Kowloon’s Harbour Plaza Metropolis hotel has launched a limited-time dim sum buffet flash sale at its acclaimed Chinese restaurant, Hoi Wan Tin, offering two hours of unlimited classic dim sum from just HK$88 per person during afternoon tea sessions. The promotion, running from July 17 to July 22, slashes regular prices by up to 70%, giving diners access to over 25 freshly steamed items, handmade rice rolls, and crispy fried snacks against a panoramic Victoria Harbour backdrop.
Deal Details and Pricing
The flash sale features several pricing tiers depending on seating time and session. Diners booking the afternoon tea slot (2:00 PM entry) can enjoy the buffet for as low as HK$88 per person when purchasing a pair of vouchers. The standard lunch sessions (11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 1:00 PM entry) are available at HK$108 per person, while a slightly higher tier at HK$128 per person offers more flexibility.
A full breakdown of the pricing structure:
- Afternoon tea (2:00 PM entry): HK$176 for two guests (average HK$88 each) – 70% off original price of HK$296 per person
- Lunch sessions (11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 1:00 PM): HK$216 for two guests (average HK$108 each) – 64% off
- Lunch premium tier: HK$256 for two guests (average HK$128 each) – 57% off
All prices exclude tea charges and a 10% service fee. Vouchers can be purchased exclusively through KKday, the appointed booking platform.
What’s on the Menu
Hoi Wan Tin, located on the second floor of the hotel, is renowned for its refined Cantonese cuisine and artisanal dim sum. The buffet menu boasts more than 25 items, including signature crowd-pleasers that regularly earn high marks from food critics.
Must-try dishes highlighted by local food editors include:
- Crab roe siu mai – plump pork-and-shrimp dumplings topped with bright orange tobiko
- Steamed shrimp dumplings (har gow) – translucent wrappers filled with whole, succulent prawns
- Oyster sauce char siu buns – fluffy steamed buns with sweet barbecued pork filling
- House-made cheung fun – silky rice rolls served with a mix of sauces in the classic street-style preparation
- Crispy fried snacks – an assortment of spring rolls, sesame balls, and golden wontons
The buffet also covers hand-pulled rice rolls with fresh prawns and chives, plus a selection of dim sum desserts to round off the meal.
How to Book and Insider Tips
Given the steep discount, seats are expected to sell out quickly. The flash sale opens on July 17 at 3:00 PM and runs for only six days. Booking is done via KKday’s platform, where diners select their preferred session and date.
Practical advice for securing a table:
- Book immediately when the sale opens – popular time slots, especially weekends, will be first to go
- Opt for afternoon tea if your schedule allows; it offers the deepest discount at HK$88 per person
- Bring a dining companion – the deal is structured as a two-guest voucher, making it ideal for couples or friends
- Factor in extra costs – tea charges and service fee add roughly HK$30–50 per person, depending on tea choice
The restaurant’s address is 2/F, Harbour Plaza Metropolis, 20 Tak Fung Street, Hung Hom. Reservations can also be made by phone at 2996 8459, though the flash sale vouchers must be purchased online.
Broader Impact on Hong Kong’s Dining Scene
This promotion reflects a growing trend among upscale hotels in Hong Kong to offer aggressive discounts on traditional dim sum buffets, a move that has boosted foot traffic and helped revive the city’s post-pandemic dining economy. Hoi Wan Tin’s offer, in particular, stands out because it combines waterfront harbour views with a price point that undercuts many mid-range teahouses.
For diners, this is a rare chance to enjoy a premium Cantonese dim sum experience at a fraction of the usual cost. The flash sale also raises the bar for competitors, potentially prompting other hotel restaurants to launch similar deals in the coming weeks.
Those interested in the promotion should act fast. With vouchers available for a limited window and redemptions valid for months afterward, the window to lock in these rates closes on July 22 – after which prices return to standard levels.