Extended Operation Hours of Ebeneezer's Kebabs and Pizzeria

Ever since the Halal Food Corner at 1/F of Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre operating by Ebeneezer's Kebabs and Pizzeria was opened from the commencement of the semester, the area became one of the most popular places in the main campus for bites and gathering. Owing to the high demend, Ebeneezer's decided to extend the operation hours to 20:00 hours on weekdays and they now also open on weekends with details as follows:

11:00 - 20:00 (Mon - Sat)
CLOSED on Sundays and Public Holidays

We wish you find the above arrangement helpful.

<September 19, 2011>

Less Meat Monday

Do you regularly eat meat?
Ever wonder what your meat-eating habit is eating away?
Your fitness?
The planet?
Chances to live (which also belong to people in developing regions and to animals)?
Or all of the above?

A number of institutes around the globe have started MeatFree/Meatless Monday over a year ago. It's time for us to improve our health, to reduce our carbon footprint, to ameliorate world hunger, and to cut down the number of suffering animals, here at HKU.

Every Monday, choose from a range of delicious vegetarian items (items with Green Grin stickers) at cafes/restaurants on campus. With your Green Grin item in your hand, take a photo with the chicken/cow/pig outside Oliver's Super Sandwiches/Pacific Coffee/Starbucks. Upload onto Facebook: Less-Meat Monday Let's Meet @HKU. You will have a chance to win more sustainable and cruelty-free treats.

Go for Green Grin!

<September 5, 2011>

Price Adjustment - Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Restaurant (Outlet A): Maxim's Food2

The University has approved the application of Maxim's Caterers Ltd. for upward price adjustments w.e.f. September 1, 2011. The average price raise for all items is 3.61% with details below:

- Bakery products at "Grab n Go" Counter: Maximum up HK$0.5
- Items originally at or below HK$10.0: Maximum up HK$0.3
- Items originally above HK$10.0 to HK$20.0: Maximum up HK$0.5
- Items originally above HK$20.0: Maximum up HK$1.0
Remarks: exception applies to "Multi-selection Dish (Single)" and "Take-away BBQ a-la-carte"

<September 1, 2011>

New Catering Outlet Outlet Opening - Halal Food Corner at 1/F FSCAC: Ebeneezer's Kebabs & Pizzeria

The new catering contract for the operation of the HKU Halal Food Corner located at 1/F Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre was awarded to Ebeneezer's Kebabs_and_Pizzeria. The new outlet is currently under renovation and it is expected that its operation will commence on August 29, 2011 (Monday). The Ebeneezer's at HKU will offer more or less 30% discount off their regular marked price at their outlets downtown. For details of any promotional offer, please stay tuned to our announcement later on!

<August 24, 2011>

"MY FAVOURITE C.C. EATERIES"

As the construction of the Centennial Campus is in progress, the University would like to solicit input from the University community on what kind of catering outlets should be opened in the Centennial Campus. In the master plan, about 1,010 sq.m. of amenities space has been designated for the construction of 5 new catering outlets of different scale (small to moderate size) and mode of operation. It is now your time to voice out what kind of eateries are to your fancy or you are longing for. While some of the senior students and staff may not be able to enjoy the new facilities in the Centennial Campus, your valuable input would definitely help us developing a more diversified campus catering service and hence a better University experience for the University Community as a whole.

Just spend a minute and with a few clicks, prioritize and pick "MY MOST-WANTED C.C. EATERIES"; by completing the online survey at http://cedars.hku.hk/catering/2012poll.html, that is it! On behalf of the University and the future HKU current and future members, we would like to express our deepest thanks to your valuable input for excelling the Centennial Campus! Remember, your view counts! Cheers!!
<September 13, 2010>

Ban of Styrofoam Containers at HKU Catering Outlets

With effect from April 12, 2010, styrofoam containers will be banned at all HKU Catering Outlets and ONLY Eco-friendly meal containers will be provided for food to-go. Besides, a sur-charge of HK$0.50 will be levied on EACH to-go container (cup and pre-packed items excluded).

