Hong Kong, July 2026 — Kerry Hotel Hong Kong’s Big Bay Café has launched a new “Southeast Asian Seafood Feast” themed dinner buffet, featuring an upgraded seafood platter that includes caviar, a lineup of regional street-food classics, and a special 11-day guest chef stint from Bangkok’s Shangri-La Hotel. Diners can also enter a social‑media contest for a chance to win a free stay at the Bangkok Shangri‑La and a Thai cooking class.
A Culinary Tour Across Five Countries
The buffet, running from 6 July to 31 August 2026, brings together iconic dishes from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The seafood station has been significantly enhanced: weeknight diners will find lobster, Thai herb river prawns, clams, lemongrass-marinated hamachi, and a Thai-style cold snail and clam salad. On weekends, the spread is upgraded further with Australian spanner crab, scallops in sweet chilli sauce, and the addition of 10 grams of caviar.
Cold appetisers include Thai herb-infused abalone (Monday–Thursday) and Thai raw shrimp (Friday–Sunday), served alongside green papaya salad and banana blossom salad. Hot dishes feature Singapore’s chilli crab with fried mantou, cereal prawns, black pepper prawns, the iconic northeastern Thai “crying tiger” beef, sambal grilled fish, and coconut-basted chicken. Made-to-order stations offer Bangkok-style curried crab rice and Thai lettuce wraps.
Durian Desserts and a Specialist Chef Takeover
For durian lovers, the dessert section presents ten limited-edition treats: durian mochi, durian puffs, durian cream buns, durian crème brûlée, durian Indonesian coconut pudding tarts, durian mango crepes, durian sago pudding, and Malaysian D24 durian gelato.
From 21 to 31 August, the hotel welcomes Chef Yanati from Salathip, the Thai restaurant at Bangkok Shangri‑La. He will prepare his award‑winning pad thai and more than 20 authentic Thai dishes, including green curry seafood, Southern Thai-style fried sea bass with curry sauce, freshly made boat noodles, and grilled pork collar.
‘Snap and Win’ Social Media Campaign
To celebrate the collaboration, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong is running a “Snap & Win” Instagram contest. Each week, one lucky guest will win a two-night stay at Bangkok Shangri‑La with daily breakfast for two (eight prizes total). To enter, diners must book the buffet through the hotel’s official channel, post a public Instagram photo highlighting their favourite buffet item, and tag the hotel.
During the guest chef period (21–31 August), posts also qualify for the grand prize: a two-night stay with breakfast plus a two-person Thai cooking class personally conducted by Chef Yanati at Salathip.
Pricing and Practical Details
The buffet runs from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm daily.
| Day | Price (per person) |
|——|——————-|
| Monday–Thursday | HK$768 |
| Friday–Sunday | HK$868 |
Discounts:
- Shangri‑La Circle members: 20% off
- Third child and above: half price
- Children aged 4–11: 50% off
- Seniors aged 60+: 35% off
All prices and offers are subject to the hotel’s terms and conditions. U Lifestyle is not responsible for changes made by the venue.
What This Means for Hong Kong’s Dining Scene
This new buffet reflects a growing trend in Hong Kong’s hotel dining: themed events that combine high‑end ingredients (caviar, spanner crab) with authentic regional street food, plus exclusive chef residencies. By tying the experience to a social‑media contest with a luxury travel prize, Kerry Hotel not only increases engagement but also positions itself as a destination for foodies seeking both value and novelty.
For readers planning a visit, the caviar‑topped weekend seafood platter and the durian dessert selection are standout draws, while the limited‑time Bangkok chef takeover offers a rare chance to taste award‑winning Thai cuisine without leaving Kowloon.