The best brunches to try in Hong Kong

On the first Sunday of every month, Ho Lee Fook hosts Good Fortune Club, a brunch experience dedicated to Hong Kong's unique dim sum culture. The menu, created by Tatler Dining’s Local Champion 2023 ArChan Chan and chef Winson Yip, features a variety of creative takes on classic dim sum including the ‘Har har har gow’, fried taro puff with Wagyu beef and black truffle, mala beef ball with kaffir lime leaves, Kurobuta pork char siu puff with pineapple, and much more. Chongqing-style chicken wings, fried turnip cake with Ho Lee Fook XO sauce and other snacks are also served to the table, along with more substantial dishes such as lotus leaf-wrapped wild mushroom fried rice, prawn roe stirred noodles and, of course, the signature honey-glazed and charcoal-grilled char siu. Dessert comes in the form of Ho Lee Fook mahjong tiles, tofu sorbet with longan granita and pandan milk bread French toast. Priced at HK$988 per person, this all-inclusive brunch experience also comes with one bottle of Champagne per guest to ensure a lively time will be had.

Zuma's brunch has been a crowd-pleaser for many years, thanks to the generous and wide range of Japanese-style dishes as well as fresh sushi, sashimi and maki rolls that are served to the table. The choice of free-flow Champagne packages which start from HK$1,088 per person and range from R de Ruinart NV, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV and Dom Pérignon is also a win as brunch can be made suitable for personal taste and preference. Wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage packages are also available. There is also a choice of main course which includes highlights such as teriyaki salmon, sashimi over sushi rice, spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy, and the classic miso cod for an additional HK$180, followed by a dessert platter for the whole table.

The weekend salon brunch at Duddell's is an unlimited dim sum and free-flowing occasion with a variety of options to choose from. The dim sum includes the likes of shrimp dumplings, barbequed pork buns, crispy spring rolls, spicy won tons and more. There are also soups, rice and noodles, snacks and dessert to help fill any gaps along with dishes such as Taiwanese-style crispy chicken, black pepper beef and Peking duck rolls that you can order to your heart's content. The brunch comes with drinks ranging from non-alcoholic juices and soft drinks for HK$638 per adult; HK$300 per child to Champagne and cocktails from HK$988 and upwards for Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Ruinart Blanc de Blanc and Rosé, and Krug Grand Cuvee so there is something for everyone.

Pair fine food with a great selection of wine at Somm's weekend brunch, which offers 90 minutes of free-flow drinks, starting from HK$768 per person, alongside appetisers to share as well as a choice of main courses and desserts. To start, a selection of dishes including an Ebisu oyster with lemon and mignonette sauce, and wild duck and foie gras pâté en croute is served to the table. Guests can also opt for the signature Aka uni French toast for an extra HK$288. As for the main course, options include locally sourced roasted Ping Yuen chicken with a wild mushroom and shallot tartelette, and toothfish on the plancha with braised savoy cabbage, among other dishes. There is also a tempting finale of desserts to consider including pancakes with banana and toasted pecans or the signature Abinao chocolate souffle with cacao sorbet.

Until July 2023, Ramato will replace its regular weekend lunch a la carte offering with a themed roast brunch menu on one Sunday every month. The Arrosto All’Italiana menu will take place on May 21, June 11, and July 2. Priced at HK$618 per guest, the family-style brunch feast includes unlimited servings of appetisers, pasta, a trio of classic roasts, mixed grilled vegetables, and apple cake for dessert. The menu will be served to the whole table for sharing purposes in true Italian spirit. Guests can enjoy Italian cold cuts, fried dough burrata cheese, seared tuna with Borlotti beans, and a pasta dish of Eliche with slow-cooked beef and caramelised onions. The main course includes homemade porchetta, lamb leg, and roast beef served with grilled vegetables before the brunch ends with a sweet dessert of apple cake.

