Celebrate the Year of the Pig at InterContinental Hong Kong's acclaimed restaurants and enjoy front-row seats for the Lunar New Year's Fireworks Display over Victoria Harbour on February 6 at 8:00pm.  InterContinental Hong Kong, with its dramatic waterfront location, provides the ultimate viewing of the Lunar New Year Fireworks Display and the neon-lit Hong Kong Island skyline. 

 

Yan Toh Heen

For a traditional Chinese New Year's Feast of award-winning Cantonese cuisine by Executive Chef Lau Yiu Fai on February 6, the 2-Michelin star Yan Toh Heen presents an 8-course set dinner at HK$2,988 per person.

Chef Lau's Fireworks Dinner menu includes a starter with Barbecued Suckling Pig, Crispy Roll with Sea Moss, Golden Lobster with Spicy Salt and Wok-seared Sun-dried Oyster. This is followed by Double Boiled Sea Cucumber with Fish Maw and then Braised Whole Abalone (28 Heads) in Oyster Jus. Next is Steamed Eastern Star Garoupa Fillet with Yunnan Ham and Wok-fried Wagyu with White Fungus and Winter Bamboo Piths. This is followed by Braised E-fu Noodles with Hokkaido Scallops and Crabmeat Roe. For dessert, Sweetened Red Bean Cream with Glutinous Rice Dumplings and Chilled Red Date Pudding with Bird's Nest served with Wuyi Supreme Tea.

Yan Toh Heen Chinese New Year Fireworks Dinner Menu

The special "Fat Choy" menu (HK$1,888 per person) which includes traditional Lunar New Year delicacies is available from February 5 – March 3, 2019 (except the Fireworks Night on February 6).

The 5-course menu features Barbecued Suckling Pig, Golden Sun-dried Oyster and Crispy Lobster with Spicy Salt, followed by “Buddha Jumping Over the Wall” (a special Chinese New Year dish of Double Boiled Abalone, Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Conpoy, Morchella, Bamboo Piths, Mushrooms, Black Chicken and Sea Moss in Soup). Next is Wok-fried Wagyu Beef and Duck Liver with Spicy Sauce served on a Hot Stone, followed by Fried Rice with Carabinero Shrimp Roe with Air-dried Meat and Salty Egg. For dessert, Sweetened Red Bean Cream with Sesame Dumplings and Bird's Nest served with Wuyi Supreme Tea.

Yan Toh Heen Fat Choy Menu

During the month of February, enjoy the auspicious Chinese New Year “Lo Hei” Dish (HK$688).

Ingredients in the traditional “Lo Hei” toss include Cold Jelly Fish, Shredded Abalone, Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Roasted Duck, Honeydew Melon, Pomelo, Mixed Bellpeppers, Turnips, Carrots, Chopped Pine Nuts, Homemade X.O. Chili Sauce and Sesame Yuzu Dressing.

Throughout February Yan Toh Heen is showcasing another traditional Chinese New Year dish comprised of auspicious premium ingredients: Braised Whole Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Fish Maw, Conpoy, Sun-dried Oysters served in a Casserole (HK$988 per person).

 

Rech by Alain Ducasse

The 1-Michelin star Rech by Alain Ducasse celebrates Chinese New Year with a 5-course Fireworks Dinner (HK$1,988 per person) by Executive Chef Stéphane Gortina who found inspiration from traditional Chinese New ingredients (such as suckling pig, cabbage and tangerines).

The dinner starts with a Seafood platter for two to share, with Langoustine, pink shrimp, Fine de Claire n°2, Creuse spéciale n°2, hard clams and whelks. Next is a Cookpot of Black Quinoa, Shellfish and Crustaceans, followed by Line-caught Sea Bass, Stuffed Cabbage, Civet Sauce. This is followed by Suckling Pig, Celeriac and Black Truffle, then our famous Camembert. For dessert, Pastry Chef Thomas Moulin has created a special Tangerine dessert made with fresh tangerine, marmalade, vanilla cream and orange glaze.

