Delicious and Guilt-Free: Where to Get Vegan Cakes in Hong Kong
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Published: June 07, 2022
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While traditional cakes are made with eggs and dairy, which aren’t vegan, there are many ways to substitute these ingredients and make desserts a healthier treat. For example, instead of cow’s milk, you can use plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk. Instead of eggs, you can use flaxseeds, applesauce, or mashed bananas. These might seem unusual, but they do the trick! If you’re worried about the taste, many bakeries can prove to you that healthier alternatives are just as mouthwatering.
Here are some Hong Kong bakeries where you can get delicious yet guilt-free vegan cakes.
The Cakery
The Cakery strives to help customers live a healthier and fitter life while enjoying their favourites without the guilt. They improve the overall nutritional profile of their desserts by using the healthiest ingredients, replacing refined sugar with natural sugars, and increasing the amount of good fats and proteins. What’s more, this Hong Kong bakery believes in conscious living and mindful eating that they have launched a Conscious Living Campaign in 2018.
Get their signature four-inch Naked Cake (HK$510), Chocolate Raspberry Cake (HK$348), or Pastel Dream Cake (HK$680) which come in different flavours, such as Cocoa Loco, Apple Crumble, and Day Dreamer. Egg-free, gluten-free, organic, and keto options are also available.
Locations: Multiple locations. Visit their website to find a store near you.
The Baking Maniac is a mother (Renuka) and son (Ankrish) tandem who are self-taught and loves to experiment. Ankrish started baking at a young age. He blogged about his creations and got himself his first client at age 12. By the time he reached 16, he’s all over the media and is continuing to build a corporate portfolio with many well-known companies in Hong Kong.
Choose from their signature Naked Cakes that come in Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Raspberry, Cookies N Cream, Carrot, Chocolate Orange, and Chocolate Buttercream flavours for HK$680 (six inches) or HK$1,300 (eight inches).
Apart from cakes, you can get gluten-free and eggless sweets from their bakery, such as chocolate chip cookies, hazelnut lotus bites, honey almond slices, madeleines, and chocolate brownies.
Location: 5C, Kwai Bo Industrial Building, 40 Wong Chuk Hang Road
Sweet Secrets was founded in 1999 by Sarah Lee, a Hong Kong Woman Leaders awardee in 2018, out of her passion and personal desire to “eat clean.” This bakery aims to help people make healthier food choices to nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Although they’ve decided to close their Central shop to focus on their online platform, their mission stays the same — to bring people together regardless of dietary conditions.
Choose from their variety of vegan cakes and tarts, such as their six-inch Good Heavens Cake for HK$888 or their Beetroot Chocolate, Heaven’s Chocolate, Strawberry Cream, Turmeric Ginger Lime, and Vanilla Chocolate Cake for HK$690.
To know the ingredients used, visit their website and read the descriptions of each cake. They also offer vegan cupcakes and cookies, such as gingerbread cookies and cranberry pumpkin seed cookies.
Location: Room 1203, Wing Lee Industrial Building, 54 Tong Mi Road, Mongkok, Kowloon (by appointment only)
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Make Mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day with a memorable meal she’ll truly enjoy. From lavish hotel buffets and refined tasting menus to relaxed sharing feasts across the city, Hong Kong’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the occasion.
Whether planning a family-friendly lunch, an indulgent dinner, or something in between, here are some of the best Mother’s Day menus and dining experiences happening this May to help you spoil Mum the way she deserves.
A Celebration of Mother’s Day at Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental
Courtesy of Terrace Boulud by Mandarin OrientalCourtesy of Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental
Honor Mum and your cherished loved ones with an exclusive Mother's Day menu at Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental on May 10, 2026. Crafted personally by Chef Aurélie Altemaire, this one-day offering is available for both lunch (from 12 PM to 2 PM) at HK$658 per guest and dinner (from 6 PM to 10 PM) at HK$888 per guest.