Thank you very much for your support in this green initiative. What's more for a greener Earth, go dine-in or bring-your-own-box (BYOB)!
<April 12 , 2010>

Opening of New Catering Outlets

CEDARS is pleased to announce the opening of a few new catering outlets within and outside the main campus commencing their operation in the new semester with details as follows:-

[Main Campus - Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre Restaurant (FSCAC Restaurant)] <NEW>
Location: 2/F Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre (below Swire Hall)
Operator: Asia Pacific Catering Corporation Ltd.
Operation Hours: 7:30am - 8:00pm (Mon - Fri); 11:00am - 2:00pm (Sat); CLOSED (Sun and Public Holidays)
Launch menu: http://cedars.hku.hk/catering/menu/fscacr-new.pdf
N.B.:-
Aug 28 (Fri) - Trial operation 7:30am - 8:00pm with limited menu provision
Aug 29 (Sat) - CLOSED
Aug 30(Sun) - CLOSED
Aug 31 (Mon) - Normal operation hours

[Main Campus - HKU Halal Food Corner] <NEW>
Location: 1/F Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre (below Swire Hall)
Operator: SHAM Group Limited
Operation Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm (Mon - Fri); CLOSED (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays)
Launch menu: http://cedars.hku.hk/catering/menu/halalfood.pdf
N.B.:-
Aug 28 (Fri) - Trial operation 6:00pm - 8:00pm with limited menu provision (10% off menu price)
Aug 29 (Sat) - CLOSED
Aug 30 (Sun) - CLOSED
Aug 31 (Mon) - Trial Operation 6:30pm - 8:30pm. FREE BITE from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, all are welcome. Patronage for normal menu item at 10% discount.
Sep 1 (Tue) - Run-in operation 2:30pm - 8:00pm. FREE BITE from 11:30am - 2:30pm, all are welcome. Patronage for normal menu item at 10% discount.
Sep 2 (Wed) - Normal operation
10% discount launch promotion until Sep 9, 2009.

[Jockey Club Student Village-I - Full Mark Canteen] <NEW>
Location: Jockey Club Student Village I, 91 Pokfulam Road
Operator: Chi Ching Food & Beverage Management Co.
Operation Hours: 7:30am - 9:30pm (Daily)
Menu: http://cedars.hku.hk/catering/menu/hotimhallrest.pdf

[Cyberport Phase 4 - Delicious Corner] <NEW>
Location: L2, Blk A, Phase 4, Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong.
Operator: De Rodeo Catering Ltd.
Operation Hours: 8:00am - 9:00pm (Mon - Sat); 11:00am - 9:00pm (Sun and Public Holidays)
Menu

<September 1, 2009>

Temporary closures of the Chinese Cuisine Counter at CYMAC Restaurant Outlet A (Maxim's)

The Chinese Cuisine Counter (中式美食) at CYMAC Restaurant Outlet A (Maxim's) would be temporary closed in the afternoon tea session from May 18, 2009 to August 23, 2009.
<May 18, 2009>

HKU Starbucks: Reading Week Surprise & Extended Operation Hours

The Coffee Shop – Starbucks Coffee beside the Main Library will extend their operation hours during reading week (April 27-30, 2009) from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. A special promotion will be offered during the mentioned period. Please refer to the poster for details.
<April 27 , 2009>

SAVE FOOD PROJECT – LESS RICE DAY
有衣食運動 – 少飯平$1蚊日

The University and a few other sisters institutes have collaborated with the Greeners Action (綠領行動) to present the SAVE FOOD PROJECT – LESS RICE DAY (有衣食運動 – 少飯平$1蚊日). The aim of this campaign is to raise public awareness on reducing food waste hence solid waste and let the public realizes its burden towards the natural environment. Data from the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) revealed that in the year of 2007, over one-third of the solid waste dumping to the local landfills was food residue. A research by the Greeners Action also reflected that about 87% of people eating out could not finish their meal and nearly 70% of these people saying that the reason of leaving food behind was that the quantity was too much. Therefore, reducing food waste not only helps saving our environment but also save a penny from your pocket.

