Kowloon Shangri-La stands out with innovative F&B offerings like affordable “Moonlight Hours” Chinese desserts and the eco-friendly Buffet-Box in partnership with CHOMP. However, it faces various challenges including maintaining profitability for low-priced luxury desserts, aligning takeaway concepts with luxury guest expectations, and accurately forecasting Buffet-Box demand to truly minimize food waste.
Uma Nota, Hong Kong’s first Brazilian-Japanese restaurant, stands out with its unique Nipo Brasileiro cuisine and vibrant boteco-inspired atmosphere. However, challenges include recruiting chefs skilled in this unique fusion, sourcing authentic Brazilian ingredients, and adapting the brand for international markets like Paris while preserving its distinctive identity.