The shared lunch experience begins with a special Mother’s Day flower-shaped dim sum filled with endives and scallops, followed by Foie Gras and Confit Duck Terrine, Tuna Tataki with avocado green goddess, Burrata and Cherry Tomato Salad, Lobster Bisque with mushroom chawanmushi, and seafood mains featuring scallop, cuttlefish, tiger prawn, and red mullet with saffron rice, with a beef option available.
Dinner, on the other hand, presents a 5-course menu including Tuna Tataki, Lobster Bisque, Red Mullet with saffron rice emulsion, Duck Breast with orange sauce, and the signature Fraise and Rose dessert.
Mark a refined celebration with Arcane's Mother’s Day Lunch & Dinner Menu on May 10, 2026. Curated by Executive Chef Michael Smith, this offering showcases the restaurant’s signature produce-driven style alongside seasonal creations.
Lunch features an exclusive 4-course menu for HK$988, with an optional add-on of HK$198 for Raw Hokkaido Scallops with Oscietra Caviar, Kabu and Celtuce, and Dashi Vinaigrette. Diners can also opt for a 6-course menu for lunch and dinner for HK$1,388. If celebrating with kids, a 3-course Kids’ Menu for HK$568 is available upon advance request.
Highlights across the menus include Japanese Fruit Tomato with Fermented Red Pepper Pesto, Feta, Kinkan, Caper Leaves, and Mizuna; Hamachi Tartare with Soy Ginger Dressing and Nori Rice Cracker; and Pavlova with Gariguette Strawberries and Mango Passion Fruit Sorbet.
Arcane: Mother's Day Lunch & Dinner Menu Arcane Sun, May 10 12:00 PM
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Arcane on May 10, 2026, with a curated 4-course from HK$988 and 6-course from HK$1,388.
Pamper Mum · Mother’s Day Buffet Celebration at Park Café, Park Hotel Hong Kong
Photo by Website/ Park Hotel Hong Kong
Prepare for an all-day dining experience at Park Café in Park Hotel Hong Kong with their Pamper Mum · Mother’s Day Buffet Celebration on May 9-10, 2026. Designed for relaxed family gatherings, the special celebration features a Lunch Buffet, Afternoon Tea Buffet, and Dinner Buffet, each offering an abundant festive spread.
Lunch is served from 12 PM to 2:30 PM for HK$348 (May 9) and HK$388 (May 10) per adult, while the Afternoon Tea Buffet from 3 PM to 5 PM is priced at HK$318 per adult and HK$298 per child on both days.
The highlight is the Dinner Buffet, which is priced at HK$638 (May 9) and HK$668 (May 10) per adult. Served from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, the buffet features indulgent dishes such as Pan-seared Foie Gras with Grilled Hokkaido King Prawn on Toast, Pan-fried Wagyu Beef Cubes with Garlic Chips, Black Truffle & Sea Urchin Lobster Risotto, and Snow Swallow & Ginger Milk Pudding.
Dinner guests can also enjoy exclusive treats for mom like a complimentary Macaron & Cream Puff and special Mother’s Day activities like a floral workshop.
Reservations can be made online (with a deposit of HK$100 per person) or via +852 2731 2168 or parkcafe.phhk@parkhotelgroup.com.
Location: Park Café, Park Hotel Hong Kong, 61–65 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui
Pamper Mum: A Mother’s Day Buffet Celebration Park Café, Park Hotel Hong Kong Sat, May 9 10:00 AM
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Spoil Mum at Pamper Mum · Mother’s Day Buffet Celebration at Park Café, Park Hotel Hong Kong, from May 9–10, 2026, with lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner buffets, and Mum eats free on select packages.
Mother's Day Sunday Brunch Buffet & Flower Gift Set at The Lounge, JW Marriott
Photo by Website/ JW Marriott
Prepare for an elegant midday indulgence at The Lounge in JW Marriott Hong Kong with their Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch Buffet & Flower Gift Set on May 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM.
