The best Valentine’s Day menus in Hong Kong

Dine high above the city during Valentine’s Day at The Peak Lookout. The historical restaurant will be offering a four-course set menu ($888 per person) that starts out with a selection of appetisers like beef tataki with ponzu sauce, hamachi crudo, or beetroot tartare. Move on to a heartwarming bowl of potato soup with pears and leek, then choose your main course from options like roasted Atlantic cod fillet with cherry tomato sauce, roasted veal tenderloin with heirloom cauliflower, or wild mushroom lasagna. Finally, the meal wraps up with a dessert platter full of sweet treats such as feuillantine, raspberry stracciatella, macarons, and doughnuts.

Available: February 14, two seatings at 6.30pm and 8.30pm

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong celebrates the season of love with an array of exquisite dining experiences, including a five-course dinner menu (starting from $2,488 per person) at the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar. Savour its signature Japanese Hokkaido scallops, red prawns with salted egg espuma and caviar, seabass or duck for main course, and a white chocolate heart dessert, complete with a glass of complimentary Rose Champagne.

Alternatively, surprise that special someone with The Mandarin Cake Shop’s bespoke gifts, ranging from chocolate boxes to delectable pastries, all of which are available at their Harbour City pop-up and online store.

Available: February 14, two seatings at 6-8pm and 8.30-10.30pm

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Spoil your partner with Amber’s V-Day six-course lunch ($2,988 per person) and eight-course dinner ($4,488) menus for a meal that they won’t forget. Executive chef Richard Ekkebus and his team behind the two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant will use seasonal ingredients in their creative dishes such as foie gras with ginseng, yellow wine, and nashi pear. Additionally, Amber’s executive pastry chef Charles Codina will whip up a special treat made with Tasmanian cherry, bourbon vanilla, Dak Lak chocolate, and pistachio to wrap up the meal. 

Available: February 14, 12pm-1.30pm & 6pm-9.15pm

If you’re looking to treat your other half to a celebratory meal they won’t forget, Caprice offers a lunch menu ($1,988 per person) with chef Guillam Galliot’s creations such as crab and celeriac remoulade with black truffle, roasted Burgaud duck with carrots and mandarins in a spiced honey sauce, and more. During the evening, Caprice provides their diners with a sumptuous dinner menu ($3,888 per person) that features plates like lobster ravioli with ginger and carrots, red mullet with root vegetables in an uni-wasabi sauce, as well as cherry wood-smoked Kagoshima beef with truffles.

Available: February 14

Delight in a five-course menu ($1,588 per person, +$588 for wine pairing) full of Japanese and Italian creations at Aqua’s Valentine’s Day-exclusive menu. The menu kicks off with a portion of freshly shucked French oysters, followed by other seafood appetisers like sashimi flowers filled with amberjack, bluefin tuna and salmon; spicy crab miso soup with tofu and leeks; as well as steamed abalone in egg custard with daiginjo sake. Afterwards, guests will get to enjoy a portion of Kristal caviar topped tortellini stuffed with langoustine tartare, before choosing their desired main course from options such as grilled beef tenderloin with foie gras and port teriyaki sauce, or grilled carabineos with chickpea and tomato sauce. Finally, the menu concludes with a heart shaped dessert that’s filled with a strawberry mousse, spiced dark chocolate, and hazelnut strusel.

Available: February 14

This Valentine’s Day, The Lobby Lounge at Regent Hong Kong will provide a dinner menu ($3,088 for two, inclusive of one glass of Champagne each) that’s sure to knock the socks off of your special someone. Each couple will begin by sharing starters like foie gras terrine with red fruits and tarragon; blue lobster with caviar and crustacean jelly; as well as pan-seared scallops with Jerusalem artichokes and black truffle. Then, diners will get to savour dishes such as line-caught turbot with watercress and lamb saddle with piquillos peppers, before sharing a guava and lime dessert shaped like a pair of swans. 

Available: February 14, 6pm-11pm

Treat your S.O to an eight-course menu full of innovative French-Japanese fare ($2,588 for two) at Whisk. Start your meal with seafood starters like Petrossian royal caviar with nori waffles and sour cream; carabinero prawns with cherry tomatoes and strawberries; and Tarbouriech pink oyster with Champagne jelly. Carry on to entrees by choosing between tender pigeon paired with beetroot, raspberry, and aged Arita Wagyu ham; or Wagyu and foie gras pithivier with forest mushrooms. To conclude the menu, Whisk will serve a French berry tart served with mascarpone, raspberry sorbet, and homemade rose jam. 

Available: February 14, 6.30pm-10pm

Lucciola Restaurant & Bar kicks off the V-Day celebrations with a special set lunch menu ($298 for two courses, $368 for three courses) where guests can choose their desired antipasti, main course, and dessert. As the evening carries on, the Italian restaurant’s dinner menu ($1,688 for first seating, $1,888 for second seating) will consist of delectable dishes like egg yolk homemade tagliatelle with aged Grana Padano cheese and black truffle; prime U.S beef ribeye steak with Vesuvian datterino tomato salad; black cod fillet with wild fennel sauce; and seven-year-aged Carnaroli risotto with wild rocket pesto. Be sure to leave room for a delightful portion of Lucciola’s strawberry cheesecake with lime, pistachio, and white chocolate for dessert. 

Available: February 14, 12pm-3pm; 6pm-8pm & 8.30pm-10.30pm

Celebrate the upcoming romantic occasion by sharing an intimate meal at The Baker & The Bottleman. Chef Ollie Eisenhardt and his team have created a romantic three-course menu ($1,280 for two), which starts off with a light scallop ceviche with wild garlic and rhubarb, along with a portion of crisp potato terrine with garlic mayonnaise as appetisers. For mains, The Baker & The Bottleman serves a whole roasted turbot with langoustine and lemon in a roasted fish veloute, followed by a decadent chocolate fondant in butterscotch sauce for an indulgent treat. The celebratory meal also comes with three glasses of wine pairing, so be prepared to leave stuffed and satisfied.

Available: February 14

On February 14, Zuma will offer a V-Day edition of their daikoku tasting menu ($1,580 per person) which includes a selection of signature dishes like langoustine sashimi with black truffle caviar; teriyaki foie gras with sesame and green mango tsukemono; premium Japanese Wagyu A4 Miyazaki sirloin, and more. For dessert, the modern Japanese izakaya presents a raspberry and vanilla mousse with chocolate sable and rose ice cream. Additionally, guests can opt for a Valentine’s Day exclusive raspberry and passion fruit martini (+$120) or a glass of Ruinart rose (+$260) to pair with their meal. As the cherry on top, each group that orders Zuma’s festive menu will be presented with a disposable film camera to snap memorable moments during the dinner. 

Available: February 14