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Start your day with free-flow drinks, gourmet eats, and stunning spreads - here's our pick of the best luxury brunches in town.

Hongkongers love to eat out: breakfast, lunch, dinner, at midnight, at dawn – any time really. When it comes to brunch - especially an upscale meal complete with free-flowing drinks – there are simply so many options out there. To help you narrow down the perfect place for a special occasion, we’ve rounded up the 11 best luxury brunches in Hong Kong.

Hutong

The Feng Wei Brunch at Hutong is ideal for a special occasion brunch with a view - a sweeping view of Victoria Harbour to be exact. Serving hot, spicy Northern Chinese fare (and some tamer offerings), the brunch includes appetisers, like chilled thinly-cut pork belly marinated in Sichuan chilli sauce, followed by a dim sum platter, an entrée and main course (including dishes such as steamed Hokkaido scallop with chilli and black garlic and a black truffle chicken fillet fried with Yunnan mushrooms), vegetables and rice, and finally a dessert platter. You can add on a signature dish to share. See the whole menu here.

Cuisine: Northern Chinese - Sichuan
When: Saturday and Sundays, 12pm to 3pm

Hutong, 28/F, One Peking, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; 3428 8342

MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental

MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is offering the summer brunch - an idyllic picnic-style spread with comforting eats and free-flow drinks as well as live DJ entertainment. Every weekend, enjoy a charcuterie board and a homemade foie gras in a jar on a picturesque miniature picnic table followed by mains including a lobster eggs benedict, yellowfin tuna steak and a vegetarian sweet potato and vegetable madras curry.

Choose the Belvedere Brunch for one and half hours of free-flow of Belvedere cocktails and Moët & Chandon Champagne or the Premium Rose Brunch for free-flow of Moët & Chandon Rose, white & rose wine and an additional selection of classic cocktails.

Cuisine: International and pan-Asian
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am to 3:45pm

MO Bar, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, LANDMARK ATRIUM, LANDMARK, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central; 2132 0077

Madame Fù

With unlimited Peking duck, dim sum and free-flow drinks, the brunch at Madame Fù at Tai Kwun is a proper delight. Choose your package and settle into limitless Peking duck, a dim sum trolley with comforting favourites (like crystal shrimp har gow and char siu bao), appetisers and mains (including salt and pepper crispy tofu, Madame Fù's signature Iberico char siu, a firecracker chicken and more) and an ice cream sundae to finish. See the whole menu here.

Cuisine: Cantonese
When: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 2 hours, 11am to 5pm (last order 4pm, Duck Station starts at 12pm)

Madame Fù, 3/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central; 2114 2118

aqua

Just a floor above Hutong, aqua takes up two floors in One Peking and offers the same gorgeous sweeping view of the harbour and skyline. The summer brunch offerings include a 'light' version on Fridays, and a weekend special complete with a DIY Bloody Mary station and live DJ performances. Feast on the signature sashimi platter and maki, Mediterranean oysters, paccheri vongole pasta, Hakata salmon, grilled lamb and more.

Cuisine: Japanese and Italian
When: Because it's summer Light Brunch, Friday, 12pm to 3pm; Because it's summer Brunch, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 12pm to 3pm

aqua, 29/F & 30/F, One Peking, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; 3427 2288

La Rambla By Catalunya

The market-style Sunday brunch at La Rambla starts with an unlimited selection of paletilla Ibèrica, chorizo, salchichón, Spanish cheese, white anchovies and crystal bread served to your table followed by a pick of tapas and paellas, and a butcher's main course. Dishes including a creamy bechamel with Iberico ham and a traditional suckling pig among more. Pick a free-flow package and add something sweet to finish! You can see the whole menu here.

Cuisine: Catalan and Spanish
When: Sunday, 11am to 5pm (last call at 4pm)

La Rambla, Shop 3071 - 73, 3/F, ifc mall, Central; 2661 1161

The Tai Pan at The Murray

Set in the luxurious The Murray, The Tai Pan's semi-buffet brunch is elegant and sophisticated - guaranteed to make you feel like a well-rested guest on holiday. The buffet selection includes summer and fresh green salads, assorted cheese, cold cuts and house marinated salmon as well as a carving station with roasted Peking duck and a selection of sweets. For the table, freshly-shucked imported seasonal oysters and a choice of main - with dishes such as a wild mushroom and black truffle pasta, pan-seared duck breast, and grilled wagyu hanger steak on offer.

Cuisine: International and pan-Asian
When: Saturday and Sunday, 12:15pm to 2:30pm

The Tai Pan, Garden Level, The Murray Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central; Address, Number

Silencio

For an upscale boozy brunch, Silencio's recreation of Japan's vibrant drinking dens makes it the ideal location for an early afternoon spread with free-flow drinks. Choose from four drink packages (HK$200 to HK$1,500) and enjoy freshly shucked oysters, mussels, snow crab legs, prawns, a seasonal selection of sashimi and maki, crispy chicken karaage, a main (we love the wagyu sando!) and a dessert platter. See the whole menu here.

