As the temperature continues to drop in Hong Kong, there’s nothing like indulging in heartwarming dishes that feel like a hug with every bite.

From Northern Italy’s traditional beef stew, a comforting Vietnamese beef short-rib curry, to all-you-can-eat raclette, these comforting meals are here to make even the coldest days feel cozy and satisfying!

Try Italian Hotpot at FINI’s

Can’t pick between Italian or Chinese cuisine? FINI’s has got you covered with their brand-new Italian hotpot experience, offering the combination of traditional Chinese hotpot with flavors of Italian cuisine.

Their new menu offers three curated sets: The Bronx with Sunday gravy and Wedding soup, The Chelsea with spicy red and white wine clam broths, and The Brooklyn, a vegetarian option with Funghi Tartufo and Wedding broth, all complemented by Italian-inspired dipping condiments like soy balsamic and salsa verde.

Diners are also able to customize their hotpot experience with à la carte options with premium meat, seafood, and vegetable platters.

Available until Feb. 3, 2025. Learn more about FINI’s new menu here.

Location: FINI’S, SOHO, 49 Elgin Street; Wan Chai, 69 Stone Nullah Lane

Get Sizzling at Saemaeul Sikdang

Nothing beats good ol’ Korean BBQ on a cold day. Celebrity judge of Netflix’s new hit tv show Culinary Class Wars, Paik Jong Won, has recently launched his Korean BBQ chain, Saemaeul Sikdang, in Tsm Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

This restaurant offers everything you need in Korean BBQ including fan-favorite Yeoltan Pork Bulgogi, Pork Belly, and Pork and Kimchi Stew, along with classic sides such as the Old Fashioned Lunch Box, Steamed Egg with Cheese, and Korean Noodle with Rice Cakes.

The best part is diners can enjoy this at any time of the day as it’s open 24 hours every day!

To see the menu, visit Saemaeul Sikdang’s Instagram.

Location: Saemaeul Sikdang, Shop 101, 1/F, Multifield Plaza, 3-7 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui

Enjoy Bollito Mistro, Northern Italian's Classic Beef Stew at La Favorita

Indulge in the rich heritage of Northern Italian dining: Bollito Mistro, featuring an assortment of meats including beef brisket, beef tongue, striploin, beef tri-tip, cotechino (Italian pork saussage), and yellow chicken, paired with bold sauces, comforting side dishes, and a delightful dolci (dessert) to conclude.

What's even better: All these are served tableside from an iconic Bollito Mistro trolley!

Available only on Saturdays for Brunch and Dinner - don't miss out on the opportunity to try Northern Italian dishes at La Favorita!

Location: La Favorita, The Sixteenth, 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay

Get Yourself Some Birria Tacos at Birria Y Birria

Bringing one of Mexico’s most popular street foods to Hong Kong is Birria Y Birria, who specializes in Birria Tacos. Birria is a type of slow-cooked meat stew that is typically made of lamb or beef, served on bread and dipped into their warm consommé to finish.

Birria Y Birria in Sai Ying Pun offers their classic Soft Beef Birria Tacos with Soup and Fried Beef Queso Tacos with Soup, along with creative takes such as the Birria Smash Burger and Fries and Beef Birria Noodles.

Open until 3AM most days, Birria Y Birria would be the perfect option for a warm and hearty midnight snack!

For more details, visit Birria Y Birria’s Instagram.

Location: Birria Y Birria, Shop H, UFG, 123-125 Third St, Sai Ying Pun

Limited-time Only Vietnamese Curry at Chôm Chôm

Only in limited quantities, Chôm Chôm is serving up the comforting flavors of Vietnamese Beef Curry: Cà Ri Bò. This dish is a rich and creamy short-rib curry with roasted root vegetables, Vietnamese herbs, and crispy shallots. The dish is inspired by Indian cuisine with the addition of coconut milk and served with sliced baguette, reflecting Vietnam’s French heritage.

Available from now until Feb. 2, 2025. Transport yourself to the streets of Vietnam with your friends and family with Chôm Chôm!

To make your reservation, visit Chôm Chôm’s website.

Location: Chôm Chôm, 58-60 Peel Street, Central

All-You-Can-Eat Raclette at ThinkWine

Cheese lovers rejoice! ThinkWine introduced its European-inspired All-You-Can-Eat Raclette featuring Raclette and Morbier cheese, paired with ham, chorizo, truffle saucisson, potatoes, and pickles.

It’s not a raclette without wine! Diners can also enjoy their raclette with ThinkWine’s specially curated wine pairing options for an additional charge.