Set within a refined space with floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, this special brunch invites families to linger over a generous buffet spread. Highlights include premium seafood selections, caviar, sashimi, cold cuts and artisanal cheeses, teppanyaki and carving stations, and an array of expertly prepared Asian and Western favorites, complemented by free-flow champagne and wines.
The brunch is priced at HK$998 per adult and HK$698 per child (aged 3 to 12). Guests can also opt for an elegant flower gift set add-on from HK$888, featuring a bouquet and cake, for pre-order until 12 PM on May 4, 2026.
Advance reservations are recommended via the hotel's website, +852 2810 8366, or jwmarriott.hk@marriotthotels.com.
Location: The Lounge, JW Marriott Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
A Tribute to Parental Grace Menu at Yat Heen, ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL
Photo by Website/ ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL
Busy during Mother's Day weekend? No worries! The A Tribute to Parental Grace Menu at Yat Heen in ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL will be available from May 1 to June 30, 2026. Crafted using premium spring and summer ingredients, this set menu pays homage to classic culinary traditions with thoughtful, contemporary flourishes.
The menu starts with an Appetizers Combo featuring Taiwanese-Styled Crispy Salt and Pepper Mushrooms with Seaweed, Yat Heen Signature Barbecued Mangalica Pork, and Cherry Tomatoes Infused in Plum Wine, followed by Double-boiled Sea Conch Soup with Fish Maw and Matsutake Mushroom. Other menu items to look forward to are Pan-seared Local Jumbo Tiger Prawns with Chinese Yam in Rich Soy Sauce and Sweet Papaya Soup with Snow Fungus and Red Dates.
Table pricing is set at HK$2,888 (4 guests), HK$3,688 (6 guests), or HK$6,888 (12 guests). Optional upgrades include Baked Boston Lobster in Supreme Broth and a two-hour beverage package.
A 15% early bird discount is also available for bookings made by May 4, 2026, via +852 3653 1168 or fb_reservation@alva.com.hk.
Location: Yat Heen, ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL, 2/F, 1 Yuen Hong St, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Yat Heen: A Tribute to Parental Grace Menu ALVA HOTEL BY ROYAL Sat, May 2 10:00 AM
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Celebrate gratitude with Yat Heen’s “A Tribute to Parental Grace Menu” from May 1 to June 30, 2026, plus early-bird perks and a Mother’s Day gift.
8-course Mother’s Day Dinner at Tin Lung Heen
Photo by Website/ The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Mark this special occasion at Tin Lung Heen in The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong with their 8-course Mother’s Day Dinner on May 10, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Priced at HK$2,688 per guest (minimum of two guests), this one-night-only menu showcases a Chef’s Premium Selection featuring Baked Cod Fish with Cheese, Barbecued Iberian Pork with Honey, and Roasted Crispy Suckling Pig with Chinese Puff, along with Steamed Crab Claw with Egg White in Huadiao Wine and Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw in Baby Coconut. For dessert, the selection includes Steamed Milk Pudding with Strawberry and Honey Lotus Seeds and Steamed Glutinous Dumpling with Black Sesame and Powdered Biscuits.
Each guest can also enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, with an optional five-glass Sommelier’s Selection Wine Pairing at an additional HK$1,280.
Location: Tin Lung Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Hong Kong
Tin Lung Heen: 8-course Mother’s Day Dinner Tin Lung Heen Sun, May 10 6:00 PM
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Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, at Tin Lung Heen with an 8-course dinner at HK$2,688 per guest, featuring premium Cantonese delicacies.
GRILLADES À LA LIBANAISE: Mother's Day at Maison Libanaise
Courtesy of Maison Libanaise
Celebrate with a flavor-packed feast at Maison Libanaise with its GRILLADES À LA LIBANAISE: Mother’s Day menu on May 10, 2026, from 12 PM. This one-day-only Mother’s Day lunch brings families together over a vibrant Lebanese barbecue sharing experience led by Chef Teya Mikhael.
