Cover Leela’s new weekend options

From an exciting chef residency and seasonal menus to an indulgent afternoon tea and a whisky festival, here are all the new food and drink happenings that should be on your radar this week

Welcome to this week’s edition of Hong Kong restaurant news, where we dive into the latest culinary happenings across the city. From tantalizing new menus showcasing seasonal delights to delightful afternoon tea experiences and spirited whisky festivals, there’s no shortage of excitement in the dining scene this week.

But that’s not all—join us as we sit down with Gordon Ramsay to uncover the details of his latest venture in Macau. Plus, we explore the rising popularity of offal in Hong Kong’s culinary landscape and unveil the top wines from China, as revealed by a new awards programme.

In case you missed it: Testina welcomes Margarita Forés for a Filipino-Italian collaboration, Tin Lung Heen and Tosca di Angelo host one-night-only event, and more

Fresh and new

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Above Striped jack with turnip, beetroot and rose vinegar
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Above Cappuccino dessert

To welcome the new season, Estro is launching fresh menus for lunch and dinner. For lunch, guests can savour dishes such as minestrone elevated with a touch of elegance, followed by spot prawn pasta with a rich coral sauce. Main courses like the Yellow Chicken with spinach and olives, are served before refined desserts including the cappuccino. Lunch options range from a three-course menu at HK$680 per person to a more lavish five-course menu at HK$980 per person. 

For dinner, guests can start with an assortment of appetisers, including the eggplant parmigiana choux and marinated salmon roe tartlet. Main courses feature highlights like tender striped jack and seabass, while desserts such as the famed pistachio gelato and hazelnut rocher end the meal on a sweet note. Dinner options include a six-course Essentials menu at HK$1,680; a four-course Express menu at HK$1,280; and an eight-course Extended menu at HK$2,080 per person. The meal can also be enhanced with the exclusive Chef’s Table experience, offering an intimate gathering for up to five guests and promises an immersive journey through Neapolitan heritage and personal narratives with chef Antimo Merone himself.

Estro
Italian   |   $ $ $ $

2/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Whisky business

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Above The Hong Kong Whisky Festival will take place on May 4 and 5

The Hong Kong Whisky Festival, on May 4 and 5 from 1pm to 8pm at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, offers over 1,100 spirits across four floors, and more than 35 masterclasses led by industry experts. Featuring a diverse selection of global whiskies and exclusive expressions including Vintage Bottlers’ aged releases and the debut of Compass Box, this event is a haven for whisky enthusiasts. Attendees can enjoy Beam Suntory’s 100th Anniversary showcase and pairing sessions with Highland Park whisky and Royal Caviar Club selections, guided by distillery representatives and brand ambassadors. Exclusive bottlings such as The Glenlivet 17-year-old and Kavalan 10-year-old are available for purchase, with ticket prices starting at HK$188 for a one-day pass and HK$258 for a two-day pass, including a Glencairn whisky glass and lanyard.

Hong Kong Whisky Festival,
Address: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, 70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong

Three is a magic number

Carlyle & Co. presents a culinary celebration with Italian chef Massimiliano ‘Max’ Mascia from June 5 to 8, marking the members club’s third anniversary in Hong Kong. Renowned for his expertise honed alongside culinary legends like Gianfranco Vassani and Alain Ducasse, Mascia brings the essence of San Domenico Imola, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, to Hong Kong. Guests can savour exclusive three- or four-course lunch sets and seven-course supper menus showcasing refined Italian cuisine.

Carlyle & Co. members can indulge in these gastronomic delights, while select non-members can enquire for reservations via hongkong.media@carlyleandco.com. Bookings will open on May 1, with pricing for non-members for lunch available for HK$650 / HK$780 and dinner for HK$1,488. This residency is part of Carlyle & Co.’s third-anniversary celebration, featuring three weeks of curated experiences, including compelling conversations, guest chef experiences, live performances and more, beginning on May 20. Watch this space for more.

Carlyle & Co.
Address: Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

New steaks

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Above Chef Jorge Vera Gutierrez
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Above New cocktails at Henry

Henry transforms this April under the culinary stewardship of chef Jorge Vera Gutierrez, previously of Bayfare Social on the same floor. Updates include the addition of signature dishes such as the seafood tower and steak tartare put together and showcased tableside. The menu now features six distinct sections, including cold seafood, cold and hot starters, charcoal grill steak selections, non-steak alternatives, side dishes and accompaniments. Neil Tsai joins as the new Restaurant Manager, elevating guest experiences.

Alongside the introduction of an exclusive Opus One winery ambassadorship, which offers access to vintage releases and exclusive wine dinners that demonstrate California winemaking excellence, Henry unveils a nostalgic cocktail program. Paying homage to America’s cocktail heritage, the refreshed cocktail program: The United States Cocktail Timeline, showcases cocktails inspired by different eras in American mixology, such as the Old Fashioned with popcorn and caramel. 

Henry
Steak House   |   $ $ $ $

5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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My cup of tea

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Above The Upper House x Hotel Café Royal afternoon tea

The Upper House collaborates with London’s Hotel Café Royal to bring its quintessential English afternoon tea, steeped in history since 1865, to Hong Kong’s Salisterra. The spread, guided by executive pastry chef Loic Carbonnet’s recipes, includes truffle gougère amuse-bouche, tea sandwiches, raspberry elderflower sorbet, fluffy scones, and bite-sized desserts like pear yuzu vanilla tart and chocolate praline éclair. Guests can enhance their experience with the afternoon tea escape package, starting from HK$5,000 per room per night, inclusive of Hotel Café Royal x Salisterra afternoon tea for two and daily breakfast. The afternoon tea is available until June 30 at HK$380 for one or HK$680 for two from Monday to Thursday, and HK$418 for one or HK$718 for two on Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays.

Salisterra
Mediterranean   |   $ $ $

49/F, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

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Spice up your weekend

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Above Chettinadu prawns dosa
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Above Kathi roll taco

Under the culinary guidance of chef-founder Manav Tuli, Leela is expanding its offerings with new weekend exclusives and drinks packages. Guests can now opt for unlimited alcoholic drinks packages starting from HK$480, featuring Prosecco, Champagne Bollinger, or Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, accompanied by a selection of house red and white wines, Young Master Pilsner, Pale Ale, and Aperol Spritz.

As for the food, the menu offers dishes such as tandoori chicken leg musallam stuffed with aged basmati rice and chicken meat, or the authentic South Indian Chettinadu prawns dosa served with coconut chutney. For more of a twist, there is also the Kathi roll taco, featuring egg-layered paratha with stir-fried beef cheek, or roast beef asado, a Goan delicacy infused with aromatic spices to choose from. Additionally, Leela presents the Tiffin Box lunch set menu, inviting guests to indulge in this traditional Indian concept, with options for starters and grilled items, mains, and desserts.

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Address: Shop 301-310, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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