The best Valentine’s Day menus in Hong Kong

Spoil your partner with Amber’s V-Day six-course lunch ($2,988 per person) and eight-course dinner ($4,598 per person) menus for a meal that they won’t forget. Executive chef Richard Ekkebus and his team behind the two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant will use seasonal ingredients in their creative dishes such as blue fine tuna with Ping Yuen chicken liver and dry sherry; Wagyu beef with Swiss chard and button mushrooms, and many more. Additionally, Amber’s executive pastry chef Charles Codina will whip up a special treat made with Amao strawberries, salt tomatoes, meringue, and white Vao chocolate to wrap up the meal. 

Available: February 14, 12pm-1.30pm & 6pm-8.30pm

Delight in a five-course menu ($1,588 per person, +$688 for wine pairing) full of Japanese and Italian creations at Aqua’s Valentine’s Day-exclusive menu. Guests will be presented with light appetisers like a trio of sashimi tartare, scallop and crab steamed egg custard, as well as beetroot tortellini with burrata as starters. Moving on, Aqua invites their guests to choose their desired main course from options like black cod with Champagne-infused sauce and caviar, or Wagyu beef rolls with eggplant and pumpkin tempura. To wrap things up, the restaurant whips up a gorgeous dessert set, which comes with a dark chocolate lava cake and a gianduja crepe that can be personalised with a romantic message.

Available: February 14

Tantalise your and your partner’s tastebuds with vibrant Thai dishes in O’Thai’s romantic dinner menu ($1,088 for two) this Valentine’s Day. Dine under the stars at the restaurant’s gorgeous al fresco dining area while admiring a killer view of Victoria Harbour. Begin with light bites such as smoked salmon and avocado rice paper roll in lettuce cups, pan-seared foie gras on rice crackers with mango salsa, and crispy lobster pancake skewers in sweet chilli dip. Afterwards, move on to flavourful entrées such as Wagyu bavette with phanaeng red curry and toasted baguette, or tamarind halibut with crab fried rice. For dessert, O’Thai offers delectable treats like mango sticky rice and creamy coconut gelato for a sweet finale. 

Can’t hack the whole V-Day menu? Don’t worry – O’Thai also offers a limited à la carte menu (with minimum spending of $500) for diners who want to choose their desired dishes instead.

Available: February 14

Grab your gal pals and head to any of Flat Iron Steak’s locations across Hong Kong to savour their exclusive Galentine’s Day menu ($498 per person).  Begin by sipping on a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, then choose between freshly shucked oysters or steak tartare for your appetiser. As for mains, guests can pick between Scottish salmon and lobster tails with caviar hollandaise sauce, or opt for MS 4-5 Wagyu fillet served with black garlic mashed potatoes. Be sure to leave room at the end of your meal, as Flat Iron Steak has prepared a hefty slice of red velvet cake with strawberry ice cream for dessert.

Available: February 14

This V-Day, Italian restaurant Vista presents a time-limited romantic dinner menu ($1,388 per person) that’s sure to impress your date. Begin with a portion of tender grilled octopus paired with chickpea pureé and basil, then move onto light plates such as classic beef tartare and duck ravioli in a rich truffle-infused sauce. For entreés, Vista allows guests to choose between options like slow-cooked braised beef cheek guancia or roasted halibut in a caponata and puttanesca sauce. Finally, the Italian menu finishes with a heart-shaped white chocolate mousse filled with sweet Amarena cherries. 

Available: February 13 to 14

Drop into Regent Hong Kong during the Valentine’s Day weekend to wow your special someone with The Steak House’s romantic dinner menu ($3,990 for two). Guests will get to savour indulgent plates such as Gilleadeau oysters topped with capper vinaigrette, Boston lobster cocktail, and Vichyssoise velouté with black truffle. Then, choose your favourite chargrilled entreé from options like USDA Super Prime New York strip, Australia Mayura Farm premium steaks, Hungarian Mangalica pork tomahawk, and others. To conclude, the chefs at The Steak House have created a gorgeous lychee raspberry rosé dessert.

Available: February 13 to 15

On February 14, Zuma will offer a V-Day edition of their daikoku tasting menu ($1,580 per person), which includes a selection of signature dishes like langoustine sashimi with black truffle caviar; miso-marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaves; premium Japanese Wagyu A4 Miyazaki sirloin, and more. For dessert, the modern Japanese izakaya presents a raspberry and vanilla mousse with chocolate sable and rose ice cream. Additionally, guests can opt for holiday-exclusive lychee and rose martini (+$120) or a glass of Ruinart rose (+$280) to pair with their meal. As the cherry on top, each couple that orders Zuma’s festive menu will receive a portrait sketched by artist Vincenzo Luongo, along with a fresh rose and a special gift card.

Available: February 14

Celebrate the upcoming romantic occasion by sharing an intimate meal at Rosewood Hong Kong’s latest opening, Marmo Bistro. Chef Giovanni Galeota and his team have created a sharing menu ($880 per person) full of French classics, which begins with freshly shucked oysters paired with mignonette sauce and indulgent duck liver terrine with fig chutney. For mains, Marmo serves a rich bouillabaisse stew with fingerling potatoes, followed by an Australian M5 Wagyu beef sirloin with bone marrow and red wine sauce. If all that wasn’t enough, the French restaurant is sure to leave you stuffed and satisfied with their caramelised apple tart served with vanilla chantilly cream. 

Available: February 14

Treat your S.O. to Grand Hyatt Steakhouse’s indulgent V-day exclusive menu ($1,488). Start by choosing your desired seafood starter from options like mangrove tiger prawn cocktail topped with Mary Rose sauce, or half a dozen oysters with raspberry mignonette. After enjoying a portion of Atlantic lobster bisque, guests can choose between M5 Wagyu chateaubriand with black truffle and malbec demi-glace sauce, or gold leaf-wrapped chateaubriand with borderlaise sauce. Don’t stuff yourselves too much, as the restaurant has prepared a showstopping baked Alaska with dark chocolate ice cream for a sweet finale. 

Available: February 13 to 15

If you’re looking to treat your other half to a celebratory meal they won’t forget, Caprice offers a spectacular six-course dinner menu ($4,200 per person) with plates such as Alaskan king crab and celeriac millefeuille, slow-cooked langoustine with verbena cream topped with Kristal caviar, and plenty more. For dessert, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant offers a curated selection of cheeses from its’ renowned cheese cellar, along with a gorgeous rose flower dessert topped with coconut chantilly and lychee confit.

Available: February 14