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8 Christmas Takeaways in Hong Kong to Make Dining at Home Easy

by Stephanie Ip December 09, 2020

This article has been updated on December 23rd, 2020.

We never thought we'd say this but this season is all about the Christmas takeaway. In the past, you'd traditionally make plans to see all your friends and family and dine in at all the hotels and restaurants that are serving scrumptious turkey, all the sides and drink yourselves silly over mulled wine and eggnog. Unfortunately, with the pandemic still raging around us and tightened government restrictions, this all seems pretty unlikely. This doesn't mean we have to miss out on all our seasonal favourites though. Since we can't go to them, the restaurants are bringing themselves to us. Here's a list of the most delectable Christmas takeaways in Hong Kong that restaurants and hotels are delivering right to your door so you can enjoy the holidays in the comfort and safety of your own homes.

Cobo House

Cobo Culinary Box Takeaway — Cobo House Culinary Box

Opened for less than a year, Cobo House is already making a splash with its unconventional gourmet dining experience, headed by its two executive chefs Ray Choi and Devon Hou. The restaurant rides on the concept of serving only a tasting menu that will change every fortnight. The restaurant is currently serving Chapter Two — Spices & Aromas in the restaurant, but in light of the social distancing ban, Cobo House has decided to launch their first home delivery bento box for the festive season.

From now until December 31, Cobo House is offering a home delivery option called the "Cobo Culinary Box". Each box features five courses: three appetisers, followed by a main course (choice amongst two), and a dessert.

The Culinary Box menu:

HK$1,150 per box with a HK$200 delivery flat fee, except for outlying Islands

Three appetisers themed under Spices & Aroma
A choice of mains between the 10+ Spices Short Ribs or Fillet of Atlantic Cod
A Masala Treacle Gateau to finish

Each Culinary Box is packaged in a two-storey wooden bento box that can be cleaned and reused.

How to order: Order via Cobo House's website on www.cobohouse.com/purchase. Orders must be placed at least a day in advance, daily order cut-off time is at 6pm for next day delivery.

Limited time offer: For orders of every four Cobo Culinary Boxes, a bottle of Maison Mumm RSRV Cuvée 4.5 Champagne will be included. Offer valid while stocks last.

Henry, Rosewood Hong Kong

Chef Nathan Green's Christmas Turkey dinner is available for takeaway at the Rosewood Hong Kong.

Henry, the laid-back American steakhouse at the Rosewood Hong Kong, is offering an entire Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing, and plenty of sides as part of their #RosewoodOnTheMove campaign.

The Christmas Roast menu:

Christmas Turkey and side dishes for 6 to 8 persons, HK$2,500

5kg Turkey
600g Mashed Potatoes,
600g Braised Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts and smoked Bacon
600g Roasted Root vegetables,
500g Sausage & Cranberry stuffing,
500ml Turkey Gravy,
200g Cranberry Sauce

How to order: Order through here, minimum 3 days in advance. Place your Christmas Roast order before December 10th to receive a complimentary Pecan Tart. For enquiries, contact hongkong.onlineshope@rosewoodhotels.com or +852 3891 8818.

Mandarin Oriental

From whole turkeys in two sizes to honey glazed ham and roast prime rib beef, Mandarin Oriental has got you covered this season (as they have always done). The Christmas takeaway turkey sets come with stuffing, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, roasted carrots and potatoes. Love a good roast? The prime ribs come with roasted root vegetables and classic Yorkshire puddings.

On the menu:

Roast Turkey, approx. 10kg - Stuffing 360g, Cranberry Sauce 180g, Giblet Gravy 700ml, Roasted Carrots 600g, Roasted Potatoes 1.2kg

Roast Turkey, approx. 7kg - Stuffing 180g, Cranberry Sauce 90g, Giblet Gravy 700ml, Roasted Carrots 600g, Roasted Potatoes 1.2kg

Honey Glazed Ham, approx. 7kg - Madeira Sauce 700ml, Roasted Potatoes 1.2kg,
Roasted Carrots 600g, Caramelised Apple 300g, Braised Red Cabbage 300g

Roast Prime Rib Beef, approx. 3kg - Red Wine Sauce 700ml, Roasted Potatoes 1.2kg, Roasted Carrots 600g, Yorkshire Pudding 6pcs

How to order: You can order through the Mandarin Oriental online shop here, or fill in the Festive Order Form here.

date by Tate

Chef Vicky Lau first launched date by Tate in early August as a response to Covid, delivering gourmet meals in beautiful multi-tiered wodden tiffin boxes straight to your door, along with beautiful reusable cutlery. And just because date by Tate is now a fully-fledged concept store doesn't mean the team at Tate Dining Room has abandoned the delivery concept. Back in a festive edition, the Gastronomy Box Christmas takeaway is perfect for two.

