Weren’t we always told that ‘there is no such thing as a free lunch’? Little Steps has the fabulous low-down on restaurants and buffets that serve your kids, from toddlers to tweens, completely free! Happy kids and a full wallet; here are their well-considered favorites in Hong Kong.
Beef & Liberty is burger-obsessed, whether you choose their overloaded seared New Zealand wagyu brisket and flank blended beef patty with truffle mayonnaise, double raclette cheese, or onion jam, and pickles with onion rings on the side or one of their Leaves & Liberty plant-based burgers, they will make it to perfection. Although they don't have a kids menu, they have Double Trouble Mondays from 5 pm (including public holidays); order any burger and drink and receive the second burger on them! Ensure that you join the Beef & Liberty 'Society' for monthly perks, privileges, and some fun freebies, including kid’s meals; the more points you earn, the more rewards you can unlock. While Little Steps loves all of the Beef & Liberty restaurants, Stanley is great because it's close to a kid's playground.
Beef & Liberty, various locations across Hong Kong, https://www.beef-liberty.com/
Aqua is one of Hong Kong's most trendy rooftop bars and restaurants that occupies the 29th and 30th floors of the One Peking building in Kowloon. The sophisticated interiors are bold and feature chandeliers, brass detailing, and custom leather seating. The floor-to-ceiling windows give diners extraordinary views across the city, the harbor, and further out to sea. Aqua serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Try the delicious king crab salad with cucumber, tomato consommé, and parsley oil. The Aqua signature Italian Fassona beef tartare is a must-have. The kids will love their pizza base is super light and crispy with toppings like Margherita, Diavola con pepperoni rossi, or 24-month aged Parma ham, buffalo mozzarella, and baby rocket. Kids under five go free!
Aqua, H Zentre, 17/F, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, aqua.com.hk
You’ll know Feather & Bone as Hong Kong’s premium butcher. From the butcher’s counter experience where expertly trained butchers discuss your desired cuts and have them cooked to perfection to the deliciously curated menu, you are never short of yummy choices. If you are unsure, try their 'butcher's choice' platter for serious carnivores only; selections include homemade dishes, their signature cut of beef with a selection of side dishes and sauces, and finished with a delicious dessert. To keep your kids healthy, they can pick up free fruit such as an apple, orange, or banana. Feather & Bone offers hearty kid's menus in each restaurant location, including a mini burger with chips, pasta, and fish and chips. If your kids like to cook, they can participate in the sausage-making master class!
Feather & Bone, various locations, +852 6313 0513, featherandbone.com.hk
For special treats, Little Steps thinks that Hutong is worth getting the kids dressed up in their finery for a night out! The restaurant takes its inspiration from the Sichuan and Shandong provinces. The interiors are really fun and centered around old hutongs, or alleyways of old China with elegantly carved stone archways and wooden screens, antique metal-studded old-wood doors, billowing rich silk curtains, and time-worn rickshaws. The comprehensive dinner menu includes kids' favorites such as hand-shredded chicken, mushrooms, and wok-fried noodles, aromatic beef ribs braised in lotus leaf, and flaming Peking duck served with cucumber, scallion, duck sauce, and Chinese pancakes. Remember to leave room for dessert! Kids Between five and 12 dine free, spoil dad, and the kids can have a complimentary brunch this father's day!
Hutong, 18/F, H Center, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 3428 8342, https://hutong.com.hk/
Cantini, in the heart of Tai Kwan, brings Italian deliciousness to the area. Chef Luca Schiavone redefines classic dishes with his modern take on traditional regional cuisine. You'll find no end of sharing plates, including homemade pasta and the signature thin-crust pizza with toppings such as incontro with mozzarella, mortadella, burrata, pistachio, and the fiery inferno with tomato, mozzarella, smoked provola, soppressata, nduja, and red onion. Another favorite is the street-inspired panelle of cavatelli pasta with pork ribs, beef flank, fennel sausage, and the pollo alla stemperata, a tangy Sicilian family stew. Cantini also has tasty vegetarian and vegan offerings. Kids under five eat free brunch!
Cantina, Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2848 3000, https://aquarestaurantgroup.co.uk/cantina/
All kids love to have a splash around, so why not book a day pass from the Grand Hyatt’s Plateau Spa in advance and spend the day at the hotel playing in and out of the pool and then having a lazy weekend brunch? The alfresco restaurant offers a smorgasbord of refreshing salads, grilled premium quality meat and seafood, and mouth-watering desserts every weekend. The Grill is set amidst the lush gardens surrounding the pool of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Island and faces the world-famous Victoria Harbour. Chill out to the summery tunes from the DJ. Kids under six can tuck into The Grill during weekend brunches and dinners.
The Grill, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, +852 2588 1234, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong, https://www.hongkong.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/restaurants-and-bars/the-grill/
Spasso Sundays are perfect for kids. The restaurant has a small yet perfectly rounded and fun, build your own menu which allows you to choose a starter, soup, main course, or pasta and dessert. The restaurant is a showstopper with uninterrupted views of Victoria Harbour. Choose to dine in the restaurant, bar, terrace, open kitchen, or alfresco. The restaurant is known to be one of the city's favorite Italian restaurants, spearheaded by chef Michele. Children below six years go free, while older kids between six and 12 are HK$228, and the adult brunch is HK$388 or HK$438; freeflow can be added for mom and dad between 12 noon and 1.30 pm or 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East. +852 2730 8027. https://www.divinogroup.com/restaurants/spasso/about-us/
Probably one of Hong Kong's favorite Chinese restaurants. The elegantly colonial restaurant is on the top floor of the old police headquarters. Chinese Library showcases dishes from the diverse culinary regions of China, including appetizers black and white chicken with Sichuan pepper and spring onion oil or crispy Wuxi ell with 15-year-old aged vinegar. The kids will love the delicious main courses such as deep-fried braised wagyu ribs with sesame beef jus or the 'lucky pocket' with Parma ham, prawns, mushrooms, and peas in chicken broth. You'll enjoy the variety of food offerings with Cantonese, Sichuan, and Shanghai dishes on the menu. The restaurant was founded by David Yeo and inspired by his expansive collection of Chinese cookbooks.
The Chinese Library, Police Headquarters Block 01, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2848 3088, https://chineselibrary.com.hk/
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