Whenever I am back in my second home ... Hong Kong, I can never escape coming to Cafe Kool! My…read moredear Aunty introduced me to this lovely restaurant 10 yrs. ago and since I have been a few time and I have to say each visits brings pleasant surprise! On this latest visit, it was Halloween themed and I have to give credit to the Pastry Department ... they are so creative in making the desserts both " scary " in a good way and of course tasty! Seafood, Sushi, Chinese, Indian, Halal, Carvery, Desserts and much much more is displayed in a user friendly way, its all spread out in different section where there is never too much of a line-up even when its super busy! Service is friendly and efficient, staffs also dressed up for the occasion and this year their theme is Harry Potter! Free valet parking when your bill is over HK$600.00

Honestly, Cafe Kool at the Kowloon Shangri-La is one of the best hotel dinner buffets I've ever…read morebeen to. They kicked off the holiday buffet early this year (in November), and the vibes are really cool, lots of neon lights and beautiful Christmas decor right at the entrance. The food quality is unbelievable. We actually had a hard time deciding what to grab first! * Seafood: The selection is luxurious. They have an expensive cold seafood tower, fresh lobster, sashimi, sea cucumbers, shrimp, and fish. * Meat Station: The variety is unimaginable. They have everything from Spanish hams and roasted beef to Japanese BBQ meats and Tandoori chicken. * Noodles: Don't skip the noodle station; the Hong Kong noodles and Singapore Laksa were great. The dessert station is so expansive I can't even remember all the selections, but I stuck to the Chinese desserts and loved the egg tarts and the grass jelly with red bean. Service was super attentive the whole night. Pro-tip: We bought our buffet tickets on the KKday app and got a 15% discount. Definitely check there before you book!

Mikey Chen got it on the head again. This place has the widest spread of fresh food including…read moresashimi and pecking duck? Holy moly! Let the food porn speak for itself --- if you are ever in HK this place is a must goto for any foodie! And service is top notch. Some data points -- The weekend lunch buffet ran 580 HK dollars. And if you make a reservation make it through the hotel directly. Do not bother using openrice or other... they never made it thru

If you love crab legs and durian, you will be in heaven! This buffet focuses a lot on seafood for…read moretheir main dishes! I throughly enjoyed myself but some of my family members didn't quite enjoy it as they prefer beef and meat dishes. Although, there were a few meat dishes like prime rib and fried items! A lot of the buffet was definitely seafood and sushi focused. I definitely enjoyed myself! The ambiance is very casual. Not too many people wearing formal clothing, I barely saw anyone in a suit or dress. Honestly, would come back just for the steam egg custard and crab legs!

今次去咗灣仔合和中心嘅自助山食自助餐，之前已經聽過唔少人講呢度嘅食物唔錯，今次終於有機會親自試吓，食完之後覺得真係冇揀錯地方！…read more 成晚最令我印象深刻嘅，一定係鮑魚扣鵝掌！呢道菜真係要特別讚吓，鮑魚鮮味十足，鵝掌炆得非常腍滑，入口軟熟，配埋香濃嘅醬汁，真係好好味！平時去食自助餐，多數都係留意海鮮同燒味，但今次反而係呢道鮑魚扣鵝掌令我最有驚喜，食完仲想再食，絕對係我今次最鍾意嘅菜式之一。 另外，乳豬同燒鵝亦都相當出色。乳豬皮香脆，食落好香口，而且唔會覺得太肥膩。燒鵝亦都做得唔錯，肉質嫩滑，鵝味香濃，食落好有滿足感。我自己一向都鍾意食燒味，所以對呢兩款菜式特別有要求，今次兩樣都冇令我失望。 其實食自助餐，我唔係一味追求食物款式多，反而更加重視食物本身嘅質素。有時去一啲自助餐，雖然選擇好多，但真正令人想食第二次嘅菜式就唔多。今次自助山就唔同，單係鮑魚扣鵝掌、乳豬同燒鵝，已經令我覺得食得相當開心。 服務方面亦都值得一讚！ 員工態度親切有禮，招呼周到，令整個用餐過程非常舒服。對我嚟講，一間餐廳除咗食物要好味，服務同樣重要，而自助山喺呢方面確實做得幾好。 總括嚟講，今次喺自助山嘅用餐體驗相當滿意。食物有水準，尤其係幾款中式菜真係做得出色，加上服務好，成餐飯食得非常愉快。

