Hong Kong – June 28, 2017 – Harbour Grand Kowloon is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kang Minwoo as The Promenade’s new Sous Chef.

With over nine years of culinary experience, the Korean native’s passion for cooking began at a young age where he graduated from William Angliss Institute in Australia, majoring in culinary arts. His talents earned him to be Commis Chef at Crown Melbourne and one Michelin-starred Jaan Restuarant at Swissotel The Stamford in Singapore, and subsequently became the Chef de partie at Les Amis and Au Jardin by Les Amis, Singapore. He first moved to Hong Kong in 2014 and held the position of Junior Sous Chef at two Michelin-starred restaurant The Principal.

Prior to joining Harbour Grand Kowloon, Minwoo was the Sous Chef of Carbone Hong Kong. In his new role, Chef Kang will oversee daily kitchen operations and menus, ensuring the highest standard of culinary experience are executed at The Promenade.

“We are thrilled to welcome Minwoo to the Harbour Grand family. His passion and extensive background will bring an elevated dining experience to our guests, and further strengthen our hotel as a destination for gourmets to visit.” said General Manager Peter Pottinga.

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About The Promenade

The Promenade offers fabulous views over Victoria Harbour. Lined with floor to ceiling harbour view windows, marble flooring and plush seating creating an opulent venue. It also boasts additional live-cooking stations and a quality selection of seafood.

Signature Dishes:

Alaskan crab leg, Freshly shucked oysters, Homemade Xiao Long Bao, Roasted Canadian rib eye of beef, Roasted Australian rack of lamb, Korean style glazed beef rib, Mango Napoleon, Ice cream teppanyaki

Opening Hours:

All prices above are subject to 10% service charge. For enquiries and reservations, please call (852) 2996 8432, or email: fnb.hgkln@harbourgrand.com.

About Harbour Grand Kowloon

Harbour Grand Kowloon is a deluxe five-star hotel situated on the Victoria Harbour waterfront in the vibrant Whampoa Garden district, just a few steps from the new MTR Whampoa Station Exit D2, merely eight minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Tsimshatsui by Hotel shuttle bus, and adjacent to the pier travelling to North Point. The hotel, featuring 555 rooms and suites, six restaurants, a rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym facilities available 24 hours daily as well as all-you-can-read e-newspapers and e-magazines, caters well to both business and leisure travellers.

About Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Harbour Plaza Hotels and Resorts is a member of Cheung Kong Property Group.

The hotel group is a major player in the Asian hospitality industry by providing a distinctive blend of comfortable elegance, understated luxury and value for money in all of its hotels.

The company currently manages nine full service hotels, namely the 828-room Harbour Grand Hong Kong, the 555-room Harbour Grand Kowloon, the 821-room Harbour Plaza Metropolis, the 714-room Harbour Plaza North Point, the 1,102-room Harbour Plaza Resort City, the 704-room Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees, the 736-room The Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong, and the 389-room Harbour Plaza Chongqing over in mainland China. The latest addition is the all-suite Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel at Hunghom Bay in Hong Kong which commenced operations in July 2015 with 240 suite units.

In addition, the company manages the 800-room Rambler Garden Hotel and the 822-room Rambler Oasis Hotel in Hong Kong, both of which offer affordable accommodation in a uniquely relaxing environment surrounded by urban conveniences.

Over in the Bahamas, the hotel group manages the 1,271-room Grand Lucayan Beach and Golf Resort.

For further details, please contact:

Senior Marketing Communications Officer, Cara Chui

Tel: (852) 2996 8421, Fax: (852) 2621 3328 or via Email: carac@harbourgrand.com