Where bold Northern Chinese flavors, smooth beats, and an unmatched atmosphere come together for a meal worth lingering over.
Dubai, UAE – 11 February 2026 – This Valentine’s Day, Hutong invites guests to celebrate their love through an unforgettable culinary journey. On 14 February, experience a special sharing tasting menu designed for couples who are as passionate about food as they are about each other. Set against the backdrop of Hutong’s glamorous dining room and its terrace aglow with red lanterns, the evening promises an intimate celebration where exquisite flavors take center stage.
Available all day, the Valentine’s experience centers on a curated tasting menu priced at AED 350 per person, paired with specially crafted drinks created exclusively for the sweetest occasion. A resident DJ sets the mood from day to night with smooth, uplifting beats, while every lady is greeted with a rose, a thoughtful gesture that adds a touch of romance and charm.
The menu opens with a sequence of small plates that balance richness and texture. Smoked Vegetarian Tricolor Rolls, Crispy Shallot Abalone with Bobo Sauce, and Black Truffle Crispy Chicken introduce the experience, before the menu moves into a refined dim sum course. Truffle Mushroom Millefeuille and Heart-Shaped Shrimp Dumplings with Hotpot Sauce follow, alongside Roasted Peking Duck with Pancakes, available as an optional supplement for those looking to mark the occasion with a centerpiece dish.
Mains arrive with Scallion-Baked Prime Beef Tenderloin and Sichuan-Style Chilean Sea Bass with Bamboo Shoots, with sides including Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables with Garlic and Wagyu Fried Rice. Dessert closes on a playful note with Hutong Love’s Heart, a jasmine mousse layered with yuzu curd and finished with a crisp rose-shaped flourish, sweet, sharp, and designed for two spoons.
Culinary direction is led by Ren Dingxu, Executive Chef at Hutong, whose approach blends regional Chinese technique with contemporary precision, creating dishes that delight over and over again.
With bold Northern Chinese flavors, a relaxed all-day format and a menu built around sharing, Hutong offers a Valentine’s Day celebration that feels effortless, indulgent and centered on what’s most important, the pleasure of eating well together.
For reservations, contact Hutong:
Phone: +971 4 220 0868
Website: hutong-dubai.com
Instagram: @hutongdubai
Location: Ground Floor DIFC, Gate Building 6, Al Sukook Street, Trade Centre DIFC
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About Hutong
Hutong is where fiery Northern Chinese flavours come to life in DIFC. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, award-winning dining and bold cocktail program, Hutong has established itself as a global culinary destination, with locations across Hong Kong, London, Dubai and beyond.
All culinary development at Hutong is led by Ren Dingxu, Executive Chef of Hutong. Born and raised in Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, Chef Ren brings over 20 years of culinary mastery to the brand. Since joining the prestigious Hutong Hong Kong in 2019, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary direction, going on to lead the launch of Hutong Dubai. With a deep respect for regional Chinese cuisine and a commitment to innovation, Chef Ren continues to introduce Hutong’s exclusive delicacies to the Middle East, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for excellence on a global stage.
About Aqua Restaurant Group
Aqua Restaurant Group is Hong Kong’s only restaurant group to have grown to an international culinary empire of more than 25 groundbreaking outlets in London, New York, Miami, Dubai, and Paris.
Throughout the years, Aqua Restaurant Group’s fundamental philosophy has remained unchanged: to prepare exquisite food using the freshest, high-quality produce and to prepare it in a way where the true flavors shine. This is coupled with service that is approachable and unobtrusive, and always in a jaw-dropping, stylish environment, which has become the hallmark of the Aqua Restaurant Group. The Group’s portfolio embraces more than six different cuisines with brands headed by aqua and Hutong, extending to The Chinese Library and Cantina in Hong Kong’s heritage Tai Kwun, Vista, Dim Sum Library, Shiro, and Vesu Pizza Bar. The Group goes beyond restaurants and bars, operating aqualuna traditional red-sail Chinese junk boats, among the last in Hong Kong, giving visitors an unforgettable experience of the city on the harbor.
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