Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Clipper Lounge｜Exclusive Buffet Dinner Experience

Autumn is the season for crabs, and this time I chose the Clipper Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central, Hong Kong, to enjoy their autumn-exclusive buffet dinner. This dinner not only offers an elegant ambiance and excellent service but also features a special highlight—each guest gets one freshly steamed medium-sized hairy crab. Overall, this is a high-quality buffet dinner that focuses on desserts and cold dishes, perfect for those who want to savor their meal slowly in a five-star atmosphere. 🍽️ Dining Highlights 🦀 One Hairy Crab Per Person - As part of the autumn special, each guest receives one freshly steamed hairy crab. Though medium-sized, the crab is rich in roe and has sweet, tender meat. Paired with traditional ginger vinegar sauce, it offers a seasonal and ceremonial dining experience. 🐚 Excellent Seafood Cold Dishes - While the seafood selection isn’t extravagant, the quality is top-notch. Options include freshly shucked oysters, prawns, mussels, crab legs, and sashimi (such as salmon and tuna). The dishes are replenished quickly and presented cleanly and elegantly. 🍲 Limited Hot Dishes - The hot food options are fewer but refined, including roasted meats, pan-seared fish fillets, Indian curries, and steamed dim sum. The flavors are decent, but it’s recommended to save room for desserts. 🍰 Don’t Miss Mandarin Oriental’s Desserts and Bread The most impressive part of the Clipper Lounge is undoubtedly the dessert and bread section, which is full of sincerity and high quality. - Signature Mandarin Oriental cheesecake and chocolate cake are incredibly rich - Chestnut cake and caramel pudding have delicate textures - Live-made pancakes, macarons, and mini fruit tarts are must-tries - A wide variety of ice creams and sorbets with natural flavors that aren’t overly sweet - Bread options are extensive, ranging from baguettes, multigrain, croissants to nut bread, all paired with homemade jams and butter for a delightful surprise 📍 Restaurant Information Restaurant Name: Clipper Lounge Address: Ground Floor, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Dinner Hours: 18:30 – 22:00