Budget-conscious foodies across Hong Kong have a new reason to celebrate: popular Chinese restaurant chain Peninsula Cuisine is offering its signature honey-glazed char siu or freshly boiled sea shrimp for just HK$18 per portion during weekend dinner service. The limited-time promotion applies at nine designated outlets citywide, with availability on Saturdays and Sundays only, while stocks last.
Hong Kong’s dining scene is no stranger to fierce value wars, but this latest offer from Peninsula Cuisine—a well-known chain prized for fresh ingredients and reasonable pricing—has stirred particular excitement among locals. For less than the cost of a bubble tea, diners can now enjoy a full plate of the restaurant’s signature honey-glazed barbecue pork, carefully roasted until caramelised and tender, or a generous serving of plump, naturally sweet sea shrimp simply blanched to preserve their oceanic freshness.
The Deal: HK$18 Signature Dishes
The promotion, launched to thank loyal customers, allows each diner to choose one of two iconic dishes upon meeting minimum spending conditions during dinner service at participating branches. The restaurant stresses that the offer is dine-in only, and quantities are limited each day. Given the overwhelming response seen in past chain-wide deals, early arrival is strongly advised.
Key details at a glance:
- Offer: HK$18 for honey-glazed char siu or blanched sea shrimp
- Validity: Saturdays and Sundays, dinner only
- Format: Dine-in, one dish per person
- Conditions: Minimum spend applies (check with branch)
- Limit: While stocks last; no rainchecks
The Dishes: What Makes Them Special
Peninsula Cuisine’s char siu uses premium pork shoulder, marinated in a traditional honey-based sauce, then roasted at high heat to achieve a caramelised, slightly charred exterior and juicy, flavourful interior. Each piece offers a balance of sweetness and smoke.
The blanched sea shrimp are sourced fresh, cooked simply in boiling water to highlight their natural sweetness and bouncy texture. Served with a side of house-made soy dipping sauce, the dish is a favourite among purists who prefer minimal seasoning.
Terms and Conditions to Note
As with most viral dining deals, several restrictions apply. The restaurant reserves the right to suspend the offer without prior notice if supplies run out. The chain also notes that images used in promotional materials are for reference only. In case of disputes, Peninsula Cuisine holds final decision-making authority.
Full List of Participating Branches
Nine locations across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories are running the promotion:
- Yuen Long – 22 Fung Kam Street, Kam Lung Building, G/F & 1/F
- Sau Mau Ping – Shop 203, 2/F, Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre
- Yau Tong – Shop 208B, 2/F, Lei Yue Mun Plaza, 80 Lei Yue Mun Road
- Tseung Kwan O – Shop 104, 1/F, Tseung Kwan O Plaza, 1 Tong Tak Street
- Nam Cheong – Shop F102, 1/F, Nam Cheong Place, 19 Sai Cheung Road
- Tsuen Wan – 6/F, Tsuen Wan Citywalk I, 68 Chung On Street
- Tin Shui Wai – Shop N105-109, 1/F, T Town North, 33 Tin Wah Road
- Wan Chai – G/F & 1/F, Hei Wah Building, 71-85 Hennessy Road
- Ma On Shan – Shop 2A, G/F, Double Cove Place, 8 Wu Kai Sha Road
Broader Dining Trends in Hong Kong
This offer comes amid a wave of aggressive promotions across Hong Kong’s casual dining sector. Earlier this month, another chain, Tsui Wu Seafood Restaurant, launched a HK$50 whole soy sauce chicken deal at its Ngau Tau Kok branch, with photos of the nearly one-kilogram bird going viral in local food groups. Such deep discounts reflect both intense competition and a post-pandemic push to draw diners back.
For Peninsula Cuisine, the HK$18 gamble appears calculated: driving foot traffic during traditionally slower weekend dinner hours, while reinforcing its reputation for affordable quality. Whether the promotion will extend beyond the current run remains unconfirmed, but for now, savvy diners would do well to book a table and arrive hungry.