Brunch in Hong Kong: 8 New Menus to Try for Under $500

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When the whole fam has had a week full of school, work, and extra curricular activities, brunch is where you’ll find us to take a break from the hectic schedules and to regroup or catch up with friends. A Hong Kong institution, there are so many menus on offer and always new ones popping up to try. To make choosing that little bit easier, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite new brunch offerings, which all come in nicely at under $500! So, what’s stopping you? Gather up your gang (with or without the kids!)  this weekend. Whether you opt for the free-flow add-ons is up to you (no judgement here!).

Known as one of HK’s premier steak houses, Buenos Aires Polo Club has recently launched its very own brunch. You’re greeted with a towering selection of freshly baked pastries, breads and cakes (yes, that includes cinnamon buns!) before moving onto the opulent egg station. Enjoy a made-to-order and perfectly personalised omelette, or the classic soft-poach. Make sure to save room for what’s to come though, as the brunch also includes an incredible seasonal seafood bar. Boasting fresh oysters and house-cured salmon, along with King Crab legs, cured meats, cheeses and more. Top the brunch off with a Bloody Mary (or two!) from the Bloody Mary station ($148 each) or indulge with one of the free-flow packages available.

How much: $328 per person (+10% service charge), with a variety of free-flow drinks packages also available at an additional price
When: Sundays, from 11am – 2pm
Where: Buenos Aires Polo Club, 7/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

For a French style brunch in the heart of Causeway Bay, Seasons is the one to try. Only just launched at the end of February, the sumptuous brunch begins with a buffet of seafood and salad, traditional appetisers and seasonal soup. Move onto your eggs any style, before enjoying the selection of main courses and roasts of the day! Finish off your brunch with the incredible pastry counter (anyone else’s kid a carb lover?). Known for its classic French cuisine, Seasons delivers the big-guns here, so expect unlimited, macarons, madeleines, tarts, pastries and more! Everyone will be sure to go home smiling after this one.

How much: $498 per person (+10% service charge), with free-flow house wine and beer for an additional HK$128, or free-flow Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Champagne for an additional $190
When: Sundays, 11:30am – 3:30 pm
Where: Seasons by Olivier E, Shop 308, 3/F, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Bringing a little Latin flair to the 852, Mamasita’s newly launched brunch menu has us seriously excited. With a buffet of Mexican appetisers (we’re talking salsa, guac, chips, crispy pork skin and more!), as well as a whole host of salad and ceviche options, this brunch menu gets off to one tasty start. Move on to the cheese, fruits, deli and charcuterie offerings, before filling up on some mouth-watering delights from the live cooking station. Picky eaters on your hand? Your kiddos (and big kids alike) can have their very own made-to-order quesadillas, tacos and omelettes. You can also choose from one of the delicious sharing mains. With crowd pleasers on the menu such as Chile Rubbed Beef Brisket, Free-Range Chicken Ranchero and Pan Seared Black Cod, there’s sure to be something for everyone. You cannot leave before ending your feast with one of the amazing desserts on offer, from home-made churros to sweet Mexican Rice Pudding, this brunch has all the boxes ticked in our eyes!

How much: $338 per person (+10% service charge), with free-flow Sangria, Sparkling Wine, and Red or White Wine for an additional $148
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Mamasita’s Cantina, 5F & 6F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

Fancy some traditional Cantonese fair to kick start your weekend? Well, Lai Bun Fu’s new “Shang Yue” Brunch menu may just be the thing to try! Only on Saturdays, the brunch begins with appetisers of Mini Geoduck Clam in Flat Glass Noodle, Sesame Sauce, and spicy Sichuan-style Tossed Fish, Okra and Black Fungus. The dishes are then followed by two soup courses of Lobster Bisque and Double-Boiled Mandarin Fish, Chicken and Preserved Vegetable (both served in cute tea cups!). Then, enjoy a snack of Steamed Pork Ribs and Stir-fried Turnip Cake, before the main courses arrive! Delight in Stir-Fried Prawns, Braised Angus Beef Brisket with Pumpkin and more, served alongside “Lai Bun Fu Signature Fried Rice”. Did we menu that the 12-course extravaganza is only $280? (and includes free-flow red or white wine!). This is definitely the spot to bring out-of-town guests who are looking to sample local fare!

