Breakfast means different things to different people. For some, it’s a quiet moment of calm before the day begins. For others, it’s a chance to savor dishes they wouldn’t usually try at home or simply a quick refuel before a morning meeting. Sometimes, it’s just an excuse to linger a little longer with loved ones over warm croissants, strong coffee and easy conversation.
If breakfast is your favorite meal of the day, you’re in for a treat when staying in Hong Kong and Macau, where your morning spread could feature gold-dusted dim sum, truffle-shaved eggs or lobster-topped waffles — or all of the above.
Ready to rise and dine? From sky-high club lounges to waterfront buffets, these indulgent hotel breakfasts are well worth setting your alarm for.
Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Start your day on top of the world at the recently renovated Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Island Shangri-La, a gem nestled in Hong Kong’s central Admiralty district. Perched on the hotel’s 56th floor, Four-Star Restaurant Petrus adds a sense of grandeur to your morning, thanks to the sparkling crystal chandeliers, plush French interiors and exceptional Victoria Harbour views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.
The set breakfast menu is just as impressive, featuring seasonal specialties and signatures, such as smoked-in-house salmon eggs Benedict, served under a dramatic, smoke-filled cloche. A refined buffet layers on the indulgence with artisanal cold cuts, organic fruit, handmade dim sum and a pastry trolley showcasing neat rows of flaky delights.
Want a quiet corner with a view? Executive chef Uwe Opocensky recommends Table 1, tucked just to the right of the entrance, for a bit more privacy.
If you’re the type who wants to taste it all, make your way to café TOO on the seventh floor. This modern, open dining room does not hold back, with nearly a dozen live stations. One minute, you’re slurping a custom noodle bowl; the next, you’re eyeing teppanyaki, Middle Eastern mezze, congee and a dim sum trolley stacked with juicy xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and panda-shaped buns that’ll make you smile.
The egg station is a destination in itself, carrying delicate quail eggs and orange-yolked Japanese eggs fried, poached, boiled or flipped into an omelet. As a nod to local flavors, the hotel teamed up with Hong Kong institution Tai Cheong Bakery to serve up fresh pineapple buns, golden egg tarts and wonton noodles. Then there’s the much-beloved waffles, fluffy pancakes and French toast, alongside premium teas, coffees and delicious smoothies to wash it all down.
Regent Hong Kong
Whether you prefer a peaceful club setting or the buzz of a big buffet, breakfast at Regent Hong Kong begins your day on a high note.
If you’re partial to quiet mornings, we recommend the Regent Club, an exclusive hideaway for suite guests. Step through a sculptural moongate into a calming world of soft green and cream hues, where oversized chairs overlook sweeping vistas of Victoria Harbour. In the club, everything is made fresh to order — from globally inspired set menus to à la carte treats. Don’t miss the signature onsen tamago, a delicately poached egg paired with silky potato coulis or bento-style breakfasts that celebrate Japanese and Cantonese traditions.
The club’s pastry program, led by executive pastry chef Andy Yeung, turns out croissants made with premium Échiré AOP butter and golden pineapple buns, all baked daily starting around 4 a.m.
Downstairs, Harbourside kicks up the energy a notch in a sunlit, waterfront space that feels like a cross between a garden and a market. There are plenty of Western, Japanese and Indian flavors across the buffet stations, but regional Chinese cuisines shine here. We suggest filling your plate with housemade dim sum, comforting congee and wok-fried satay beef noodles and sampling the trio of creative Hong Kong-style eggs Benedicts, featuring variations like spicy minced pork, XO sauce and satay peanut butter.
Add in from-scratch desserts, local collaborations with coffee and tea brands and indulgent add-ons like free-flowing champagne, and you’ve got one of the best buffets in town.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
In the heart of Central, this Five-Star hotel goes above and beyond when it comes to the most important meal of the day. For flexibility and variety, choose from two venues — Gallery and The Lounge — each curating a distinct experience to keep things fresh.
At Gallery, adjacent to ARGO, the hotel’s world-class cocktail bar, partake in a lavish spread featuring a gorgeous array of viennoiseries — croissants, danishes, pain au chocolat and more — that’s baked fresh daily before sunrise. The buffet extends into ARGO, where the U-shaped marble bar counter is covered with a rainbow of seasonal fruits, housemade dim sum, ribbons of charcuterie and premium smoked salmon. Whether you’re seated beside the soaring windows or stopping by for a strong espresso and flaky pastry, it’s an elegant and easy way to power up for the day.
For something rooted in local flavors, The Lounge serves a refined take on the classic Hong Kong breakfast — think silky congee, wok-fried noodles, housemade dim sum and fine Chinese teas. The à la carte menu also provides Japanese dishes and a few Western favorites like avocado toast and ricotta pancakes.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
When you can’t decide what to eat for breakfast, a little of everything is often the best answer — and few places deliver on that better than this Four-Star hotel. Home to one of the city’s most abundant breakfast buffets, the Grand Café pulls out all the stops with a globe-trotting spread. On the continental side, expect fresh-baked seeded loaves, fluffy pineapple buns, Hong Kong-style egg tarts still warm from the oven and multiple fridges stocked with seasonal berries, housemade yogurts and parfaits.
The savory selection is just as generous: delicate dim sum, satay beef noodles, rice rolls, multiple congee varieties, made-to-order noodle bowls and a station dedicated to scrambling, frying and poaching eggs to perfection (we recommend the poached omelets with a wonderfully soft, custardy texture). To sip, there’s San Pellegrino on ice and nearly a dozen juices — from watermelon to detox blends — ready to refresh.