The feast begins with a generous spread of mezze designed for the table, including Hummus Bil Tahini, Muhammara, Baba Ganoush, and Salatat Shamandar, all served with hearth-baked pita bread. The experience continues with an all-you-can-eat charcoal grill selection featuring Shish Taouk, Beef Kafta, Kabse Tiger Prawns, Green Shatta Squid, and Market Vegetables seasoned with Mediterranean spices.
The sharing menu is priced at HK$348 per guest, with an optional two-hour bottomless prosecco and house wines add-on available.
Reservation is available online, while inquiries can be communicated via +852 2111 2284 or guestrelations@blacksheeprestaurants.com.hk.
GRILLADES À LA LIBANAISE: Mother's Day Maison Libanaise Sun, May 10 12:00 PM
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Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, at Maison Libanaise with a vibrant Lebanese barbecue feast by Chef Teya, from HK$348 per guest.
Mother's Day 2026 Menu at Medora Hong Kong
Photo from Instagram/Medora Hong Kong
Medora Hong Kong has rolled out a celebratory Mother’s Day 2026 menu, priced at HK$680 per person, for families who want to toast Mum over indulgent seafood and European-inspired comfort dishes.
Available for dinner on May 8, 2026, and lunch and dinner from May 9-10, 2026, the menu begins with a generous seafood platter for sharing, featuring poached shrimp, fresh scallops, king crab legs, baby razor clams, tuna, sea snails, Venus clam salad, and grilled squid, accompanied by a selection of dips and sauces.
A seafood soup follows alongside a choice of welcome drinks, including the Estrella rose strawberry beer Sparkling Floaty and the spirit-free Very Berry. For the main course, guests can select one dish each, with options such as Lobster Thermidor with béarnaise, Beef Rossini with Wagyu rump cap and foie gras, and Mediterranean Red Prawn Linguine. Dessert rounds out the meal with a choice of cake, tart, or gelato.
Medora Hong Kong: Mother's Day 2026 Menu Medora Hong Kong Fri, May 8 6:00 PM
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Celebrate Mom at Medora HK from May 8-10, 2026, with a luxurious HK$680 feast featuring lobster, Wagyu, and indulgent desserts in Central.
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I’m a British chef married to a Cantonese woman, raising half-Asian kids in a home where my mother-in-law cooks beautiful Chinese food every day. I didn’t come here to ‘reinvent’ anything — I came because I love Hong Kong’s food culture.
And that’s exactly why I want to bring something new to the table. Just like pasta travelled from China to Italy, and potatoes crossed oceans to become European staples, every great cuisine was once something unfamiliar. Hong Kong has always been a place of mixing and borrowing. So why should we stop evolving now?
Yet too often I still hear, ‘You’re British — why isn’t there fish and chips?’ or ‘You’re not Spanish, so how can you run a tapas bar?’
Those questions come from a place of love for authenticity, which I respect. But they also quietly box us in. Diners here eat out almost every day, treating restaurants like a hobby rather than a meal. They crave the ‘real thing’ — the chef from that country, the signature dish that never changes. They say they want new experiences, yet they arrive with an Instagram photo demanding the exact same plate they saw online. That fear of ordering the ‘wrong’ dish makes it hard for any restaurant to evolve its menu, and it quietly limits the creativity that could make Hong Kong’s dining scene truly world-class.
Photo from Instagram/Nate Green
As a chef, what excites me most is giving people their own discovery.
I want you to walk out thinking, ‘That was the best thing I’ve eaten in months’ — not because an influencer or critic told you to order it, but because you experienced it yourself.
Before Instagram, we waited for Fay Maschler or Jay Rayner to tell us where to go. Now everything’s a click away, so diners chase someone else’s experience instead of creating their own. They want the signature dish that’s safe and familiar, not the dish no one else has tried yet.