With only eight tables available for this menu, be sure to reserve your spot before showing up! Only available until March 2025.

To learn more about ThinkWine, please visit their Instagram.

Location: ThinkWine, 2/F LL Tower, 2-4 Shelley Street, Central

Popular in Malaysia and Singapore, Lo Hei, also known as the Prosperity Toss, is a traditional Lunar New Year dish and practice. The dish includes a salad with seven ingredients called Yu Sheng, which is a mix of raw fish and various shredded vegetables. Each ingredient symbolizes good fortune, wealth, and prosperity respectively.

In Hong Kong, the term “Lo Hei” directly translates to “tossing up” in Cantonese, and the higher you toss the ingredients, the more prosperous you get. Remember to say your blessings out loud while you toss!

If you’re interested in trying out this unique Lunar New Year dish, continue reading to discover where you can find them in Hong Kong this year!

Shang Palace, Kowloon Shangri-La

Enjoy Lo Hei in the comfort of your own home with Michelin-starred Shang Palace’s exquisite Chinese New Year Lo Hei with Abalone, including more than 20 handpicked ingredients with auspicious blessings such as 12-head South African abalone, tea melon slices, carrot slices, and more.

Shangri-la Circle Members can enjoy 15% off when ordering with the promo code [CNYLC25] during checkout on or before Jan. 26, 2025. Receive an HKD 400 voucher upon spending HKD 800 or above with a Mastercard credit card.

To place your order, visit Kowloon Shangri-La’s website.

The Astor, Eaton HK

A featured dish in The Astor's Lunch and Dinner Buffet is their auspicious "Lo Hei," featuring ingredients like Red Cabbage, Cucumber, Egg, Carrot, Jellyfish, Imitation Crab, Wood Ear, Chicken, Vegetarian Abalone, and Crab Roe.

Other highlights include mains like Deep Fried Abalones with Chilli, Salt and Pepper, and Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion. Along with a Candy Corner offering traditional Chinese New Year desserts such as Sugar Lotus Seeds, and Deep-Fried Dumplings and Sesame Cookies.

Only available from Jan. 29 to 31, 2025. Get up to 25% off if you purchase from their e-shop!

For more details, visit The Astor's website.

Café Marco, Marco Polo HongKong Hotel

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Café Marco’s Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, where they offer an array of bottomless traditional Lunar New Year dishes including the iconic Lo Hei.

Get 15% off if you pre-pay for your reservation in full by Jan. 19, 2025.

Guests can continue the celebrations with free access to their 6/F viewing deck to watch the Lunar New Year firework display on Thursday Jan. 30, the second day of the Lunar New Year.

To learn more about Café Marco’s offerings, visit their website.

KITCHEN, W Hong Kong

Brimming with free-flow Lunar New Year-exclusive delicacies is KITCHEN at W Hong Kong. Their buffet from Jan. 28 to 31, 2025 not only features their special Lo Hei on Jan. 29, the first day of the Lunar New Year, but it also features Braised Claypot with abalone and fish maw, and Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Dumplings.

Enjoy an early bird discount of 20%, free-flow selected sparkling wine, house wine & juices included, when you make your booking.

For more details, visit W Hong Kong’s website.

Island Shangri-La

Let the creative juices flow! This year, Café TOO at Island Shangri-La has set up a special Lo Hei station where guests can choose from a variety of ingredients such as salmon, tuna, jellyfish, shredded vegetables and sauces to create their very own Lo Hei.

At the hotel's Michelin-starred venue Summer Palace, guests can enjoy a gourmet version of Lo Hei, made with Yellow Fin Tuna and various ingredients including preserved cucumber and preserved winter melon.

Last but not least, guests will also have the opportunity to try out a unique Fujian-style Lo Hei at Ming Pavillion, made with Matsutake mushroom, pomelo, pickled daikon, Chinese cabbage, live Japanese sea whelk, Kampachi.

Visit Island Shangri-La’s website for more details of their offerings.

Holt’s Café, Rosewood Hong Kong

Holt’s Café at Rosewood Hong Kong has whipped up a celebratory "A Taste of Traditional Canton" menu for the Lunar New Year, available from Jan. 27 to Feb. 9, 2025. The menu features the Chinese New Year Lo Hei, made with salmon, mixed vegetables, and plum dressing. Other offerings include the traditional Chinese New Year Poon Choi, Treasure Seafood Soup, and Red Bean Soup.

