Hong Kong is set to host a variety of exciting food and drink events in the coming weeks, offering a diverse range of culinary experiences for locals and visitors alike. From Portuguese food festivals to collaborative tasting menus and new bakery openings, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are five upcoming events that food enthusiasts in Hong Kong won’t want to miss.
First up is the Portuguese food festival, featuring traditional favorites such as grilled sardines on toast, bifana sandwiches, chourico sausages, piri piri chicken, and pastel de nata custard tarts. This festival promises to transport attendees to the streets of Portugal with its authentic flavors and vibrant atmosphere. In addition to the delicious food offerings, there will also be live music, wine tastings, and souvenirs available for purchase. Tickets are priced at HK$80 per person and can be purchased online at sardine-festival.com. The festival will take place at AIA Vitality Park in Central.
Next on the list is Hutong’s Hai Na Bai Chuan Four-Hands Tasting Menu, a collaborative menu created by chefs Yung Keung-cheung of Hutong in Hong Kong and Ren Dingxu of its Dubai sister restaurant. This eight-course menu combines Shanghainese and Sichuanese culinary influences, featuring dishes such as tea-smoked pigeon and Sichuan-style Chilean sea bass with bamboo shoots. Priced at HK$988 per person, this unique dining experience is available from August 30 to September 30 at Hutong’s location in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Vission Bakery’s new store, Vission Nine, is also worth a visit for those with a sweet tooth. Specializing in cakes and pies, this bakery offers a range of delectable treats, including Bailey’s coffee cheesecake and the signature pistachio log cake. Located in Central, Vission Nine is the perfect spot to satisfy your dessert cravings and indulge in some decadent delights.
For a more exclusive dining experience, check out Brothers Reunited at Ankoma, a four-hands dinner hosted by chef Frankie Wong and his friend and fellow chef Antoni Au. This special menu showcases their shared culinary philosophies and French training, with dishes such as celtuce and caviar tart and Wagyu and salmon pithivier. Priced at HK$1,880 per person with drink pairings available, this culinary collaboration is not to be missed. The dinner will take place at Ankoma in Tsim Sha Tsui for three nights from August 30 to September 1.
Lastly, Crew Coffee is embracing the spirit of „brat summer“ with its limited edition Bratcha lattes and sassy, brat-themed stickers. This trendy coffee shop in Wan Chai is offering matcha lattes with a twist, along with a vibrant mural by Hong Kong artist Nicole Law. Stop by Crew Coffee to enjoy a refreshing beverage and soak in the cool vibes of this hip establishment.
With so many exciting food and drink events happening in Hong Kong, there is no shortage of culinary delights to explore. Whether you’re craving traditional Portuguese flavors, innovative tasting menus, indulgent desserts, or trendy coffee creations, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this vibrant city. Don’t miss out on these upcoming events and treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure in Hong Kong.
