12 must-try dining destinations in Hong Kong for a perfect meal out

Kick back with your family as you indulge in a decadent meal over the weekend. Whether you want to enjoy lavish set menus or try creative global fare, American Express’ selection of restaurants is guaranteed to please. All Platinum Card Members can simply head to the Amex HK app to sign up for local and overseas dining credits. Once enrolled, all Platinum Card Members will have $500 local dining credits and up to $500 overseas dining credits to use from now until June 30. Similarly, members will receive another $1,000 in local and overseas dining credits to use from July 1 to December 31. With these credits at your disposal, you can explore all sorts of exquisite dining options that promise to heighten your family meals.

Photograph: Courtesy LPM Restaurant and Bar

Experience a taste of the French Riviera at LPM Restaurant and Bar, where you and your family can delight in sophisticated French fare like herb-topped baked escargot and sip on the restaurant’s signature tangy tomatini. Alternatively, pop by the restaurant on Sunday to enjoy their La Vie en Rosé brunch menu, which promises unlimited portions of classic starters, your desired main course, and a delectable dessert.

Photograph: Courtesy Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

For an elegant weekend meal, book a table for Man Wah in Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong to relax in their lavish dining space. Savour dishes like steamed har gao, whole abalone and chicken tartlet, and double-boiled imperial bird’s nest in almond cream from their weekend-exclusive dim sum lunch menu. During the evening, flick through Man Wah’s menu to find elevated takes on time-honoured classics like barbecued Ibérian pork loin char siu, Chiu Chow-style casserole fried rice, and more.

Photograph: Courtesy Tango Argentinian Steakhouse

Visit Tango Argentinian Steakhouse in Central for a feast that’ll transport you to the heart of Buenos Aires. Sink your teeth into authentic Argentinian plates like flaky empanadas, barbecued specialties like pork blood sausage, and juicy cuts of expertly grilled steak. Don’t forget to pair your dishes with a glass of Malbec, or browse the restaurant’s extensive beverage list to find your drink of choice.

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Make your weekend dining occasion a meal to remember by enjoying Pleka’s contemporary Italian creations while admiring sweeping views of Victoria Harbour. Indulge in their exquisite tasting menu, featuring a curated selection of dishes such as hamachi tartare with sea urchin, pistachio pesto minestrone, and mezze maniche pasta with assorted seafood in tomato sauce.

There’s nothing like a wild night out with your besties, so why not make the most of it by taking advantage of American Express’ dining offers? Aside from year-round dining credits, Platinum Card Members also have the privilege of enjoying up to 30 percent off at popular restaurants as part of Amex’s DiningCity promotions. Grab your best buds and load up on sharing plates and cocktails at these restaurants with fun atmospheres.

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Dress to the nines and check out modern izakaya, Zuma Hong Kong, for an elevated dining affair. With Amex’s dining credits, you can enhance your night out even further. Start at the restaurant’s bar to sip on creative cocktails, before going downstairs to the main dining room to delight in Zuma’s sensational yashoku night brunch menu – complete with a lavish sushi and sashimi platter as well as free-flow premium champagne.

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Want other Asian flavours instead? Venture to Hutong in Tsim Sha Tsui for fiery Sichuan cuisine. Work up a sweat as you chow down on signature plates like crispy soft-shelled crab with dried chillis or dan dan noodles with pork and peanut sauce. But if you can’t handle the heat, the restaurant’s flaming Peking duck with thin pancakes also makes for a crowd-pleasing entreé. With your AMEX dining credits, you’ll be able to enjoy these culinary delights while saving on your bill.

Photograph: Courtesy Sophia Loren House

For authentic Neapolitan-style pizza and Southern Italian plates, you can’t go wrong when dining at Sophia Loren Pizzeria in Wan Chai. From Monday to Saturday, Platinum Card Members can enjoy a 20 percent discount when ordering from the restaurant’s à la carte menu. Aside from classic pizza varieties like Margherita, this Italian eatery also offers unique creations like the Sophia Loren, a flavourful pizza loaded with toppings like Sicilian anchovies and olives.

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Still got room for more? Head down Ship Street and find Nadagogo, a casual izakaya that offers three distinct cooking styles under one roof. As a Platinum Card holder, you’ll get to enjoy 10 percent savings from Sunday to Wednesday when ordering from Nadagogo’s à la carte menu. Have a blast with your gang as you dig into classic yakitori skewers, robatayaki-fired dishes, or piping hot bowls of ramen while slamming endless whisky highballs for a full night of revelry.

Want to impress your partner by choosing the perfect restaurant for date night? With The Platinum Card, not only will you gain access to year-round dining credits and other exclusive benefits, but you’ll also elevate your experience at these romantic venues. With gorgeous decor, sweeping views, and delectable dishes to share, these spots truly have it all.

Photograph: Courtesy The Verandah

Take a trip out of the city and visit The Verandah in Repulse Bay, a captivating restaurant full of old-school grandeur. Make the most of your meal by using your Platinum Card-exclusive credits, and enjoy the restaurant’s timeless continental dishes like beef bourguignon, grilled seabass, or Australian lamb chops.

Photograph: Courtesy Sabatini Ristorante Italiano

Feast on a wide range of refined Italian fare at Sabatini Ristorante Italiano, one of the Hong Kong outposts of Rome’s legendary Italian restaurant dating back to 1958. As an American Express Premium Card holder, you’ll get a 10 percent discount on your bill when ordering from Sabatini’s à la carte menu. Be sure to swing by from Tuesday to Saturday evenings to catch live music performances during dinner for an extra atmospheric meal.

Photograph: Courtesy Watermark

For a romantic yet casual dining affair, Watermark at Central Pier makes for a great date night spot. Platinum Card Members users can enjoy 40 percent savings on Watermark’s à la carte dinner menu after 6pm from Mondays to Thursdays, making it the perfect opportunity to catch the sunset from the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows before indulging in dinner. Enhance your evening by ordering Watermark’s specials such as dry-aged cab sirloin, grilled lobster spaghetti, and chilled assorted seafood platter.

Photograph: Courtesy The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Hong Kong

If you plan on going all out, treat your partner to a romantic meal above the city at Tin Lung Heen in The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, and enjoy 10 percent savings when paying with American Express’ Platinum Card. Aside from admiring a breathtaking view from the dining area, this two-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant is bound to impress with their Cantonese delicacies.

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With this wide range of exclusive dining offers available for Platinum Card Members, choosing a restaurant to dine at has never been easier. Apply for The Platinum Card now with an annual fee of $9,500 to receive sensational benefits including access to 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries, year-round travel credits worth up to $2,200 for hotel and car rental bookings made through American Express Travel Online, as well as $2,000 in global dining credits. Sign up for the Platinum Card today and feast around town with exclusive perks that elevate every dining experience.