How much: 12-courses for $280 (includes free-flowing Spanish red and white wine!), or $350, to include with limitless sparkling Soligo Prosecco and Rosé
When: Saturdays, from 11:30am – 15:00pm
Where: Lai Bun Fu, 5/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong

Just in time for Spring, Beef & Liberty have launched its delicious “Green Egg Weekend BBQ” brunch, exclusively at their Wan Chai rooftop. The mouth-watering spread includes free-flow BBQ, salads and accompaniments, along with beer, wine and a “make-your-own” Bloody Mary station! There are two menus which alternate each weekend, but with the likes of Slow-roast Pork Shoulder, Beef & Liberty Ribs and the promise of build-your-own hamburgers on offer, whenever you choose to go, it’s sure to be an incredible BBQ feast and a hit with the tweens!

How much: $258 per person, with free-flow beer, Prosecco and Bloody Marys for an additional $130
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Beef & Liberty, 23 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

When we heard that The Pawn was offering a new brunch with the tag line “unlimited free-flow #GoodPuds,” we knew we had to check it out. Start with the sharing brunch board (which includes creamy ricotta, crushed avocado, spinach salad and fresh crab meat!), before moving onto one of the delicious British mains – we’re looking at you Fish & Chips, or Sweet Corn Pancakes with Grilled Avocado! End your feast with classic favourites which rotate on a weekly basis. The brunch includes free-flow soft drinks, orange juice and smoothies, or go all out with free flow champers!

How much: $498 per person (+10% service charge), or $598 to include free-flow Champagne, Bloody Mary’s, selected wines, beers and more, whilst kids (up to the age of 12) eat for free!
When: Saturdays, 12:00pm – 2:30pm and Sundays 11:00am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
Where: The Pawn, 62 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

If you’re craving Japanese, Spanish or Peruvian cuisines, find all three at Mercedes me this Sunday. Known for its innovative fusion dining, Chef Edgar brings the week day classics to the weekend. Choose from three buffet style stations that are brimming with freshly baked pastries and croissants, light salads and small tapas styled bites with cold cuts, picked veg and cured seafood. You can’t go wrong when there’s a “eggs cooked a-la-minute” station, either. Select a variety of toppings for an egg-cellent starter (sorry, we couldn’t resist!)! Next, order from its specially curated main course menu where you can order the likes of Australian Aged Wagyu Skirt with Shiso-churri or Grilled Tiger Prawn with Miso Butter to name a few. Kids and parents alike won’t be able to get enough of the infamous Sobrassada and Mozzarella Bikinis – essentially an elevated version of a grilled cheese sandwich in finger sized bites. End the meal with a selection of desserts including fairy floss for the kiddos! The perfect ending to any great brunch, in our opinion.

How much: $490 per person (+10% service charge) or $770 for free flow package (includes beer, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Bloody Mary, red and wine)
When: Sundays, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Where: Mercedes me, Shop C and D, Entertainment Building, 30 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong, 2895 7398, [email protected]

The newly launched brunch promises to take diners on a getaway to the heart of Spain, with their delicious food and lively DJ, spinning a range of tunes from Latina to 80’s throwbacks. Kick your brunch off by delving into a selection Spain’s much loved cold staples, including Handcrafted Iberico Cebo Ham, Serrano Ham and Machego Cheese. Make sure to save room for the “Huevos” station and tuck into some delicious Spanish style eggs! We’re tempted by the traditional Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Spinach and can’t wait to get our hands on the Spanish Tortilla. A must order for seafood lovers will be the Mediterranean Red Prawns in Garlic Sauce or the Fresh Clams “En Salsa Verde”, before moving on to feast on some traditional Paella.

That’s not all though, as you’ll also get to dine on a choice of authentic main dishes such as Crispy Suckling Pig, Grilled Iberico Pork Ribs and Grilled Octopus with Chimichurri Sauce. Then finish the indulgent brunch off with an assorted of desserts, from the always popular Churros or Baked Spanish Style Cheesecake!

How much: $398 for food / $112 for children between 3 to 11 (+ 10% service charge), with an additional $128 for free flow Cava, Classic Sangria, Red or White wines
When: Saturdays and Sunday, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Alzina Spanish Asador, G/F, 29-31 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong