Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Buffet | Essence
- Essence at Novotel Citygate Hong Kong brings together the finest global cuisines, with open kitchens showcasing multiple live cooking stations. Chefs present the freshest flavors through breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, as well as à la carte menus blending Chinese and Western specialties.
- Discover more dining vouchers and reservations at KKday’s Global Gourmet section.
Package Options
Product Info
— Product Description —
1. Weekday buffet Lunch and Weekend Buffet Dinner
- Buffet Lunch (Monday through Friday and public holidays)
- Buffet Dinner (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)
Essence Pattaya BBQ Flavor Night (1 August to 30 September)
Kick off your Thai feast with refreshing starters like the Pomelo and Pomegranate Salad and Green Mango with Spicy Beef Salad, followed by an irresistible array of savory BBQ dishes—such as our signature Pattaya Roasted Chicken, Stir-fried Roast Duck with Thai Basil, Thai-style Roasted Pork Neck, and Roast Jumbo Squids with Thai Basil Leaf.
The buffet also features unlimited servings of classic Thai delicacies, including Thai Stir-fried Curry Crab and Seafood Tom Yum Goong. Save room for timeless sweet treats including Jackfruit and Mango Sticky Rice, Purple Glutinous Rice with Coconut Cream, Dreyer’s ice-cream, and other delish desserts to perfect your culinary journey.
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Plan ahead for your Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and gather with your family at Essence for a sumptuous feast!
From 25 to 27 September 2026, Essence presents the Golden Autumn Imperial Feast Buffet Dinner, featuring a selection of seasonal delicacies prepared by the culinary team, including Rose Dew Wine Marinated Prawns, Nourishing Snake Soup, Spicy Wine-Braised Whelks, Shredded Chicken with Fish Maw and Sand Ginger, and Braised Lamb with Angelica Root. To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, each guest will also receive half a lobster baked with cheese, garlic and herbs complimentary.
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Autumn-Winter Feast (1 August to 30 September)
This autumn and winter, Essence’s team of chefs has perfectly blended traditional Cantonese culinary techniques with the nourishing principles of the season to create an exquisitely sumptuous feast for your palate. The rose wine-marinated prawns are fragrant with the aroma of rose wine, whilst the prawn meat is sweet, fresh and springy; the hand-shredded chicken with fish maw and sand ginger is richly aromatic and irresistibly flavourful, with the tender fish maw soaking up the essence of the sauce; other must-try delicacies include the warming and nourishing snake soup, the rich and savoury spicy wine-braised conch, and the gently warming and health-promoting angelica-stewed lamb.
Furthermore, from 1 October to 30 November, every guest enjoying the buffet dinner will receive one seasonal hairy crab, weighing approximately two liang and a half, as a complimentary gift!
2. Weekday semi-buffet dinner
[Mon-Fri Weekday Special] Essence “Mix & Mains” Semi-Buffet Dinner: Free-Flow Seafood, Sashimi, Cold Cuts, Salad Bar & Desserts + One Main Course of Choice (August-September Theme: Taste of Korea)
Join us to savor a rich and flavorful variety of authentic Korean delicacies. Our chef has curated a selection of classic and contemporary dishes, featuring Korean Spicy Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs, Pan-Fried Beef Tenderloin with Smoked Foie Gras and Pear Jus Sauce, Korean-style marinated abalone, Korean Kimchi Baked Oysters, Korean Andong Jjimdak and more. Come and indulge in an authentic and bountiful Korean feast! Featuring everything from premium meats to savory hot dishes, we’re serving up an endless stream of delicious flavors.
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Weekday Semi-Buffet Dinner: Shanghai Flavours (October & November Theme)
Shanghai cuisine is known for its rich sauces, balanced sweet and savoury flavours, and delicate presentation. The chef presents a selection of Shanghai specialties, including Sweet and Sour Grouper Fillet with Pine Nuts, Smoked Cod, Deep-Fried Prawns, Osmanthus Honey Vinegar Lamb Rack, and Shanghai-Style Scallion-Braised Beef Tenderloin, showcasing the rich and layered flavours of Shanghai cuisine.
