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After a tumultuous 2020, we’ve finally arrived at the most festive season of the year. While you may have already started blasting Mariah Carey’s anthem on repeat, now is also the time to give thanks and count your blessings. Treat your loved ones to a Thanksgiving feast – without having to cook up a storm in the kitchen. Whether you’re staying in or dining out, here are the best meals on offer this Thanksgiving.
Ammo
Ammo is once again spoiling your friends and family with its extravagent home-delivered party sets. Brined and marinated, the Italian-Japanese restaurant’s crowd-pleasing turkey is doused in the fragrance of onions, Italian sausages and herbs and roasted to perfection for a crispy skin. Besides the Thanksgiving staple, Ammo is adding a prime rib set to the mix. Featuring 3kg of 120-days prime rib, indulge in the succulent and juicy meat with hints of mixed herbs, mustard, rosemary and garlic. Alongside the mains, enjoy a plethora of traditional festive dishes like the roasted brussels sprouts with pancetta and three-cheese brown butter truffle macaroni.
Both serving eight, the turkey set is priced at $2,180 while $2,800 for the prime rib. If you’re hosting a bigger crowd, add on delectable bites from their a la carte menu. Pie lovers should not miss out on their Fuji & Granny Smith Apple Pie elevated with Chivas Madagascar Vanilla Sauce.
When: November 13 to 30 (orders must be placed by 5pm, four days in advance)
How much: $2,180 for Party Turkey Set and $2,800 for Party Prime Rib Set (both serve eight people)
How to order: Order online
Black Sheep Restaurants
For the first time ever, Black Sheep Restaurants is offering a bountiful Thanksgiving menu available for pick-up and delivery. Chef Braden Reardon of Carbone and Buenos Aires Polo Club has whipped up the ultimate feast for your celebration at home. Indulge in a line-up of eight dishes, featuring an all-American roast turkey with spiced cranberry sauce and rosemary gravy; fontina and provolone mac and cheese; and mashed potatoes – just to name a few. For desserts, whether you need to bring a pie to a family party or are thinking of getting one all for yourself, indulge in the classic pumpkin pie from Burger Circus with a rich filling and flaky crust; or opt for the Tennessee whiskey caramel pecan pie for some gooey and crumbly goodness.
When: November 23-27 (orders must be placed by November 20)
How much: $498 per person
How to order: Email delivery@blacksheeprestaurants.com
Buenos Aires Polo Club
Another one from Black Sheep Restaurants, if you’re taking the whole family out for Thanksgiving dinner, visit Buenos Aires Polo Club to enjoy chef Reardon’s gastronomic delights in person. To honour the autumnal holiday, the Argentinian steakhouse is serving oven-roasted turkey breast and confit dark meat accompanied by wild mushroom and sausage stuffing. Soothe your sweet tooth with its pumpkin pie with vanilla chantilly cream or the banana cream pie with graham cracker crust.
When: November 26
How much: $498 per person
Where: Buenos Aires Polo Club, 7/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central
Four Seasons Hong Kong
Hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at home this year? Let Four Seasons help you take the hassle out of preparing a turkey roast. Executive chef Dirk Haltenhof has done all the heavy lifting and put together a luxurious Thanksgiving takeaway set that caters to 10 people. The set comes with a 6 to 7kg turkey alongside an array of trimmings including braised red cabbage, chestnut stuffing and brussel sprouts with pancetta.
When: October 15-November 26 (orders must be placed 72 hours in advance)
How much: $2,880
How to order: Order online
Duck & Waffle
Here to make your holiday pleasing but stress-free, Duck & Waffle is offering a full turkey feast, available for both dine-in and takeaway. The scrumptious meal features maple-glazed cornbread, roasted cauliflower with gremolata, glazed carrots, roasted sprouts, mashed potato, creamed greens, and of course a show-stopping 3kg roasted turkey from New Zealand served with gravy, stuffing and cranberry jelly. Save some space for the Southern pecan pie with lime crème fraiche – if one slice isn’t enough, you can also bring home the whole pie.
When: November 20-26 (call to pre-order at least three days ahead)
How much: $2,300 (serves four to six people)
Where: Duck & Waffle, Shop 1081, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street Central, Central
Henry
Helmed by chef Nathan Green, the all-American steakhouse at Rosewood is bringing you the finest spread of Thanksgiving dinner. Skimming through the menu, we are already hooked by the starters, which features Fine de Claire oysters, lobster bisque and the signature cold smoked steak tartare. In keeping with the traditions, the mains include a choice of smoked turkey or USDA prime ribeye steak. The meaty mains are complemented by winter truffles mashed potatoes, grilled corn with parmesan, collard greens and glazed root vegetables spiced with thyme and garlic.
