Spring Moon (嘉麟樓)

OVERVIEW

Spring Moon is the MICHELIN-starred Cantonese restaurant at The Peninsula Hong Kong, housed on the first floor of the legendary hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui . The restaurant has held its MICHELIN star for multiple years and is celebrated for its exquisite dim sum and refined Cantonese cuisine.

The dining room is designed to evoke a 1920s Shanghainese manor, with an indoor atrium, stained glass windows, elegant wooden furniture, and traditional Chinese art pieces . The atmosphere is elegant and transporting, harking back to a bygone era of glamour and sophistication. Service is impeccable, with staff known for their attentiveness and thoughtful touches — including surprise birthday buns for celebratory occasions .

Executive Chef Gordon Leung oversees the kitchen, which specialises in traditional Cantonese dishes “in their purest form” . The menu is long on premium seafood and beautifully executed dim sum. Signature items include the barbecued pork puff, steamed lobster and vegetable dumpling, honey-glazed char siu pastry, whole abalone tart, and the famous mango pudding .

THE LUNCH DEAL

Spring Moon’s lunch service is a destination for dim sum lovers. The restaurant serves lunch daily, with weekend lunch starting earlier at 11:00 AM .

The Dim Sum lunch set menu is popular, though regulars recommend ordering à la carte for a more customised experience if you want to focus on dim sum . Standout items include:

• Black pepper bao — a customer favourite

• Radish pastry — flaky and savoury

• Lotus leaf rice — fragrant and comforting

• Chestnut sago — a creamy, nutty dessert

• Candied walnuts — served before the meal; crunchy, sweet, and addictive

Other signatures include the honey-glazed char siu pastry, abalone tart, shrimp siu mai, and the famous mango pudding — described by reviewers as a “standout highlight” .

LUNCH DETAILS

• Average Lunch Spend: Approximately HK$400 – HK$800 per person (10% service charge applies)

• Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Location: 1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• MICHELIN-starred Cantonese cuisine and dim sum

• 1920s Shanghainese manor-inspired dining room

• Signature honey-glazed char siu pastry and abalone tart

• Famous mango pudding and candied walnuts

• Impeccable Peninsula service

• Surprise birthday buns available upon request for celebrations

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

Dinner at Spring Moon is a formal, multi-course affair that can easily exceed HK$1,000+ per person. The lunch dim sum service, by contrast, allows diners to sample the same MICHELIN-starred kitchen’s artistry for around HK$400–800. For a taste of old Shanghai glamour and some of Hong Kong’s finest dim sum, Spring Moon’s lunch is a worthwhile splurge.

RESERVATIONS

Highly recommended, especially for weekend lunches. Book by phone well in advance.

CONTACT

• Phone: +852 2696 6763 (Peninsula Hong Kong)

• Website: peninsula.com

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch (Mon-Sat): 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

• Lunch (Sun): 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Dinner: Daily, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

INSIDER TIPS

• Order à la carte rather than the set lunch menu if you want to focus on dim sum — reviewers say it offers a more customized experience

• The candied walnuts served before the meal are a highlight — crunchy, sweet, and addictive

• The black pepper bao and radish pastry are customer favourites

• If celebrating a birthday or anniversary, inform the staff in advance — they are known for arranging surprise birthday buns

• The restaurant is housed inside The Peninsula — allow time to explore the hotel’s famous lobby and luxury shops

• Dress code: Smart casual, leaning elegant