But eating out should be an adventure. When a guest sits at my counter and says, ‘Chef, just cook for me,’ that’s when the real magic happens — for both of us.
Photo from Instagram/Flat Iron SteakPhoto from Instagram/Amber By Richard Ekkebus
The good news is that the tide is already turning. Lower rents are finally letting chefs open small, personal restaurants for a fraction of what they used to cost. Places like Flat Iron and the team around Johnny Glover are proving you can build a successful business for one or two million Hong Kong dollars instead of five or six. With tiny overheads, they’re free to experiment, and if something doesn’t work, they simply move on — no crushing debt holding them back.
I’m also seeing more and more young local chefs stepping up. Talented Hong Kong boys and girls who trained at Amber, Caprice, and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon are now running their own kitchens, blending Cantonese ingredients with Western technique.
They’re confident, they’re creative, and they’re exactly the bridge this city needs. The iconic Jimmy’s Kitchen showed Hong Kong almost a hundred years ago that a Beef Stroganoff could become part of our story. It’s time we let the next chapter be written the same way — with proper plates of food that taste incredible, not just look perfect on a screen.
So here’s my simple hope: next time you see a dish you don’t recognize, don’t ask, ‘What is this?’ Ask ‘What does this taste like?’
That small shift might be all it takes to let Hong Kong’s food scene grow into something even more exciting than it already is.
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Food Studio at Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong is introducing a new seasonal concept with its QUACK-tastic Festival, running from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
This two-month-long campaign puts duck center stage, reworking the ingredient across global cuisines through an elevated, ingredient-led buffet format. Led by Executive Chef Owen Panzica, the menu leans into refined techniques — from confit and roasting to smoking, braising, and grilling — while emphasizing thoughtful sourcing and minimal waste.
Focusing more on free-flow delicacies instead of free-flow food, dishes move between European and Asian influences. Western selections include Duck Pâté en Croûte, Duck Confit with Aged Balsamic, and Roasted Duck Breast with Cinnamon Spice & Passion Fruit Red Wine Reduction, while the Chinese station highlights fire-roasted and braised preparations such as Marinated Duck in Spiced Soy Sauce, Fried Rice with Minced Duck & Soy, and Braised Duck’s Web with Flower Mushroom & Oyster Sauce.
Buffet Lunch spread for QUACK-tastic Festival | Courtesy of Food StudioBuffet Dinner spread for QUACK-tastic Festival | Courtesy of Food Studio
Live cooking stations also rotate throughout the week, featuring premium combinations like Duck Foie Gras & Peking Duck with Shaved Summer Black Truffle on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, while Poached Duck Foie Gras in Porcini and Burdock Broth with Sea Scallop, Duck Breast & Shaved Summer Black Truffle can be enjoyed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Desserts carry the theme with playful yet elegant creations, including chocolate duck confections and delicately layered duck-themed cakes.
Positioned as a more curated take on buffet dining, Food Studio continues to frame its offering as a “culinary studio,” where open kitchens and smaller-batch dishes replace the traditional, volume-heavy buffet format.
The QUACK-tasting Festival is available for lunch and dinner services from May 1 to June 30, 2026. Buffet Lunch on weekdays starts from HK$318 (Child), HK$528 (Adult), and Buffet Dinner from HK$508 (Child) and HK$848 (Adult).
On weekends and public holidays, buffet lunch starts from HK$358 (Child) and HK$598 (Adult), and Buffet Dinners from HK$558 (Child) and HK$918 (Adult).
For more information and updates, visit the Food Studio website and follow them on Instagram. Reservations are available here.
Location: M/F, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM (Breakfast), 12 PM to 2:30 PM (Lunch), 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Dinner)
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If you’ve come across Spud Bros and Spudman on TikTok and immediately craved a jacket potato, well, here’s your chance to get a taste of the British classic in Hong Kong.