Rech by Alain Ducasse – Chinese New Year Fireworks Menu

 

NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong

On February 6, NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong will showcase its innovative new-style Japanese cuisine with an 8-course menu at HK$1,688 per adult (6:00pm-11:00pm).   

The Chinese New Year Omakase menu starts with dishes by Executive Sushi Chef Kazunari Araki including O-Toro Sashimi with Aoume Purée and Tamago Dressing and Aburi Ise Ebi Sashimi with Caviar, Umami Matcha Sauce and Zuwai Kani, Uni & Ikura, with Nori Taco, Quinoa Shiso Salsa. This is followed by a whole Ezo Awabi with Truffle Foie Gras Miso and Kue Sashimi with Aji Amarillo, Next is a Deluxe Sushi Assortment, followed by Poached King Crab with a Lobster Dumpling and Lobster Miso Broth. This is followed by Butter Crusted Sea Bass Fillet with Yuzu Truffle Soy and Smoked Miyazaki Wagyu with Shitake Sweet Onion Soy and then Soba Noodles. For dessert Pastry Chef Joanna Yuen has created a “Jade Sphere” made of lime, mint, shiso and budo, with a garnish of peach blossom for good luck in the New Year.

NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong Chinese New Year Fireworks Dinner Menu

                                            

THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill

At THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill, indulge in a 4-course set menu at HK$1938 per adult (HK$1,438 per child, ages 3-11) The menu starts with a Seafood Platter with Boston Lobster, Alaskan King Crab Legs and a Jumbo Hokkaido Scallop. This is followed by the Deluxe Salad Bar. For the main course, enjoy your choice from our Charcoal Grill:  USDA Petit Fillet (8 oz), USDA New York Strip (12 oz), USDA Ribeye (12 oz) or Chilean Sea Bass (10 oz).

Alternatively select:

Japanese A5 HIDA Wagyu Tenderloin (8oz) (additional $1.580)

Japanese A5 HIDA Wagyu Striploin (10oz) (additional $1,200)

Australian Wagyu Grade 9 Rib Eye (12oz) (additional $1,080)

All main courses are served with Fondant Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus and Root Vegetables.

Save room for the decadent Chinese New Year Dessert Buffet.

THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill Chinese New Year Fireworks Dinner Menu

  

Harbourside

On February 6, Harbourside, renowned for its exceptional international buffets, presents its Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet:

1st seating (5:30pm – 8:00pm):   
HK$1,688 per adult / HK$1,088 per child (ages 3-11)

2nd seating (8:30pm – 11:00pm): 
HK$1,688 per adult / HK$1,088 per child (ages 3-11)

The elaborate international buffet features abundant fresh seafood, foie gras, tempura and top quality Kagoshima Japanese beef. You can also add-on a platter of fresh Fine de Claire No.3 oysters - served at your table.

Special Chinese New Year menu items on the February 6 Dinner Buffet include:

• Abalone with Steam Egg White
• Braised Dried Oysters with Fat Choy, Shitake and Eringi
• Braised Sea Cucumber and Fish Maw with Bailing Mushrooms
• Sautéed Lobster with Bisque, Brandy, Fennel and Tarragon
• Braised Pork Knuckles with Broccoli
• Roasted Soya and Mirin Marinated Black Cod with Gold Tempura Sauce
• Baked Oysters with Chorizo, Leeks and Hollandaise
• Chinese Style Wok Fried King Crab

 

At the Harbourside Buffet, enjoy the traditional Lo Hei (Prosperity Toss), a Teochew-style raw fish salad eaten especially at Chinese New Year. It is freshly tossed with strips of raw fish, shredded vegetables and a variety of sauces and condiments, along with other ingredients. Yusheng, which literally means "raw fish" is considered a symbol of abundance, prosperity and good health. Consequently, the tossing of the Lo Hei at Chinese New Year is auspicious.

