Immersive Haven of Refined Japanese Dining MINATO Presents an Exquisite Duo of Mother’s Day Feasts

(9 April 2025, Hong Kong) MINATO, a haven of elevated Japanese gastronomy nestled at Great Eagle Centre in the commercial heart of Wanchai, invites merriment with sumptuous Mother’s Day menus and omakase specials at Easter, while enlivening every weekend with free-flow sake temptations. For further indulgence, live lobster from South Australia can be enjoyed daily at almost half the original price when pre-ordered.

Showcasing authentic craftsmanship and contemporary flair amid a relaxed atmosphere of luxurious serenity, MINATO is the ideal destination for feast days with family and all special occasions, as well as joyful get-togethers during weekend and holidays to savour exquisite seasonal seafood presented as the finest teppanyaki, kaiseki and sushi. Managed by Langham Hospitality Group, its name nods to a harbour of safe shelter and cultural exchange. Since opening last summer, it has quickly established a stellar reputation for immaculate dining and attentive service.

Traditional Teppanyaki and Kaiseki Menu Temptations to Honour Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is pure delight with a choice of two elaborate, specially curated menus in the traditional teppanyaki or kaiseki styles, served at lunch or dinner on both Saturday, 10 May 2025 and Sunday, 11 May 2025. A 15% discount is available exclusively on 10 May 2025 for members of Brilliant by Langham, a free-to-enrol loyalty programme proudly offered by the Group that reaps rewards at its renowned hotel brands and more than 100 restaurants internationally.

The whole family will be enthralled by the Mother’s Day Teppanyaki Set – Hasu (HK$3,388 for two) embracing nine dishes.

• 3 Kinds of Appetiser 

• A parade of superior seafood: Tuna Belly, Striped Jack & Scallop Sashimi 

• Teppanyaki - Live Lobster from Australia and delicate

• Teppanyaki - Sea Bream from the Bungo Channel in southwestern Japan

• Teppanyaki - A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef  in the diner’s preference of wagyu beef tenderloin or beef slices wrapped with green onion and fried garlic for a medley of flavours and textures.

• Teppanyaki - Seasonal Vegetables

• House signature Japanese Pepper with White Bait Fried Rice

• Lobster Miso Soup served with crunchy Pickles 

• Japanese Fruit 

For a rarefied shared dining experience that will be treasured forever, the Mother’s Day Kaiseki Set – Fuji (HK$3,388 for two) will be the choice of many families on this special weekend. The Japanese haute-cuisine feast spans a lavish 10 courses:

• 3 Kinds of Appetiser 

• King Crab from the deepest part of the Alaskan ocean providing sweet, fragrant nourishment for two diners.

• Sashimi of Tuna Belly, Sea Urchin and Kanpachi (greater amberjack) chosen to create a brilliantly colourful trio

• Greenhouse Mushrooms Broth - a nutritious soup of maitake, shimeji and shiitake found in the woods of Japan

• Simmered Wagyu Beef with Miso featuring A5 Miyasaki wagyu

• Live Prawn, Sea Urchin & Vegetable Tempura in its light, fluffy coating

• Iberico Pork Loin Teppanyaki, featuring the feather-cut ‘pluma’ from just behind the neck of Spain’s acorn-fed Iberico pig.

• Isoyaki Abalone with Japanese Glutinous Rice - perfectly al dente pairing of Ezo abalone plucked from the Tsugaru Strait off the coast of Hokkaido and glutinous rice

• Miso Soup and Pickles

• Japanese Fruit 

Four Prestigious Sakes Provide Free-Flow Weekend and Holiday Revelry

Supplementing these special menus and the popular weekend and public-holiday attractions of Torio Bento, an artisanal three-course lunch presented in a porcelain jubako box, and the Tsubaki Weekend Teppanyaki Dinner – both introduced amid fanfare earlier this year – is Sake Free-Flow, an optional offering priced at HK$288 per person for two hours (Brilliant by Langham discount not applicable). From 12 April 2025, sake devotees can sample the following four superior pours, or similar depending on supply, whose various fresh and subtle notes enhance the elegance of the culinary team’s sophisticated Japanese cuisine.

• Eiko Fuji Ryogin Kosho Junmai Daiginjo

• Echigo Den-emon GOZ Gohyakuman-goku

• Hakuryu Junmai Hatsushibori Namagenshu

• Hanaemi Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki

Live Lobster Ordered in Advance Serves Up Luxury at a Brilliant Price

A newly introduced promotion starring live lobster from South Australia, available at a saving of HK$2,000, makes every day a luxurious special occasion. Ideal for sharing by parties of four to six people, a whole prized crustacacean weighing over 1.5kg can be enjoyed for just HK$2,680 (original price HK$4,680) when ordered at least three hours in advance.

The rich and buttery lobster meat is skilfully prepared to create three tantalising courses

• Fresh ocean tastes of Lobster Sashimi

• Lobster Teppanyaki with Sea Urchin Lobster Sauce is a spectacle for all the senses

• Lobster Miso Soup features the whole lobster head boiled with Japanese miso

Attractive Offers and Omakase Seafood Delicacies Enhance Easter Celebrations

The Easter holiday weekend (18-21 April 2025) brings bonhomie and plentiful cheer. Diners ordering the Tsubaki Weekend Teppanyaki Dinner (HK$738 per person) can savour the bonus of three 60ml glasses of selected sake for just HK$200 per person, while those choosing an Omakase Set for lunch (from HK$588) or dinner (from HK$1,188) will enjoy a 20% discount. Prior reservation is recommended for these Easter delights (Brilliant by Langham discount not applicable).

A favourite of chef and guest alike since it offers engaging interaction and the freedom to taste a variety of the freshest ingredients each day, the omakase menu dips into Japan’s coastal waters for its spring-summer catch. Dishes may include:

• Sira Ebi (white shrimp) from the Toyosu area of Tokyo

• Rediated Trough Shell (surf clam) from Chiba Prefecture

• Chicken Grunt (Isaki) from Nagasaki Prefecture

• Needlefish from Kanagawa

• Spotted Parrotfish from Kumamoto Prefecture

• Ainame (Japanese greenling) from the Kyushu coast

• Loligo Bleekeri (spear squid) from Aomori

• Madai (red seabream) from Ehime is the perfect choice for Easter, Mother’s Day and other celebrations.

Conceived by the award-winning Steve Leung Design Group and guided by the Japanese aesthetic of “ma” (間) – the art of purposeful empty space – MINATO’s minimalist interiors span an expansive 4,000 sq. ft. and channel the fluidity of harbour waters. A total of 70 diners can be seated in this aura of quiet luxury, including within five teppanyaki rooms featuring flexible partitions for groups of six to 12 people, an eight-person private room with a dramatic moon-themed high ceiling, and at an intimate sushi bar with counter seating for up to eight. Shoji screens, wooden fixtures, a soothing green colour palette and warm lighting reflect nature’s stillness and simplicity.

MINATO is located at Shop G4-G6, G/F, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, and opens daily from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For enquiries or reservations, please call (852) 2345-0663, WhatsApp (852) 6365-3696, email reservation@minato.com.hk, or visit www.minato.com.hk/#reserve.

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