Harbourside - Hotel Buffet

Had an amazing evening at the Harbourside Café in the Regent Hotel for their hairy crab all-you-can-eat night. You even get to choose between male or female crabs on each round—such a thoughtful touch. Besides the crab feast, the buffet lineup is impressive, with main dishes featuring seasonal mixes and beautifully presented sashimi, including rich toro tuna and glossy salmon roe. Dessert is always a real test for my limited stomach space, but the made-to-order crepe station easily takes the crown. Don’t miss it. The drinks are free flow after your first drink selection from the menu, adding to a truly satisfying dining experience by the harbour.

Food options offered for buffet tables were average nowadays - especially the hairy crabs during our Nov 2025 visit. The hairy crabs were not of any premium grade and you could feel that they were steamed after defrost. The other options were average except the dessert or sweet tables still amazed us. Service: was fine with most the the ppls except the receptionist that didn’t listen to our needs while arranging tables. Don’t think we may revisit that often as before for the pricing they charged nowadays.

Overall everything was great! Me and my friends had a wonderful dinner here! The service was great, thanks to Samantha, she's really nice towards us! The food was nice, never ending food basically! But there's alot of queue here since it's really crowded! So personally my absolute favourite was the pecking duck! The girl named Sheryn really rocks! The queue was quick, she served us really well and very cheerful! Benny on the hairy crab is also nice! he's also fast responding! We wanted to try the foirgras but the queue was quite long, so i went back to my seat, didn't want to wait any longer.. We also love the sirloin beef! We can even request the doneness of the meat! And for the lamb chop, not a big fan. Everything is clean and very pleasing to watch, the harbour view, the city lights, and the ambience. Even though it's quite crowded here. Oh and the dessert= beautifully displayed. The tiramisu is addictive! And the ice cream! They got really good with the flavours! It was a wonderful evening, but will rethink twice to comeback, it's quiet pricey! But maybe we'll see!🙊

This buffet went viral online, so I visited while traveling to Hong Kong—but it was a disappointment. The price is extremely high, and the service isn’t great. While non-alcoholic drinks are included, it wasn’t clearly specified, and some drink flyers made it seem like you had to pay extra—very misleading. To be honest, you really can’t eat much here if you’re not paying for the view. If you can secure a window seat, it might be a slightly better experience, but otherwise it’s not worth the price. Lesson learned: don’t trust KOLs blindly.

Celebrating a family member’s birthday at the restaurant, the ambiance is comfortable with an unbeatable sea view facing Victoria Harbour, complemented by elegant and warm decor, creating a top-notch atmosphere. The seating arrangement is spacious, and even when the restaurant is fully occupied, it doesn’t feel overly crowded. The food quality is extremely high; although the variety is somewhat focused, the quality of the signature dishes is guaranteed. The staff are young and energetic, polite and sincere in their service, with excellent observational skills—they attentively notice guests’ needs and serve accordingly, being alert and quick-witted, which elevates the dining experience to a higher level.

The buffet was exceptional! There was a wide variety of delicious dishes, all beautifully presented and full of flavor. The seafood section and hot dishes were particularly impressive, with fresh, succulent options that were perfectly cooked. The staff was attentive and ensured everything was constantly replenished. The desserts were a delightful end to the meal, offering a range of sweet treats that catered to all tastes. Coconut water is also a rare option for buffet. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience that I would highly recommend.

