Deep Sea Dining: Top Seafood Towers in Hong Kong
From jumbo prawn heads to plump oysters and mussels, there’s nothing more exhilarating than savoring seafood in its natural state.
Porterhouse
David Laris’ LKF implant Porterhouse might flaunt its steak first, but the seafood options are just as gratifying. Opt for the impressive seafood tower to share, washed down by a crisp white varietal from the steakhouse’s accessible wine selection. You’ll get a chilled platter of Canadian lobster, king crab legs, oysters, shrimp and whatever else is fresh for the day—accompanied by assorted house condiments to whet your appetite for the meat feast to come.$750 for two, $1,500 for four.
Fishsteria
Chef Gianni Caprioli’s cheerful seafood palace Fishsteria is all about the wow factor—from the luxurious caviar and blinis to the whole salt-baked fish, and of course, the elegant seafood platter bursting with ocean produce. The smallest platter ($248) features oysters, scallops, langoustine and blue shrimp, while the next level up ($488) includes cherry stone clams, red shrimps and crab legs. For the full monty, the large platter ($888) offers a complete spread, including three different types of shrimp. If you love oysters, stop by on Tuesdays from 5-7:30pm for $10 bivalves and caviar specials.
The Bostonian
Going strong for more than 25 years, The Bostonian is still one of the best places in the city to savor western-style seafood due to its American-sized portions and wide produce selection. The Seafood Castle ($898) is a mountain of fresh Boston lobster, oysters, scallops, prawns, Alaskan crab leg, jade whelks and razor clams, served with cocktail and mignonette sauces. If you prefer DIY, you can create your own platter for two ($918), three ($1,327) or four people ($1,786), choosing 10 items from an expanded menu. Don’t miss the famous lobster bisque ($148), a thick and creamy soup boasting a deep oceanic flavor.
Seafood Room
There’s no trendier spot to immerse yourself in the heart of the sea than at the newly opened Seafood Room, a behemoth restaurant from Russia-based Bulldozer Group perched high above Causeway Bay. The idea here is to build your own seafood platter from the stunning assortment of fresh seafood displayed at the restaurant’s entrance, including sashimi, oysters and live shellfish including fresh-market lobster and prawns (sold at market price). The just-launched weekend brunch will also feature pre-arranged seafood towers, but why not take the hands-on route and build your own from scratch?