WHERE TO EAT, DRINK AND TAKE TEA ACROSS LANTAU
With so many wonderful and varied restaurants across Lantau, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. So the question is, what’s hot this summer? Where should you be spending your hard-earned dollar and what are the F&B promotions you need to know about? Let’s start with some South Lantau and Tung Chung offerings before heading over to Discovery Bay. Enjoy our top picks!
TREASURE ISLAND’S BEACH CLUB
One of our favourite places to hang out, with a prime position on Pui O Beach, Treasure Island’s Beach Club Restaurant, Sun Terrace and Bar is open Fridays (12pm to 10pm), Saturdays (10am to 10pm), and Sundays and public holidays (10am to 8pm). The menu has something for everyone including a wide selection of burgers, salads, beach snacks and sharing platters. There’s an impressive range of vegetarian and vegan dishes, and a dedicated kids’ menu. We love the Cosy Coastal Breakfast Buffet served up every Sunday, from 10am to 12pm, HK$138 per person.
Look out too for the Friday Night Specials – first Friday of each month: two hours All You Can Eat Wings & Free-flow Beer, HK$228 per person, and the last Friday of each month: two hours All You Can Eat Tacos and Free-flow Beer, HK$248 per person. The Burger of the Month and Wine of the Month specials always go down a treat, and there’s no place better to grab a sundowner and watch the amazing sunsets over the bay. To find out more or make a booking, call 5236 7013 or visit www.treasureislandhk.com.
BASIC BISTRO
You are invited to embrace the spirit of joie de vivre, joyful living, at Basic Bistro which opened in January at Tbay. The chefs combine French techniques with innovative twists, and an enchanting mural by renowned French artist Eric Reno helps establish an authentic Parisian feel. The menu is big on crowdpleasing French classics, like Bouillabaisse, Beef Bourguignon and Crepe Suzette.
Basic Bistro is open daily, from 9am to 11pm, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can make the most of the daily specials and sets or go à la carte. Our top pick? Sunday Roast and Brunch, 11.30am to 3pm, with soup or salad to start, priced at just HK$220. To find out more or make a booking, call 2305 5508 or visit www.basicbistrohk.com.
HANDI INDIAN RESTAURANT
Fans of Handi Indian Restaurant in Tung Chung can order online this month at https://shop.ichefpos. com/store/Lfr89qQw/ordering to enjoy a 10% discount (minimum spend HK$200) and cash in on loyalty points – accumulate 5,000 points to get HK$50 off. If you live in the airport area or Tung Chung, delivery is free for orders over HK$150.
Open seven days a week for lunch (11am to 3pm, last order 2.30pm) and dinner (5.15pm to 11pm, last order 10.30pm), Handi Indian Restaurant has an extensive and mouthwatering menu. Dishes are crafted with passion, precision and a deep-rooted love for Indian culinary traditions. Must-tries include the Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh and Yellow Dal. To make a booking or order a takeaway, call 2988 8675 or visit www.handi.com.hk.
AUBERGE DISCOVERY BAY HONG KONG
Over in Discovery Bay this month, the fun starts at Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong – at Café bord de Mer & Lounge. Be sure to treat yourself to Semi-Buffet Lunch, Sundays from 12pm to 3pm – there’s seafood on ice, cold cuts and desserts, with prices starting at HK$398 per person + 10% service charge. To complete the experience, you can opt to add a main course for an additional cost, starting at HK$168 per person + 10% service charge, and free-flow beverages for HK$268 per person + 10% service charge.
Our other top pick is the Twinings Tea Pairing at Café bord de Mer & Lounge (HK$428 for two + 10% service charge), served from 3pm to 5pm Friday to Sunday, and on public holidays. We love the Twinings Lemon and Ginger Tea Jelly with Vanilla Pannacotta, and the Twinings Earl Grey Tea Jelly with Scallops. You’ll find that Twinings Lady Grey Tea pairs perfectly with a classic British scone. To make a booking, call 2295 8299 or visit www.aubergediscoverybay.com.
DBRASSERIE
Launched in February this year, right opposite the bus station in DB Plaza, DBrasserie has already established itself as a go-to meeting point. It’s somewhere to relax with friends either indoors or on the rooftop terrace, while eating, drinking and taking in the stunning sea views. We head there for the live sport screenings, comedy nights and live music performances.
Open by 6.30am Monday to Friday, and by 7.30am on the weekend, DBrasserie closes at 10pm Sunday to Thursday, and as late as you like on Friday and Saturday. You can sample the eclectic Asian Fusion menu round the clock, drop in for a quick (Uncle Russ) coffee during the day, or head there for latenight drinks on your way home from work. The menu is extensive, neatly covering breakfasts, breads, snacks and salads, mains and graffiti bowls, burgers and grills, and desserts. To find out more or make a booking, call 9848 1101 or visit www.dbrasserie.com.
IL BEL PAESE GROUP
Dine at any Il Bel Paese Group restaurant this month (linktr.ee/ilbelpaesegroup) and you can enjoy 10% off purchases at any of the group’s delis or supermarkets, including Italian Express and European Touch in DB. What’s more, if you are a DB Summer Splashtopia ticket holder and/ or have a Hang Seng Bank credit card, you can enjoy 10% off food ordered from the à la carte menus at Il Bel Paese Ristorante Italiano, Pascucci and The Rink – Bar & Restaurant.
Our top pick for summer is the premium Italian Gelato at Il Bel Paese Ristorante Italiano available in either a cone or cup. There’s a wide selection of flavours from Vanilla to Crème Brûlée, plus real Italian classics like Tiramisu, Espresso and Stracciatella. Our favourite is the Campari Gelato (for adults only). To find out more or make a booking, call 2987 0202 or visit www.ilbelpaese.com.hk.