For a taste of Venice in the heart of Hong Kong, head to Cantina in Tai Kwun, where seasonally-inspired recipes are served in an unlimited Italian ‘Non-Stop Brunch’. Available every weekend and public holiday from 12pm to 4.30pm, indulge in 3.5 hours of free-flow beverages and unlimited servings of cicchetti, or Italian small snacks, a selection of one main course and a combo dessert platter for HK$788 to HK$988 per person. On Sundays, Cantina also caters to families with kid-friendly entertainment and a specially curated menu for little ones, while every day can be concluded with East-meets-West-inspired cocktails at the stylish bar, The Dispensary. 

Offering an unlimited three-hour flow of Japanese-style small plates, of which there are 12 different dishes to choose from, one main course and desserts, Ozakaya's brunch requires guests to come hungry. Available on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, the brunch for HK$498 per person; HK$249 per 6 to 11-year-old can be paired with free-flow beverage packages including sake, wine and beer for HK$190 as well as non-alcoholic options for HK$100. Sample plates of assorted sashimi, crispy tempura shrimp maki, Wagyu tataki, crispy karaage, and more on repeat, before opting for dishes such as Hokkaido platinum pork belly and grilled hamachi collar or black cod and lobster tempura, which are offered at an additional price. 

Rosewood Hong Kong's Holt's Café has launched a Sunday seafood and oyster brunch that allows guests to indulge in a decadent sharing-style brunch featuring a seafood platter including Boston lobster, oysters, abalone, and king prawns, followed by exquisite small plates such as scallop ceviche and jumbo lump prawn cake. Thereafter, main course options including grilled Spanish octopus or Thai crab curry, among other international delights, can be selected. Cap off the feast with a dessert choice like mango pomelo sago or vanilla millefeuille. The brunch set, inclusive of coffee or tea, is priced at HK$780 per person, with an option to upgrade to include free-flow sparkling, white or red wines for HK$998 per person. 

2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong; +852 3891 8732

Get ready to be transported to the French Riviera with LPM Hong Kong’s La Vie en Rosé brunch offering every Sunday. The brunch starts off with a free-flow of 14 appetisers: think burrata tartine, Swiss chard omelette, and tender stem broccoli tempura. For the main course, you can choose from a range of hearty and flavourful dishes such as petite farcie, squid ink risotto, and grilled sirloin steak. And don’t even get us started on the dessert menu, which includes pain perdu Facon, gâteau au fromage frais, and crème brûlée à la vanille. Prices start at HK$688 for food, mocktails, and juice. But if you’re feeling fancy, you can opt for the brunch package which includes food, five different cocktails, and premium rosé or champagne starting at HK$998.

Helmed by executive chef Kwan Wai-chung, A Lux has launched a new champagne and caviar weekend brunch. The brunch menu includes unlimited Italian antipasti, a choice of pasta dishes, and a range of mains including roasted USDA ribeye and roasted Spanish baby pig. Indulgent add-ons include premium Siberian sturgeon caviar and 90-minute free-flow drinks packages featuring Bruno et Christine Olivier Signature Brut Blanc de Noir NV, a grower’s champagne from Trélou-sur-Marne, and Grand Bellot Blanc 2021, a white Bordeaux. The brunch is available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 12pm to 3pm, with prices starting at HK$488 and caviar and free-flow champagne available for a supplement of HK$400.

A Lux, Shop M2, M/F, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2663 9938

The Grand Hyatt Steakhouse offers a brunch menu designed to tantalise meat lovers of all stripes. The menu begins with signature crab cakes and house-smoked Balik-style salmon, before offering a choice of one appetiser per person between options like Oscar egg benedict, duck and waffle, and 18-hour slow-cooked thick-cut bacon. For the main course, pick from grass-fed Argentinian tenderloin, Snake River Farm Kurobuta pork chop, pan-seared sea bass and more, with the option to go bigger with premium cuts like the Rangers Valley M5 Wagyu tomahawk or porterhouse with assorted sides. Desserts are equally decadent, so save space for treats including apple crumble and cheesecake. The menu includes free-flowing Champagne, wine, and cocktails, making it the perfect setting for a luxurious weekend brunch. Prices start at HK$780 per person.

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