In the era of COVID-19, is the buffet dead? Not if you do it carefully with safety precautions, as is the case with Cafe Renaissance at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel.

Food is laid out with plastic covers, and hand sanitizer is readily available. Dig into seafood, salads, prime ribs, roast chicken, lamb rack, soup noodle and dessert. Every diner is treated to a whole steamed lobster — definitely a plus for seafood-obsessed Hongkongers. 

Shortlist: The Astor, Eaton Hong Kong; Big Bay Cafe, Kerry Hotel; Porterhouse; Kitchen, W Hotel

See the full list of The Loop HK 30 Best Eats 2020 winners here