Hong Kong diners can now enjoy a refreshing classic winter melon soup for just one dollar when ordering selected signature dishes, paired with a three-course seafood and specialty set priced at $198—available at Tao Heung restaurant chain outlets citywide.
The popular Cantonese restaurant group has rolled out a limited-time summer promotion designed to beat the heat. From now until further notice, customers who visit during evening dinner hours—between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM—and order any one of three designated “headline” dishes can add a serving of the Classic Dried Scallop & Seafood Winter Melon Soup (standard portion) for just HK$1. The offer is exclusive to dine-in patrons and cannot be used for takeaway or delivery.
How the $1 Winter Melon Soup Promotion Works
Winter melon soup is a beloved summer staple in Cantonese cuisine, prized for its cooling and detoxifying properties—especially welcome during Hong Kong’s sweltering months. To unlock the dollar deal, customers simply choose one of three popular dishes:
- A seafood option
- A roasted meat option
- A third rotating specialty
The exact dishes vary by location, but the group promises that each selection is among their most requested items, ensuring diners can satisfy cravings for both seafood and barbecued meats while enjoying the soup at a fraction of its usual price.
Daily-Rotating $198 Set: Three Courses for Two
Alongside the soup add-on, Tao Heung is offering a value-packed dinner set at HK$198 (regularly HK$288). The set includes a starter, a seafood main course, and a second seafood dish—with the menu changing daily to keep things fresh. Here is a sample of the weekly rotation:
- Monday: Crispy Tofu (appetiser), Steamed Garoupa with Aged Soy Sauce, Scallion Oil Chicken (half), Superior Broth Poached Cabbage
- Tuesday: Chilled Cucumber Salad, Steamed Blue-Spotted Grouper, Curry Beef Tongue & Tendon Pot, Stir-Fried Lily Bulb with Seasonal Vegetables
- Wednesday: Sliced Abalone & Fungus, Steamed East Star Grouper, Sizzling Abalone & Tofu Clay Pot, Golden Shrimp Paste with Zucchini
- Thursday: Crispy Vegetarian Goose, Steamed Fresh Abalone with Garlic (4 pieces), Fisherman’s Stir-Fry, Chicken & Fish Maw Hot Pot with Ginger
- Friday: Spiced Radish, Steamed Garoupa with Garlic & Chenpi, Honey Peach Salad Pork Ribs, Beancurd Skin with Vegetable Greens
- Saturday: Savoury Chicken Feet with Ginger, Steamed Flower Grouper with Black Bean Sauce, Stir-Fried Beef with Pineapple, Steamed Seasonal Vegetables in Boat Style
- Sunday: Braised Beef Shank, Steamed Eel with Black Bean Sauce, Assorted BBQ Pork & Chicken (standard), Stir-Fried Water Spinach in Tai O Style
For an additional HK$28, guests can upgrade to a nourishing clay-pot soup: either Winter Melon Lotus Seed & Conch Soup or Matsutake Mushroom & Abalone Soup.
Participating Branches
The promotion is available at 20 Tao Heung outlets across Hong Kong, including:
- Tao Heung: Fanling (Bella Vista), Tung Chung (Coastal Skyline), Tuen Mun (Hoi Fung Court), Ho Man Tin (Oi Man Shopping Centre), Tsim Sha Tsui (Myanmar Terrace), Sha Tin (Vista Court), Kowloon Bay (Telford Plaza), Hung Hom Plaza, Tsing Yi (Chui Yee Shopping Centre), Nathan Road (Yan Lan Centre), Causeway Bay (Royal Court), Tuen Mun (Trend Plaza), Ngau Tau Kok (Amoy Plaza), Tseung Kwan O (Metro City & Nan Fung Plaza)
- Tao Heung Tea House: Tsuen Wan, Tseung Kwan O (Star Peak), Kwun Tong (Hoi Yuen Road), Kowloon Bay (One Kowloon)
- Tao Heung Super Fishery: Long Ping Shopping Centre
What This Means for Hong Kong Diners
In a competitive dining landscape where rising costs have pushed many to cook at home, Tao Heung’s aggressive pricing strategy aims to lure customers back to restaurant tables. The combination of a symbolic HK$1 add-on and a discounted three-course set creates a compelling reason for families and friends to dine out. For those who crave authentic Cantonese comfort food without breaking the bank—especially during the hottest months—this promotion offers a rare chance to indulge in premium ingredients like dried scallop, abalone, and fresh fish at a fraction of the usual cost.
Pro tip: Arrive early to secure a table, as the dinner window runs from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and terms may vary by outlet. Check the store’s on-site poster for the latest details before ordering.