The Festive Gastronomy Box Menu:

From $1,180 per person, minimum order of two.

Bread (1 brioche cube, 1 pain viennois, fermented tofu butter, french butter)
Quartet (4 small dishes)
1 main course (choice between Mayura Beef Tenderloin or Blue Lobster Thermidor)
Dessert
Mignardise
Wood Tiffin Box and well crafted vessels (to be returned)
Set of 6 brushed brass cutlery in leather case (to be returned)
Welcome Note, Heating Instructions and Menu

How to order: Order through here, from December 8th onwards. Delivery or store pick-up available.

Big Sur

The Christmas Ham set for four is available in limited quantities.

Not everyone is partial to turkey, but not to worry, as Big Sur has a delicious Christmas Smoked and Glazed Japanese Sagabuta Pork Collar set that is generous enough to feed a family of four. The Christmas takeaway set comes with all the traditional fixings and to finish, a delicious sounding Smoked Apple Pie with Salted Caramel Custard.

The Christmas at Home Menu:

Christmas Smoked Ham Set for 4 persons, $1,650.

Smoked and Glazed Japanese Sagabuta Pork Collar with Cloves

Served with

Grilled Brussel sprouts and Kale with Chestnut Butter and Crispy Bacon
Smoked Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes
Honey and Miso Glazed Roasted Heritage Carrots and Parsnips
Cheddar and Jalapeno Cornbread

Dessert

Smoked Apple Pie with Salted Caramel Custard
Bite-Size Pecan Pies (for each person)

How to order: Limited quantities available, and you'll need to pre-order before December 20th on shop.woollypig.com.hk. For collection only, pick up from Big Sur Central or District 8, Tsim Sha Tsui.

Roots

For something a little different, try Roots, a cosy French-Cantonese bistro on Sun Street. Chef Stephanie is a former banker who decided to follow her culinary dreams and opened shop in 2018. Roots serves food familiar to Stephanie, rooted in her childhood memories of dinners at home with her late grandmother and extended family.

The Christmas Takeaway Package:

HK$1,988 for 4 persons

Salad

Avocado Pear Spinach Salad with White Truffle Vinaigrette
Roasted Heirloom Root Vegetable Salad

Starters
Foie Gras Terrine with Chilli Cherry Jam and Orange Chutney
Grilled Octopus, Burrata, Peas, Cherry Tomatoes and Chilli Bean Sauce Vinaigrette, Lime Zest
Mains

Roasted French Yellow Chicken (1.2kg) with Glutinous Rice Stuffing
Duck Leg Confit, Amalfi Anchovies, Orange Pumpkin Puree
Homemade Lamb Mince Pie

Desserts
Rainbow Chocolate "Timbit" Donuts
Homemade Apple Turnovers

How to order: Whatsapp +852 9164 2001 to pre-order or make an enquiry. 48-hour advance order is required. For pick-up or delivery (limited to Hong Kong island only with additional delivery charge depending on location).

Aria

Executive chef Andrea Zamboni brings the best of Italy to Hong Kong with his own spin on a Christmas menu. Zamboni is known for his playful takes — a restaurant signature is his Ode to XLB (xiao long bao) — but his festive feast errs on the side of traditional indulgence.

The Christmas Takeaway menu:

Menu for two at HK$3,788

Marinated and Grilled Prawn and Scallops over Steam Vegetable Garden, Basil and Lemon Dressing
Warm Spaghetti Salad and Royal Cristal Caviar (50g)
Fish Cannoli, Tomato Coulis and Pesto sauce
Black Truffle Stuffed Whole Spring Chicken with Roasted Potato and Chestnuts
Tiramisu alla Milanese

How to order: Available from December 24th to January 1st, order minimum of 1 day in advance. 25% off for self-pick up orders at Lan Kwai Fong Delivery Direct

The Cakery

Christmas takeaways in Hong Kong — The Cakery's Afternoon Tea Set Basket

This is pleasure without the guilt — The Cakery is launching a delightful afternoon tea set with premium ingredients and wholesome, hearty flavours. Customers can dine-in, where tea will be served in an advent calendar-like set-up. The takeaway option is presented in a bow-wrapped picnic basket.

