The Merchants, the distinguished MICHELIN recommended Shanghainese restaurant led by Executive Chef Chen Tian Long, invites guests to savour the essence of the Chinese New Year with an exclusive menu of chef’s specials available from 1st February to 24th February. Highlights include Braised Sea Cucumber with Dried Shrimp Roe and Scallion (HK$628 per person), Sichuan Hot and Spicy Pork Tongue (HK$128), Drunken Pork Knuckle (HK$148), Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Winter Bamboo Shoots and Rosette Bok Choy (HK$198), and a delightful Asian Pear Tea with Malva Nut (HK$78), among others. These special dishes offer a taste of tradition and luxury, allowing guests to revel in the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year.
To mark the second official day of the Year of the Dragon on 11th February, The Merchants will also be offering a special Lunar New Year fireworks dinner menu priced at HK$1,388+10% per guest with live fireworks from 8pm onwards. This exclusive menu is designed to complement the magnificent fireworks display that is set to light up Hong Kong’s skyline. Dishes to look forward to include Traditional Deep-Fried Pomfret in Sweet Soy Sauce, Stir-fried Australian Lobster with Mild Spicy Sauce, and The Merchants’ signature Fried Rice Abalone, Sea Cucumber, Bottarga and Shrimps.
Furthermore, diners can indulge in a highly limited quantity of traditional Chinese New Year puddings, including the Abalone Turnip Cake (HK$398 original | HK$348 early bird), Rice Cake with Wolfberry (HK$328 original | HK$288 early bird), and Water Chestnut Cake (HK$328 original | HK$288 early bird). Now available at Forty-Five or click here for online orders at Leading Nation’s platform Alfred’s.