The Best Set Lunch Deals In Central

Looking for an affordable sit-down or takeaway lunch in Central that’ll fuel you for the day? Here are the best restaurants in Central with weekday lunch deals and set menus…

Often taken al desko, lunch gets overlooked and reduced to a hurried inconvenience. But never fear, whether you’re looking for a quick but nutritious bite with incredible bang for your buck or to splurge on for an afternoon treat, there are some great lunch sets in Central — and we’re not even including your local dai pai dongs or cha chaan tengs. Although eating like a local in Central is the most affordable way to go, here are the best set lunch deals in Central.

Looking for lunch in a different neighbourhood? Check out our guides to Wan Chai lunch deals and set menus in Causeway Bay!

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The Monogamous Chinese – Filling three-course Chinese set lunch for $98

Nestled under the escalators in Soho, Monogamous was the go-to for our team when our office was just down the road. Its sage green interior is retro-chic and different from other traditional Chinese restaurants in the area. For just $98, select an appetiser, main course (with options like dan dan noodles, stir-fried pork in house black vinegar sauce with rice) and handmade dumplings. Affordable and satisfying!

The Monogamous Chinese, G/F, 59 Caine Road, Soho, Hong Kong, themonogamouschinese.com.hk

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Bombay Dreams — Unlimited Indian lunch buffet on Wyndham Street for $198

Bombay Dreams brings over two decades of traditional Indian recipes, taking you on a spice-filled journey through regional specialties and Northern Indian delights (halal, vegetarian and vegan options available). The weekday buffet lunch is a longtime Hong Kong favourite — not only for its unbeatable price point, but also its accessible location and flavourful food.

Bombay Dreams, 1/F, Winning Centre, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2811 9888, www.sandshospitality.com/bombay-dreams

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Treehouse – Make a healthy combo of a main, side and drink

This is the place to convince your meat-eating friends that you can go to a vegetarian restaurant together and everyone can leave happy, full and satisfied. Our favourite thing to do is create our own Flatbreads wrap (with the Signature Za’atar) or Salad Bowl and choose four toppings and a sauce – but if you get decision fatigue, its Signatures and Burgers are also crowd pleasers. Then you can make it a combo and add on a side and drink for $50.

Treehouse, Shop 1, G/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.treehouse.eco

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Oolaa Central – Sit-down set lunch & burger set menu with global cuisine options

When the opportunity arises for a lingering lunch, Oolaa’s sprawling dining space on Stanley Street — encased in floor-to-ceiling glass windows — offers a comfortable space for a leisurely meal. With two-course and three-course options available, the menu covers an array of cuisines (from Thai Pomelo Salad to Sassy-favourite burgers and Indian curry), along with plenty of vegetarian options.

Oolaa Central, G/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2796 6988, www.oolaagroup.com

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Central Indian Restaurant – Five-course set meal from $80

It’s one of those deals that seem almost too good to be true! If you have a big appetite and are craving yummy food, head to Central Indian Restaurant for this unbeatable deal. Chomp down on the salad, appetiser and soup of the day, pick between freshly baked naan or rice, and choose your main. The price of your five-course meal is dependant on which main you opt for. There are over 10 vegetarian options – and they start from $80 – and over 20 meat and seafood-based mains from $102. Good luck dealing with your post-lunch slump after this!

Central Indian Restaurant, Unit 101, 1/F, Cheung’s Building, 1-3 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.centralindianrestaurant.com.hk

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Tommy Yummy – Thai set lunch on Wellington Street with a main, snack and drink

Looking for a light, tasty meal that won’t leave you in a food coma once you get back to the office? Savour your favourite Thai dishes at Tommy Yummy, from Pad Thai to Tom Yum noodles. The lunch set comes with a complimentary snack (think fish cakes, chicken wings and papaya salad) and a drink. If you’re eating in, we recommend requesting a table by the windows with a view of the Mid-Levels escalators so you can people watch.

Tommy Yummy, 1/F, Jade Centre, 98 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @tommyyummyhk

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La Petite Maison – Elevated business lunch with two to three courses

If you’re trying to impress a client or out-of-towner with delicious French food in a beautiful, art-splashed setting, you can’t go wrong with La Petite Maison. While LPM is better known for its decadent ‘La Vie En Rosé’ brunch, creative cocktails and curated wine list, you can also pop in from 12pm to 2:30pm and order from the Le Petite Menu to get one starter and one main, or from the Le Grand Menu for a starter, main and dessert.

