Kerry Hotel Hong Kong launches a new Southeast Asian seafood buffet at Big Bay Cafe, featuring an upgraded seafood platter with caviar, a limited-time guest chef from Bangkok’s Shangri-La, and a social media contest offering free hotel stays in Thailand.
Hong Kong – From July 6 through August 31, 2026, the Big Bay Cafe at Kerry Hotel Hong Kong is rolling out its “Southeast Asian Seafood Feast” dinner buffet. The promotion brings together authentic dishes from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, with a special highlight: guest chef Yanati from Salathip, the Thai restaurant at Shangri-La Bangkok, will take over the kitchen from August 21 to 31. Diners can also enter a social media campaign to win a complimentary stay at Shangri-La Bangkok, complete with a Thai cooking class for two.
What’s on the Buffet Table
The seafood station has received a significant upgrade. On weekdays, the platter includes lobster, Thai herb river prawns, clams, lemongrass-marinated hamachi, and Thai-style cold conch and clam salad. Weekends see an elevated lineup featuring Australian spanner crab, Thai river prawns, scallops with Thai sweet chili sauce, lemongrass-marinated hamachi, and a special addition of 10 grams of caviar.
The cold section offers Thai herb abalone (Monday–Thursday) and Thai-style raw shrimp (Friday–Sunday), paired with papaya salad, banana blossom salad, and other light starters. Hot dishes span the region: Singapore chilli crab with fried mantou, Singapore-style cereal prawns, black pepper prawns, the northeastern Thai “Crying Tiger” beef, sambal grilled fish, Thai spicy grilled shrimp skewers, and coconut-roasted chicken. Made-to-order highlights include Bangkok-style crab curry rice and Thai lettuce wraps.
Desserts: A Durian Lover’s Dream
Ten limited-edition durian sweets are available throughout the promotion. The lineup features durian mochi, durian puffs, durian cream buns, durian crème brûlée, durian Indonesian coconut pudding egg tarts, durian mango crepes, durian sago pudding, and Malaysian D24 durian gelato. Fans of the pungent fruit will find plenty to indulge in.
Guest Chef Spotlight: Bangkok’s Best at Big Bay Cafe
For 11 days in late August, Chef Yanati of Salathip—the award-winning Thai restaurant at Shangri-La Bangkok—will prepare his signature dishes. These include his champion-level pad Thai, along with 20 other authentic Thai specialties: green curry seafood, southern-style fried sea bass with curry sauce, made-to-order Thai boat noodles, and grilled pork collar. This collaboration brings a taste of Bangkok’s finest dining directly to Hong Kong diners.
Win a Trip to Bangkok: Social Media Contest
Kerry Hotel is running a “Snap & Win” promotion to celebrate the launch. Each week, one winner will receive a deluxe room at Shangri-La Bangkok with breakfast for two—a total of eight rooms will be awarded during the entire campaign. To enter, guests must book the Big Bay Cafe dinner buffet through official hotel channels, then post a public Instagram photo or video highlighting their favorite buffet items, tagging the hotel.
For posts made during the guest chef period (August 21–31), participants are eligible for a grand prize: the same hotel stay plus breakfast, along with a private Thai cooking class for two led by Chef Yanati at Salathip.
Pricing and Details
The buffet runs daily from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Prices are HK$768 per person Monday through Thursday, and HK$868 Friday through Sunday. Shangri-La Circle members receive 20% off. Children aged 4–11 dine at half price (the third child or more at 50% off), and seniors aged 60 and above enjoy a 35% discount. Terms and conditions apply, and availability is limited.
Broader Impact
This promotion reflects a growing trend among Hong Kong hotels: combining high-quality regional cuisine with interactive guest experiences and travel incentives. By offering a chance to win a Bangkok getaway, Kerry Hotel not only attracts local foodies but also strengthens its branding ties with Shangri-La’s international network. For diners, it’s a rare opportunity to sample the work of a Bangkok-based chef without leaving Hong Kong—and possibly walk away with a free trip to Thailand.
All information is accurate as of the publication date. Readers are advised to check the hotel’s official channels for the latest terms and conditions.