The Murray, Hong Kong has appointed Chef Johnny Chan as the Executive Sous Chef, Chinese and Banquet with a series of Chinese New Year Delicacies
Niccolo Hotels | The Murray Hong Kong
Dining, 6 January 2023
With over 30 years of experience, Chef Johnny’s resume includes roles at various five-star hotels, including W Hotel Hong Kong, Hotel ICON, Cordis Hotel, etc. He is always keen on exploring different ingredient combinations and cooking methods, and has successfully developed a unique culinary philosophy.
Chef Johnny says, "It is my honour to join the outstanding team at The Murray, Hong Kong. I look forward to preparing delectable Chinese dishes for guests in this historic five-star hotel, making them feel like home. This contemporary and chic hotel allows me to innovate and explore the infinite possibilities in menu creation.”
Chef Johnny often draws inspiration from various cuisines and uses seasonal and finest produce to create harmonious delights on palate. Basing on authentic Cantonese culinary techniques, Chef Johnny is bringing an indulging collection of eye-catching Chinese delicacies to Garden Lounge for guests’ enjoyment.
Signature a la carte items include: Barbecued Iberico Pork with Honey ($348), Deep-fried Crab Meat, Mushrooms and Onions in Crab Shell ($238), Fried Rice with Scallops and Truffle Paste ($288), Hainanese Chicken with Rice ($348), Sautéed Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk and Cereal ($288) and Steamed Toothfish Fillets with Goji Berries and Cordyceps Flower ($398).
The Murray Chinese New Year Poon Choi
The Murray, Hong Kong is presenting the luxurious Chinese New Year Poon Choi takeaway for a cosy home gathering with family and friends, from now until February 28, 2023. Using a wide range of finest and auspicious ingredients including whole 6-head South African abalones, sea cucumbers, dried oysters, fish maw, conpoy, goose webs and black sea moss, etc., this exquisite feast is the best choice for celebration of fortune and prosperity. Chinese New Year Poon Choi is priced at HKD 3,688 net for 6 persons. Purchase on or before 16 January 2023 with promotion code “PoonChoiEarlyBird” to enjoy 15% off early bird discount.
Available Date: 9 January to 28 February 2023
(Early bird discount until 16 January 2023)
Pick up location: Murray Lane, LG/F
Price: HKD 3,688 net for 6 persons
Purchase link: https://bit.ly/MurrayPoonChoi2023
(Reservation and payment for at least four days in advance is required)
The Murray Prosperous Spring Lunch and Dinner Package
Pave the way to success at the start of the year with an auspicious lunch or dinner at The Murray, Hong Kong. Guests can reward associates for their hard work with a lavish range of spring lunch and dinner menus at Niccolo Room, and embark on a fulfilling and prosperous year.
Lunch package prices starting from HKD 9,688 for up to 12 guests. Packages include:
- Unlimited serving of soft drinks, fresh orange juice and mineral water for two hours
- Bespoke programming of overhead Luminous Textile Panels to create the celebratory ambiance for the event
- Use of LED wall as backdrop and Plasma screens with multimedia player and two wireless microphones
- A selection of customised Chinese celebration backdrop designs for LED wall
- Fresh floral centrepiece for each dining and reception table
- Parking for up to two cars
Dinner package prices starting from HKD 15,888 for up to 12 guests. Packages include:
- Unlimited serving of soft drinks, fresh orange juice, mineral water and beer for four hours
- Bespoke programming of overhead Luminous Textile Panels to create the celebratory ambiance for the event
- Use of LED wall as backdrop and Plasma screens with multimedia player and two wireless microphones
- A selection of customised Chinese celebration backdrop designs for LED wall
- Fresh floral centrepiece for each dining and reception table
- Parking for up to three cars
- A welcome mocktail with compliments (one glass per guest) with a minimum guarantee of 80 guests
Date: From now until 31 March 2023
Venue: Niccolo Room, 25/F
Price: Lunch package prices starting from HKD 9,688 for up to 12 guests
Dinner package prices starting from HKD 15,888 for up to 12 guests
(A minimum booking of four tables of 10-12 guests each is required)
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea
Garden Lounge will present the celebrative Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea, infusing oriental flavours into the traditional three-tier afternoon tea set, for an enchanting surprise of “East meets West”. Highlights include Baked Pandan Leaf and Preserved Egg Puff, Red Bean Soup with Mandarin Peel, Date Cake and Osmanthus Whipped Cream, Abalone and Diced Chicken Puff and Smoked Salmon Spring Roll. Classic treats in the set like Foie Gras Crème Brulee, Chicken Breast Tea Sandwich with Orange-mustard Dressing, and Dark Chocolate Cake with 64% Chocolate Ganache are also not to be missed.
Date: From now until 13 February 2023
Time: 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: Garden Lounge, UG/F
Price: HKD 728 for two persons
HKD 828 for two persons (including two glasses of Saicho sparkling tea or
sparkling wine)
Chinese New Year Semi-buffet Dinner
The sought-after Seafood Semi-buffet Dinner at Garden Lounge will be upgraded with Chinese favourites on the buffet spread such as Peking Duck, Chilled Crystal Ham, Cucumber and Jellyfish in Aged Sorghum Vinegar and Black Moss, Dried Oyster and Lotus Root Soup, during 22 January to 5 February 2023. Choices of main course will include Braised E-fu Noodles with Crab, Egg and Mushroom, Sautéed Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk and Cereal, and Steamed Toothfish Fillet with Goji Berries and Cordycep Flower, for some festive joy in the evening.
Date: 22 January to 5 February 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Venue: Garden Lounge, UG/F
Price: HKD 728 per adult; HKD 388 per child (5 to 11 years old, main course not included)
Photos are for reference only. All dine-in prices are subject to 10% service charge.
For more details of Chinese New Year promotions, please visit: https://bit.ly/TheMurrayOnlineStore.
About The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
Named a Five-Star Hotel by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is a high-profile preservation project by British international studio for architecture and integrated design Foster + Partners. The hotel, part of Hong Kong SAR’s Conserving Central initiative, was previously the stand-alone Murray Building, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The US$ 1 billion contemporary sanctuary features 336 oversized rooms and suites spanning 25 floors. Other facilities include a swimming pool and spa, a stunning rooftop bar with breath-taking views of the central business district and the green oasis of Hong Kong Park, a series of signature restaurants and bars, as well as creative meeting and event spaces. The Murray is also the first hotel in China and Hong Kong to be listed as “Sharecare VERIFIED® Health Security with Forbes Travel Guide” to recognise the hotel’s health security achievement. The Murray is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 85 countries.
Further details on The Murray, Hong Kong are available at niccolohotels.com.
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