What's on: The latest foodie happenings to catch in the city

Renowned Orkney-based distillery Highland Park – known for its award-winning single malt Scotch whiskies – is once again partnering with chef Silas Li of Hong Kong Cuisine 1983 to present a whisky pairing dinner for Father's Day feast.

Available from June 16 to 30, this eight-course menu with whisky pairings embraces the theme 'Different by Nature' by using ingredients such as mushrooms, vegetables, and roots to complement the distillery's range of whiskies from 12 to 30 years old. With each bite, you'll get to appreciate the distinct characteristics of the whiskies, incorporated in such a way that allows the robust flavours of the dishes to shine through.

There are only 20 sets available and reservations must be made at least two days in advance, so book now to treat your whisky-loving pops to an unforgettable Father's Day.

Find out more about this special time-limited menu here.

Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay is home to several commercial buildings, attracting a multitude of hungry office workers seeking fast and convenient dining options. Taking over the former space of Kin Food Halls is Tong Chong Kitchen, a brand new food court that spans over 10,000sq ft and offers 210 seats for customers to dine comfortably from. 

The eatery offers a diverse range of local and Asian cuisine at affordable prices. Find beloved Cantonese classics like cha chaan teng-style sets and Hong Kong-style roasted meats like char siu and crispy roasted pork belly. Tong Chong Kitchen also serves Asian cuisine from surrounding countries, offering Japanese donburi rice bowls and pan-Asian noodle options, and flavourful Indian dishes like samosas and curries. To wash down your meal, the food court presents a range of Taiwanese-style beverages like oolong bubble milk tea, homemade lemon tea, brown sugar bubble latte, and fruit-infused teas.

Show some appreciation to the special gent in your life during the Father’s Day weekend by treating him to Zuma’s Father’s Day brunch menu (from $688 and up). Guests will get to indulge in an unlimited spread of tempura, salads, and sashimi; as well as light plates like seared salmon with lemon and shisho, tuna tartare with miso, and pork gyoza in spicy wafu sauce. Moving on, Zuma is sure to impress diners with a showstopping 1kg Australian Wagyu T-bone steak and other premium options for mains, along with a decadent sharing dessert platter to conclude. Additionally, diners can pair Zuma’s brunch menu with a two-and-a-half hour-long free-flow package with Champagne, beer, and soft drinks to heighten your celebrations. Reserve your spots for the celebratory brunch menu by contacting Zuma via Whatsapp on 6758 8188, or emailing them at info@zumarestaurant.com.hk. 

This Father’s Day, Rosewood Hong Kong is set to impress with an extensive range of promotions across the hotel’s restaurants. Venues such as Bluhouse, Bayfare Social, and Holt’s Cafe have each created special menus with delightful dishes that will be exclusively available until June 16. Spoil Dad rotten with a lavish brunch menu at Henry ($948 per person), or opt for The Legacy House’s lunch and dinner menus (from $1,180 per person). Don’t forget to check out Butterfly Patisserie’s curated range of celebratory desserts, such as coffee and caramel cakes, hazelnut millefeuille cakes, dark chocolate marble madeleines, and special chocolate-shaped cigars.

Celebrate the Father’s Day weekend at Morton’s The Steak House to treat Dad to an 18oz dry-aged Kansas City strip steak with thick-cut onion rings and truffle aioli sauce ($1,088). Morton’s will also be whipping up The Rare Bird ($160), a Father’s Day-exclusive cocktail to pair with your meal. This Kentucky Bourbon-based cocktail is an imaginative take on a classic Old Fashioned, and has aromatic flavours from a blend of Caffe Borghetti, Carpano Antica Vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Morton’s Father’s Day special will be available for dinner on June 14, and all day during June 15 and 16. Reserve your tables for Mortons’ exclusive menu by calling The Sheraton Hotel Hong Kong at 2732 2343.

Present Dad with something sweet from Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop! Created by executive pastry chef Paul Chan, the delectable range of Father’s Day creations comes in the form of chocolate 'cigars' (four pieces for $138) filled with a crunchy centre, as well as a Father's Day chocolate slab ($298) decorated to look like a button-up shirt with an embellished blazer and a moustache. The hotel’s patisserie also has an 80 percent dark chocolate ganache with salted hazelnut praline cake ($498) for those looking for a simple and indulgent treat. Available now on Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s e-shop.

Nan Fung Place's annual food gala is back, and this time, it's all about caramel! During weekdays from June 13 to 21, A Caramel Affair at 170°C will feature 26 of Hong Kong's most popular cafes and bakeries – including Dear Coffee & Bakery, Shanslate Studio, R&N Cake Studio, Sugar Brothers, Fifty Cake, and more – showcasing over 50 handmade desserts and baked goods using caramel as the star ingredient. If you can't make it on Mondays to Fridays, there will also be a special Caramel Dessert Gala on Saturday, June 15, where sweet tooths can discover all kinds of treats from nearly 13 Insta-famous shops. 