Wow, this buffet is seriously amazing. I've never experienced a buffet so extravagant and extensive…read morebefore! First off, the ambiance and views are stunning. You get 360 views of the city and the restaurant actually rotates! It's trippy at first, and I got lost multiple times trying to go back and forth from the buffet, but I could use the extra steps considering how much I ate. The food selection was massive, so there's no way I could write them all but here were some of my notes and things I'd get again: - Made to order grilled beef: really good, we asked for it rare since it's thin - Lobster with cheese was good: They had cold lobster and crab too but it wasn't super fresh to us and was a little watery. - Handmade dim sum: get the XLB and har gow - Roasted meats: Goose, roasted pig. The skin on the roasted pig was to die for. Perfectly thin and crispy - Prime rib: Good but a little over cooked for my liking - Sashimi and sushi: Really good quality - Fried ice cream: Very unique... kind of like the rolled ice cream. - Mango pudding: yum! - Butterfly cookies: I think they won some awards for these and it shows! We had a great time and enjoyed our experience here. They had a special baked Alaska show at 8pm, that wasn't super cool to be honest. I will say it is pretty pricey, but if you eat a lot of seafood, you will get your moneys worth.

Delicious breakfast spot at the JW Marriott--this place is set up as a buffet but a la carte…read moreordering is also available. During my stay I did both and really enjoyed the various options that were available--everything from Western to Eastern breakfast fare. The coffee is excellent. Service is also top notch--really appreciated the friendliness, attentiveness and efficiency of all the staff members. Ambiance is also really nice and a relaxing place to spend the morning meal. Overall highly recommend!

- Hong Kong - for the price and the quality, I'd say this was a pretty decent mid-tier lunch…read morebuffet! I enjoyed the food mostly, except for the dessert. So if you really like dessert you might end up being disappointed. I came here for the fish maw and other stuff, so I was happy! Besides fish maw, I highly recommend trying their shrimp. It's so plump, succulent and crunchy! I believe they said it's from Vietnam. Their sashimi selection was very decent too. Most of the time I'd skip the sashimi, but they've got clams and amaebi, yum yum! Also, service was excellent. Attentive even though they're slammed. The waitress never stopped clearing out empty plates throughout our meal.

Having been to the Peninsula on multiple occasions throughout my lifetime, this was my first time…read moredining at the Verandah. It was easy to secure a table via their online reservation system. The staff were responsive to emails that were sent prior to my visitz in regards to their menu and our allergies/dietary restrictions. The restaurant does not require any deposit unlike most other hotel restaurants. Verandah is located on the second floor of the hotel and all the space is pretigious leading to the restaurant. Checking in at the front desk was a breeze and we were immediately informed that the head chef will be coming out himself to speak to us. We were given a very informative and individual tour of the buffet area and went through all the items offered so that we could be cautious due to potential allergies. Chef was extremely professional and welcoming, fluent in both Cantonese and English. After our meeting with the chef we were lead to our table. The tables are spaced very comfortable apart from others, which is absolutely amazing. The service was provided by a main server and two other assistants. We definitely felt like royalty while dining here. The price to dine at Verandah may be one of the most expensive if not the most expensive hotel dinner buffet in Hong Kong. My dining companion and I felt that the price is very well worth the entire dining experience by the end of the night. Not only can you take your time graciously choosing items you want to devour, and enjoying it at your own pace at the dinner table, but also get top notch attentive service that doesn't feel over the top. The servers have absolutely mastered the art of looking after their guests in a manner that does not feel intrusive and they are able to pick up details quickly. The dinner napkin is looked after and folded neatly every single time you leave your seat. The chair is always pushed in for you when you take your seat. The drinks are always refilled. The table is always cleaned after each plate you enjoy. The food is always replenished when at item is taken by a guest. The plate is carried to your table if you need help. The servers are always on top of the game whenever you need them. The dinner buffet includes one coffee or tea in its price but unlimited rounds to their buffet area which includes everything you can imagine. Think sushi, sashimi, a raw bar, chilled seafood (lobster conch, abalone, etc), salads, soups, and world cuisine (we had both hot and cold items from Japan China, India, Italy, France and more). All of the food we had were delicious. The desserts included items like Crepe Suzette, ice cream, mousse cakes, cheesecakes, and even handcrafted chocolate (yes, the Peninsula is known for their house chocolate). What was also a nice touch to our dinner was having a view to a light show facing the harborfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. Whether you're looking to celebrate a special occasion or just wanting to enjoy one of the best dining experiences in Hong Kong's prestigious hotel, Verandah is absolutely stunning. Tip: dress for the occasion because it is special in all forms.

