Hong Kong's top six private dining rooms offer opulent options

When seeking world-class cuisine and perfect pairings, Hong Kong’s elite head for the city’s best private dining rooms. Here’s a look at the top six:

1. Amber

Recognised as one of the world’s best restaurants, Amber, at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, has a private wine room where discerning diners can gaze upon world class vintages that fill the glass walls of this 12-seater private space. Tables are set with bespoke Bernardaud china and Christofle stemware, and the Adam Tihany-designed room is even fitted with Mahogany louvres which allow guests to look at the main dining room without being seen. A special degustation paring menu is available at lunch or dinner, or dishes can be tailor-made to meet dietary needs.

2. Caprice at Four Seasons

A private dining room in this two-star Michelin restaurant seats between five and 12 people. Dinner costs a minimum of HK$18,000 for five persons or above. There is an extensive selection of wines available from the Burgundy and Bordeaux regions and a wide selection of French cheeses. The team of 25 chefs, led by new executive chef Guillaume Galliot, creates innovative dishes, which is why it is one of the city’s hottest fine dining restaurants.

3. The Krug Room at the Mandarin Oriental

Hong Kong’s plush private dining boasts 10-14 courses of progressive gastronomy which change seasonally. Recent menus included dishes such as toast with Brioche, cheese and truffle, trout with peas, lemon, sorrel and flower, pigeon with miso, apple and hazelnuts – just a few of the inspired dishes by the hotel’s executive chef – alongside the largest collection of Krug Champagne outside France. Seating up to 12 guests, the room emulates a luxury train carriage with windows overlooking the busy kitchen where chefs are prepping plates of egg and caviar and venison tartare. Smart and elegant attire is required.