Dine together: 7 quality restaurants for groups

Written by Time Out Hong Kong

Whether you’re gathering your crew for a huge celebration or simply catching up with a few friends, there’s nothing better than sharing a meal with those closest to you. Luckily, Hong Kong’s dining scene has plenty of restaurants that can accommodate groups of any size.

If you’re planning your next get-together, read on and book a table at one of these dining spots accredited under the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme, which recognises merchants in the city that consistently deliver high product quality and service standards. From creative Thai flavours to izakaya bites, these top-rated venues are sure to impress.

Golden Bauhinia (Sang Kee) Cantonese Restaurant

Whether you’re eager to explore Cantonese cuisine or gathering with friends and family, Golden Bauhinia (Sang Kee) Cantonese Restaurant will please all foodies. Grab a seat at the large round tables by the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows and take in the views of Victoria Harbour while enjoying your meal, or reserve one of Sang Kee’s plush private rooms instead for something more intimate. Expect to savour exquisite Cantonese fare such as deep-fried pomfret fillet with tangerine peel and Chinese black olives, stir-fried glutinous rice with Australian lobster, or deep-fried scallop dumpling with wampee fruit sauce.

Gyu Gyu Shabu Shabu

Unlike standard hotpot restaurants where everyone shares a communal pot, Gyu Gyu Shabu Shabu offers individual stoves and pots, so each diner can customise their hotpot to their liking. Aside from providing various broth options such as sukiyaki, Thai tom yum kung and Japanese bonito, this eatery also offers various all-you-can-eat courses with premium ingredients like Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu, Iberian pork and jet-fresh seafood. If that’s not enough, you can help yourself to an array of add-ons, condiments, desserts and drinks from Gyu Gyu’s self-service area.

Nakame No Teppen

Nothing beats sharing casual bites with your best friends, and Nakame No Teppen is one of the best izakayas in town for this. While you can grab a seat at standard tables, this Japanese eatery also has a private VIP space that accommodates up to 12 diners, and even a tatami area for customers to sit comfortably at sunken tables. Here, diners can enjoy a variety of sensational dishes such as traditional rotabayaki, high-quality sushi and sashimi, slow-cooked beef short rib and seared miso-based sashimi tartare. Don’t forget to pair your bites with Nakame No Teppen’s cocktails, shochu, spirits and an extensive selection of sake to enhance your dining experience. You can also catch traditional mochi-pounding performances at the restaurant from Monday to Wednesday evenings, and you’re welcome to join in too!

Sawadee Chef

Try creative and contemporary takes on Thai flavours at Sawadee Chef in Olympian City. This casual eatery has a laid-back atmosphere, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with ample sunlight, complemented by wooden furniture with rattan accents. Sawadee Chef’s spacious dining area also welcomes large groups, but diners can opt for the restaurant’s secluded dining areas for more privacy. Savour executive chef Ronald Shao’s creations like grilled whole squid, spicy minced pork belly with perilla leaf, deep-fried baby oyster cakes and mixed satay platters.

Sichuan House

Drop into Sichuan House in Tsim Sha Tsui to enjoy a stunning view of Victoria Harbour while sharing sumptuous Sichuan-style dishes with your loved ones. This restaurant provides large round tables for communal dining and a VIP room for added privacy if needed. If you can handle the spice, don’t forget to order Sichuan House’s poached mandarin fish fillets in chilli broth or crispy chicken with dried chilli. Alternatively, the restaurant’s other signatures like roasted duck or mandarin fish fillets with vermicelli and pickled vegetables also make for great sharing options.

Vivace

Visit Regala Skycity Hotel’s bar and grill restaurant, Vivace, for a dining experience that transports you to the Mediterranean. With its vibrant mosaic floor tiles, colourful furniture and intricate fixtures, the atmosphere is as inviting as the menu. Indulge in a variety of tantalising dishes, from casual tapas and homemade pizzas topped with black truffle and porcini to crowd-pleasing entrees like grilled 21-day dry-aged ribeye and porterhouse steaks. Looking to host a showstopping banquet? Vivace offers special services like tableside filleting demonstrations and wine-tasting dinners that are sure to impress.

Wagyu Yakiniku Ichirō

Make your dining occasion memorable by indulging in top cuts of Wagyu beef at Wagyu Yakiniku Ichirō. Diners can choose their desired all-you-can-eat courses, but if you’re willing to splurge, Wagyu Yakiniku Ichirō’s most premium all-you-can-eat option includes chateaubriand steak, Wagyu beef platters and tiger prawns, as well as free-flow umeshu, sake and beer – sounds like a feast to us. Want to gather all your friends and share the experience? Be sure to visit the restaurant’s location in Tsuen Wan, as they have a private room that holds up to 48 guests.

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