Came here for small wedding dinner. My second time having buffet in Hong Kong. It is completely…read moredifferent than in Toronto. My expectations were high since the restaurant is located on the second floor of the Peninsula Hotel. Walked in and was greeted immediately and shown to our tables located in a more private corner of the restaurant. Reservation were made 6 months prior to the date. Not sure how long you have to book but there is no way you will get a table with a few days notice, so book weeks ahead if not months. Service was impeccable. Food was even better than expectations. See photos. lobster, abalone, crab, sushi....you name it... done in small batches to maintain freshness. Remember to save room for dessert. Well worth the $600 or so cost per person. For a special occasion and to over indulge you must try the best buffet in Hong Kong.

It isn't cheap, but no quality buffet ever is in HK. The name is as literal as can be, as…read moreHarbourside sits on the Kowloon side staring at one of the most stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline (as is the rest of the Intercontinental). From a food front, the spread is luxurious as it is enormous. The variety is a bit dizzying and completely overwhelming for the average hungrier than life patron. At $500-900HKD, it's almost hard to see where the value lies. Is it the ambiance (which is breathtaking), the service (which is superb), or the quality of the food (which is good for a buffet)? I'd have to say it's a little bit of everything. If all you can eat in an high end setting sounds appealing to you, then this is one of the better hotel buffets in Hong Kong. The seafood selection is the place where most folks tend to get the most bang for their buck. From mussels, clams, prawns, and limited oysters, there is also snow crab legs and lobster claws. Occasionally there are whole crabs and lobsters, which usually taste like they've been frozen. The sushi is an easy skip, due to the terrible presentation and slim cuts, but the sashimi, particularly the salmon, is quite good. There is also a decent variety of smoked salmon, which seems to be one of the most popular items in any HK buffet. The Italiano section features various breads, cold cuts, and cheeses. There is a pasta station, but it's closer to the middle where the hot foods are prepared. The dried fruits selection is nicely paired with the various cheeses ranging from gruyere to bleu. This area is not particularly impressive on its own, but decent for variety's sake. Hodgepodge is the best way I can describe the hot foods area. Random foods from a featured cuisine of the month (in my case, it was Korean), along with Dim Sum during lunch time, and various cuisines that span from Indian to Continental. There is also a carving station with trio of meats (ham, lamb, beef) as well as a "you make it" wonton noodle station. Big ups to the truffled potato mash, that was probably my favorite savory side dish there. Desserts are usually my least favorite portion of any buffet, but they do a good job showcasing some serious variety here. There are pastries, fresh fruits, candied pieces, a macaron tower, and even a fondue fountain. That's not to say that all sweet tooths will be conquered, this is Asia after all. Having been to a fair number of hotel buffets in Tsim Sha Tsui, I can safely attest that Harbourside is indeed among the better ones. For the variety alone, it's a glutton's paradise but the view is virtually unbeatable. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

With a bunch of places in mind to go for brunch in and around Hong Kong, Harbourside at the…read moreIntercontinental was not far down my list. We made reservations a few weeks in advance because they book up quickly. The Sunday brunch that is offered is about $808HKD plus 10%. There is an option for free flow Champagne (Perrier Jouet) for about $858HKD plus 10%. Having been here on numerous occasions for my share of boozy brunches, I feel the quality of the food has gone down in the recent year. A lot of people love having the lobsters and the cold seafood bar. The bar in my most recent visit seems a bit messy and not as much variety of the types of seafood begin offered. The staff here are always very pleasant. There are servers walking around with bottles and bottles of champagne ready to top you up before you're on empty. They keep the bubbles coming so you don't even think about eating the food? That seems to be a tactic that worked on me. I didn't notice the downfall of the food until my buzz wore off. The brunch is one of the longer ones compared to other places. You can be seated starting 11:30 and the last drop of bubbly would be poured into your glass at 3:00. The cost of the buffet also covers you a drink at the end of your meal should you want a latte or tea to finish you off.

