A romantic encounter between movies and food: Regent Hong Kong presents “Flavours of Hong Kong in the Movies,” bringing classic on-screen tastes into real life
Take a bite of the romantic stories on screen!
Summary
- Official launch date: The first chapter of Regent Hong Kong’s “A Hong Kong Palette of Flavors and Lights” fine cultural experience will officially debut at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge on July 2, 2026.
- Star Singapore–Malaysia chef lineup: This series is carefully curated by Executive Chef Choi Chun Fai and Lobby Lounge Chef Yip Chi Kai, using masterful craftsmanship to pay tribute to classic moments on the silver screen.
- Immersive cultural extension experiences: Tailor-made in-depth cultural journeys will gradually be launched, including hand-painted mahjong tiles, martial arts movement choreography and prop firearms training, and “The Charm of Ink” calligraphy sessions.
Some collaborations are announced and immediately make you wonder, “Why didn’t this happen sooner?” In Hong Kong films, quiet scenes full of human warmth often center on a bowl of noodles or a plate of rice. This time, Regent Hong Kong, which has repeatedly earned a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, has partnered with the prestigious Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild to officially launch a new project on July 2, 2026: “Flavours of Hong Kong in the Movies – Classic Tastes of Hong Kong on Screen.” It transforms the city’s emotional memories into the Lobby Lounge’s most delicate culinary creations.
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A stage of shifting light and shadow by Victoria Harbour
Regent Hong Kong’s Lobby Lounge has long been a gathering place for the city’s discerning crowd. Beyond its floor-to-ceiling windows, Victoria Harbour’s skyline changes from day to night like a vivid play of light and shadow. Soi Cheang, president of the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild, says that film and food are, at their core, the same kind of art: both are about timing, patience, and soul. In the “Flavours of Hong Kong in the Movies” project, each dish takes the stage against this harbor backdrop, allowing guests to savor fine food while feeling as though they are quietly conversing with the city’s soul.
Five-star craftsmanship reimagines flavors from classic films
Created by Executive Chef Cyrus Cheung and Lobby Lounge Chef Benny Yip, the series gives classic cha chaan teng and street-food flavors an elegant new expression.
Char Siu Rice “with a Hat” (HK$ 388): Inspired by a classic casual order from Kowloon Walled City. Spanish Iberico pork collar is roasted until rich and tender, while the rice is tossed with applewood-smoked bacon fat and topped with an Italian free-range egg with lightly crisp edges. The dish brings thoughtful craftsmanship to familiar flavors.
Lobster and Shrimp Wonton Noodles (HK$ 308): Handmade lobster and shrimp wontons are served in a golden broth gently simmered with dried yellow croaker, then finished with lobster oil for added aroma. The result gives traditional wonton noodles an elegant, nuanced depth.
Premium Black Angus Beef and Mantis Shrimp Balls with Beef Bone Marrow Soup (HK$ 198): A tribute to the humorously iconic “bursting beef balls” of Hong Kong cinema. The chef reimagines them with premium Black Angus beef and the fresh sweetness of mantis shrimp for a firm texture, served with slowly simmered beef bone marrow soup. It may look simple, yet leaves a lasting impression.
Hong Kong-Style French Toast (HK$ 158) and Hokkaido Tokachi Red Bean Put Chai Ko (HK$ 108): The desserts are equally compelling. The French toast is spread with peanut butter and sprinkled with crisp cornflakes, then paired with a sauce of salted egg yolk and French Bordier butter for a sweet-savory contrast. The put chai ko is finished with Hokkaido Tokachi red beans, caramel, and crushed pistachios, with a lingering finish that gradually unfolds.
Regent’s cinematic vision, however, extends beyond the table.
Future chapters of immersive culture
Rather than simply offering a luxurious stay, Regent Hong Kong pursues a form of “humble luxury” that blends into everyday life. As the first chapter of its “Cultural Experience of Distinction,” “Flavours of Hong Kong in the Movies” opens the door to a broader cultural journey. The hotel will later introduce a series of private, tailor-made experiences based on guests’ needs. These include sessions with local artists, who will guide guests in hand-painting their own mahjong tiles; wire-work stunt choreography and prop-gun training with experienced industry professionals in a safe, professional setting, offering an exploration of Hong Kong action cinema’s legacy; and the quiet, focused “Ink Rhyme” calligraphy ritual, a gentle introduction to Hong Kong’s visual soul.
The first chapter of this cultural experience is ready. If you’re interested, stay tuned and bring your girlfriends to the Lobby Lounge to experience the city’s most sincere soul amid the harbor’s soft murmur.
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