The Christmas Vegan Afternoon Tea Set Basket:

One set retails at HK$598.

Savory

2 Vegan Chickpea Sanwiches with Homemade Mayo
2 Impossbble Meatball with Bell Pepper puree

Sweet

1 Snowman Chocolate
1 Santa Chocolate
2 Chocolate Dreamers
2 Passion Fruit Tarts
2 Pistachio Strawberry Tart
2 Mini Vegan Cupcakes
4 Scones

Drinks

2 Tea Bags

How to order: Place your order online here, minimum 3 days in advance. Store pick-up available at their boutiques in Landmark and Lee Garden, or local delivery with extra charge.

Smoke & Barrel

It's not a feast if there's no pie. The humble yet delicious dessert is the focus at Smoke & Barrel this season, who has made not one, but eight different flavours all encrusted in good ol' American pie dough. The apple and cinnamon pie in particular, is inspired by co-founder Chris Grare's childhood in New Jersey.

List of Pies:

Triple Chocolate Truffle Fudge Pie
Bourbon Caramel Pecan Pie
Smokey Key Lime Pie
Wild Blueberry & Almond Pie
Raspberry & Almond Pie
Plum & Tonka Bean Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
Georgia Peach Pie
New Jersey Apple & Cinnamon Pie

How to order: Call +852 2866 2120 or visit Smoke and Barrel to place your orders.

In the mood for dining out? Check out our list of top Christmas dinners in Hong Kong here.

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10 Restaurants for Christmas Dinner in Hong Kong

by Marta Colombo November 26, 2020

Christmas dinner can be quite the tedious task, so why not let someone else cook for you. It's been a - very - long year, so sit back and enjoy the holidays without lifting a finger. Here are our 10 favourite festive feasts in Hong Kong to book now.

FRANCIS

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For a spicy twist on family-style indulgent Christmas feast, Middle Eastern neighbourhood eatery Francis will offer a limited-run menu for dinner. Highlighting the spirit of the season, the traditional Jerusalem-stuffed lamb shoulder is the star of the meal and is served with a variety of meze, like bake halloumi and Moroccan-inspired Quail Pastilla. Different from any other menu in town, Israeli Chef Asher Goldstein's selection brings together the bold flavours of North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Available: December 24-27 2020

Bookings: Christmas set menu HK$480pp+ 10%

FRANCIS, 4 & 6 Francis Street, Wan Chai; +852 3101 9521

CHAAT

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This Christmas, Chaat the Rosewood Hong Kong, the hottest Indian restaurant in town and a new favourite, is offering a vibrant holiday menu that features of the aromas and spices that characterised its elevated comfort dishes. The selection boasts Chef Manav’s clever spins on traditional Indian street-style bites and is accompanied by sharing-style bites featuring, Murg Tikka Mirza Hasnu, Dabba Gosht and Turkey Nargisi Kofta.

Available: December 24 and 25 2020

Bookings: HK$1,288 + 10%

CHAAT, 5/F Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; +852 5239 9220

Aulis

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Aulis, the development kitchen slash chef’s table is a cosy little cavern for private and intimate celebrations. For Christmas, Chef Simon Rogan’s Hong Kong farm to table concept will be ringing in Christmas and the new year with a menu of old favourites and new discoveries. The 13 dish menu features some of chef’s classics flavours along with many innovative creations including the Pigeon with red cabbage and blackberry, Truffle Pudding, and the Smoked eel and grape tart. Some dishes take a Christmas twist for the special occasion.

Available: December 24 and 31 2020

Bookings: 13 Course Tasting Menu HK$1,280 + 10%

Aulis, UG08, Sino Plaza, 255 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay; +852 2817 8383

Restaurant Petrus

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Michelin-starred Restaurant Petrus at the Island Shangri-la is offering an opulent Christmas menu that matches its elegant decor, superb view and creative concept. Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky's Winter Wonderalnd 8 course dinner menu features elevated dishes like the George Bruck foie gras, line-caught turbot, Rossini beef and salmon.

