This July and August, The Mira Hong Kong transforms its top-floor ballroom, flagship pastry shop COCO, and acclaimed buffet restaurant Yamm into a trio of gastronomic destinations. From a massive Malaysian durian tasting event with over 20 varieties, to a French-inspired custard tart collection and a Kansai-themed dinner buffet, the hotel caters to every palate. Early bird discounts and limited-edition items make advance booking essential for Hong Kong food lovers.
Durian Extravaganza: A Tree-to-Table Spectacular
The hotel’s pillarless banquet hall hosts “Durian Extravaganza: Nyonya Feast,” billed as the city’s largest durian appreciation event. More than one ton of tree-ripened Malaysian durians are air-freighted within 36 hours, ensuring a farm-to-fork freshness rarely found in Hong Kong.
Guests enjoy unlimited servings of at least eight premium varieties nightly, selected from a rotating list of over 20 cultivars. Highlights include D24 Sultan, Red Flesh 101, Hilltop X.O., D28 Butter King, D145 Green Skin, D13 Golden Bun, D1 Jianghai, and D88 Little Sweet. Additionally, each diner receives a “mystery box” platter featuring D200 Black Thorn, D197 Musang King, and three other ultra-rare types such as D214 Squirrel King, D198 Golden Phoenix, and D160 Bamboo Leg.
Complementing the durian is a Baba-Nyonya buffet featuring traditional Peranakan dishes that balance the fruit’s intense richness. A live durian auction adds excitement. The event runs from July 13 to 15 and July 21 to 26, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Priced at HKD 928 per adult and HKD 688 per child, early online bookings receive a 15% discount via the hotel’s e-shop.
Weekend Afternoon Tea: Durian Delights at Yamm
For a more relaxed weekend experience, Yamm rolls out a “Durian Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet” every Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 PM to 5:45 PM during July and August. The spread includes durian sushi, durian pizza, and an array of desserts made with D13, D24, and Musang King pulp. At just HKD 348 per adult (with free service charge if pre-booked online), it offers an affordable entry to the king of fruits.
COCO’s Flan Pâtissier: Paris Meets Asia
Meanwhile, COCO pastry shop launches a “French Parisian Flan Pâtissier” — a thick, double-baked custard tart that contrasts sharply with Hong Kong’s traditional egg tarts. Five Asian-inspired flavors join the classic vanilla:
- Hazelnut with Piedmont chocolate-hazelnut spread
- Uji Matcha blending Kyoto green tea with Parisian technique
- Black Sesame using Japanese “black sesame” for intense nuttiness
- Purple Taro paying homage to Taipei dessert culture
- Hong Kong Milk Tea infusing cha chaan teng soul into the pastry
All tarts are baked fresh daily and sold in limited quantities from 1 PM to 7 PM. Prices: HKD 118 for two pieces, HKD 228 for four, HKD 328 for six (mix-and-match allowed), or a whole 16-cm tart for HKD 328. Pre-order 48 hours in advance via the e-shop.
Yamm’s Kansai Dinner Buffet: A Taste of Osaka
Every evening from July to August, Yamm transports diners to Osaka with its “Midsummer Dinner Buffet: Taste of Kansai.” Standouts include a Japanese Wagyu, clam, and king crab leg sake hot pot, plus creative takes on street food like crispy sea urchin and caviar takoyaki, oyster and prawn okonomiyaki, and wagyu crab-tofu pockets. The buffet also retains Yamm’s signature Peking duck and Boston lobster, plus iced seafood towers and matcha tiramisu, matcha warabi mochi, and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Evening pricing ranges from HKD 798 on weekdays to HKD 828 on weekends.
Broader Impact and Next Steps
These curated offers reflect a growing trend among Hong Kong hotels to stage themed, limited-time culinary events that attract both locals and tourists. With durian’s cult following and the rising popularity of regional Japanese cuisine, The Mira’s summer lineup targets adventurous eaters seeking novelty and value. Early reservations are strongly recommended, as both the durian banquet and COCO tarts are produced in limited quantities. For bookings, visit the hotel’s official e-shop or call the respective outlets.