The Place is the tip-top excellent breakfast restaurant for the Cordis hotel.  They also serve set…read moreprice lunches and dinners, but we only came here for breakfast, 5 times and on each morning of our wonderful 5 night stay at the Cordis.  They served the most extensive and fresh Chinese/western style buffet breakfast I have ever experienced, and I have had a lot of them over the years. It's not cheap though and the retail cost is $38 USD per person.   We ended up paying $20 USD per person per day as part of our hotel rate package, and like airline fares the hotel rates change depending on when you book, but that was about the cheapest I ever saw before booking.  The hotel receptionist mentioned that if you want to sign up for breakfast upon registration (we only checked as we were interested in inviting an outside guest for one breakfast outing), you can get the discounted $20 USD per person rate but you have to sign up for every day of your stay. Anyway, as usual, photos speak a thousand words, and you can see for yourself on the variety of offerings.  I very much enjoyed every morning here to start the day.  Just some of the items included 3 dim sum varieties each day, made to order noodle soups, made to order egg dishes (the omelettes were amazingly fluffy and fresh), a huge variety of pastries and breads, congee with a lot of exotic condiments, freshly made fruit drinks, various juices, fruits, and salads, various chicken and sausage servings, delicious milk teas, coffee options, etc.  I really liked the delicious milk tea and opted for that instead of coffee every morning.  I also really liked a glass of freshly made celery/green apple juice every morning as well and also their self-serve lime juice.  Actually, I liked everything I tried lol, still did not get to it all as I only have one stomach, and I had a leisurely variety of small plates every morning. The breakfast restaurant manager was Vinod, a very friendly, engaging, and gregarious Indian man and he has been the manager here for 5 years.  We chatted often, got to know each other a bit, and he personally made me a milk tea whenever he could, so good they were!  The staff was 5 star efficient, eagle-eyed, and kept the tables cleared.   I could tell Vinod was a real world-class food industry pro.  Overall, The Place is the best, was well worth what we paid, and I will miss it!

I enjoyed this very good breakfast buffet that offers both western standard breakfast selections as…read morewell as Hong Kong-styled Chinese breakfast items that should satisfy diners with different preferences. It also offers gluten-free and halal options for those who have special dietary requirements. I love the fresh-squeezed juices and the attentiveness and promptness of the staff in removing used places on the table.

A cool quiet oasis amongst the hustle and bustle of Causeway Bay. Delightful spot for afternoon…read morerefreshment. From a full lunch to just a drink. It is just a hotel dining room and not much of an authentic anything but it is cool and pleasant

Cafe One is one of the few, or perhaps only, hotel restaurants I know that aren't physically in the…read morehotel. So many times had I walked right past it when going to HMV, not knowing that Cafe One was actually part of the Park Lane Hotel! I've only been here once for a friend's birthday dinner, and it was a more than satisfying buffet. The selection of food was great - to start with, I made multiple trips to the salad bar and had loads of salmon - both the smoked salmon and the sashimi. The salmon sashimi was really fresh and I probably ate more than ten pieces! There was pan-fried goose liver as well, which was absolutely divine - it was just melt-in-your-mouth goodness. There was also this baked potato with a layer of melted cheese as well, which was really good too but would've been better if it was hot instead of just warm. I've never really been the kind of person to eat a lot of the mains at a buffet, but this was an exception - the roast beef was really, really good. It was nice and tender and the gravy that came it just brought out its flavor even more! There was a pasta bar as well, where I opted for farfalle in cream sauce with mushroom and bacon. The portion for this was quite small so I actually went back for seconds. They had a pretty good variety for dessert too. There was Haagen Dazs, which frankly speaking is already enough to satisfy me! The chocolate cake was a little dry, but the coffee pudding was great. There was a chocolate fountain too, but unfortunately they had run out of marshmallows and strawberries (it was well past eleven by then) so I could only have it with melon. I would definitely recommend Cafe One for a decent hotel buffet. The variety of food was great and I wasn't disappointed by anything really, besides that they never refilled the marshmallows and the strawberries for the fountain. Service was good too and my plate was always gone by the time I returned with a new plate of food.