Available: 24 December 2020

Bookings: 8 Course Winter Wonderland Christmas Menu HK$2,588 + 10%

Restaurant Petrus at Island Shangri-La, Level 56, Pacific Place, Supreme Ct Rd, Central; +852 2820 8590

Castellana

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Castellana, the acclaimed Northern Italian restaurants that brings to Hong Kong unique products and dishes from the region of Piedmont, has you covered with an indulgent Christmas dinner. The feast includes iconic dishes and winter classics like the Uovo di Montagna (Mountain organic egg), Zuppa di cardi Piemontese e foie gras (Piedmont thistles soup with foie gras), Ravioli di astice blu e burrata (Brittany blue lobster ravioli with Burrata foam) and Gelato al tartufo bianco (White truffle ice cream).

Available: December 7 2020 until January 6 2021

Bookings: Christmas Menu 4 Courses HK$1280 (with wine pairing - HK$1880); 7 Courses HK$1580 (with wine pairing - HK$2280)

Castellana, 10/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Rd, Causeway Bay, +852 3188 5028

Honjo

If you're looking for something nontraditional for your Christmas dinner, but still feel-good, Honjo is the place to celebrate this festive season. The modern Japanese restaurant will showcase two eclectic menus featuring four courses with some of our favourites. This includes appetising dishes that are served family style such as the thinly sliced Wagyu bathed in chorizo oil, Hamachi served with ikura, watermelon, radish and ginger ponzu, as well as the indulgent Salmon Teriyaki with charred lime and fresh chilli. The festive spread can also be paired with wines from Honjo's selection of over 200 types of wine from their cellar.

Available: 24 and 25 December 2020

Bookings: from 6:00pm to 8.30pm HK$680+10% per person; 8.00pm onwards HK$820+10% per person; additional HK$480 per person for the wine pairing

Honjo, 1/F, Hollywood Centre, Queen's Road W, Sheung Wan; +852 2663 3772

Hue

The Hong Kong Museum of Art location gives this 5,000 sq. ft. modern Australian restaurant some of the most exquisite views in Tsim Sha Tsui. Plus this newly opened restaurant has some impressive food on offer too. This Christmas, it's a four course menu with options for some premium meat, seafood, canapés and dessert dishes. We've got our eye on the Hokkaido Scallop Raviolo, Confit Turkey Leg and Pavlova.

Available: 24 to 26 December 2020

Bookings: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 4-course menu HK$850+10% per person

Hue, 1/F Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; +852 3500 5888

Kinship

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Since we're celebrating togetherness during the festive season, it seems that Kinship is the perfect place to book in your Christmas dinner. And if the comfortable setting and relaxed vibes aren't reason enough, then the Christmas menu is. It features some great classics to get nostalgic over including Potterspury Farm Bronze Turkey, Handmade Ravioli and Apple Pie Semifreddo. It's ideal for family or friend sharing and is a mix match of the best of British and American cuisine.

Available: 24 and 25 December 2020

Bookings: From 6pm onwards HK$488+10% per person

Kinship, 3/F LL Tower, 2 Shelley Street, SoHo, Central; +852 2520 0899

Zuma

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Zuma’s signature “midnight brunch”, or yashoku, is back with a festive touch. A Hong Kong favourite, the nocturnal feast will feature some of the restaurant’s classic dishes along with free-flow sake, champagne and live performances to celebrate the holiday spirit.

Available: December 24, 25 and 26 2020

Bookings: From 7pm onwards HK$920 + 10%

Zuma, Level 5&6 Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, +852 3657 6388

Mott 32

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This festive season, award-winning restaurant Mott 32 has given a new Cantonese look to an international holiday classic. The restaurant’s Peking Turkey will be served with regular duck sauce and a homemade cranberry sauce as the star of its Peking Turkey set, which also includes delicacies like Minced Turkey with prawn crackers and bamboo shoot and a Shredded Turkey Salad. The other selection available, the Mott 32 Christmas set menu, blends time-honoured Chinese culinary style and Christmas traditions.

Available: Peking Turkey Menu 26 November – 30 December 2020 ; Mott 32 Christmas Set Menu
Dinner, December 25 2020

Bookings: Peking Turkey Menu HK$1,880 for full set (min. 4 pax sharing), requires 48-hour pre-order; Mott 32 Christmas Set Menu HK$1,388pp, additional $480 for wine pairing

Mott 32, Standard Chartered Bank Building, Des Voeux Rd Central, Central; +852 2885 8688

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10 Restaurants for Christmas Dinner in Hong Kong

by Marta Colombo November 26, 2020

Christmas dinner can be quite the tedious task, so why not let someone else cook for you. It's been a - very - long year, so sit back and enjoy the holidays without lifting a finger. Here are our 10 favourite festive feasts in Hong Kong to book now.