As autumn settles over Hong Kong, Chen’s Kitchen at The Lee Gardens Hotel in Causeway Bay is unveiling two exclusive dining experiences that celebrate the season’s best flavors. The Golden Autumn Crab Banquet and the Diechuan Bashu Tasting Banquet are now open for group reservations, with a minimum of six guests and three days’ advance booking required.
Golden Autumn Crab Banquet
This eight-course feast is built around the prized hairy crab, a seasonal highlight. Each crab, steamed with perilla leaves, weighs roughly five taels, delivering a generous portion. The menu features three crab-focused dishes: steamed hairy crab, crispy crab claws, and rich crab roe noodles. Five additional courses complement the meal, including Sichuan pepper jelly, poached greens in superior broth, caramelized pineapple sweet and sour pork, and ginger tea rice balls for a soothing finish. Priced at HKD 498 per person plus a 10% service charge, diners can also add extra crabs at HKD 168 each. This banquet is perfect for autumn gatherings with friends or family, though it requires a minimum of six guests and three days’ notice.
Diechuan Bashu Tasting Banquet
For those craving bold flavors, this banquet pairs eight Sichuan-inspired dishes with Diechuan malt whiskey from Mount Emei in Sichuan. The menu includes sesame oil bamboo shoots, chili oil dumplings, braised trotters soup, pan-seared foie gras with mapo tofu, Sichuan-spiced beef tongue, and more. The whiskey, aged in oak casks from three continents, enhances the spiced dishes with its unique complexity. At HKD 438 per person, the set includes tea and a half portion of the rare spirit, with the same booking conditions as the crab option. It is an adventurous choice for groups exploring Sichuan cuisine and whiskey pairings.
Booking Information
Both banquets are held at Chen’s Kitchen, located on the first basement floor of The Lee Gardens Hotel, 209-219 Wan Chai Road, Causeway Bay. To reserve, call 2892 3388. Availability is limited, and terms are subject to change, so confirming details directly with the restaurant is advised.
This autumn, Chen’s Kitchen offers a chance for groups to savor seasonal specialties and innovative pairings in a refined setting. Whether enjoying the classic crab feast or the Sichuan whiskey journey, these banquets promise a memorable dining experience in the heart of Causeway Bay.