Butter Babe has opened its doors on Gough Street at Central, proudly holding the title of Hong Kong’s first and only jacket potato spot in the city! Flying straight from the United Kingdom, Butter Babe serves the classic spud five ways: Cheese and Beans (HK$85), Sour Cream and Chive with Bacon (HK$85), Tuna and Coleslaw (HK$90), Japanese Curry (HK$95), and Bolognese (HK$95).
Visitors can personalize their own spud by choosing the kind of butter they want on and a drink to go with it!
Butter Babe is currently on their soft opening, and they are open daily from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. For more information and updates, follow Butter Babe on Instagram.
Location: G/F, 16 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: Daily, from 11:30 AM to 9 PM
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Medora Hong Kong unveils a luxurious feast for mothers this May, with a menu designed for families who love to toast Mom with lobster, Wagyu, and seafood.
The restaurant in Central will serve their Mother's Day 2026 menu from May 8 (dinner) and May 9 to 10 (lunch and dinner). Priced at HK$680 per person plus 10% service charge, seafood courses, European-inspired mains, and indulgent desserts come together to scream: "We love you."
Opening with a seafood platter for sharing, guests can bond over poached shrimp, fresh scallops, king crab legs, baby razor clams, tuna, sea snails, Venus clam salad, and grilled squid. No platter would be complete without sauce, and this one's got you covered with plenty of options: cocktail sauce, Marie Rose sauce, Thai-style dipping sauce, guacamole dip, and lemon. As part of the appetizer course, a seafood soup follows.
Guests can also begin their meal with one of two welcome drinks. The Sparkling Floaty combines Estrella rose strawberry beer with Strawberry Cream Swirl gelato, while the spirit-free Very Berry mixes Raspberry Hibiscus Fizz with the same gelato for a bright, fruit-centric drink.
For the main course, diners may choose one option per person, with the exception of the barbecue chicken, which is served as a half chicken for two people. The lineup includes Lobster Thermidor with béarnaise, fingerling potato and lardons frisée salad; Beef Rossini with Wagyu rump cap, foie gras, spinach, champagne mushroom and Madeira jus; Mediterranean Red Prawn Linguine with prawn head sauce and tomato confit; and Barbecue Chicken with gem lettuce salad and mashed potato.
Dessert keeps up the celebratory mood, with each guest choosing from Roasted Apple Crunch Cake with honeycomb and vanilla cream, Coffee Caramel Tart with hazelnut praline, or a choice of gelato. Gelato flavors may vary; diners may ask the servers for options.
Photo from Instagram/Medora HK
Medora, whose name translates to "mother's gift," described itself as a cozy restaurant built around comforting and familiar flavors, finished with European and American influences. For Mother's Day, that philosophy comes alive with the full-course meal that celebrates moms and spoils them the way they deserve.
For reservations, you can reserve through their Instagram profile or via their website. Walk-ins are welcome, but on a first-come, first-served basis. For inquiries, you can call them at +852 2711 8088 or visit their website for more details.
Location: Medora HK, G/F, 111 Wellington St., Central
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Singapore’s beloved bakery scene is getting a Hong Kong spotlight as Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) Hong Kong rolls out a new lineup of pastries in collaboration with the iconic Tiong Bahru Bakery.
The new offerings are now available at CMCR’s freshly launched storefront bakery section, which is designed as a quick and easy self-serve counter for takeaway treats and effortless café add-ons.
Courtesy of Tiong Bahru Bakery
Leading the lineup is the Ribbon Raspberry (HK$40), a picture-perfect bow-shaped pastry filled with raspberries and silky vanilla cream, alongside the Black Sesame Matcha Danish (HK$45), which brings together green tea nama chocolate and smooth black sesame pastry cream wrapped in Tiong Bahru Bakery’s signature croissant dough.