To learn more about Holt’s Café's offerings, visit their website.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Hong Kong with an array of exquisite Chinese New Year menus, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary flavors to honor the festive season. From opulent banquets and à la carte dishes to creative puddings, restaurants across the city present culinary masterpieces that symbolize prosperity, happiness, and good fortune. Whether you're dining with your family or hosting a festive gathering, these menus promise a memorable start to the lunar year in Hong Kong's vibrant culinary scene.

Chinese New Year Sharing-Style Set Menu & à la Carte Specials

Welcome the Year of the Snake at Ming Pavilion, where Chef Jack Lam presents an extraordinary dining experience to celebrate Chinese New Year from Jan. 26 to Feb. 7. Immerse yourself in the festival’s rich traditions with a Sharing-Style Set Menu (HK$988 + 10% per person) that highlights festive dishes such as the vibrant Lo Hei, along with à la carte specials like the Assorted Appetizer Platter (HK$388) and Steamed Local Lobster with 15-Year Shao Hsing Wine (HK$988).

Harmonious Tasting Feasts Ushering in Good Fortune

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant! Available at Times Square and Elements, the restaurant presents three exquisite Chinese New Year tasting menus specially curated by Chef Hui Mei-tak. These include the Welcome Spring Set (from HK$3,980 for 6), Prosperity Set (from HK$4,980 for 6), and the Pak Loh Set (from HK$7,880 for 6), with highlights including Soyed Goose Meat, Braised Supreme Seafood with Bamboo Pith, and the signature Steamed Giant Grouper in Traditional Style.

Auspicious Chinese New Years Special Dishes

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Ho Lee Fook, where MICHELIN-recommended Chef ArChan Chan presents a festive menu brimming with Cantonese tradition and modern creativity. Indulge in the Half Three Yellow Chicken (HK$388), steeped in herbal broth for a comforting start, or savor the luxurious Hong Kong Style Lamb Belly Pot (HK$688), packed with water chestnut, tofu skin, and fermented bean curd. This special Lunar New Year menu is available in limited quantities daily, with no pre-orders required.

Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet

Welcome the Year of the Snake in style with Cafe Marco's Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet, running from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 every 6:30 PM to 10 PM. Featuring a sumptuous array of traditional Chinese New Year dishes symbolizing good fortune and prosperity, this culinary celebration is perfect for family gatherings and festive indulgence. On Jan. 30, guests can access Cucina’s exclusive viewing deck to enjoy Hong Kong’s spectacular fireworks display over Victoria Harbour.

DUDDELL’S Chinese New Year Puddings

Ring in the Year of the Snake with Duddell’s! Symbolizing unity and prosperity, Duddell’s Chinese New Year Pudding collection includes three unique flavors: Classic Chinese New Year Pudding (HK$328), Turnip Pudding (HK$388), and Taro Pudding (HK$368). These cherished seasonal treats are available for pick-up from Jan. 18-27 between 12 PM and 8 PM. Enjoy free delivery for purchases of HK$4,000 or more. For bulk orders, contact Duddell’s via WhatsApp (+852 5503 2682) or email at [email protected].

Chinese New Year Puddings by Hung Tong

Welcome the Year of the Snake with a delightful selection of traditional and innovative Chinese New Year puddings and festive goodies, thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chinese Chef Ken Yu and his team at Hung Tong, Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong. Indulge in new creations like the Shangri-La Chinese New Year Pudding with Rose, Bird’s Nest, Trehalose, and Coconut Juice (HK$438) or the Hung Tong Pandan Pudding (HK$358) that blends fresh pandan leaves with creamy coconut milk.

Chinese New Year Pudding & Deluxe Hamper by Ming Court

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with MICHELIN-starred Ming Court’s traditional Chinese New Year Puddings, Deluxe Hamper, and more. Highlights include the Abalone, Conpoy, Air-Dried Preserved Meat & Turnip Pudding (from HK$328/box) made with local homegrown turnips from Fanling, and the sweet Premium Red Dates Pudding with Coconut (from HK$318/box), known for its health benefits. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Hamper (from HK$1,688) includes festive essentials such as Ming Court’s Homemade XO Sauce, South African Premium Abalone, and Sommelier-Selected Red Wine.

Premium Chinese New Year Pudding

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Hotel ICON’s Premium Chinese New Year Puddings, meticulously prepared by Michelin-recommended restaurant Above & Beyond. Enjoy three selections: Black Truffle Turnip Pudding with Yunnan Ham and Preserved Meat; Taro Pudding with Sakura Shrimp, Conpoy, and Preserved Meat; and New Year Pudding with Okinawa Brown Sugar and Ginger. Early bird offers of HK$278 (original price: HK$328) run until Jan. 19, with pick-up dates from Jan. 17-Feb. 4.