Growing up in Yuen Long, Cheung Hong Man, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin's executive chef, is familiar with the authentic flavours of poon choi. In his latest creation, Cheung’s braised pork belly in Hakka-style is considered the soul of poon choi. Filled with layers of fine ingredients such as whole abalone and nourishing fish, the poon choi also features delectable classic ingredients, including poached chicken, roasted duck, braised dried squid, simmered fish ball as well as beancurd puffs. Served in a takeout clay-pot, guests can enjoy an authentic poon choi feast comfortably at home.

Healthy eating is a big trend nowadays. In light of this green revolution, the poon choi is topped with assorted vegetables for guests to rediscover authentic poon choi with a fresher taste. Apart from turnip, lotus roots and dried bean curd sheet, kale is creatively included in this poon choi. In addition, the vegetarian meatballs are made with Omnipork. 

Other highlights on Sha Tin 18's menu includes their signature dish of crispy fish skin with salty egg yolk paste. Chef Ho Chun Hung, Chinese chef de cuisine at Sha Tin 18, was inspired by the famed Cantonese dish of “golden shrimp”; his version sees the shrimp cooked in an egg yolk paste with the famous Chiu Chow crispy fish skin making it even more appetising.

The feast does not stop at the savoury poon choi—add-on items are also available at a special price for a perfect ending to the meal. Items include fried glutinous rice; Chinese preserved cured meats; osmanthus flower with yuzu jelly and red bean; and baked sweet potato, red dates paste and sago pudding. Diners can also order the Hyatt Sha Tin x Young Master Classic Pale Ale to enjoy the exceptional poon choi to-go experience in the comfort of home. 

Hyatt Regency Sha Tin's poon choi can feed between four to six persons and are priced from HK$1,588 for self pick-up orders (delivery is an extra HK$100 for addresses outside of Sha Tin, Tai Wai, Fo Tan, Tai Po, Ma On Shan, Science Park, Ma Liu Shui, Kau To Shan and Pak Shek Kok); order on or before 31 January to receive a 12 per cent discount. Orders must be placed at least two days prior to the desired pick-up or delivery date. Orders can be placed online.