For those leaning into something savory, the Salted Shio Pan (HK$25) delivers a soft interior with a crisp, butter-fried base and a sprinkle of sea salt, while the Hot Honey Parmesan Shio Pan (HK$30) ups the flavor with parmesan, spice, and a glossy finish of hot honey.
With this new bakery section, Common Man Coffee Roasters brings a taste of Tiong Bahru Bakery’s artisanal flair straight to Tsim Sha Tsui to give diners another reason to swing by for coffee.
Location: Common Man Coffee Roasters, Shop G26 & G28, K11 Art Mall,18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Babette Social Eatery and Chouchou, both under the Hora Hospitality Group, are marking Mother’s Day this May with specially curated French dining experiences across their Hong Kong locations.
Courtesy of Hora Hospitality GroupCourtesy of Hora Hospitality Group
At Babette Social Eatery in Sheung Wan, the occasion is celebrated with a four-course menu priced at HK$458 per person, served in the restaurant’s easygoing, Parisian-style setting. The menu opens with Tartare de Boeuf en Toast, featuring finely chopped Polmard beef paired with gribiche sauce and crispy shallots on brioche, alongside Tomates Anciennes, combining heirloom tomatoes with cured strawberries and confit tomato.
Courtesy of Hora Hospitality Group
A Mother’s Day–exclusive gnocchi course follows, prepared in a garlic-miso cream with comté, lemon, and herbs. For mains, guests may choose between Babette’s signature Poulet Jaune or the seafood-forward Cocotte de la Mer, featuring clams, octopus, and Murray cod cooked in saffron sauce. The meal concludes with the restaurant’s classic rice pudding.
Courtesy of Hora Hospitality Group
Chouchou presents a more refined Mother’s Day celebration with a four-course menu priced at HK$588 per guest, served in its Art Nouveau-inspired dining room on Ship Street. Starters include a choice of Saint-Jacques, showcasing Japanese scallops with brown butter, smoked cream, and tonka bean, or homemade Foie Gras balanced with Asian pear and red Kampot pepper.
Courtesy of Hora Hospitality Group
The menu continues with Tarte à la Tomate, layered with heirloom tomatoes and old mustard cream. For the main course, dishes are designed for sharing, with options such as Poulet aux Morilles with morel sauce or Chouchou’s signature Côte de Boeuf, accompanied by Béarnaise and jus. Dessert comes in the form of a classic Mille-Feuille.
Courtesy of Hora Hospitality Group
For more information and reservations at Babette Social Eatery, visit their official website or Instagram. Reservations can also be made by calling +852 9369 5861.
Additional details for Chouchou's Mother's Day specials are available at their official website and Instagram. For inquiries and reservations, call +852 8432 6216.
Locations:
Babette, Shop G-3, G/F, Nan Fung Tower, 173 Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong
Chouchou, Shop 8, Podium, J Residence, 1/F, 60 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s premier food hall destination, BaseHall 01 & 02, continues to refresh its culinary offerings with the arrival of three new exciting concepts. From Cantonese dim sum and Sichuan-influenced comfort dishes to Japanese onigiri and a modern take on Hong Kong’s two-dish rice, the newly opened dining spots at Central's Jardine House add new layers to the already bustling food hall from this month onwards.
Now open at BaseHall 02, San Xi Lou (三希樓) brings a more casual extension of the established Hong Kong restaurant, which has been known since 2008 for its Sichuan cuisine and premium hot pot.
The BaseHall menu focuses on approachable dim sum, rice, and noodle dishes, including Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Siu Mai, and Chicken Soup Xiao Long Bao (all priced at HK$22), as well as heartier plates such as Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce (HK$40) and Scallop Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (HK$38).
Rice and noodle staples include Steamed Rice with Salted Egg Pork Patty, Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, and Chongqing-style Hot and Sour Noodles (all priced at HK$68), while the Signature Mala Saliva Chicken Rice (HK$138) offers a bolder and spice-forward option.
