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Spoil Your Dad With These Mouth-Watering Father’s Day Menus

Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by treating your dad to a delicious meal. Whether he’s a steak lover or a seafood aficionado, Hong Kong’s restaurant scene offers plenty of culinary options to choose from. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the mouth-watering options that will make this Father’s Day one to remember.

father's day menus

A Lux

A Lux has taken its iconic Buon Fine Settimana weekend brunch and reimagined it for Father’s Day. The four-course menu includes unlimited Antipastos, one of these al dente pasta dishes – Parmesan Risotto with Lobster Ragout; Penne with Beef Cheek and Mushroom Cream; Abalone Spinosini with Garlic and Chilli (add HK$88); or Carabineros Prawn Spaghetti (add HK$108), and a main course from the following options: Roasted U.S. Ribeye with Gravy; Sea bass and Clams with Spinach and Butter Sauce; Japanese Chicken Saltimbocca; Grilled Australian M8 Wagyu Beef (add HK$368); or Beef Wellington. This decadent meal will be followed by the staff bringing a dessert trolley consisting of a plethora of sweet treats from which you can pick all your favourite ones. For HK$788, guests can enjoy Siberian Sturgeon Caviar, unlimited Roasted U.S. Ribeye and 90 minutes of free flow of non-alcoholic drinks in addition to the aforementioned four-course meal. Another variation of the brunch menu, which is priced at HK$888, comes with a free flow of top-notch champagnes and wines that dads will undoubtedly appreciate.

Where: Shop M2, M/F, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong
When: June 17 and 18 (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)
How much: Starting at HK$588 per person.
For reservations: info@a-lux.hk, (852) 2663 9938 or click here.

father's day menus

Carver

Whether your dad loves a good steak or never misses choosing the seafood options at any restaurant he goes to, this special six-course Father’s Day menu called Family Degustation Menu at Carver will certainly be to his liking. This one-day brunch feast features a prime Australian Striploin steak, that is juicy and rich in flavours, served with beer fries and truffle gravy. Also on the menu are the Black Cod Fillet with salmon roe and Champagne butter sauce, Lobster Spaghetti; and Canadian Pork Chop paired with mashed potato and apple meat. Additionally, there is a remarkable selection of appetisers, salads and a soup. To perfectly complement all the luscious dishes on the menu, people can choose from red and white wine options to treat their taste palettes.

Where: Carver, 1/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay
When: June 18
How much: HK$748 per person
For reservations: carver@cphongkong.com or (852) 5978 5971

father's day menus

Francis

Another restaurant to go to this weekend to devour a meal that is filling for your stomach and heart is Francis. The gourmet-class sumptuous Middle Eastern dishes here will take you on a culinary journey transcending your entire family to the colourful and exotic streets of Tel Aviv. With a wide variety of dishes like meze, shakshuka, kafta and more to be savoured, these a-la-carte dishes are perfect for families to bond as they share the dishes. Accompanying them are the main course options consisting of Seafood Couscous; Mughrabi Chicken Parm; and Steak & Eggs. And to further elevate the gastronomical experience, Francis brings to the table a collection of wines from the Meditterian region that were thoroughly selected by exceptional connoisseurs.

Where: Francis, 4 & 6 St. Francis Street, Wan Chai
When: Weekends (11:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
How much: Prices vary based on the dish
No reservations are required.

father's day menus

Man Ho

An equally impressive option for fathers who are a fan of the local Cantonese cuisine is Man Ho which will be serving two spesh 8-course menus consisting of some of the best culinary delights of the region. If you visit the fine dining area in the afternoon, the restaurant will bring plates of mouth-watering delicacies such as dim sums, Crispy Roasted Suckling Pig, Deep fried Lobster Claw with Shrimp Mousse, and Double-boiled Conch with Maca and Bamboo Pith. For the night, the Cantonese restaurant has prepared a dinner menu using only the most high-end ingredients in the market, significantly making all the dishes highly delectable. The dinner menu will have the following – Chilled Lobster Fillet and Salmon Roe with Mayonnaise; Double boiled Kanto Sea Cucumber Soup with Conch and Maca; Braised South African Dried Abalone with Goose Web; Braised Tiger Prawn with Cognac and Seaweed Sauce.

Where: Man Ho, Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
When: June 18 (11:30 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner)
How much: Lunch menu at HK$688 per person and dinner at HK$1288
For reservations: Click here (note: each booking should include a minimum of four people)

FRANCIS brings Tel Avivian food culture to Wan Chai

2018 is looking to be a strong year for Hong Kong’s F&B scene with so many new restaurant openings in the first month alone – FRANCIS in Wan Chai being one of them. The neighbourhood hangout opened its doors on January 22 in the up-and-coming St Francis Yard section of Wan Chai (just down the road from Pici). 

The airy 30-seater concept celebrates Tel Aviv’s vibrant food culture with curated wines and an inspired menu of mezes. As soon as I heard about it, I immediately booked a girls’ dinner to get the 411. Tel Aviv is one of my favourite cities in the world for many reasons, and the cuisine stands out in my memory as the best of any trip I’ve ever done. (Read: 10 Reasons Why Tel Aviv Should Be Your Next Holiday)

Stuffed Mussels (HK$110)

Refreshingly, FRANCIS is not ‘just another brand’ adding to the roster of some big dining group. It’s the first venture for a trio of young entrepreneurs led by James Ward, former manager at successful venues Aqua, Zafran and The Ocean in Repulse Bay. His partners are Israeli-born chef Asher Goldstein and sommelier Simone Sammuri.

Goldstein, a native of Tel Aviv, crafted a seasonal menu of shared plates using organic produce in addition to fresh seafood and vegetables. In fact, the night we came we dined meatless: Baked Halloumi with pomegranate molasses and wild oregano (HK$120), Smoked Carrots with almond and spiced honey (HK$90), Cauliflower with yogurt and tarragon (HK$80) and Raw Tuna with kohlrabi, anchovy and tomato (HK$140). 

Ward, Goldstein and Sammuri

Grilled Octopus with harissa, burgul potato cake (HK$140)

If I were to go back, I would try the Hummus (HK$80), Falafel (HK$50) and Sweet Potato with paprika and feta (HK$90); they ran out of the latter when we were there. For dessert, we had a delicious modern take on the Palestinian knafeh, a crispy pastry with melting mozzarella inside topped with orange blossom and pistachio (HK$80). This one was definitely one of my favourites at Shuk Ha’Carmel.

Word of warning: I was eating with a girlfriend and neither of us has much of an appetite, but we had to order at least five plates between the two of us (dessert included). We had to shell out around HK$450 each in the end (counting the wine), which is no small price to pay for only half-filling our stomachs. 

Baked Halloumi cheese – excellent! (HK$120)

What should you expect at FRANCIS? Refined versions of your Tel Avivian classics in tiny portions. The wine selection, on the other hand, is altogether another matter: the vintages are excellent and you can get a bottle of red from HK$180.

FRANCIS is definitely a great place to catch up with friends over casual bites and drinks (we loved the vibe!), but for a sit down dinner I would recommend eating somewhere else (first). Shalom!

FRANCIS G/F, 4 & 6, St. Francis Street, Wan Chai (852) 3101 9521 hello@francis.com.hk www.francis.com.hk facebook.com/francishkrestaurant/ instagram.com/francishongkong/