i went there for dinner buffet earlier this week. first of all, it's almost the buffet in HK that costs highest. so it's fair i had the same level of expectation too, on both the food, service atmosphere and everything. fortunately if come on mon-thu, there's no time limit for eating, means to get in at 6 sharp till 10pm it ends, while on weekends, there's a 2-hour turnaround. i can't imagine limiting 2 hour to have buffet that's extremely rush like a mess. i came here at 6-ish and was already half full. while people rushed to the starters area, all desserts and hot food looked complete and in shape. for seafood, they've crab, crab legs, prawn and shells. the crab legs were my best pick here. then went to the sashimi, 5 kinds and lots of sushi there too. it's given by the chef but they're generous. i think the starters were pretty good. i'm not too into hot food in buffet, didn't touch the curry and roast chicken things like that. i had lobster but it was disappointing, tasteless at all. then the roast beef, em, so-so. the duck liver was terrible too both on texture and its taste. but i think most of the chinese style were good, the abalone, sea cucumbers those kind. so next time if i'm dining again in Regent, for sure i'll think of their chinese restaurant first! then dessert, ya, quite some choices. the view was good, facing victoria harbour. but staff didn't clear the table too quickly, some empty plates were left with us more than 20 mins. the tables and chairs were placed very closely too, made it very difficult to get out/in. then, food was place at the counter as two layers (one at the top and at the bottom) so it's very unfriendly for people to grab food. that's why always a crowd out there and spent time waiting. i think this is the set up that the hotel should improve. nonetheless, the toilet was terrible. towards the end time, people lined up and the flush wasn't strong enough leaving behind tissue paper blocks the loo. how could this happen with a 5-stars hotel? so overall i think it's good for a try, but i doubt if i'm coming back again.

Countdown at the Lounge fantastic food. Fantastic meal and fantastic service! Very special once a life time count down night out for us! Great view of the countdown fireworks , the live band was the icing on the cake!! The only let down was some couple refused to sit down blocking the view of fireworks for others. Despite waitress asking them not to obscure the view they were shouting in mandarin back to the waitress. And because they refused to move others joined in for a better view on detriment of others behind not able to see. We had table with window view so we were not affected but it's a shame others couldn't see so well. Never they less it was a great new year eve night out. Thank you Regent Hong Kong!

It isn't cheap, but no quality buffet ever is in HK. The name is as literal as can be, as Harbourside sits on the Kowloon side staring at one of the most stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline (as is the rest of the Intercontinental). From a food front, the spread is luxurious as it is enormous. The variety is a bit dizzying and completely overwhelming for the average hungrier than life patron. At $500-900HKD, it's almost hard to see where the value lies. Is it the ambiance (which is breathtaking), the service (which is superb), or the quality of the food (which is good for a buffet)? I'd have to say it's a little bit of everything. If all you can eat in an high end setting sounds appealing to you, then this is one of the better hotel buffets in Hong Kong. The seafood selection is the place where most folks tend to get the most bang for their buck. From mussels, clams, prawns, and limited oysters, there is also snow crab legs and lobster claws. Occasionally there are whole crabs and lobsters, which usually taste like they've been frozen. The sushi is an easy skip, due to the terrible presentation and slim cuts, but the sashimi, particularly the salmon, is quite good. There is also a decent variety of smoked salmon, which seems to be one of the most popular items in any HK buffet. The Italiano section features various breads, cold cuts, and cheeses. There is a pasta station, but it's closer to the middle where the hot foods are prepared. The dried fruits selection is nicely paired with the various cheeses ranging from gruyere to bleu. This area is not particularly impressive on its own, but decent for variety's sake. Hodgepodge is the best way I can describe the hot foods area. Random foods from a featured cuisine of the month (in my case, it was Korean), along with Dim Sum during lunch time, and various cuisines that span from Indian to Continental. There is also a carving station with trio of meats (ham, lamb, beef) as well as a "you make it" wonton noodle station. Big ups to the truffled potato mash, that was probably my favorite savory side dish there. Desserts are usually my least favorite portion of any buffet, but they do a good job showcasing some serious variety here. There are pastries, fresh fruits, candied pieces, a macaron tower, and even a fondue fountain. That's not to say that all sweet tooths will be conquered, this is Asia after all. Having been to a fair number of hotel buffets in Tsim Sha Tsui, I can safely attest that Harbourside is indeed among the better ones. For the variety alone, it's a glutton's paradise but the view is virtually unbeatable. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

