Feast at the Cathay Culinary Fest for bonus miles

The autumn and winter seasons are a time of reunion, from Thanksgiving feasts with close friends to family get-togethers over the winter holidays. Food is an essential part of any festivity and celebrating diverse flavours has been an important tenet of our dining proposition – whether inflight or through collaborations with the city’s most renowned chefs and restaurants.

From 15 November to 31 December this year, we’ve partnered with a wide range of restaurants to present our debut Cathay Culinary Fest – creating occasions to share with your loved ones.

You’ll find some of the city’s best restaurants across five different categories on our roster this season. From Asian delights like retro-chic hotpot at Victorian Era or a sumptuous Indian feast at Bombay Dreams , to bubble tea at Mother Pearl or elevated Italian delights at Lucciola Restaurant & Bar and more, all feature exclusively curated menus for our members by some of the city’s best culinary minds. 

Cathay members will be able to earn miles when you present your Cathay membership QR code at a rate of HKD2 = 1 for every meal they eat at a partner restaurant. Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard^® holders earn up to HKD4 = 3 when paying with their credit card.

On top of that, during the campaign period, members will be able to earn a one-time additional 1,000 for making three transactions at participating restaurants. If you haven’t had the opportunity to dine at any of our partner restaurants, you’ll also be welcomed into the fold with a bonus 500 for your first dining transaction during the Cathay Culinary Fest. Not a Cathay member yet? Simply sign up and dine at any participating restaurant to earn 500 for your first dining transaction with us. 

Ready to start feasting? You’ll be able to book and explore all participating restaurants online when Cathay Culinary Fest kicks off on November 15. For a little taster, we’ve put together a guide to some restaurant highlights for every occasion.

Asian feasts

Restaurant: Gonpachi

Enter Gonpachi and you’ll be transported to a world of Japanese spectacles, where the theatrical art of kabuki is honoured throughout the moody restaurant. Named after a kabuki protagonist, tradition is at the heart of this cosy spot where airy soba is hand-pounded by its chefs and tempura and kushi skewers are piled high on plates. Sushi lovers should order the chive and sea-urchin topped negitoro bowl, where expertly minced tuna sits on a bed of sushi rice.

Gonpachi, 28/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui

The art of dining

Restaurant: Harbourside Grill

Situated with a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour, you’d think you’d fill up quick on the gratifying vista alone (perfect for sunset cocktail hour), but this stylish steakhouse offers the classic grill experience with a touch of French finesse. Enjoy stunning dry- or wet-aged steaks with cuts sourced around the world, or a lighter menu on the terrace, all best paired with an expertly shaken cocktail or a glass of sommelier-recommended wine.

Harbourside Grill, Shop OTE401, 4/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

Taste of Canton

Restaurant: Voynich

Inspired by espionage movies like the James Bond and Kingsman franchises, this glamorous Cantonese restaurant is an Instagrammer’s dream. With various rooms themed after classic Bond cars, tropical mission locations and even a chessboard-themed private room, its elegant playfulness translates through in its menu. Expect twists on tradition with decadent options like abalone fried rice, garlicky stir-fried wagyu beef and the quintessential baked pork chop – upgraded with a cut of Iberico pork, tangerine peel and a bright pesto sauce. 

Voynich, Shop 401, Level 4, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

A sweet treat 

Restaurant: Giovanni Pina

Founded in 1920, Giovanni Pina brings over a hundred years of Italian pastry masterwork to the world. Now with numerous outposts across the city, the family owned pasticceria has third-generation chef-owner Giovanni Pina (bearing the same name as the brand) at its helm – serving his family’s world-famous millefoglie, the Saint Honore cake and other assorted cakes and tarts for all occasions. Savour satisfying pastas, risottos, steaks and afternoon tea sets at the restaurant, and don’t forget to end with something sweet together with a classic Milanese coffee.

Giovanni Pina, G/F, Two Chinachem Plaza, 135 Des Voeux Road West, Central

Cheers to new journeys

Restaurant: Bianco & Rosso

Delicious European cuisine is at the heart of this vermouth bar ’s menu, with a signature whole Three Yellow chicken cooked in a vermouth sauce that steals the show, among classic dishes such as a 21-day dry-aged beef tartare and modern twists such as carbonara ravioli. Start your meal with a vermouth spritz – though if alcohol isn’t your thing, you won’t have to miss out, thanks to the extensive non-alcoholic sparkling wines and mocktails on offer.

Bianco & Rosso, G/F, 29 Gough Street, Central

Participating restaurants

181 Fortnum & Mason

Alto Bar & Grill

Bianco & Rosso

Bombay Dreams

Bouchon Bistro Français

Boundless by Reaction

Braza Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse

Fiamma

Gonpachi

Giovanni Pina

Harbourside Grill

JJJ Korean Steakhouse

Lucciola Restaurant & Bar

Maek Jeok

Maison ES

Mother Pearl

Mr & Mrs Fox

Reaction Coffee Roasters

Rú

Saburo Japanese Yakiniku

Seolhamyeok

Supergiant Social Dining & Cocktail Bar

The Charcoal Room

Victorian Era

Voynich

Yakiniku Homura

Yakiniku Ushio

Yurakucho

Zoku Restaurant & The Terrace

Check out the specially crafted menus and offerings here to plan your next mouthwatering meal.

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