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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

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

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

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

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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As the saying goes, “the way to a man’s (and woman’s) heart is through their stomach”, but most would agree that dining out on Valentine’s Day can be pretty unpleasant: The restrictive prix-fixe menus, overly inflated prices and swarm of couples seem reason enough to stay in. This year, we’ve made going out simple with our list of the best restaurants setting their tables to serve romantic dinners -- without any of the annoyances.

Arbor

Best for: Statement Splurge

Earning its recent Michelin star in the same year of its opening, Arbor is the perfect setting for an indulgent celebration. For this special occasion, Chef de Cuisine, Eric Räty has designed a red-themed 8-course menu blending French culinary techniques and premium Japanese ingredients such as oysters, sea urchin, Wagyu beef and the famously prized Amaou strawberries of Fukuoka — all best enjoyed alongside the sweeping views of Hong Kong’s cityscape.

HK$2,888 + 10% per person (including a glass of rosé champagne)

Arbor, 25/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong; +852 3185 8388

BEDU

Best for: Casual Vibes

The night kicks off with a complimentary glass of prosecco followed by a four-course dinner of Middle Eastern flavours. The casual chic interior with laidback vibes is ideal for those who are looking for a relaxed and intimate evening. The meal begins with the blushing Beetroot and mint Labneh, Slow baked salmon with tahini yoghurt, Charred cauliflower served with hazelnut dukkah, and is finally finished on a sweet note with the all-new White chocolate clafoutis presented with homemade honeycomb and topped with pistachio ice-cream.

February 14: HK$400 per person

In celebration of love, BEDU will donate HK$25 from every meal to support local charity “Pink Alliance” that promotes equal rights for the LGBTI community.

BEDU, 40 Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2320 4450

Café Gray Deluxe

Enjoy a traditional candlelit dining experience with breathtaking views at Café Gray Deluxe. The modern European dinner takes the restaurant’s most popular dishes to curate an exciting menu that won’t disappoint, and includes its signature dishes like the Seared tuna with garlic ponzu, Oscietra caviar with seaweed oil, Toothfish with Champagne froth and sweet potato gnocchi, Coffee rubbed short rib with smoked Sichuan pepper and baked turnip, and its decadent Strawberry pavlova with mascarpone mousseline and Rosé Champagne sorbet. The five-course menu served after 8:30pm includes an additional dish of Lobster consommé with crab ravioli and pickled radish.

February 14: Four-course menu at HK$1,150 (from 6pm to 8pm); Five-course menu at HK$1,550 per person (from 8:30pm onwards) + 10% per person

Café Gray Deluxe, Level 49, The Upper House, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong; +852 3968 1106

Chaiwala

Best for: Spice Seekers

Tucked underground behind British salon Hugger Mugger is the vibrant and colourful Chaiwala, offering flavourful and exotic flavours from India. Culinary Director Balaji Balachander selects five signature dishes including Pani Puri, Aloo Tikka Chaat, Old Delhi butter chicken, to bring to its diners a tantalising Valentine’s curation.  The Lover’s cocktail, a twist on the classic Gin & Tonic is also available to mark the romantic occasion.

February 14: Five-course menu at HK$520 per person; Lover’s limited edition cocktail at HK$120.

Chaiwala, Basement, 43 – 55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2362 8988

Fumi

Best for: Seafood Lovers

Hidden on the sixth floor of the California Tower, modern-Japanese haven FUMI is offering an eight-course dinner menu for the most romantic time of the year. Guests can expect a delicately prepared menu featuring premium ingredients such as the lobster and sea urchin salad straight from the Hokkaido seas, Chef’s selection of fresh toro, Hokkaido botan shrimp, striped jack and alfonsino sashimi, as well as grilled yellowtail with Kyoto green pepper and Wagyu beef cheek to name a few.

February 14: Eight-course menu at HK$1,402 +10% for two guests

Fumi, 6/F, California Tower, 30 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2328 3302

Hugo’s

Best for: Timeless Ambiance

Celebrating its 50^thanniversary, Hugo’s at the Hyatt Regency is one of the city’s most reputable restaurants when it comes to old Hong Kong western dining. Decorated with armour, mirrors, chandeliers and shield plaques, the décor exudes a warm and enchanting European drawing room. The Valentine’s Day menu at Hugo’s includes Hokkaido scallops three ways, Spanish Barabineros prawns, Basil foam soup as starters, which are followed by two mains of pan-fried Atlantic halibut and US bison tournedos with foie gras, and finally finished with a sweet yet delicate wild strawberry and pomegranate parfait.

February 14: Six-course menu at HK$1,488 + 10% per person with a complimentary glass of Champagne.

Hugo’s, Hyatt Regency, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; +852 3721 7733

Le 39V x Inakaya

Best for: Weekenders

Living the Hong Kong life means that evenings may be sacrificed. That, or maybe the crowd on 14 February is just not your scene. Regardless of your reasons, Le 39V has partnered with Inakaya to bring lovers together for a boozy weekend brunch instead. Marrying French and Japanese flavours, the brunch offers guests a seafood starter of two-way oysters, sashimi and tempura, a main course of teppanyaki with a choice of lobster and sushi or abalone and A5 wagyu. Indulge to your hearts’ content with a wide spread of unlimited cheese and desserts at the buffet station, with drink packages available for add on depending on your mood.

February 10 or February 17: HK$800 with free flow options of HK$100 for juice/soft drinks, HK$280 for select red/white wine, sake and champagne, or HK$380 for all beverages + 10% per person.

Le 39V, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon, Hong Kong; +852 2977 5266

Los Sotano

Best for: Singles

The team at Los Sotano knows that Valentine’s Day isn’t just a celebration for lovers, but everyone, so the underground upscale Mexican eatery and mezcal lounge will transform itself from its early evening restaurant into Lan Kwai Fong’s most happening party for singles. After 10pm, the music goes up and the lights go down, with cocktails and matchmaking games to set the stage for the perfect meet-cute.

February 14 10pm until late

Los Sotano, 21 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2970 3887

T’ang Court

Best for: Asian Flavours

Spoil the one you love with an unconventional Valentine’s Day dinner at the three Michelin-starred Cantonese dining lounge. Apart from the restaurant’s most famous dishes like the Roasted suckling pig, Braised dried abalone with Bence-de-Mer, Chef Kwong and Chef Wong have included nourishing courses such as the Double-boiled sea whelk, fish maw and chicken soup and Imperial bird’s nest with almond juice, thoughtfully befitting the cooler weather this time of year.

February 14: Six-course menu at HK$1,888 + 10% per person

T’ang Court, The Langham Hong Kong, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong; +852 2132 7898

Tate Dining Room & Bar

Best for: A Romantic Atmosphere

The Michelin-starred Chef Vicky Lau is known for her “edible stories” — creating meals inspired by her artistic expression and creative intuition. As always, she creates dishes that pay homage to culinary elements, and for the case of Valentine’s Day, her menu is an ode to special seasonal ingredients. The nine-course dinner highlights her rendition of Pâte-en-croûte, oysters, kumquat, seabass, Alaskan king crab rolls, French pigeon, tofu and pu’er, red fruits and ends with a special mignardise surprise.

February 14: Nine-course menu at HK$1,980 for two; 6-glass wine pairing available at HK$880 or 3-glass wine pairing available at HK$530 + 10%

Tate Dining Room & Bar, 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong; +852 2555 217

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