La Petite Maison, Shop 1, UG/F, H Queen’s, 23-29 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, lpmrestaurants.com

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Cooshti – Two- to three-course healthy Asian fusion lunch sets

Cooshti’s lunch menu can be enjoyed as a two or three-course set. To start, choose from the Spicy Ahi Tuna Sushi Roll, Chef’s Soup of the Day or Thai Pomelo Salad, then pick from the fusion restaurant’s mains, which offers everything from steak and salmon to chicken & mushroom pasta and a vegetarian Buddha bowl. Round off with Mango Eton Mess or the Fresh Fruit Salad for dessert. If it’s one of those days, grab a glass of wine for $55 (or a bottle for $270!).

Cooshti, G/F, 92 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2796 8666, www.cooshti.hk

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Priyo Shaad — $98 set lunch at Hong Kong’s only official Bangladeshi restaurant

If you love rich flavours but not the feeling of being weighed down, Bangladeshi cuisine promises to be your next obsession! Founded a by wellness coach who ensures his food is as delicious as it is healthy, Priyo Shaad never disappoints customers who keep coming back for slow-cooked meat curries and fresh veggies. You can opt for a vegan set that includes rice, dal and bhorta or bhaji, or a meat set that comes with a curry and rice (or ruti).

Priyo Shaad, 29 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong, 6737 4607, Instagram: @priyoshaad

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PURE Fitness – Nood Food’s $55 healthy lunch combos on Hollywood Road

You don’t have to be a member of PURE or an ardent gym-goer to get in on this nosh! Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or convenient takeaway, PURE offers a great lunch box from Nood Food that includes a protein and two sides of your choice from its extensive salad bar (the salmon and chicken are big Team Sassy favourites!). Nood also offers plenty of other combos — a sandwich and drink for $80, and brown rice-based boxes from just $55! 

Nood Food, PURE Fitness, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, www.allnood.com

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The Jeju Black — Korean BBQ restaurant with 10 lunch set options

This Korean barbecue restaurant is designed with a Jeju cave theme and specialises in 168-hour aged pork belly and beef! During weekdays, the Central branch offers a host of soup sets for $88, such as Beef Seaweed Soup, Beef Brisket Soy Bean Soup and Kimchi Pork Soup, along with rice sets like Braised Beef Ribs and Baked Pork Belly for $128.

The Jeju Black, 5/F, M88, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @thejeju_hk

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BÊP – Two-course Vietnamese lunch set on Wellington Street

BÊP is a solid choice for Vietnamese food in Central, and it’s got a lunch set that will make you a regular. You’ve got six appetising options for your main, including pho, a bun cha platter, a vegetable curry and more. The set is rounded off with a complimentary drink and side dish of veggies, spring rolls or fried dough sticks at an additional price.

BÊP, 88-90 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.bep.hk

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TANGO Argentinian Steakhouse — Two-course Argentinian lunch in Lan Kwai Fung

TANGO in Lan Kwai Fong is the go-to spot for irresistible steaks that won’t cost a fortune – with two-course set lunches starting at $208! Indulge in premium, hormone-free beef prepared without antibiotics, alongside authentic Argentinian delights like the Grilled Calamari Salad, perfectly baked Empanadas, as well as the Flan de vanilla for all of you with a sweet tooth out there. Meat lovers have to try the Dry-Aged Beef Burger or Milanesa Napolitana, but vegetarian options are available too!

TANGO Argentinian Steakhouse, 2/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong, 2525 5808,  www.sandshospitality.com/tango

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Poke Heart – Poke bowl and drink set in Central under $100

With very limited indoor seating, this Team Sassy favourite usually acts as our go-to takeaway spot. It has multiple options – ranging traditional and basic to unique and daring – in its menu, but most of us tend to build our own bowls, getting to choose the protein, base and toppings. Upgrade your lunch by adding on a drink!

Sassy Tip: Do remember that, in keeping with Hong Kong poke restaurants, even the smallest size is usually too big to finish in one sitting.

Poke Heart, G/F, 45 Gage Street, Central, Hong Kong, 5537 5794

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