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News on Catering Services

News on Catering Services

  EatInHKU – Online Ordering
13 September 2024
Campus Catering Services: New Outlets and What’s On 

It’s another new academic year at HKU!  Being one of the essential elements of your campus experience, let us share what is on about campus catering. 

1. New Outlets and Food Choices Coming Your Way!

We are excited to share with you the opening of several revamped and rebranded eateries on campus!  A couple of these are still working in progress.  Please stay tuned! 

Catering Outlet 

Location 

Offering 

Opening Hours# 

OORI HANSIK 

(opened 9/9/2024) 

Shop G01, G/F Composite Building, Main Campus 

Korean food, hot meals, fried chicken, snacks, beverages, dessert 

Mon – Fri    11:00 - 21:00 

Sat              11:00 - 21:00 

Sun & PH    Closed 

Tai Tai Foodtopia (opened 2/9/2024) 

Shop G02, G/F Composite Building, Main Campus 

Taiwanese Beverages, hot meals, noodles, snacks 

Mon – Fri    08:00 - 19:00 

Sat              08:00 - 17:00 

Sun & PH    Closed 

Starbucks Coffee 

(opened 28/8/2024) 

Shop G03, G/F Composite Building, Main Campus 

Salad, Sandwiches, Bakery, Dessert, Coffee, Grab-n-go  

Mon – Fri    07:30 - 21:00 

Sat              07:30 - 20:00 

Sun & PH    11:00 - 18:30 

Starbucks Coffee 

(opened 28/8/2024) 

G/F William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Sassoon Road Campus 

 

Salad, Sandwiches, Bakery, Dessert, Coffee, Grab-n-go  

Mon – Fri    08:30 - 17:30 

Sat              Closed 

Sun & PH    Closed 

Kiosk by Pizza Express 

(tentative opening early Oct 2024) 

G/F, HKJC Building for Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road, Sassoon Road Campus 

 

Pizza, snacks, beverages 

Mon – Fri    08:00 - 19:00 

Sat              Closed 

Sun & PH    Closed 

Kiosk by Sandwich Club^ 

(tentative opening  

late Sep 2024) 

G/F, 6 Sassoon Road, Sassoon Road Campus (nearby Lee Hysan Hall) 

Bento boxes, pastries sandwiches and salads 

Mon – Fri    08:00 - 16:00 

Sat              Closed 

Sun & PH    Closed 

^ The current interim F&B services in the Assembly Hall (A-hall Kiosk) located at 6 Sassoon Road would be terminated immediately following the opening of the Kiosk by Sandwich Club.  The F&B offering of the new kiosk would be enhanced based on the current offering of the A-hall Kiosk. 

# Opening hours may be subject to change without further notice.  Please visit http://www.cedars.hku.hk/catering for the updated information 

 

2. Order Online, Skip the Line!

Maximize your time efficiency on campus by ordering food online! You can now order, pay, and collect your meal from various campus eateries. Some eateries feature self-ordering kiosks, allowing you to pre-select the desired items on your mobile device and pay swiftly. Visit this one-stop page to access various food ordering platforms and give them a try!  More outlets will launch online ordering initiative soon.  

 

3. Student Access Code via HKU App 

The University has newly launched the HKU Student Access Code (“Access Code”) for new students who have yet to receive their physical HKU Student Registration Card (“Student Card”). You need to use the Access Code to access various campus facilities, including campus eateries where you'll need to present your Student Card or Access Code at the self-ordering kiosks for identification. Download and log into the official HKU App to obtain your Access Code (requires HKU Portal Login).    

 

4. Vending Service 

For a quick snack while on campus or working late, check out the vending machines located around the campus and at two strategic spots: Vending Hub at G/F Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre and Vending Nook at G/F Composite Building. Apart from the usual snacks and drinks, filling options such as hot bento and rice dumpling are also available, perfect for satisfying your hunger on the go! 

 

5. Explore Eateries in HKU Neighborhood

Food is a gateway to socializing and experiencing distinct cultures. HKU campus is closely located near the vibrant downtown Shek Tong Tsui, Kennedy Town, and Sai Ying Pun, where the local community resides. Take the opportunity to delve into the city's culinary offerings. To make your exploration easier, we've pinned some eateries and shops where HKUers used to visit at times.  Click and access the food map (Google Map) and start exploring the neighborhood! Try them out! 

