10 Sep 2018
Tags: InterContinental Hong Kong, National Day, Fireworks, Harbourview, Fireworks Celebrations, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon, Luxury, luxury hotel, Front-row Fireworks, National Day Fireworks, Fireworks Dinners, Best Fireworks Views
On Monday, October 1st, InterContinental Hong Kong, with its dramatic Kowloon waterfront location, will provide a spectacular setting for the National Day Fireworks Display. The hotel's celebrated restaurants are presenting special set dinners, showcasing exceptional cuisine, with stunning panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline as the dramatic backdrop for the 9:00pm Fireworks Display.
Why not plan a National Day Staycation by reserving a guest room or suite with us? Almost two thirds of our guest rooms (and all suites) have spectacular harbourviews, providing an enviable bird's eye view of the Fireworks Display on Victoria Harbour. Reserve one of our Fireworks Dinners; then stay the night!
Rates for Harbourview Rooms start from HK$3,965+10% service for Oct 1st. With our Advance Purchase Rate, when you book a room at least 7 days in advance for the National Day Holiday Week, enjoy up to 12% off our Best Flexible Rate by paying in full when you book your room. (This offer requires a fully prepaid non-refundable deposit at the time of booking, with your credit card charged between the booking date and prior to the arrival date.)
Harbourside
Perched at the edge of Victoria Harbour, Harbourside restaurant is acclaimed for its elaborate international buffets. On October 1st, our Harbourside Chef Nicholas Chan and his team are preparing a special dinner buffet with a tempting array of cold fresh seafood, action stations featuring fresh sushi and sashimi, plus a carving station.
Special items on the National Day Fireworks Dinner Buffer include Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Glass Noodles, Abalone and Steamed Egg White, Seafood Soup with Bird's Nest, Traditional Steamed Garoupa with Cordyceps Flowers and Pork, King Crab Thermidor, Baked Mornay Oysters, Kagoshima Beef, Pan-seared Duck Foie Gras, Tamahouk Beef Ribs and Honey-glazed Gammon Ham with Pineapple.
Save room to indulge in our decadent array of homemade desserts by the hotel's Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier.
1st Seating (6:30pm – 9:00pm)
HK$1,338 per adult inclusive of one welcome drink (juice, soft drink, beer, cocktails or mocktail)
HK$938 per child (ages 3-11) inclusive of one welcome drink (juice, soft drink or mocktail)
2nd Seating (9:30pm-11:30pm)
HK$838 per adult inclusive of one welcome drink (juice, soft drink, beer, cocktail or mocktail)
HK$588 per child (ages 3-11) inclusive of one welcome drink (juice, soft drink or mocktail)
THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill
If you're a beef lover, enjoy a hearty Fireworks Dinner at our popular STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill. Chef Chiu Ming Chan is preparing a 3-course menu includes the Festive Salad Bar with French Duck Foie Gras Terrine, Parma Ham, Smoked Scottish Salmon and Salami.
For the main course, select from U.S Tenderloin (6 oz), Striploin (10 oz), Ribeye (12 oz) or Chilean Sea Bass (10 oz).
Feel extra hungry? Beef lovers can add an additional HK$188 for an 8 oz U.S Tenderloin, an additional HK$288 for a 14 oz. U.S. Striploin or an additional HK$288 for a 16 oz U.S. Rib Eye.
For the “best of the best” beef , upgrade your beef selection to Japanese A5 Hida Wagyu Striploin (12 oz) for an additional HK$1,888; the Australian Grade 9 Wagyu Rib Eye (12 oz) for an additional HK$1,280 or the U.S Prime Long Bone-In Rib Eye (28 oz) for an additional HK$888.
Alternatively for a Surf & Turf combination, add the Seafood Tower of Boston Lobster, King Crab Legs, Abalone, Mussels, Scallops, Prawns & Kaluga Amur Caviar (10g) for 2 persons for an additional HK$1,380.
Save room for the dessert buffet by Executive Pastry Chef Christian Gonthier and his team.