February 1-7: (8:00pm at the Dinner Buffet, except for the Fireworks Night on February 6)

February 6:  7:00pm for 1st seating / 9:30pm for the 2nd seating

February 5-7: 1:15pm at the Chinese New Year Lunch Buffet

Table reservations for our restaurants can be made in advance by calling InterContinental Hong Kong's Restaurant Reservations Centre at
+852 2313 2323 or E-mailing our Restaurant Reservations Centre: fb.hongkong@ihg.com 

 

Lobby Lounge

The Lobby Lounge offers front-row viewing of the Fireworks Display. In the evening enjoy the panoramic views while enjoying live jazz music.

On February 6 (6:00pm – 10:00pm), the minimum charge per person is HK$888 per adult.
Toast to the Year of the Pig over our Tequila Cabeza Cocktails, the first in our new series of cocktail promotions showcasing artisanal distilleries from around the world. Our resident mixologist Sabrina Cantini-Budden is highlighting unique spirits which she has sourced around the world to create innovative cocktail selections which change every two months.

Over the Chinese New Year Holidays, the Lobby Lounge provides an ideal spot for relaxed afternoon tea.  Now through February 28, celebrate over our Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea Set with a selection of savoury and sweet items inspired by traditional Chinese seasonal ingredients.

Chinese New Year Savoury Specialties
by Executive Chef Maxime Luvara & Executive Sous Chef Calvin Choi

• Turnip Cake and Pickled Red Daikon with Crispy Rice Crackers
• Seafood Puff, Avocado, Onion and Crispy Potato Julienne
• Homemade Lobster and Chinese Sausage with Brioche Bun
• Foie Gras & Peking Duck Rillette Sandwiches

Chinese Inspired Pastries and Sweets
by Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier

• Raspberry Cheese Cake Dome with Red Currant
• Mandarin Milk Chocolate Balls
• Banana Ginger Macaron
• Pineapple and Mango Coconut Tartlet
• Jasmine Tea White Chocolate Éclair

A Basket of Plain and Raisin Scones, served with Devonshire Clotted Cream, Earl Grey Tea Jelly and Fresh Fruit Jam and a selection of Fine Mariage Frères Tea or Coffee.

The Afternoon Tea Set is available Monday-Friday: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
HK$688 for two persons / HK$488 for 1 person +10% service charge

February 5-7: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
HK$698 for two persons / HK$488 for 1 person +10% service charge

From February 5-6, enjoy selections from the Lobby Lounge's Chinese New Year Snack Menu, which includes the Auspicious Chinese New Year “Lo Hei” Dish (Shredded Abalone, Roasted Duck, Fish Maw and Jelly Fish, accompanied with Green and Red Bell Peppers, Honeydew and Cantaloupe Melon, Scallions, Turnip, Julienne Carrots, Chopped Walnuts and Pine Nuts with Sesame Yuzu Dressing).

Additional selections include:

• Crispy Taro Net with Golden Abalone
• Deep-Fried Lobster Spring Roll with Hot and Sour Sauce
• Wagyu Beef, Black Truffle and Wild Mushrooms in Puff Pastry
• Organic Turnip Cake with Homemade XO Sauce
• New Year Pudding with Red Beans

Lobby Lounge Chinese New Year Snack Menu

Please add 10% service charge to all restaurant prices.

(The Lobby Lounge does not accept reservations.)

 

Exclusive Private Harbourview Dining Room Experience (February 6)

We have totally transformed one of our harbourview rooms into an exclusive and elegant private dining room for the February 6th Chinese New Year Fireworks Evening from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Enjoy a private Chinese New Year's Fireworks Dinner for up to 6 persons with a bird's eye view of the Fireworks Display on Victoria Harbour and indulge in your choice of set menus or a la carte options.

For further information on this exclusive Chinese New Year's Harbourview Private Dining Room Experience, please contact our Restaurant Reservations Centre at Tel: +852 2313 2323.