Macau
The Londoner Macao
On the ever-evolving Cotai Strip, breakfast gets the royal treatment at The Londoner Macao. Among the complex’s six hotels, two particular venues will spoil you with extravagant morning rituals.
For the most lavish option, Hampton Court at The Londoner Grand is a must. This exclusive, three-story clubhouse is reserved for guests of Paiza Grand, the resort’s VIP hotel-within-a-hotel that serves a breakfast that’s as decadent as it is imaginative.
In this luxurious British oasis, adorned with jewel-toned fabrics and contemporary artwork, chefs shave generous black truffle over eggs, sear foie gras to order and spoon Amur River caviar from a dedicated trolley. Guests can also sample à la carte dishes like prawn dumplings topped with gold leaf or lobster and crab waffles crowned with a poached egg, caviar and oozy hollandaise.
One of our favorite buffet sections is the whimsical “Jester’s Corner,” where a mini carousel spins jars of decadent chocolate mousse, mojito-flavored meringue and café liégeois (a sweet coffee dessert) for the plucking. On the surrounding shelves, you’ll also find treats decorated like crowns, dice and jesters.
Meanwhile, The Residence crafts a similarly indulgent breakfast for guests of Five-Star The Londoner Hotel with a playful nod to British heritage. There are two entrances, one of which is hidden within a Savile Row-inspired tailor shop, making for an adventurous start to the morning. Once you’re inside, a sprawling buffet awaits with live cooking stations (truffle shavings included), rotating Chinese specialties and plenty of Western staples.
Guests can also order from the à la carte menu, which features highlights such as freshly steamed dim sum, Macanese crab congee and lobster eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and dill hollandaise. And in place of a dessert carousel, a whimsical Ferris wheel holding sweets adds a delightful touch to your morning meal.
Raffles at Galaxy Macau
At this dazzling new address on the Cotai Strip, mornings feel effortlessly elegant from the moment you step into the Lobby Lounge. A jaw-dropping chandelier made of 500,000 cascading crystals anchors the soaring space, refracting morning light from floor-to-ceiling windows and setting a glamorous tone for the day ahead.
Taking a less-is-more approach, the Five-Star hotel eschews the traditional buffet in favor of an à la carte menu at the Lounge & Terrace, spanning Western, Chinese, gluten-free and vegan options. The standout is the Raffles Legendary Breakfast, which can be enjoyed all at once or course by course, depending on your pace. It begins with caviar canapés, seasonal fruit, housemade granola and yogurt, a silver bowl full of artisanal pastries — all baked in-house — and a flute of Champagne Delamotte Rosé.
Then comes the main event: chef de cuisine Yorick Soh’s decadent lobster Benedict, served atop a buttery French croissant. It’s a delightful mix of textures and flavors — rich, creamy hollandaise blankets runny poached eggs. The natural sweetness of the lobster pairs with a hint of smoky-spicy piment d’Espelette (a French pepper) while the delicate filo pastry adds crunch to every bite.
From the rich burgundy and silver palette to the sleek Italian espresso machine to the whimsical fruit and bread trolley, it’s a gourmet journey befitting the Raffles name. If you prefer privacy, the full experience is also available through room service at no additional charge.
The St. Regis Macao
Rise and shine at the Four-Star St. Regis Macao, where mornings at The Manor are anything but ordinary. Spanning five distinctive rooms — including the stately Dining Room, cozy Library and sunlit Verandah — this residential-inspired venue lives up to its name.
Adorned with eclectic artwork, artisanal ceramics and sculptural lighting, The Manor nails style and substance, using premium, sustainably sourced ingredients that take center stage at breakfast. The best way to sample it all is with the hotel’s Bespoke Breakfast, which combines a regularly updated à la carte menu and an extensive buffet.
The buffet is a wonderland of live cooking stations, housemade pastries and desserts — featuring kaleidoscopic doughnuts, flaky croissants and lots of local favorites like serradura (layers of whipped cream and crushed Marie biscuits), Macau egg tarts and buttery almond cookies — alongside assorted yogurts and fresh juice blends.
On the savory side, look forward to eggs cooked to your preference, dim sum, congee, golden waffles, classic eggs Benedict and signature noodle soups, including shrimp wonton or hand-pulled beef brisket.
What sets breakfast apart, though, are the exquisite pass-around bites. Servers glide through the dining room, offering delectable canapés such as velvety scrambled eggs with Oscietra caviar, truffle-infused Brie tarts, lobster-stuffed dumplings and foie gras mousse on brioche toast. To complete the indulgent experience, enjoy a selection of complimentary teas, coffee, smoothies, champagne and mimosas.
Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Whether you’re craving a grand buffet or a calming start, the Four-Star hotel has you covered. At Four-Star Vida Rica Restaurant, wake up to gorgeous views of the South China Sea and Nam Van Lake alongside a gourmet buffet, where custom egg dishes, made-to-order noodles, freshly crafted dim sum — including melt-in-your-mouth Iberico char siu bao — and Portuguese flavors will have you coming back for more. As you settle in, keep an eye out for circulating trays of warm Portuguese egg tarts and refreshing housemade kombucha.
For a slower start, the Lobby Lounge offers an à la carte experience in a serene setting, anchored by a spectacular lotus mural by Red Hong Yi. On the menu, highlights include “Chef Lesley’s Waffle,” a savory creation topped with smoked salmon, avocado, sous-vide eggs and salmon roe with a side of maple syrup — inspired by chef Lesley Chan’s penchant for umami flavors — and the ham shoulder and egg sandwich on a buttery brioche bun or croissant.
