In celebration of the Mooncake Festival, one of the most important holidays in Chinse culture, from Friday, 15th September to Sunday, 1st October the award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan Dubai invites diners to indulge in a curated set menu created by Executive Chef Andy Toh exclusively for the occasion. The menu is priced at AED 598 and includes eight dishes highlighting the very best of Chinese cuisine, featuring a beautiful mooncake dessert. The special mooncake dessert will also be available to order à la carte.
Promising a memorable culinary journey for all guests, the meal begins with a delightful dim sum duo, followed by roasted duck with mango, as well as a Hokkaido scallop dumpling pumpkin soup. Main dishes include stir-fry beef tenderloin with a spicy vinaigrette, osmanthus glazed crispy black cod, and Boston lobster with crispy golden noodle. The delectable sides feature sauteed seasonal vegetables along with wild fungus with truffle. To mark the end of the evening, guests can enjoy the crowning jewel of the menu, the signature mooncake with chocolate, sesame, yuzu and berry, alongside a pandan dream dessert with kaya jam, coconut mousse and coriander tapioca crunch. Hakkasan Dubai’s Mooncake Festival menu is a gastronomic delight that reflects the cultural significance of this time-honoured celebration.
Hakkasan Dubai’s Mooncake Festival
- 15th September to 1st October 2023
- 6:00pm-1:00am
- Children under 10 years are welcome to join the family seating, departing by 8:30pm
- Mooncake Festival set menu priced at AED 598 per person (minimum of two guests)
- À la carte menu will also be available
About the Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival)
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is one of China’s most significant and cherished traditional holidays. Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, it marks the moment when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This festival is a time for families to come together, appreciate the full moon’s beauty, and share delicious Mooncakes, symbolizing unity and harmony. Lanterns, colorful parades, and folklore add to the festive atmosphere, making it a respected cultural celebration in Chinese communities around the world. To find out more about Hakkasan or to make a reservation please call +971 4 426 2626 or email hakkasan@atlantisthepalm.com.