#ThrowbackThursday - Remembering Hong Kong…read more.. Conveniently located at Nathan Road near the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, we decided to have our final meal in Hong Kong at Daikiya Japanese Restaurant. It's a very solid all-you-can-eat option with two thick notebooks of pictured items to choose from. The raw and the cooked, the fish and the meat, the meal and the dessert... Sashimi - The usual suspects abound (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, etc.), but they also have hokkigai (surf clam), amaebi (sweet shrimp), Hokkaido hotate (scallop), and nishin (Japanese herring with roe). Served on a bed of ice and decorated with artificial flowers, each platter was well-plated... and delicious! Nigiri - There are plenty of winners here, but let's focus on the one that topped the list - Grilled Scallop with Crab Oil and Garlic. Seared enough to give that burnt flavor, dabbed with crab oil, then topped with roasted garlic... Need I say more? This was the highlight of our meal and, yes, my younger daughter and I had this over and over and over! Worthy runners-up - Grilled Flatfish and Prawn with Black Fish Roe. Rolls - An assortment of maki (sushi roll), temaki (hand roll), gunkan-maki (ship roll), and sashimi rolls was on the menu as well, but we were able to try only a few. The Mango and Soft-Shell Crab Roll was too small and had more cucumber than anything else. There simply were better options to be had. Grilled - Surf and Turf! Shrimp, scallop, oyster, lamb chop, beef, chicken, pork, and even pineapple. The best dish was the Sautéed Diced Beef with Garlic. Perfectly seasoned and cooked medium, these beef chunks were so tender and tasty! Dessert - Gotta save room for some (or all) of these - mochi, macaron, ice cream, tiramisù, brownie, crème brûlée, fruit, nut, and so on. We indulged in their special Milk Top, which had a limit of one flavor per person. We tried the Romantic Moment and Green Tea Harmony, which had soft-serve ice cream, red bean/paste, mochi balls, jellies, and rice crispies. The only way to cap off an AYCE! After restocking on calories, we were ready to head back to the hotel and then to HKIA. Daikiya was just what the doctor ordered to fill up our bellies before leaving. We totally enjoyed our stay in Hong Kong, but we had to wrap up our adventure. It was time to say goodbye... for now...

OHHHH MYYY GOOOOD... It's one of my best meals in HK, amazing!!!! I've never been to an AYCE like…read morethis, putting Vegas buffets to shame. No wonder HK is the paradise for foodies! 1) The menu was extensive, almost overwhelming (there are 2 books), including sashimi boat, nigiri, tempura, seared fish, hand rolls, California rolls, desserts, anything you can think of! My eyes lit up when I opened the menu like I saw gold. 2) The food quality was very good for the price we paid. Everything raw was fresh and chilled and the rest were all served hot and steamy. 3) Service was super efficient and courteous too. They tried to fulfill all your requests. 4) It can be packed so book an early table. 5) You won't break your bank here to be able to enjoy a quality AYCE. We were all so full at the end. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in HK! I hope they stay in business for a while and keep the quality up! **** I heard the other locations don't taste as good so not every Daikiya is the same.

I was at this location for its breakfast buffet which was included in the room price…read more At first, I didn't expect much since it is a breakfast. But wow, the food was so good. It has Western and asian styles. Egg Benedict, honey ham, smoked salmon, congee, green onion cake, dim sum, etc. The service is top-notch and attentive.

Came here on my recent visit to HK…read more This is probably one of the better breakfast buffets on the island. There are a bunch of options you could go to re. hotel buffets for breakfast, such as shangri la, or conrad, marriott, etc. The location of those would probably be better too, since Hyatt is not super convenient by public transport, though frankly no where is perfect. To get here, you're probably going to have to walk about 10 minutes from the MTR The options here are quite good. You have a selection of pretty much everything for breakfast, ranging from pastries to chinese food to western breakfast to multiple different kinds of fruit juices. I always think it's nice when you have a wide variety of fruit juices. My personal favorite, though it's not terribly original, was probably the noodle station. I unfortunately can't give 5 stars because I found a hair in my food (it wasn't mine, as I have short hair; this was a long hair from a woman most likely), but everything overall tasted pretty good. A sample of the wide range of choices in the pastries below Believe the final price came out to be $350 plus 10% service charge, so a little under $400 HKD. It might be a good deal if you stay here for a night and get breakfast thrown in.