For more than three decades, Colorful Palace Restaurant (多彩皇宮酒樓) has remained a pillar of the Shek Kip Mei community, serving generations of loyal diners from its base on Nam Cheong Street. This October, the storied establishment has stunned the local food scene with an aggressive, all-day price slash designed to reward its neighborhood following. From early-morning handmade dim sum to lavish dinner seafood platters, the deals range as low as $1 for some of its most iconic signature dishes.
The Early Bird Gets the Abalone: $6.80 Siu Mai
The breakfast promotion highlights the kind of craftsmanship that keeps Cantonese tea house traditions alive. Head chef Wong “Fai Gor” Fai, who has helmed the kitchen for years, begins his day at 3:00 AM, hand-mixing fresh pork shoulder with shrimp to create a springy, dense filling for the restaurant’s Abalone Siu Mai. Priced at just $6.80 for two pieces, each dumpling is crowned with whole abalone. Availability is limited to weekday mornings between 7:00 AM and 11:29 AM, with a surcharge on weekends and public holidays. Only one order is permitted per teapot seat.
Lunch and Tea Time Value
The midday menu offers two standout bargains. The Braised Sea Treasure with Bird’s Nest, a rich broth regularly priced at $68, is offered for just $9.90 during lunch hours. Equally striking is the Roasted Suckling Pig, prepared over two days using a 50-kilogram Vietnamese pig, also dropped to $9.90.
For those who prefer a later meal, the afternoon tea slot brings a flat-rate windfall. Every dim sum item—small, medium, or large—is uniformly priced at $19.80. This covers a wide range of staples including Har Gow, Char Siu Bao, and steamed rice rolls. The promotion runs weekdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The Main Event: $1 Roasted Goose and Seafood
The most dramatic discounts are reserved for the evening service. Patrons who purchase a single regular-priced dinner dish unlock access to the $1 specials. Pricing scales by table size:
- Roast Goose: A half goose is $1 for groups of six to nine; a whole goose is $1 for tables of ten or more. Smaller parties of two to five can order a standard cut at $28.
- Steamed Golden Grouper: Groups of six or more receive a generous two-catty fish for $1.
- Geoduck Clam: Larger parties can enjoy two full plates of this premium shellfish for $1.
Terms, Conditions, and Context
Diners should note the restrictions: all $1 dinner items are dine-in only, require meeting the minimum headcount, and cannot be combined with other evening promotions. A 10% service charge is applied across the board, and private room dining is excluded.
This sweeping promotion underscores the fierce competition within Hong Kong’s F&B landscape, where even legacy establishments must offer bold value to retain foot traffic. For consumers, it presents a rare opportunity to experience premium Cantonese fare at street-side prices.
Colorful Palace is located at Mei Choy Lau, Shek Kip Mei, just a five-minute walk from Exit A of the MTR station. With limited quantities on items like the Bird Nest soup and the $1 goose, early arrival is strongly advised.