Diners can unlock the shocking HK$1 add-on by ordering one of three signature appetizers, while a separate HK$198 seafood feast is also available across 20 locations.
Hong Kong food lovers are in for a treat this summer as Tao Heung Group, one of the city’s largest Chinese restaurant chains, has unveiled an aggressive promotional campaign that puts a classic Cantonese soup within reach for pocket change. Starting immediately, customers dining during evening hours can add a serving of the restaurant’s signature “Classic Dried Scallop and Seafood Winter Melon Soup” for just HK$1—provided they order one of three specially designated appetizers.
The move comes as sweltering summer temperatures drive demand for traditional cooling dishes in Cantonese cuisine. Winter melon soup has long been prized for its purported ability to clear heat and detoxify the body, making it a seasonal favorite among health-conscious diners.
How the HK$1 Deal Works
The promotion is straightforward: guests visiting any participating Tao Heung outlet during evening dining hours (5:00 PM to 8:30 PM) need only select one of three “Signature Appetizers” from the menu to qualify for the HK$1 soup add-on. The three qualifying dishes rotate but consistently feature popular crowd-pleasers spanning seafood and roasted meat categories, ensuring broad appeal among different palates.
Importantly, the offer applies exclusively to dine-in customers—takeaway and delivery orders are not eligible.
A Separate HK$198 Seafood Set
Alongside the soup promotion, Tao Heung is offering a three-course seafood set at a discounted rate of HK$198, down from its original price of HK$288. The set changes daily and includes:
- An appetizer
- A seafood main course
- A second seafood dish
The weekly rotation offers considerable variety:
- Monday: Crispy tofu (appetizer), steamed grouper with ancient soy sauce, scallion oil chicken (half), and superior broth poached cabbage
- Tuesday: Chilled cucumber, steamed blue-spotted grouper, curry beef tongue and tendon hotpot, and seasonal vegetables with lily bulb
- Wednesday: Sliced conch with osmanthus fungus, steamed garoupa, sizzling tofu with abalone, and golden sand zucchini
- Thursday: Crispy vegetarian goose rolls, steamed abalone with garlic and chili, fisherman’s stir-fry, and chicken clay pot with ginger and sand ginger
- Friday: Royal-style radish, steamed grouper with garlic and tangerine peel, honey peach salad ribs, and poached greens with dried scallops
- Saturday: Sand ginger chicken feet, steamed flower cod, stir-fried beef with pineapple, and steamed angled loofah
- Sunday: Braised beef shank, steamed eel with fermented soybeans, char siu and chicken combo, and water spinach with dried shrimp
For an additional HK$28, diners can upgrade their meal with one of two nourishing double-boiled soups: winter melon, lotus seed, and conch soup, or matsutake mushroom and abalone soup.
Where to Find the Deals
The promotion spans 20 branches across Hong Kong, including locations under three Tao Heung sub-brands:
Tao Heung (稻香):
- Fanling Baguio Villa
- Tung Chung Coastal Skyline
- Tuen Mun Hoi Fung Square
- Ho Man Tin Oi Man Shopping Centre
- Tsim Sha Tsui Myanmar Terrace
- Sha Tin Shui King Garden
- Kowloon Bay Telford Plaza
- Hung Hom Square
- Tsing Yi Tsui Yat Shopping Centre
- Nathan Road Grand Plaza
- Causeway Bay Windsor House
- Tuen Mun Trend Plaza
- Ngau Tau Kok Amoy Plaza
- Tseung Kwan O Metro City
- Tseung Kwan O Nan Fung Plaza
Tao Heung Tea House (稻香茶居):
- Tsuen Wan
- Tseung Kwan O Star Summit
- Kwun Tong Hoi Yuen Road
- Kowloon Bay One Kowloon
Tao Heung Super Seafood Harbour (稻香超級漁港):
- Long Ping Shopping Centre
Industry Context and What It Means
This aggressive pricing reflects a broader trend across Hong Kong’s competitive restaurant landscape, where chains have increasingly turned to loss-leader promotions to drive foot traffic during slower evening hours. Tao Heung’s approach follows similar moves by rival chains, including the “HK$1 Crispy Chicken” offer recently launched by the Baihao Food Group at 15 of its outlets.
For consumers, the takeaway is clear: summer 2025 is shaping up to be a particularly favorable time for value-seeking diners. However, customers should note that terms and conditions apply to each promotion, and availability may vary by branch. The restaurant chain advises checking in-store posters for the most up-to-date details.
As the city’s dining sector continues to recover and adapt, such promotions offer an accessible entry point for families and groups looking to enjoy traditional Cantonese fare without breaking the bank. Whether the strategy proves sustainable for the long term remains to be seen, but for now, Hong Kong’s budget-conscious foodies have ample reason to plan their next evening out.