• HK$16,888+10% service (minimum charge inclusive of food & beverage)
• Maximum of 6 persons

Room with a View

Almost two-thirds of InterContinental Hong Kong's 503 guest rooms have spectacular panoramic harbourviews. For front-row viewing of the Fireworks Display on Victoria Harbour on February 6 reserve a harbourview room or suite.

For room reservations, please contact InterContinental Hong Kong at:

Tel: +852 2721 1211   Fax: +852 2739 4546 E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com.

www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com

 
Yan Toh Heen Chinese New Year Homemade Puddings

Why not order our homemade Chinese New Year Puddings to give to family? Executive Chef Lau Yiu Fai and his team at our 2-Michelin star Yan Toh Heen are preparing homemade Chinese New Year Puddings made with the finest ingredients.

• Savoury Kagoshima Thick Cut Daikon Pudding: HK$408
• Chinese New Year Tokachi Red Bean Pudding with Okinawa Kokuto Syrup: HK$388

Order on our e-shop to enjoy savings while stock lasts.

When ordering 10 or more boxes of Chinese New Year Puddings, patrons receive a discount. For enquiries, please contact our Restaurant Reservations Centre at +852 2313 2323.  Chinese New Year Puddings can be collected at Yan Toh Heen from January 28 – February 3 between 1:00pm and 10:00pm daily.

Yan Toh Heen also has two Chinese New Year Hampers featuring an assortment of Chinese New Year Puddings and delicacies.  The Yan Toh Heen Supreme Chinese New Year Hamper (HK$7,888) or the Yan Toh Heen Deluxe Chinese New Year Hamper (HK$6,888).

 

Yan Toh Heen Supreme Chinese New Year Hamper:  HK$7,888

1 Savoury Kagoshima Thick Cut Daikon Pudding

1 Chinese New Year Tokachi Red Bean Pudding with Okinawa Kokuto Syrup

1 Bottle of Château Daugay, France

1 Bottle of Croze-Hermitage, Domaine Mule Blanche, Paul Jaboulet, Aliné, France

1 Bottle of Yue Shan Xian Diao (25 Years)

1 Box of Japanese Mushrooms (1 Catty)

1 Box of Conpoy (1 Catty)

1 Box of Taiwan High Mountain Oolong Tea

1 Box of Chocolates

1 Jar of Homemade X.O. Chili Sauce

1 Packet of Caramelised Walnuts

1 Packet of Spiced Cashew Nuts                 

Yan Toh Heen Deluxe Chinese New Year Hamper: HK$6,888

1 Savoury Kagoshima Thick Cut Daikon Pudding

1 Chinese New Year Tokachi Red Bean Pudding with Okinawa Kokuto Syrup

1 Bottle of Le Haut Médoc de Lagrange, France

1 Bottle of Château Bonnet Blanc, France                                    

1 Bottle of Yue Zhou Homemade Style Hua Diao (10 Years)  

1 Box of Japanese Mushrooms (1 Catty)

2 Tins of Australian Abalone

1 Box of Jasmine Pearl Tea

1 Box of Chocolates

1 Jar of Homemade X.O. Chili Sauce

1 Packet of Caramelised Walnuts

1 Packet of Spiced Cashew Nuts

Click here for the order form for our Chinese New Year Pudding and Gift Hampers.   

For Restaurant Reservations:                             

Kindly contact InterContinental Hong Kong's Restaurant Reservations Centre at    

Tel: +852 2313 2323 or E-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com

 

InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2721 1211   Fax: (852) 2739 4546  E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com.

www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com / www.intercontinental.com

 

IMAGE & VIDEO LINKS

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Click here for a short video of the Fireworks Display on Victoria Harbour as seen from InterContinental Hong Kong's stunning new Lobby Lounge.

For further press information, please contact:

Carole L Klein

Executive Director of PR & Communications

InterContinental Hong Kong                          

Tel : (852) 2313 2335 /  Fax : (852) 2721 5964                     

E-mail: carole.klein@ihg.com