With a bunch of places in mind to go for brunch in and around Hong Kong, Harbourside at the Intercontinental was not far down my list. We made reservations a few weeks in advance because they book up quickly. The Sunday brunch that is offered is about $808HKD plus 10%. There is an option for free flow Champagne (Perrier Jouet) for about $858HKD plus 10%. Having been here on numerous occasions for my share of boozy brunches, I feel the quality of the food has gone down in the recent year. A lot of people love having the lobsters and the cold seafood bar. The bar in my most recent visit seems a bit messy and not as much variety of the types of seafood begin offered. The staff here are always very pleasant. There are servers walking around with bottles and bottles of champagne ready to top you up before you're on empty. They keep the bubbles coming so you don't even think about eating the food? That seems to be a tactic that worked on me. I didn't notice the downfall of the food until my buzz wore off. The brunch is one of the longer ones compared to other places. You can be seated starting 11:30 and the last drop of bubbly would be poured into your glass at 3:00. The cost of the buffet also covers you a drink at the end of your meal should you want a latte or tea to finish you off.

One of Hong Kongs great brunch options. On the pricier side but good quality and great service. Being gluten intolerant these Vigers can always be a challenge but the Intercon have done it right and labelled every dish to indicate if gluten is present. The labeling also includes if nuts, dairy, or soy are present. However, if you don't want to just go by what the label says they will happily have a chef walk you through the whole buffet to see what you can and can't eat. For the price it is nonsensical to not have the free flowing champagne or wine at only a $50 premium.

Harbourside cafe is on the lower level of the InterContinental Hong Kong right above the Tsimshatsui waterfront promenade. It directly faces Hong Kong Central with its skyscrappers. The view at night is fantastic, and the New Year fireworks offer a magnificent spectacle and passing cruise liners sail a mere 100 yards across the glass curtain wall (see picture attached). The big ones tower above the window wall. Their famous buffet began with the opening of the hotel in the early 1980s. It lines the entire narrow wall of the room parallel to the windows. Seating is usually 3 long rows along the length and about 2/3 of the diners can have a view of the water. The buffet has a huge array of appetizers with lots of shell fish and seafood as well as deli meats. Of course everyone goes for the Australian lobsters, split in half. Plenty of sushi as well as various kinds of noodles and Chinese barbecues and roasts. The salad selections are fresh and luscious green with lots of add on's. They always have a huge Cantonese steamed fish (normally garoupa) which is irresistible. The carving station always has standing rib plus at least one other choice such as turkey. And the dessert spread is simply unrivaled with a chocolate fountain (two on Sundays). Their signature style of pastries and cakes is to make them small so that you can eat more variety. It is impossible to leave without being fully stuffed! For US$15, you can buy endless glasses of wine. On Sundays, this includes champagne. For about 40 years this buffet has maintained its standards without fail. The other great HK buffet is at the Island Shangri-la's Cafe Too which began about 15 years ago. The style is different. Reservation here for dinner on weekends is hard to get. But they have two seatings per night, 5:30 and 8:00. The online reservation page works well. If you are solo or party of two, you may be lucky by showing up around 7 when they can squeeze you in. I have not seen such a fine buffet anywhere else outside of Hong Kong continue standards for so long. They've had similar in Beijing around the Olympics but by summer of 2012 it was all reduced vastly in opulence. Haven't found one yet in the big Apple.

This is our fourth stay at the InterContinental on Salisbury Rd. First visit it was still the Regent. Breakfast at Harbourside has always been a five star experience, whether we go for the full lavish feast or just some eggs, cereal and toast. View is gorgeous, staff are efficient and friendly, food is very good and wholesome. Can't imagine staying anywhere else in the area!

Not only the food tastes so fresh, the service is excellent!! Finally got my five-star hotel service after experiencing ill treatment from Terranea in LA.