Cuisine: Japanese
When: Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 12pm to 3pm

Silencio, 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central; 2480 6569

Duddell’s

Boasting two Michelin stars, Duddell's is a Hong Kong luxury brunch classic. Its weekend salon brunch is served fresh, with dishes on offer including dim sum favourites (shrimp, spicy wontons, deep-fried, rice rolls and more), hot soups (hot and sour, minced beef), chilled vegetables and spicy beef, marinated tofu, rice and noodles, mains (such as a four-piece Peking duck and sauteed beef tenderloin) and desserts. See the whole menu here.

Cuisine: Cantonese
When: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 12pm to 2:30pm
Price: HK$588 per adult for food, free-flow fresh juice, soft drinks; Drink packages prices vary; All prices subject to 10% service charge

Duddell's, 3/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central; 2525 9191

Zuma

The weekend brunch menu at Japanese izayaka Zuma serves sophisticated, delicate eats - perfect for when you're looking to indulge. Enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes, sashimi, nigiri, maki and a main (offerings include teriyaki salmon, a spicy beef tenderloin,a takana fried rice, and a chilli-marinated chicken thigh with barley miso). Make sure to check out the premium options - we especially like the look of the miso-marinated black cod. See the whole menu here.

Cuisine: Japanese
When: Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm
Price: HK$738 per person for food only (including iced tea); various 2.5 hours free-flow champagne packages

Zuma, 5/F & 6/5, LANDMARK, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central; 3657 6388

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Hong Kong is globally known for its cosmopolitan culinary scene and if there is one meal that best encapsulates this growing diversity, it's definitely the holy brunch. A weekly must for the city's foodies, there's a feast for everyone: From traditional eggs and waffles to dim sum, smoked meat, sushi and gourmet menus, every month there are countless new options. We did the hard work for you and selected the best new brunches to try in Hong Kong this winter.

Smoke and Barrel

Price: HK$388; additional HK$188 for the optional 2-hour free-flow drinks package

Smoke and Barrel, Kong Kong's first authentic American barbecue restaurant and smokehouse that recently opened to rave reviews, has just launched a weekend pit house brunch that elevates the soul flavours of the US south. The earthy feast begins with shared appetisers like Baked Beans with pulled pork and bacon and Crab Salad with S&B sauce, avocado, and lime. For main course, guest can choose one dish among a mouthwatering selection of 12-Hour Brisket Beni, Sweet Buttermilk Pancakes with caramel popcorn, banana and granola, and more reimagined classics.

Smoke and Barrel, 1/F-2/F, Wyndham Mansion, 32 Wyndham St, Central; +852 2866 2120

SOMM

Price: HK$698 with a 90-minute free-flow of pre-selected sparkling wine and seasonal wine based cocktails; additional HK$100 for a free-flow package of champagne, sake, white & red wine curated by the sommeliers.

Among the new brunches to try in Hong Kong this winter, there is definitely one that was specifically created for wine lovers: The SOMMkind of Brunch, a new weekend banquet featuring free-flow drinks, sharing platters, choice of main course and desserts at SOMM, the restaurant & bar by Sommeliers at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Some of the highlights include the Home-smoked Tasmanian salmon, the Double Chocolate Brioche Feuilleté created by Pastry Chef Valentin Mille and the decadent and picture-perfect Cheese and Cage-Free Egg Omelette Katsu Sando with Takoyaki Sauce, Nori and Katsubushi.

SOMM, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15, 7/F Queen's Road; +852 2132 0033

ChaChaWan

Price: À la carte food and drinks

After seven years of offering authentic Isaan food in the heart of Sheung Wan, Chachawan, helmed by power couple Chang and Narisara Somboon, is back with a fresh new look and menu. For brunch, the established eatery offers the same sharing-style, extensive à la carte menu of lunch dinner. Some of the new must-try Northeastern Thai dishes include Po Nim Pad Prik (deep-fried soft-shell crab in spicy chilli and garlic), Suea Rong Hai, (grilled and sliced wagyu beef served with chilli dipping sauce) and a famous Isaan delicacy of fermented sausage, Sai Krok Isan.

Chachawan, 206 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan; + 852 2549 0020

TMK

Price: . HK$298; additional HK$150 for 90-minute free-flow and one Moto cocktail

TMK's signature punky brunch is finally back. The temakeria, known for its creative reinterpretation of classic dishes like temaki, sushi rolls and other Japanese snacks, and its rowdy soundtracks, offers a sharing-style brunch full of punchy flavours and surprising pairings. Highlights include the TMK Cabbage Salad with Yuzu mayo, curry tenkatsu and sesame carrots and the Tuna Hotdog with tempura fried Kalifornia roll and spicy tuna. This December, TMK will also serve Moto, or origin, a new decadent cocktail with vodka, matcha, vanilla syrup and double cream.

TMK, Hollywood Centre, 77-91 Queens’s Road West, Sheung Wan; +852 2662 2269

Fiamma

Price: À la carte food and drinks

If you're looking to make a day out of brunch and pair it with a hike or a relaxed walk with a stunning view, definitely head to Fiamma at The Peak Galleria, the new venture by Michelin-starred Italian Chef Enrico Bartolini. Serving refined but comforting homey dishes, the À la cart breakfast menu features Buongiorno!, which includes Italian sausages, eggs and smoked pancetta, Omelette al Tartufo, a truffle omelette with Asiago cheese and the Hiker's Moring Treat, a gourmet breakfast with superfoods like quinoa and avocado.

Fiamma, G/F, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, The Peak; +852 2657 0800

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