 

6. Have Your Say – How are we doing?

Spare a few minutes to complete this questionnaire - your valuable input is an important indicator of how satisfied you are with campus catering services, letting you share your dining experience and tell us the area you expect the food and services to improve.  Alternatively, please do not hesitate to drop us a message anytime at catering@hku.hk. 

 

Stay tuned to our further update on catering services! 

 
13 August 2024

Menu Price Adjustment of Campus Catering Outlets (2024/25)

Please be informed that the University has received the price adjustment proposals from a number of campus catering outlets, and has reviewed and approved the adjustment based on prescribed mechanism according to the catering agreement. The adjusted menu price of the respective outlets will be effective throughout August 2024.

 

Catering Outlet

Location

Union Restaurant

(HK Diners)

4/F, Haking Wong Building, Main Campus

Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Restaurant

(CYM Canteen & Hong Kong Daily)

4/F, Chong Yuet Ming Cultrual Centre, Main Campus

Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Cafeteria

(Cafe 330)

2/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre

Main Campus

Centennial Campus Catering Outlet B

(alfafa cafe)

G/F, Jockey Club Tower, Central Podium, Centennial Campus

Centennial Campus Catering Outlet C

(Gourmet Asia)

G/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Central Podium, Centennial Campus

 

If you have any comments or suggestions on campus catering services, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at catering@hku.hk.  Thank you for your kind attention.

 
30 July 2024
Update on Campus Catering Services (July 2024)

1.  Award of Contracts

As a result of an open tender exercise which was conducted earlier in May 2024, we are delighted to inform you about the award of contracts for the operation of the following catering facilities on campus.  

CATERING FACILITY

LOCATION

AWARDEE

BRAND AND CUISINE

OPENING

Composite Building Shop G01

G/F, Composite Building Grove Company Ltd.

OORI HANSIK
(Korean)

Mid Sep 2024

Composite Building Shop G02 G/F, Composite Building Grove Company Ltd. TAI TAI FOODTOPIA
(Taiwanese)
Late Aug 2024
Composite Building Shop G03 G/F, Composite Building Coffee Concepts (Hong Kong) Ltd. STARBUCKS COFFEE
(Coffee Shop)
Late Aug 2024
FOM G/F Coffee Kiosk G/F William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road Coffee Concepts (Hong Kong) Ltd. STARBUCKS COFFEE
(Coffee Shop)
Late Aug 2024

The renovation and mobilization of the respective facilities would be carried out until late August 2024. Apart from Shop G01 of Composite Building (OORI HANSIK Korean Food Outlet), the other three facilities are tentatively set to have their operations commencing in around late August 2024.


2.  Temporary closure of Starbucks Coffee (Composite Building)

The coffee shop located at Shop G03, G/F Composite Building, currently operated by Starbucks Coffee, would be temporarily closed for renovation during the period from August 1 to August 27. The closing hour of the shop would be slightly advanced to 6:00p.m. on July 31. The coffee shop with new image is tentatively set to reopen on August 28, 2024 (Wednesday).


Update on other campus catering operations would be announced in due course. Stay tuned! 

 
25 June 2024
Closure of U Deli at Composite Building

As the catering contract with U-Deli, located at Shop G02, Composite Building, Main Campus, comes to an end on 30 June 2024, we regret to inform you that their last day of business will be on 27 June 2024 (Thursday). The premises will undergo renovation during the summer, with a new operation tentatively set to commence in late August 2024, just before the semester begins. Further announcements regarding the new operation will be made in due course.

 

Let us extend our heartfelt gratitude to the U Deli team for their unwavering passion, dedication, and valuable contribution as a social enterprise employing people with disabilities in serving the campus community over the past decade. Your presence will be greatly missed!

 
11 June 2024
Interim Catering Services at Sassoon Road Assembly Hall – Service Commences on 11 June 2024 (Tuesday)

Further to our earlier announcement on catering services in May 2024, please be informed that the interim catering services at the Sassoon Road Assembly Hall (6 Sassoon Road), namely “A-Hall Kiosk”, will commence operation on 11 June 2024 (Tuesday). The “A-Hall Kiosk” is operated by The Sandwich Club Limited, offering hot meals and light bites.  Below are the operation details of the kiosk for your reference.