3. Weekend Long Brunch
Japanese Yakitori Weekend Long Brunch(September–November)
Enjoy our Weekend Long Brunch featuring an irresistible selection of Japanese grilled skewers. Indulge in our skewer feast highlighting Tiger Prawns with Rock Salt, , Minced Chicken, Beef and Lamb with Rock Salt, and Eel. Conclude your Japanese grilled brunch on a sweet note with Hokkaido milk pudding.
— Operating Hours —
- Lunch buffet served from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
- Dinner buffet served from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
- Semi-buffet dinner served from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
- Weekend brunch service hours: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
— Instructions for Use —
- The price includes a 10% service charge.
- Food photos and videos are for reference only.
- The menu on this page is for reference only and is subject to change. The actual dishes available may vary depending on factors such as season, ingredient availability, and stock. Restaurants are not required to notify customers in advance.
- The electronic voucher is only valid for the date of your purchase and will not be accepted after that date.
- Not redeemable for cash or other services
- All confirmed orders are non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-cancellable.
- In case of any dispute, Novotel Citygate East Hotel reserves the right to make the final decision regarding this offer.
Weekend long brunch(September–November)
Semi-Buffet Dinner
Weekend Dinner Buffet
Important Info
Includes/Excludes
- 10% service charge
- Other expenses not mentioned
Reminders
Inclusive of 10% service charge
Photos are for reference only
Subject to availability
The hotel does not offer free parking benefits
E-coupons will be considered invalid after the specified validity period
The e-voucher cannot be redeemed for cash, other products, or services
All confirmed bookings are non-cancellable and non-refundable
In case of any dispute, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong reserves the right to make the final decision
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Novotel Citygate Hotel
Address: No. 51, Man Tung Road, Tung ChungCancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
FAQ
1. What culinary highlights does the Essence Buffet at Novotel Citygate offer?
The Essence Buffet at Novotel Citygate showcases the finest global cuisines, featuring open kitchens with multiple live cooking stations. Guests can enjoy a wide array of fresh Chinese and Western dishes, prepared by chefs right before their eyes, ensuring a dynamic and flavorful dining experience.
2. What can guests expect regarding the overall dining experience and food quality at Essence Buffet, Novotel Citygate?
Guests can anticipate a high-quality dining experience at Essence Buffet, characterized by the freshness of its ingredients and diverse offerings. The emphasis is on global cuisine, with chefs presenting fresh flavors through a blend of Chinese and Western specialties, ensuring a satisfying culinary journey.
3. What type of cuisine is served at the Essence Buffet in Novotel Citygate?
The Essence Buffet at Novotel Citygate specializes in a comprehensive selection of global cuisines. It distinctively features a blend of both Chinese and Western specialties, all prepared with fresh ingredients and available from open kitchens with live cooking stations.
4. Does the Essence Buffet at Novotel Citygate feature live cooking stations?
Yes, a prominent feature of the Essence Buffet at Novotel Citygate is its open kitchens, which showcase multiple live cooking stations. Chefs prepare dishes in real-time, allowing guests to enjoy the freshest flavors and an engaging, interactive dining atmosphere.
5. Which meals are available for the Essence Buffet dining at Novotel Citygate?
Essence at Novotel Citygate offers buffet dining options throughout the day. Guests can enjoy a selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. Each buffet presents a variety of global cuisines, including both Chinese and Western specialties.
6. What kind of dining ambiance can visitors expect at Essence Buffet in Novotel Citygate Hong Kong?
Visitors to Essence Buffet at Novotel Citygate Hong Kong can expect a lively and interactive dining ambiance. The open kitchen concept, with chefs actively preparing dishes at live cooking stations, creates a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall mealtime experience.
7. Are there any distinctive service elements at Essence Buffet that enhance the dining experience at Novotel Citygate?
A distinctive service element at Essence Buffet is the interactive preparation by chefs at multiple live cooking stations. This allows for personalized preparation of fresh Chinese and Western dishes, ensuring guests receive their food at peak freshness and enjoy a direct culinary engagement.
8. What variety of fresh ingredients and preparation styles are emphasized at the Essence Buffet in Novotel Citygate?
The Essence Buffet in Novotel Citygate emphasizes the use of fresh, high-quality global ingredients. Chefs utilize various preparation styles, particularly showcasing them at open kitchens and live cooking stations to create both Chinese and Western specialties with authentic and vibrant flavors.