NF Touch members can also enjoy three exclusive privileges, including a five percent discount on all products, a $50 market cash voucher, and a buy-one-get-one-free offer on milk teas at Coucou Hotpot‧TeaMiTea (Nan Fung Place branch).

Check out all the desserts on offer!

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Digreen is a Macau-based ice cream chain best known for its wonderfully wacky ice cream flavours, Portuguese egg tarts, and creative drinks. In June 2024, the brand opened its first Hong Kong outpost in Mong Kok, bringing its best-selling flavours such as coriander, Vita lemon tea, Hokkaido Hakodate 3.7 fresh milk, as well as French blueberry cheese. Digreen’s Hong Kong location also offers a variety of hand-shaken drinks that range from options like tea combined with fresh fruits, to indulgent beverages topped with cheese foam, or combined with pomelo and sago. Some of our top picks on the menu include Okinawan brown sugar bubble tea, mango drink topped with cheese foam, as well as mango with pomelo and sago.

This month, Mother Pearl is giving you more reasons to enjoy their offerings as they celebrate Global Wellness Day until the end of June. Get a 50 percent discount on all products when you place an online order over $40 (for pickup only).

The bubble tea chain will only allow the promotion orders to 1000 per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Select your preferred teas and apply the promo code 'MPLOVER' before checking out. Indulge in signature handcrafted drinks like the matcha-red bean combo Matcha-cha, the mango slush Crush on Gold, or the milk tea Pot of Gold with masala Chai, ginger juice, and turmeric. 

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This one’s for all the durian lovers out there – McDonald’s is back with their icy durian sweet treat! This year, they’ve turned up the smell factor by launching a durian-topped sundae, which comes with two generous scoops of Malaysian D24 durian puree served on top of McDonalds’ soft-serve vanilla ice cream. Utterly irresistible for those with a penchant with anything durian related. 

Each durian-topped sundae costs $26, and customers can add on an extra scoop of durian puree for an additional $17. The sundae will only be sold at specific McDonald’s branches for a limited time until stocks last, so check their Facebook page to find your nearest McDonald’s location.

Modern Korean restaurant Hansik Goo offers a brand new executive lunch menu (from $588 and up) available from Wednesday to Sunday. Chef Seunghun Park incorporates traditional Korean flavours with modern culinary techniques to create dishes such as abalone wrapped dumplings in a rich beef broth. For mains, diners will be presented with a bansang set of their desired entree options like grilled gochujang seasonal fish, braised short ribs, or grilled 1++ No.9 Hanwoo beef. Each of these sets comes with seaweed soup, rice, and a selection of banchan. As for desserts, the Korean restaurant offers options like black sesame mousse with makgeolli ice cream, or doenjang crème brûlée with soy-sauce glazed pecans and gochujang powder. 

Bedu's head chef, Ali Ahmadpour, has spiced up the restaurant's menu for summer with new treats inspired by his Persian roots. Guests can enjoy a selection of sharing plates designed for mingling with friends. Standout picks from the fresh lineup feature the maitake mushroom ($105), a nod to chef Ali's mum's flavourful mushroom stew. It arrives nestled in crisp lettuce, showcasing pan-fried maitake mushroom jazzed up with turmeric, sumac, chilli, onion, sundried tomato, and a splash of white wine. For the mains, the must-tries include the generous portion of roasted chicken ($185), perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Enjoy tender and juicy deboned chicken marinated in chermoula chilli and Lari sauce, presented on a bed of carrot hummus.

Twenty Fifth Hour (25:00) collaborates with Hong Kong award-winning Two Moons Distillery for a seasonal cocktail menu this summer. Entitled 'Talking To The Moons,' the menu represents a poetic collaboration between the award-winning distillery and the bar, led by Kenzo Lee. It offers four specially crafted drinks inspired by the passage of time and the ebb and flow of emotions experienced in a romance. Available now until August, drinks include 'Talking To The Moons' ($158), a dessert-like cocktail featuring lychee sorbet topped with Champagne, symbolizing the enduring connection between lovers separated by distance under the lonesome moon in the night sky.

Infuse your Friday nights with soulful house and disco vibes at the newly launched The Aubrey After Dark at Mandarin Oriental. Starting May 24 from 10pm, the Japanese izakaya The Aubrey transforms into 'The Aubrey After Dark,' offering upscale nightlife events with innovative beats inspired by the underground scenes of London, New York, and Paris. Celebrating Mandarin Oriental’s 60th anniversary, The Aubrey After Dark brings back the glitz of 60s Hong Kong nightlife. The venue, formerly known as the Harbour Room, was once a nightlife hotspot hosting international icons like Les Dawson, Barry Humphries, Bob Monkhouse, Eartha Kitt, Dave Allen, and Max Bygraves. Entry is priced at $150 and includes a welcome drink. Book your slots at this link.