 

A-Hall Kiosk by The Sandwich Club

Commencement Date:

11 June 2024 (Tuesday)

Address:  

Sassoon Road Assembly Hall, 6 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam (Sassoon Road Campus)

Opening Hours

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays)

No. of Seats:

60 seats (indoor, air-conditioned)

Mode of Service:  

Self-serviced, takeaway

Menu:

Daily hot meals at $36, a range of sandwiches and salads, and packed drinks  [View Menu]

Payment Method:

Cash, Octopus, Alipay and WeChat Pay

 

 
17 April 2024
FREE "SUPERPASS APPLES" from CEDARS to cheer you up for your examinations!!
 
superpass apple giveaway 
As your examination is drawing near, you all should take good care of yourselves and be prepared for the days of challenges. CEDARS is giving out "SuperPass" Apples to cheer you up before the assessment period. The arrangements are as follows:-
 
Date: 23 - 24 April 2024 (Tuesday – Wednesday)
Time: 11:00 a.m. onwards
 
Distribution Points:
 
Main Campus
1. CYMAC Restaurant (4/F Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre)
2. FSCAC Restaurant (2/F Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre)
3. Union Restaurant—HK Diners (4/F Haking Wong Building)
 
Centennial Campus
1. Oliver’s Super Sandwiches (LG/F Central Podium, Centennial Campus)
2. Alfafa cafe (G/F Central Podium, Centennial Campus)
3. Gourmet Asia (G/F Central Podium, Centennial Campus)
4. BIJAS Vegetarian (G/F Central Podium, Centennial Campus)
 
Sassoon Road Campus
1. Hall office of student halls and residence at 6 Sassoon Road (Lee Hysan Hall, R.C. Lee Hall, Wei Lun Hall, and Madam S H Ho Residence for Medical Students)
2. Grove (2/F Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road)
3. Coffee Kiosk by Cupping Room Coffee Roaster (G/F Lobby, William M.W. Mong Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, 21 Sassoon Road)
 
The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
1. Dental Society Room (7/F The Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun)
 
Remarks:
- "SuperPass" Apples will be distributed daily during 23-24 April 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:00 a.m. onwards, available while stock lasts.
- Free "SuperPass" Apples are for HKU Students ONLY. Be considerate, please take only one apple on any day.
- You may just take the "SuperPass" Apples at the above locations. NO ADDITIONAL PURCHASE is required.
 
We wish each and every one of you a SuperPass in your final examinations!
 
15 January 2024
Enhancement of Campus Catering Services

Welcome back to Semester 2!  We would like to share with you new initiatives that would enhance your campus catering experience.

 

  1. Additional Seating Space to Mingle
    You can enjoy your take-away lunch in the following places! Be considerate, please clean up after yourself and remove any trash for the next user.  

Venue

Location

Opening Hours

CYP-P4 Lecture Theatre

LG1/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building, Main Campus

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
(Monday – Friday ONLY, except for Public Holidays and class suspension period)

CBC Lecture Theatre

LG/F, Chow Yei Ching Building, Main Campus

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(Monday – Friday ONLY, except for Public Holidays and class suspension period)

Co-working Space and Study Room in CYMAC

Room 104, 1/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre, Main Campus

11:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
(Daily, except for Lunar New Year holidays)

Indoor open space at CYMAC

3/F Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre, Main Campus

All-day

K.K. Leung Concourse

G/F, K.K. Leung Building, Main Campus

All-day

 

  1. New Vending Hubs
    New vending provisions with hot bento, rice dumpling, snacks and drinks, etc.
    (Note: operation of some machines are pending)

Venue

Location

Opening Hours

Vending Hub

G/F Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre, Main Campus

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(Daily, except for Lunar New Year holidays)

Vending Nook

G/F, Composite Building, Main Campus

All-day

 

  1. New Entrance to CYM Canteen
    The entrance to CYM Canteen from 4/F Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre (CYMCC) had been reopened! You can now purchase meal tickets & enter the canteen from 4/F CYMCC without needing to go through the balcony entrance.

 

  1. Mobile Ordering at Campus Eateries 
    Have you every tried ordering food via your mobile devices? Try ordering online and save your time! 
    Details: https://www.cedars.hku.hk/campuslife/catering/onlineorder

 

The University will continue reviewing the situation and aims to introduce more improvement initiatives to enhance your campus dining experience. Please Stay tuned to our further update! 

Last but not the least, while users’ access control is in place, don't forget to bring along your student card / staff card / facility access card when you patron at the campus eateries!