Hong Kong food lovers can embark on a culinary tour of Southeast Asia without leaving the city, as Kerry Hotel’s Big Bay Café unveils a new themed dinner buffet featuring elevated seafood platters, durian desserts, and a special appearance by a celebrated chef from Bangkok’s Shangri-La Hotel.
Starting July 6 through August 31, 2026, the hotel’s signature dining venue is transforming its evening buffet into a vibrant showcase of flavours from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The promotion, titled “Southeast Asian Seafood Feast,” aims to transport diners across the region through an extensive spread of authentic street food, grilled specialties, and premium seafood.
Upgraded Seafood Platter with Caviar
The buffet’s centrepiece is a significantly enhanced seafood platter. On weekdays, guests can indulge in lobster, Thai herb-infused river prawns, clams, lemongrass-marinated yellowtail, and Thai-style chilled conch with clams. Weekend diners receive an even more lavish selection, featuring Australian spanner crab, Thai river prawns, scallops with sweet chili sauce, and a special addition of 10 grams of caviar.
The cold station also offers Thai herb-marinated abalone from Monday to Thursday, and Thai-style raw shrimp from Friday to Sunday, complemented by refreshing starters such as green papaya salad and banana blossom salad.
A Regional Feast of Hot Dishes
The hot buffet section spans the breadth of Southeast Asia. Highlights include Singapore’s iconic chili crab with fried mantou,麦皮虾 (oatmeal prawns), and black pepper prawns. From Thailand, diners can sample the northeastern “Crying Tiger” beef, satay-style grilled fish, and coconut-infused roast chicken. Live cooking stations serve Bangkok-style curried crab meat rice and Thai lettuce wraps, ensuring every plate is freshly prepared.
Guest Chef Yanatee Brings Bangkok’s Best
From August 21 to 31, the buffet will feature a special collaboration with Chef Yanatee from Salathip, the acclaimed Thai restaurant at Shangri-La Bangkok. The visiting chef will present his award-winning pad Thai and over 20 authentic Thai dishes, including green curry seafood, southern-style fried sea bass with curry sauce, made-to-order boat noodles, and grilled pork collar.
Durian Desserts Steal the Show
For fans of the pungent fruit, the buffet offers a dedicated dessert station with ten limited-edition durian creations. Highlights include durian mochi, durian puff pastries, durian crème brûlée, durian Indonesian coconut pudding tarts, durian mango crepes, durian sago pudding, and Malaysian D24 durian gelato. Other Southeast Asian sweets like durian butter bread and durian custard buns round out the selection.
Win a Trip to Bangkok
To sweeten the experience, Kerry Hotel is running a social media contest throughout the promotion. Guests who book the buffet through official channels and post a public Instagram photo highlighting their favourite dishes—tagging the hotel—can win prizes. Weekly winners will receive a deluxe room with breakfast at Shangri-La Bangkok, with eight rooms given away in total.
During the guest chef period from August 21 to 31, posts will be eligible for an even grander prize: a hotel stay with breakfast plus a private Thai cooking class taught by Chef Yanatee himself at Salathip.
Chef Yanatee’s Bangkok Specialties
From August 21 to 31, Chef Yanatee, head of the award-winning Salathip restaurant at Shangri-La Bangkok, will take over the kitchen. His menu includes his signature champion-level pad Thai, along with 20 authentic Thai dishes such as green curry seafood, southern-style fried sea bass with curry sauce, made-to-order boat noodles, and grilled pork collar.
Practical Information
The “Southeast Asian Seafood Feast” buffet dinner runs daily from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Pricing is set at HK$768 per person from Monday to Thursday and HK$868 per person from Friday to Sunday. Shangri-La Circle members enjoy a 20% discount, while children aged 4 to 11 and seniors aged 60 and above receive 50% and 35% off, respectively. A half-price rate applies for the third child and beyond when dining with adults.
How to Enter the Giveaway
To participate in the “Check-In to Win” campaign, guests must book their buffet through official Kerry Hotel channels and post a public Instagram photo showcasing their favourite dishes, tagging the hotel. Weekly winners will receive a deluxe room with breakfast at Shangri-La Bangkok. During the guest chef period, posts may also win a package that includes the hotel stay plus a private Thai cooking class led by Chef Yanatee.
What This Means for Hong Kong Diners
This promotion arrives at a time when Hong Kong’s dining scene is increasingly competing for both local and international visitors. By combining a premium seafood buffet with a limited-time guest chef residency and a travel giveaway, Kerry Hotel is positioning itself as a destination for experiential dining. The inclusion of durian desserts—a polarising but beloved ingredient in Southeast Asia—adds a playful, Instagram-worthy element that appeals to younger diners.
For those planning a visit, the buffet runs from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM daily. Prices start at HK$768 on weekdays and HK$868 on weekends. Shangri-La Circle members receive a 20% discount, while children aged 4 to 11 and seniors enjoy half-price and 35% off, respectively.
Actionable Takeaways
- Book early to secure a spot during the guest chef period (August 21–31), when Chef Yanatee’s special menu is available.
- Post on Instagram with the hotel’s tag for a chance to win a Bangkok hotel stay and cooking class.
- Visit on weekends for the upgraded seafood platter featuring caviar and Australian spanner crab.
- Don’t skip dessert—the durian station is a rare opportunity to sample multiple preparations of this divisive fruit.
Broader Implications
This promotion reflects a growing trend among Hong Kong hotels to differentiate their buffets through thematic storytelling and exclusive collaborations. By partnering with a renowned international chef and offering a tangible travel prize, Kerry Hotel is not just selling a meal—it’s selling an experience. For diners, it’s a chance to explore regional cuisines without a plane ticket, while also entering to win the real thing.
As the city’s dining scene continues to recover and evolve, such initiatives signal a shift toward more immersive, event-driven dining that rewards both loyalty and social media engagement. For those planning a visit, early booking is recommended, especially during the guest chef period when demand is expected to peak.