For set meals, diners can combine selected dim sum, noodles or rice, and a drink for a complete, everyday lunch from HK$88.
Courtesy of BaseHall 01 & 02
Also now open is TEMAI (天米), a Hong Kong-born Japanese concept built around freshly hand-shaped onigiri and balanced bento boxes. The onigiri range spans premium fillings such as A4 Wagyu Sukiyaki (HK$49), alongside everyday favorites (starts from HK$32) like Mentaiko Salad, Minced Chicken with Soy-cured Egg Yolk, and vegetarian options including Kinpira Maitake Mushrooms and Grilled Corn with Miso Pine Nut Butter.
TEMAI also offers maki rolls (from HK$40), customizable Create Your Own Bento sets (from HK$82), signature Tamagoyaki (HK$40), nourishing daily soups, and more for the on-the-go crowd.
Courtesy of BaseHall 01 & 02
Rounding out the trio is SEVENS, which recently launched on April 20, 2026, as a new ghost kitchen concept operating out of BaseHall 02. Focused on delivery and takeaway, SEVENS focuses on “This This Rice,” a modern interpretation of Hong Kong’s two-dish rice format.
The rotating weekly menu combines vegetables and mains such as Okra with Yuzu Vinaigrette, Honey Wasabi Chicken Thigh with Crispy Potatoes, and Slow-cooked Beef Cheek in Coconut Curry, with set lunch options ranging from the Lite Set (HK$58) to the Premium Set (HK$82), all customizable with different rice or noodle bases.
Courtesy of BaseHall 01 & 02
With these latest openings, BaseHall 01 & 02 continues to champion diverse dining formats and homegrown culinary ideas, reinforcing its role as a dynamic food destination in the heart of Central.
For more details, guests can visit their website, contact them via e-mail at info@basehall.hk, or follow them on Instagram.
Location: BaseHall 01 & 02, Jardine House, Shops 9A, 9B and 9C LG/F, 1 Connaught Place, Central
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Chef Tiff Lo, Founder and former Head Chef of acclaimed Wan Chai bistro Jean May, is set to lead an immersive Whole Chicken Masterclass at Dear Harley Bakery, offering participants a hands-on introduction to professional chicken butchery and versatile cooking techniques.
Photo by Dear Harley Bakery
The class focuses ontransforming a single whole chicken into multiple dishes through a step-by-step, practical approach. Participants will learn how to butcher a whole chicken, explore four cooking methods — pan-roasting, poaching, marinating and grilling, and breading and frying — and prepare a rich stock from the carcass. The workshop is fully hands-on, with each participant butchering and cooking their own chicken throughout the session.
Photo by Dear Harley Bakery
Scheduled sessions run from June to July 2026. The class fee is HK$1,680 per student, and instruction will be conducted in English. Participants will take home a selection of dishes prepared during the session, including yoghurt and spice-marinated chicken leg and thigh, roast chicken breast with mashed potato and jus, breaded chicken thigh with cucumber and tomato salad, and poached chicken breast and leg with soft-boiled egg and anchovy vinaigrette.
Photo by Dear Harley Bakery
Known for her refined yet approachable cooking style, Chef Lo brings together professional technique and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and enjoyment. Following the closure of Jean May earlier this year, she now channels her culinary experience into intimate workshops that place emphasis on craftsmanship and hands-on learning.
Sign-ups for Chef Lo's Whole Chicken Masterclass are available via Dear Harley Bakery's official website. Registrations can also be made through their WhatsApp number at +852 6151 6861.
Location: Dear Harley Bakery, Unit 12C, 532 Castle Peak Rd, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
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The Beat Asia is turning up the heat with the launch of a new biweekly dining giveaway campaign via its Dining Passport in Hong Kong, offering readers the chance to win a HK$500 dining voucher to some of the city’s favorite restaurants.
As part of the new giveaway series, winners will be selected regularly and rewarded with dining vouchers redeemable at featured venues across Hong Kong.
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