The decadent feast can be brought back home with Henry’s takeaway package designed for a party of eight. On top of the turkey and side dishes, guests will also receive a complimentary pumpkin pie. Order by November 22 on Rosewood’s online shop.
When: November 26
How much: $1,198 per person
Where: Henry, 5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Morty’s
The New York-style deli is allowing you to sit back and relax for a fuss-free Thanksgiving meal this year. Gather your family and close friends for a whole-roasted turkey cured with spices and smoked pastrami stuffing. No Thanksgiving plate would be complete without some creamy mashed potato, roasted vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce. With holiday parties coming up, Morty’s is prepared to cater to bigger crowds. Add on a honey glazed ham or some delectable fixings and salads at an additional $1,680 to fill the dinner table. Clean your plates and be prepared for their plethora of sugary delicacies. Apple and red berry crumble tart, walnut frangipane, dark chocolate tart or French lemon tart, it’s your call.
When: Until December 31 (orders must be placed five days in advance)
How much: $2,388 (serves six to eight people)
How to order: Order online, call 3665 0900 or email suki@mortys.hk
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Expect a five-star Thanksgiving meal delivered in a custom-designed “top hat” box from Mandarin Oriental. Curated by the hotel’s award-winning culinary team, each order comes with a main dish featuring either roast turkey, honey-glazed ham or roast prime rib beef; as well as Thanksgiving staples like pumpkin wedges and mashed potato. End the night on a sweet note with a slice of salted butter pecan pie or pumpkin pie. All orders can be delivered or picked up in person for your celebration at home.
When: Until November 22 (turkey and ham orders must be placed 72 hours in advance)
How much: Varies
How to order: Order online
Big Sur
Nothing says Thanksgiving louder than a big bird smack dab in the middle of your dining table. This year, Big Sur is bringing back its popular Thanksgiving takeaway set for those looking to celebrate at home. The centrepiece is a brined and herb-smoked whole turkey served with sourdough gravy and complemented by plum and cranberry sauce. The set will also bring you some grilled Brussel sprouts with creamed spinach; garlic and chives mashed potato; honey-roasted carrots; and cheddar-jalapeño cornbread. The sweet conclusion will be a family-style dulce de leche pumpkin pie or some mini pecan pies to leave everyone happy. The set is available for pick-up across all Woolly Pig’s restaurants including Big Sur, District 8 and Hue Dining.
When: November 26-29 (orders must be placed by November 19)
How much: $2,100 for takeaway (serves six to eight people) and $,2500 for dine-in
How to order: Order online
Smoke & Barrel
Flaming things up this Thanksgiving, the Soho smokehouse is grilling up some juicy turkeys, ribs and briskets for your Thanksgiving feast. Start off with a brisket “tartare”, mixing up house spice, pickled zucchini and fresh herbs salad, followed with a smoked turkey cooked in the in-house smoker for eight hours. On the sweeter side of life, enjoy an apple pie crumble with soft-serve ice cream and toasted nuts, or try some New Orleans Beignets with salted caramel sauce. For brunch, exclusive highlights include the Carolina pulled pork beni and smoked meats platter. A takeaway dinner package is also available from Novmeber 26 to December 26 at $1,888 per set.
When: November 26-27 for dinner and November 28-29 for brunch
How much: $488 for dinner and $388 for brunch
Where: Smoke & Barrel, 2/F, Wyndham Mansion, 32 Wyndham Street, Central
Kinship
Kinship, the sister restaurant to Smoke & Barrel, is also serving three decadent Thanksgiving offerings, all featuring classic American dishes inspired by chef Chris Grare’s childhood in New Jersey. For those looking to dine-in at the restaurant, the dinner menu includes the option of a smoked turkey with hazelnut-cauliflower puree and cranberry jus; or vegetarian porcini risotto for the main. The weekend brunch features equally sumptuous mains with the likes of smoked turkey; fried chicken and waffles; and baked cod with braised cabbage and chorizo. Kinship also offers a takeaway package that caters to six to eight guests, available from November 26 to December 26.
When: November 26-27 for dinner and November 28-29 for brunch
How much: $488 for dinner and $388 for brunch
Where: Kinship, 3/F, 2-4 Shelley Street, Central, 2520 0899
Feather & Bone
If you want to enjoy a festive meal at home while not losing the the heat and freshness, Feather & Bone is offering ready-to-bake and easy to cook Thanksgiving treats. To make the gourmet centrepiece minus the fuss, order your Aussie-raised turkey with a choice of 3kg and 5kg from Feather & Bone. Also available via its online store, spiced pumpkin pies from Tai Tai Pies are the perfect sweet treat to conclude your autumnal celebrations.
When: From November 1
How much: Varies
How to order: Turkeys are available on the online shop and pumpkin pies are available both online and in-store