A tidal wave of premium seafood and succulent cuts of meat is arriving at Kowloon Shangri-La’s Café Kool as the hotel unveils its “Summer East Japan” themed buffet, offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion that slashes per-person dining costs to as low as HK$299. Running from now through July 8, the flash deal applies to both lunch and dinner sessions, giving diners unlimited access to over 200 dishes including Miyazaki wagyu steak, steamed lobster, teppanyaki abalone, and foie gras-stuffed crab claws.
What’s on the Menu: A Feast of Japanese Summer Flavours
The culinary team at Café Kool has curated a menu that draws from Japan’s summer bounty, blending classic izakaya-style bites with premium ingredients flown in from Kyushu and beyond. The buffet is split into two seatings: lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 21:30, each featuring distinct highlights.
Lunch buffet standouts (Monday to Sunday):
- Weekend-only additions: caviar egg salad sandwiches, rosemary garlic lamb rack, and Miyazaki beef sukiyaki
- Daily essentials: sashimi platter, garlic butter scallops with salmon roe, soy-marinated tuna, yellowtail with yuzu vinegar, grilled eel, fried Awaodori chicken, and slow-braised beef cheek on crispy rice
Dinner buffet highlights:
- Weekend exclusives: Miyazaki wagyu steak with miso sauce and caviar Miyazaki wagyu tartare
- Weekday exclusives: caviar tuna tartare
- Signature dishes: teppanyaki abalone, baked crab meat and scallops in cream sauce, premium soft-shell crab don, miso-marinated silver cod, white wine cream cheese baked oysters, crab miso toast, rosemary garlic lamb rack, steamed lobster with garlic, foie gras-stuffed crab claws, and golden soup with crab claw and steamed egg
The Deal: How to Score the Best Value
The promotion is structured as a “buy one, get one free” offer, meaning two diners pay the price of one. However, the pricing varies by day and meal period. For lunch on weekdays, two guests pay HK$598 (average HK$299 per person), while weekend and public holiday lunches cost HK$670 for two (average HK$335). For dinner, Monday to Thursday comes to HK$982 for two (average HK$491 each), and Friday through Sunday plus public holidays is HK$1,054 for two (average HK$527 each). Reservations are being handled through the KKday platform, and early booking is strongly advised given the limited-time nature of the flash sale.
Beyond the Buffet: Why This Offer Matters
This deal comes at a time when Hong Kong’s dining scene is rebounding, with hotels competing fiercely for local diners. The “Summer East Japan” theme taps into the enduring popularity of Japanese cuisine among Hong Kong residents, who have long valued the freshness and precision of Japanese cooking. By offering a buy-one-get-one-free structure at a five-star property, Café Kool is making a premium buffet accessible to a wider audience—a move that could boost weekday traffic and fill seats during the traditionally slower summer months.
For diners, the value proposition is clear: unlimited access to high-cost ingredients like Miyazaki wagyu, live seafood, and foie gras at roughly half the usual price. However, the window is tight. Bookings must be made before July 8, and availability is likely to be snapped up quickly.
How to Book and What to Know
Getting there: Café Kool is located on the mezzanine floor of Kowloon Shangri-La at 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Phone enquiries can be made at 2733 8753.
Fine print: The buy-one-get-one-free voucher covers the buffet itself but does not include beverages or service charges. Additional fees may apply for drinks and a 10% service charge is typically added to the bill.
Actionable takeaways:
- Book immediately via the KKday link provided by the hotel
- Consider a weekday lunch for the steepest discount at HK$299 per person
- For dinner, choose Monday to Thursday to save HK$36 per person compared to weekend rates
- Arrive early to secure seats near the teppanyaki station, which draws the longest queues
With over 200 items to explore, from sushi rolls to steaming hot pots, this “Summer East Japan” buffet redefines what a value-driven indulgence can look like in Hong Kong’s competitive hotel dining market. Act fast—this flash sale is a tide that waits for no one.