From new menus and dining events to the launch of healthier ice cream creations, these are all the food and drink happenings that should be on your radar this week
This week in Hong Kong’s restaurant scene is all about honouring culinary icons and diving into fresh menus. From lunch options that go beyond the weekday rush to weekend spreads worth lingering over, there’s plenty to explore. And with tribute menus paying homage to some very special figures, the dining scene feels particularly celebratory.
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Soy new
Mora, helmed by chefs Vicky Lau and Fai Choi, has revealed its new autumn lunch and dinner menus. Known for its innovative French-Chinese cuisine with a focus on soy, the revamped menus offer a selection of dishes that celebrate local ingredients and sustainable practices.
The lunch menu, priced at HK$580 for five courses, features dishes such as bean curd tartlet with soy ricotta and baby shrimp, and a choice between three yellow chicken roulade with smoked hard tofu or crispy threadfin with a braised soybean and chicken fat emulsion. For those looking to indulge further, cold lobster noodles with sakura shrimp in a soymilk bouillon or warm Hokkaido scallop are also available at an additional cost.
Dinner, priced at HK$980 for six courses, offers evening exclusives like creamy tofu with razor clam and avocado, and roasted pigeon with smoked hard tofu and seven-spice jus. True to its ethos, Mora incorporates sustainability in its kitchen as well as its thoughtful beverage pairings, with options ranging from a two-tea pairing at HK$148 to a wine selection at HK$488. Each pairing complements the delicate soy-focused dishes, adding a layer of sophistication to the dining experience.