10 ways to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day
Cook a meal at home or try a seven-course Italian feast with your most loved one.Whilst some might think Valentine’s Day is an unnecessary holiday, it is still a cute way to show your loved ones you care for them. These restaurants have put their spin on how to put a smile on someone’s face and make them feel cherished. Whether you want a romantic night in, a luxury afternoon or a classic Cantonese dish, there is something for every sort of relationship.
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Bouchon
Paris is known as the city of love and as travel isn’t happening this Valentine’s Day, do the next best thing by dining at Bouchon, a Parisian-inspired bistro. Its Valentine’s Day special starts with a strawberry panna cotta amuse bouche before diners choose tbween three starters. Choices for mains include a grilled sea bream, beef fillet steak or pan-seared duck breast. A small box of home-made chocolate truffles is even gifted for you to bring home.
Bouchon Bistro, 49 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, 2525 9300
aqua luna
What better way to celebrate your love in the city of Hong Kong then aboard the aqua luna sailing the seas amongst the skyline? With a dim sum, afternoon tea and evening harbour cruise, there are plenty of options to choose from. Ranging from dining experiences like dim sum specials, desserts or glasses of champagne, choose a cruise that best suits you and your loved one.
aqua luna, Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 or Central Pier 9, 8821 2116
The Ritz Carlton
Partnering with the Cantonese fine jewellery brand, Qeelin, The Ritz Carlton has created a romantic afternoon tea to celebrate this Valentine’s Day. The set brings gourmet Chinese flavours and a fanciful touch with five savouries and five desserts to indulge in. Some dishes include the smoked duck breast burger, lychee and red date cake and a chilli-chocolate and red bean tart.
The Ritz Carlton, International Commerce Centre, Austin Road West, West Kowloon, 2263 2263
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Chop Chop
Chop Chop is celebrating Valentine’s Day with humour this year with its abalone preserved sausage clay pot rice. Playing with the x-rated reputation of abalone and sausage, the hot rice pot will set the mood for your special day. It offers another two Valentine’s Day specials with the traditional Cantonese sweetcorn sauce or a more simple preserved sausage clay pot.
Chop Chop, Shop 3, G/F, 18 Wang On Road, North Point, 3618 7718 and Shop A325, 3/F, New Town Plaza Phase III, Sha Tin, 3580 8961
LUMI
Transport you and your lover to a romantic cherry blossom orchard at LUMI in Pacific Place this year. The French-Japanese inspired cuisine will provide you with luxury and decadence for the special day. Dishes include a golden urchin wagyu on rosti, smoked salmon and avocado crisps and a wine jelly with seasonal Japanese fruit.
LUMI, Shop 301, 3/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918 1313
Relish
Cooking a meal for your loved one is one of the most meaningful gifts you could give. But face it, it comes with a lot of effort. Relish is ready to help you out with its four-course, ready-to-cook set available online. It also comes complete with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, candles and a bouquet of red roses and seasonal florals. Be the proud chef of a salmon rillette, potato dauphinoise and the surf and turf main of half a Canadian lobster with New Zealand beef tenderloin fillet.
Relish, available online
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DiVino Group
The DiVino Group has multiple menus for you to choose from this Valentine’s Day. There will be heart-shaped pizzas and a lucky draw for all couples dining at all three venues. Choose between various menus that offer dishes like oysters, surf and turf, king crab bisque and black truffle risotto.
DiVino Group, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Aria
Chef Andrea Zamboni has created a seven-course Italian menu that is inspired by the laughter of his girlfriend from the surprises he gives her. He recommends eating the dishes first before reading the menu and guessing what you just had. Some ingredients you might find along the course are cristal caviar, apricot and brandy chutney and chilli and raspberry.
Aria, 24/F, California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Central, 2804 1116
Grand Hyatt
Nothing says romance more than flowers. Grand Hyatt has a floral-themed afternoon tea set available for dine-in and takeaway this year. The set showcases floral flavours in sweet treats with a rose profiterole with lychee gel and a blueberry and violet flower cheesecake. Savoury dishes include a roast beef sandwich, smoked salmon crepe roll and a green pea tart.
Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong, 2588 1234
Ciao Chow
Bump up the cheesiness factor this year with a heart-shaped pizza from Ciao Chow. For a little luxury, the Be my Gold Pizza that showcases caviar, lobster and black truffle with gold leaf. There is also a three-course set menu available for both dine-in and takeaway that includes some of Italy’s most comforting dishes.
Ciao Chow, G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2344 0005
One for the singles… 208
208 has thought about the singles this year and will be hosting a singles brunch on February 14. There are two seatings for you to choose from, either 12pm to 3pm or 3pm to 6pm. Choose to celebrate with an all-inclusive brunch and free-flow drinks package or just the free-flow drinks. Whichever you choose, it will be an entertaining Sunday to celebrate your independence.
208, 208 Hollywood Road, Central, 2549 0208
