For the first time this season, Kowloon Shangri-La’s acclaimed buffet restaurant Café Kool has teamed up with travel platform KKday to launch a flash buy-one-get-one-free promotion, bringing the average per-person cost for lunch and dinner buffets down to as little as HK$299.
Hong Kong’s seafood lovers and bargain hunters have a fresh reason to celebrate. Café Kool, the award-winning dining destination inside the five-star Kowloon Shangri-La hotel, is rolling out a limited-time “Summer Nippon” themed buffet. From now through the promotional period, diners can enjoy more than 200 dishes—including teppanyaki abalone, wagyu steak, garlic butter scallops, crab roe toast, and hamachi—at a fraction of the usual price. The offer covers both lunch and dinner sessions, with special pricing for two or three guests.
A Themed Feast with Over 200 Dishes
Café Kool’s new “Summer Nippon” menu draws inspiration from Japanese culinary traditions while retaining the international variety the restaurant is known for. The buffet features a wide selection of freshly sourced cold seafood, chargrilled meats, wok-fried Asian specialties, and delicate desserts. These dishes rotate across lunch and dinner services on designated days.
Lunch session highlights (12:00–14:30) include unlimited sashimi and sushi, garlic butter scallops, and hamachi sashimi served with yuzu vinegar dressing. Dinner session highlights (18:00–21:30) bring heftier options such as teppanyaki abalone, Australian wagyu steak, and crab roe toast—all cooked to order.
The restaurant itself is located on the mezzanine floor of the hotel at 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, and operates daily from 7:00 to 10:30 for breakfast, 12:00 to 14:30 for lunch, and 18:00 to 21:30 for dinner.
Flash Promotion Prices
The buy-one-get-one-free deal is available exclusively through KKday and applies to both lunch and dinner sessions across weekdays and weekends.
Buy One Get One Free – Lunch:
- Monday to Friday: HK$598 for two guests (average HK$299 per person)
- Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: HK$670 for two guests (average HK$335 per person)
Buy One Get One Free – Dinner:
- Monday to Thursday: HK$982 for two guests (average HK$491 per person)
- Friday to Sunday and public holidays: HK$1,054 for two guests (average HK$527 per person)
For groups, a buy-two-get-one-free option is also available:
- Lunch (buy two get one free): HK$1,122 for three guests (average HK$374 per person) until June 30; from July 1, HK$1,146 for three guests (average HK$382 per person)
- Dinner (buy two get one free): HK$1,836 for three guests (average HK$612 per person) until June 30; from July 1, HK$1,881 for three guests (average HK$627 per person)
Bookings can be made through the KKday platform, with the earliest available reservation date listed as July 23, 2026.
Why This Deal Matters
Hong Kong’s buffet scene is fiercely competitive, especially among five-star hotels. Café Kool has long been a favorite for its consistent quality and wide variety, but premium pricing often puts it out of reach for casual diners. This flash promotion lowers the entry barrier significantly, making it possible for a couple to enjoy a full lunch buffet for under HK$600—a rare value in the luxury hotel dining segment.
The partnership with KKday also reflects a broader trend among Hong Kong hotels: using flash sales and online travel platforms to fill seats during off-peak hours and midweek periods. For consumers, this means more access to high-end dining experiences at discounted rates, but availability is limited and advance booking is strongly recommended.
Practical Tips for Diners
- Book early: Flash deals often sell out within hours. Check KKday’s product page regularly for updated availability.
- Use the exclusive promo code: The offer includes a unique discount code that must be entered at checkout to unlock the buy-one-get-one-free pricing.
- Plan your session: Lunch offers better value per person, while dinner includes premium items like wagyu and abalone.
- Check the calendar: Holiday surcharges apply; weekday bookings yield the lowest per-person rates.
- Contact the restaurant directly for large groups: While the promotion covers up to three guests, larger parties may need to inquire about private arrangements.
Looking Ahead
As Hong Kong’s hospitality sector continues to recover, flash promotions like this one are likely to become more common. For savvy diners, the key is timing and flexibility. This Café Kool deal offers a rare chance to experience a five-star buffet without the five-star price tag—but it won’t last forever.
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