3-course dinner (6:00pm – 11:00pm)
HK$1,338 per adult / HK$1.138 per child (ages 3-11)
Yan Toh Heen
The 2-Michelin star Yan Toh Heen, newly relocated to a stunning new harbourview venue within the hotel, is recognised for its exquisite Cantonese cuisine. On October 1st, Executive Chef Lau Yiu Fai is preparing an 8-course set menu beginning with Barbecued Suckling Pig with Shredded Chicken and Jelly Fish with Ginger and Spring Onion. This is followed by Braised Imperial Bird's Nest Soup with Fish Maw and Bamboo Piths, and then Braised Lobster and Steamed Egg White with Crabmeat Roe. Next is Stewed Sea Cucumber with Spring Onions in Chicken Broth, followed by Wok-fried Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Matsutake Mushrooms. Next comes Wok-seared Chilean Sea Bass with Yuzu Sauce, followed by Fried Rice with Whole Abalone and Chicken. For dessert, Baked Pudding with Hazelnuts and Sago.
8-course Cantonese dinner (6:00pm - 11:00pm):
HK$1,888 per adult
Guests dining at Harbourside, THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill and Yan Toh Heen can view the Fireworks Display from the private promenade in front of the restaurants.
Rech by Alain Ducasse
The 1-Michelin star Rech by Alain Ducasse showcases the best seasonal fish, shellfish and oysters with the Chef's personal interpretation and contemporary French cuisine. It is the first international outpost of Rech, which was founded in Paris in 1925 and reborn by world acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse in 2007.
On October 1st, Rech Executive Chef Stephane Gortina is preparing a 6-course menu starting with Gillardeau n°2 / Fines de Claire de Marennes Oléron n°3 Oysters. Next is Squid, cuttlefish and octopus, saffron broth, followed by Langoustine from Brittany 'Bellevue'. This is followed by Line-caught sea bass, shellfish-samphire. Then, our famous Camembert, walnut-chive and for dessert, Hazelnut.
6-course dinner (6:00pm-11:00pm):
HK$1,688 per person with wine pairing: an additional HK$588 per person
NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong
NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong showcases the Innovative new-style Japanese cuisine by internationally acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
NOBU's Executive Chef Sean Mell and Executive Sushi Chef Kazunari Araki are planning a special 8-course Omakase for October 1st evening. Indulge in Aburi Tachiuo & Ankimo with Ume Ponzu, followed by New Style Ise Ebi & Uni Sashimi, Sanma Sashimi with Sudashi Kaki Dressing and Toro & Matsutake Roll with Wasabi Salsa. Next is a Deluxe Sushi Assortment followed by King Crab Karaage with Spicy Soy Mirin. This is followed by Salt-baked Dover Sole Fillet with Shiso Salsa and then A5 Japanese Wagyu with Yuzu Rosemary Miso. After Clear Soup, indulge in a dessert of Yuzu Mille-Feuille with Oolong Ice Cream and Yuzu Caramel.
8-course Omakase menu (6:00pm-11:00pm):
HK$1,588 per person
Lobby Lounge
The Lobby Lounge, with its unique location on the edge of Victoria Harbour provides a panoramic bird's eye view of the October 1st Fireworks Display. Enjoy signature “#852Tails of Hong Kong” and “tappetisers” or a light bite from all-day menu. From 9:00pm onwards, listen to French multi-instrumentalist Antoine Richard with the Gypsy Jazz Trio.
Cover Charge (6:00pm -9:30pm)
HK$650 per person (inclusive of two standard drinks)
Please add 10% service charge to the above prices.
Whatever the venue, InterContinental Hong Kong provides the ultimate setting for viewing the National Day Fireworks Display.
Advance reservations are a must for all venues. Please call InterContinental Hong Kong's Restaurant Reservations Centre at Tel: 2313 -2323 or E-mail: fb.hongkong@ihg.com to reserve a table.
For room reservations, please contact the hotel at: Tel 2721-1211 / Fax: 2739-4546 / E-mail: hongkong@ihg.com / www.hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com
InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Please click here for images of the Fireworks Display from the hotel's extraordinary vantage point.
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Carole L Klein, Executive Director of PR & Communications
InterContinental Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2313 2335 / Fax: (852) 2721-5964
E-mail: carole.klein@ihg.com
