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. On 18 January, SOMM is presenting a one-time-only six-course sake pairing dinner (from $1,988), curated by brewery masters and the restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine, Terry Ho. Dishes include Aka Sea Urchin French Toast; Matsuba Crab with Fruit Tomato and Wakame; Stracciatella di Bufala Agnolotti; and more. All are paired with premium Ibaraki sake, and selected bottles will be available while stocks last. Other sake bottles and pairings are also featured in the Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Yat Tung Heen, and the Italian restaurant, Giando. Don’t miss out if you’re a fan of sake!
In search of more places to enjoy Japanese rice wine? Check out our list of the top sake bars in Hong Kong.
SOMM, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2132 0033
Yat Tung Heen, Level B2, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong, p. 2710 1093
Giando, Shop 1, G/F, Tower 1, Starcrest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2511 8912
DECEMBER 2021 EDITION: Sweet deals in Hong Kong
1. Seven-course Masterchef wine-pairing menu from Dragon Inn
For just $568 per person, indulge in authentic Shanghainese cuisine with signature dishes like double-boiled fish and vegetable soup, poached black cod with Sichuan peppercorns, and braised abalone with minced pork. The set comes with three glasses of French rosé from Provence. The wine-pairing menus are available from 22 November, 2021 till 31 January, 2022.
Dragon Inn, Regal Riverside Hotel, 1/F, 34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, p. 2132 1153
2. Sino Malls unwraps holiday cheer with “Disney Winter Celebration”
Seven Sino Malls and Lee Tung Avenue celebrate the arrival of Disney+ in Hong Kong with a joint party running from 11 November 2021 to 2 January 2022. You can snap photos with your favourite Disney characters for a chance to win the “Most Liked Photo Award” and the “Most Creative Photo Award”* as well as prizes, which includes a variety of Disney-branded merchandise. Don’t miss out on Tmtplaza’s 7.5-meter-tall replica of the Castle of Magical Dreams, the Frozen Christmas Village at Citywalk, and the ballroom performance by Disney princesses at Lee Tung Avenue. S⁺ REWARDS members can collect a set of 80 limited-edition Disney collectible cards during the joint party period.
3. A Multi-Sensory Christmas Experience at The Langham
Collaborating with British brands, Penhaligon’s and David Austin, guests booking a two-night festive indulgence staycation package will discover scents and create their own customised perfume with Penhaligon’s fragrance sommeliers, as wells as receive an exclusive gift of two bottles of their Portraits Collection scents. Guests can also learn the art of floral arrangement, featuring The Langham’s signature pink roses, with David Austin’s floral atelier. Ten percent of the proceeds from the staycation package will go towards Matilda Hospital.
Find out more information about the staycation package here.
4. Crust Italian unveils Capri-inspired afternoon tea
Now for a literal sweet deal! Crust’s latest afternoon tea set is inspired by the glamorous island of Capri and ensures Instagrammable nibbles and drinks! Expect the picturesque Amalfi lemon mousse, Caprese chocolate cake, Sfoligatelle (puff pastry filled with lemon-scented cream), and more sweet treats. For savouries, there will be mini ‘cuoppo’ of baby sardines, montanarina, freshly shucked oysters, and more seafood delights. And of course, a glass of champagne (almost a given!).
Crust Italian, G/F, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2191 0278
5. 29 Link malls present Grand Christmas Lucky Draw
In the run up to Christmas, Link is organising a six-week Grand Christmas Lucky Draw in 29 Link malls with over 65,000 prizes, with a total value of over $10 million! From 15 November to 31 December, shoppers registered as a Link member can participate in the Super Lucky Draw and Fabulous Giveaways upon same-day spending totalling $300 or above via electronic payment methods. The grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 Chow Sang Sang coupon. Other prizes include an iPhone 13, dining coupons, home appliances, and wait for it – a dance workshop with Rock Sir, choreographer of the celebrated boy group Mirror, and a boxing workshop with Rex Tso.
Find more details about the lucky draw here.
6. Winter Solstice Menu to YUÈ
The Michelin-recommended restaurant at Gold Coast knows how to celebrate the Winter Solstice! Enjoy luscious food at great prices – the braised dried seafood pun choi takeaway is available for $1,688 from $2,388 (for six people). Enjoy the discounted price when booking online. You can add mushrooms, sea cucumber, goose web, and fish maw, also at a discounted price when ordering online. The offer is valid from 5 November 2021 to 16 January 2022.
Find out more about YUÈ’s Winter Solstice menus here.
NOVEMBER 2021 EDITION: Sweet deals in Hong Kong
1. ITALIA GastronoMIA
Wanna live a dolce vita? Join ITALIA GastronoMIA this November to explore authentic Italian delicacies and enjoy exclusive promotions at participating restaurants and retailers across Hong Kong. Presented by The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao, ITALIA GastronoMIA is part of the ITALIA MIA Festival, which aims to promote Italian culture in our city. With 30 businesses taking part, you wouldn’t want to miss out on the offers!
