As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect holiday meal begins. This year, ditch your oven gloves and basting brush, and let the city’s finest restaurateurs take care of you. From timeless feasts to modern marvels, these festive offerings are the main event, promising to “sleigh” your guests and leave your own oven green with envy. So, gather your loved ones, make a list (and check it twice), and prepare to indulge.
Embla
A window table at Embla restaurant. Photo: Handout
On Upper Station Street, chef Jim Löfdahl and his team are serving up a traditional julbord – a festive, all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of dishes that lies at the heart of a Nordic Christmas. Embrace the season with a glorious range of wintry flavours and a merry selection of savoury, sweet and celebratory dishes. Festive highlights include Nordic classics such as cured salmon, elk salami, pickled herring and, of course, a rich assortment of cheeses and decadent desserts. A lunch-only affair, guests will have three hours to eat their fill and revel in the holiday cheer.
11 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan
Feather & Bone
The Christmas spread at Feather & Bone. Photo: Handout
This December, Feather & Bone presents two specially crafted festive menus to capture the magic of the season. Their three-course Festive Lunch offers all the Christmas hits, including a velvety roasted pumpkin velouté, succulent traditional roast turkey and a classic Christmas pudding. For those seeking a truly indulgent feast, the premium menu begins with a signature grazing board, followed by choices like smoked haddock pâté or delicate beef carpaccio. Mains cater to every palate, from must-have turkey and a grass-fed tenderloin, to an Atlantic salmon fillet and a rich winter squash risotto. The experience culminates in a shared dessert platter of Christmas classics, featuring mince pies and a chocolate mousse cake.
5 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Four Seasons
Christmas desserts at The Gallery at the Four Seasons. Photo: HandoutFestive delights abound at the Four Seasons, where special Christmas menus are available at Caprice, The Lounge and The Gallery. For those seeking an alternative to traditional holiday fare, the three-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen presents exquisite set menus on the 24th and 25th, showcasing sumptuous Cantonese classics. Culinary highlights across the two days include whole South African abalone with French duck liver in a supreme oyster sauce, and fried rice with Japanese red king crabmeat and 12-year preserved radish. For guests embracing a meat-free feast this Advent, dedicated vegetarian menus are also available.
Dining and Cooking