7 quality-approved restaurants for group dining occasions

Whether you’re introducing Cantonese cuisine to out-of-towners or gathering with family for your weekend dim sum fixing, Golden Bauhinia (Sang Kee) Cantonese Restaurant will please all foodies. Grab a seat at the large round tables by the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows and gaze at Victoria Harbour while enjoying your meal, or reserve one of Sang Kee’s plush private rooms instead for something more intimate. Expect to delight in exquisite Cantonese fare such as deep-fried pomfret fillet with tangerine peel and Chinese black olives, stir-fried glutinous rice with Australian lobster, or deep-fried scallop dumpling with wampee fruit sauce.

Expo Galleria, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, 2582 7729

Unlike standard hotpot restaurants where everyone shares a communal pot, Gyu Gyu Shabu Shabu offers individual stoves and pots, so each diner can customise their hotpot to their liking. Aside from providing various broth options such as sukiyaki, Thai tom yum kung, Japanese bonito, and many more, this eatery also offers various all-you-can-eat courses with premium ingredients like Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu, Iberian pork, and jet-fresh seafood. If that’s not enough, you can help yourself to various add-ins, condiments, desserts, and drinks from Gyu Gyu’s self-service area.

Shop 110-111, 1/F, Harbour North Phase 2, 123 Java Road, North Point, 2386 8776

Nothing beats sharing casual bites while being surrounded by your best friends, and Nakame No Teppen is one of the best izakayas in town for you to do so. While you can grab a seat at standard tables, this Japanese eatery also has a private VIP space that accommodates up to 12 diners, and even a tatami area for customers to sit comfortably at sunken tables. Here, diners can enjoy a variety of sensational dishes such as traditional rotabayaki, high-quality sushi and sashimi, slow-cooked beef short rib, and seared miso-based sashimi tartare. Don’t forget to pair your bites with Nakame no Teppen’s cocktails, shochu, spirits, and an extensive selection of sake to heighten your dining experience. What’s more, you can catch traditional mochi-pounding performances at the restaurant from Monday to Wednesday evenings, and you’re more than welcome to try the experience too!

Shop B3-01, B3/F, The Kowloon Hotel, 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2367 9368

Try creative and contemporary takes on Thai flavours at Sawadee Chef in Olympian City. This casual eatery has a laid-back atmosphere, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with ample sunlight, complemented by wooden furniture with rattan accents. Sawadee Chef’s spacious dining area also welcomes large groups to gather and share meals, but diners can opt for the restaurant’s secluded dining areas for more privacy. Savour executive chef Ronald Shao’s creations like grilled whole squid, spicy minced pork belly with perilla leaf, deep-fried baby oyster cakes, and mixed satay platters. 

G/F, Shop G21-G23, G25-G27, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Road, Tai Kok Tsui, 2881 8803

Drop into Sichuan House in Tsim Sha Tsui to admire a killer view of Victoria Harbour while sharing sumptuous Sichuan-style dishes with your loved ones. Not only does this restaurant provide large round tables for groups to dine communally, but it also has a VIP room for more privacy if needed. If you can handle your spice, don’t forget to order Sichuan House’s poached mandarin fish fillets in chilli broth, or crispy chicken with dried chilli. Otherwise, the restaurant’s other signatures like roasted duck or mandarin fish fillets with vermicelli and pickled vegetables also make for great sharing options.

Shop 2501, 25/F, iSquare, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2110 0575

Visit Regala Skycity Hotel’s bar and grill restaurant, Vivace, for a dining experience that’ll transport you to the Mediterranean. With its vibrant mosaic floor tiles, colourful furniture, and intricate fixtures, the atmosphere here is as inviting as the menu. Indulge in a variety of tantalising dishes, from casual tapas and homemade pizzas topped with black truffle and porcinis to crowd-pleasing entrees like grilled 21-day dry-aged ribeye and porterhouse steaks. Looking to throw a showstopping banquet? Vivace offers special services like tableside filleting demonstrations and wine-tasting dinners that are sure to impress your guests.

3/F, Lantau Island, International Airport, 8 Airport Expo Blvd, Chep Lap Kok, 3556 3218

Make your dining occasion a meal to remember by indulging in premium cuts of Wagyu beef at Wagyu Yakiniku Ichirō. Diners can choose their desired all-you-can-eat courses, but if you’re willing to splurge, Wagyu Yakiniku Ichiro’s most expensive all-you-can-eat course comes with ingredients like chateaubriand steak, Wagyu beef platters, and tiger prawns, as well as free-flow umeshu, sake, and beer – sounds like a feast to us. Want to gather all your friends and share the experience? Be sure to visit the restaurant’s location in Tsuen Wan, as they have a private room that holds up to 48 guests.

Shop 621-630A, L6/F, Tsuen Wan Plaza, 4-30 Tai Pa Street, Tsuen Wan, 2816 1157