Find out more about ITALIA GastronoMIA and the ITALIA MIA Festival.
2. ThinkWine themed nights
With nearly 600 different wines on its wine list, ThinkWine may have one of the most extensive restaurant wine collections in Hong Kong. To showcase such diversity, ThinkWine is launching themed nights every night of the week (except Sunday), offering a variety of discounts. On Monday, you can kiss your Monday blues goodbye with the Red Wine Night, which features ten percent off the red wine of the day and 20 percent off all cheeses and cold cut platters. This is followed by the Flash Wine Pairing Night on Tuesday, White Wine Wednesday, and so on. Furthermore, there are new menu items and restaurant takeovers throughout November (and December, even), so make sure to pay ThinkWine a visit to experience them for yourself.
ThinkWine, 2/F, LL Tower, 2 Shelley Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2886 3121
3. Gradini x Hourglass afternoon tea
One of our fave places for happy hours in Hong Kong, The Pottinger’s Gradini Ristorante E Bar Italiano is collaborating with Hourglass, a cruelty-free luxury beauty brand, to create a special afternoon tea set (from $298 per person and $528 for two). With sustainability and animal welfare in mind, the set is entirely vegetarian, featuring savoury items such as the Beyond Beef in Vol-au-vent and Porcini Mushroom Quiche. As for the sweets, there are Soy Milk Panna Cotta with Forest Fruits, Cashew Macaron, Chocolate Truffle with Gold Leaf, and more. The set also comes with complimentary goodies, such as a voucher for makeup services.
The Gradini x Hourglass Afternoon Tea Set is available until 30 November 2021. Psst – book online to enjoy a ten percent discount!
Gradini Ristorante E Bar Italiano, Lobby Level, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2308 3088
4. KiKi Tea x Shanghai Tang limited-edition tea blends and home fragrances
Known as a trendy bubble tea expert, KiKi Tea is breaking out from its bubble (literally) this season, as it partners with luxury fashion brand Shanghai Tang to create two limited-edition tea blends in honour of the traditional tea culture. Available until 12 December 2021, these unique blends complement the teas and scents used in Shanghai Tang’s first ‘Chinese Tea Home Fragrance Collection’. KiKi Tea’s Longjing Special ($45), elegant and smooth on the palate, corresponds to Shanghai Tang’s Longjing Dew; whereas the Oolong Trio ($45), a more refreshing and effervescent drink, is inspired by the Oolong Glam. With delicious jellies and cream mousse toppings, the two teas are a modern (and welcome) take on heritage tea traditions.
Both KiKi Tea and Shanghai Tang have multiple branches across Hong Kong.
5. Saicho x The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong weekend brunch pairing menu
The best brunches don’t always need alcohol on the menu – and Saicho’s here to prove exactly that. Joining forces with The Lounge & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, the sparkling tea brand is presenting a brunch pairing menu (from $688 per person), available every weekend until 31 December 2021 (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day). The three-course menu begins with the Grilled Marinated Octopus paired with Saicho’s hojicha sparkling tea. Then, to enjoy Saicho’s Darjeeling sparkling tea, you can take your pick between mains like the Miso Blackened Cod or the Pan-Seared French Duck Breast. Finally, there’s the Candied Ginger Crème Brûlée, complemented by Saicho’s Jasmine sparkling tea.
The Lounge & Bar, 102/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong, p. 2263 2270
6. Cassio “Pinch Me!” winter pinchos menu
Cassio is more than just your go-to LKF nightclub! Available during Cassio’s happy hour (from 6 to 9pm every Wednesday to Saturday), the new “Pinch Me!” winter pinchos platter (from $128) is the perfect accompaniment to your drinks and good vibes. Crafted by chef Salvador Benedicto, the menu serves eight Spanish seasonal bites, which are all made with ingredients sourced from different parts of Spain. Items include slow-cooked pork belly; a vegetarian Spanish omelette; gambas al ajillo, which are juicy prawns sauteed with garlic and espelette sauce; and more.
Cassio, 2/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3792 0129
7. Happy third anniversary to Bedu!
To celebrate its third anniversary, Bedu is revamping its set lunch and à la carte dinner menus. Starting from 2 November 2021, the weekday lunch menu (from $260 per person) will now offer a wider choice between three starters, four mains, and two desserts; it will also rotate monthly to make sure that you can try something new and seasonal every time you visit the restaurant. Moreover, the dinner menu is revealing eight new dishes, including the Hamachi Basturma ($165), Cuttlefish Mujaddara ($180), and the superb Three Yellow Chicken Tagine ($800). Wanna grab something quick instead? Head to Little Bedu, Bedu’s new takeaway-only concept nearby. Opt between fresh salads and nourishing rice bowls, all topped with Bedu’s classic dips and spices.
Bedu, 40 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
