Hong Kong SAR, China, 30 Sep 2026 – To celebrate the autumn crab season, Garden Lounge at The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, invites guests to indulge in the newly launched Hairy Crab Menu. Crafted under the direction of Chef de Cuisine – Chinese, Chef Kenny Chan, the menu showcases his signature approach to contemporary Cantonese gastronomy, reinterpreting time-honoured culinary techniques with sleek presentation and refined taste profiles. Highlighting fresh Jiangsu hairy crabs prized for their rich, buttery roe, Chef Kenny seamlessly balances rich, aromatic seasonal ingredients with light, elevated culinary textures.
The set menu begins with appetizers such as Crystal Crab Meat Jelly in Huadiao Wine, Deep-fried Croquette with Crab Meat, Avocado & Black Truffle, and Chilled Poached Passion Fruit, followed by a comforting Crab Meat and Tofu Broth. The centerpiece of the dinner features a fresh Steamed Jiangsu Hairy Crab (male crab, approx. 5 to 5.5 taels) with rich and luscious roe, alongside indulgent mains including Sautéed Prawns with Crab Roe with Crispy Rice Puff and Seared Rice Rolls with Crab Roe in Casserole, concluding with warm Sweetened Sesame Glutinous Rice Dumpling in Ginger Tea for a truly complete seasonal enjoyment. For those wishing to enhance their experience, additional crabs are available as add-ons: a female crab weighing approximately 4 taels at an additional HKD 150 each, or a male crab weighing approximately 5 to 5.5 taels at an additional HKD 180 each.
Garden Lounge Hairy Crab Menu Details:
Date: From 5 October to 30 November 2026
Time: 6 to 9:30pm
Venue: Garden Lounge, UG/F, The Murray, Hong Kong
Price: HKD 798 per person (Subject to 10% service charge)
For reservations and enquiries, please call +852 3141 8888 or email gardenlounge.themurray@niccolohotels.com
Book online at https://store-themurrayhk.niccolohotels.com/en/hairy-crab-menu-2026/
About Garden Lounge
Surrounded by the lush lawn of The Murray Hong Kong, Garden Lounge is a sophisticated sanctuary for modern Cantonese flavours and signature afternoon teas inspired by Hong Kong’s heritage. We serve classic Cantonese dishes that blend refined Chinese dining with contemporary culinary techniques. Garden Lounge offers an expansive terrace overlooking garden greenery and the picturesque St John’s Cathedral. It is the perfect retreat for those who prefer to dine in a relaxed setting while soaking in the historic views.
About The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
Recognised with a prestigious One MICHELIN Key for two consecutive years in 2025-2026 by MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection, and as the only Leading Hotels of the World member hotel in the city, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is a high-profile preservation project designed by the renowned British architecture and integrated design firm Foster + Partners. As part of the Hong Kong SAR Government's Conserving Central initiative, the hotel occupies the historic Murray Building, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. This US$1 billion contemporary sanctuary features 336 generously proportioned guest rooms and suites distributed across 25 floors. The property boasts an array of exceptional facilities including a swimming pool and spa, a spectacular rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Central Business District and Hong Kong Park's lush greenery, multiple signature dining venues, and versatile meeting and event spaces.
For additional information about The Murray, Hong Kong, please visit niccolohotels.com.
About Niccolo Hotels
Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand’s first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 50 brands and over 950 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 34 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in member hotel revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.
For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
The set menu begins with appetizers such as Crystal Crab Meat Jelly in Huadiao Wine, Deep-fried Croquette with Crab Meat, Avocado & Black Truffle, and Chilled Poached Passion Fruit, followed by a comforting Crab Meat and Tofu Broth. The centerpiece of the dinner features a fresh Steamed Jiangsu Hairy Crab (male crab, approx. 5 to 5.5 taels) with rich and luscious roe, alongside indulgent mains including Sautéed Prawns with Crab Roe with Crispy Rice Puff and Seared Rice Rolls with Crab Roe in Casserole, concluding with warm Sweetened Sesame Glutinous Rice Dumpling in Ginger Tea for a truly complete seasonal enjoyment. For those wishing to enhance their experience, additional crabs are available as add-ons: a female crab weighing approximately 4 taels at an additional HKD 150 each, or a male crab weighing approximately 5 to 5.5 taels at an additional HKD 180 each.
Garden Lounge Hairy Crab Menu Details:
Date: From 5 October to 30 November 2026
Time: 6 to 9:30pm
Venue: Garden Lounge, UG/F, The Murray, Hong Kong
Price: HKD 798 per person (Subject to 10% service charge)
For reservations and enquiries, please call +852 3141 8888 or email gardenlounge.themurray@niccolohotels.com
Book online at https://store-themurrayhk.niccolohotels.com/en/hairy-crab-menu-2026/
About Garden Lounge
Surrounded by the lush lawn of The Murray Hong Kong, Garden Lounge is a sophisticated sanctuary for modern Cantonese flavours and signature afternoon teas inspired by Hong Kong’s heritage. We serve classic Cantonese dishes that blend refined Chinese dining with contemporary culinary techniques. Garden Lounge offers an expansive terrace overlooking garden greenery and the picturesque St John’s Cathedral. It is the perfect retreat for those who prefer to dine in a relaxed setting while soaking in the historic views.
About The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
Recognised with a prestigious One MICHELIN Key for two consecutive years in 2025-2026 by MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection, and as the only Leading Hotels of the World member hotel in the city, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is a high-profile preservation project designed by the renowned British architecture and integrated design firm Foster + Partners. As part of the Hong Kong SAR Government's Conserving Central initiative, the hotel occupies the historic Murray Building, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. This US$1 billion contemporary sanctuary features 336 generously proportioned guest rooms and suites distributed across 25 floors. The property boasts an array of exceptional facilities including a swimming pool and spa, a spectacular rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Central Business District and Hong Kong Park's lush greenery, multiple signature dining venues, and versatile meeting and event spaces.
For additional information about The Murray, Hong Kong, please visit niccolohotels.com.
About Niccolo Hotels
Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand’s first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. Visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 50 brands and over 950 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 34 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in member hotel revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.
For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
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