The "SAVE FOOD PROJECT – LESS RICE DAY (有衣食運動 – 少飯平$1蚊日)" would be conducted on every Wednesday from March 2009 to May 2009. Customers asking for "Less rice please! (少飯，唔該！)" when ordering specific dishes at the cashier counter would enjoy a $1 discount per dish ordered. For details, please refer to the attached poster.

Catering outlets participating:

1. Maxim's Food^2 (Main Estate – CYMAC)

2. Union Restaurant (Main Estate – HLSAC)

3. C.C.Canteen (111 Pokfulam Road - Jockey Club Student Village II)

4. Bay View Restaurant (6 Sassoon Road)

<March 4 , 2009>

Opening Hours of Campus Catering Outlets during Chinese New Year Holiday

<January 21, 2009>

Happy New Year
Seasonal Promotion at Oliver's Super Sandwiches

Here is another Seasonal promotion at HKU Oliver's Super Sandwiches. Please check out the newly launched SUPER Warmy Combo at HKU Discount price and the Party Menu for this New year. You may also download the Oliver's Super Sandwiches Delivery & Fax Order form here.
<January 12, 2009>

Special Catering Arrangement During Bad Weather Condition

Owing to the possible bad weather condition later in the evening, please be noticed that the campus catering outlets will remain in operation and offer limited menu provision after Typhoon Signal No.8 is hoisted until the following time:

[Main Campus]
1. Maxim's Food^2
Location: 4/F Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Operation Hours: Until 9:30 p.m.
(N.B.: CYMAC will be closed during bad weather condition. Patrons shall take the outdoor staircases and gain access via the side door at the terrace outside the canteen)
(N.B.: High Table Dinner will be served in the evening of September 23, 2008. Limited to-go fast food provision will still be available for walk-in patrons until 9:30 p.m.)

2. Union Restaurant
Location: G/F Hsu Long Sing Amenities Centre
Operation Hours: Until 7:30 p.m.

[Off-Campus]
3. C.C. Canteen
Location: Jockey Club Student Village II
Operation Hours: Until 9:00 p.m.

4. Bay View Restaurant
Location: LG/F, 6 Sassoon Road
Operation Hours: Until 9:00 p.m.
(N.B.: High Table Dinner will be served in the evening of September 23, 2008. Limited to-go fast food provision will still be available for walk-in patrons until 9:00 p.m.)

Please note that catering services at all other catering outlets will ceased within ONE HOUR after Typhoon Signal No.8 is hoisted. Residential students at JCSV-I may consider visiting the C.C. Canteen nearby at JCSV-II if needed. Normal catering services in all catering outlets will be resumed back to normal in 3-hour time after Typhoon Signal No.8 or Black Rainstorm Signal has been lowered, unless this occurs after 3:30 p.m. in which case services shall be resumed on the following day.
<September 23, 2008>

Provision of Halal Food and Kosher Food outside campus

Fellow students and staff with special catering needs especially the provision of Halal Food and Kosher Food may find it difficult to fill you stomach on campus. Strickly specking, the provision is still not yet available in any of the campus catering outlet. As an alternative besides choosing solely vegetarian food in the campus eateries, please refer to the link for Halal Food and Kosher Food at some downtown locations for your reference. We wish this could be of any help for those who have strict dietary needs.
<September 11, 2008>

Temporary Catering Service at Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre Restaurant

Temporary catering service will be provided by Betterment Catering Management Ltd. from September 1, 2008 to early November 2008. Limited catering service would be provided from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. (Mon - Fri). A variety of food including Japanese Noodle, Multi-selection dishes, Steamed Rice and Sandwiches at bargain price will be available during the temporary provision. Students and staff members who find it too crowded during peak hours at the two major catering outlets at CYMAC and HLSAC may consider dining here.
<September 1 , 2008>

A New Beginning and Updates

Greetings to you all and a warm welcome to all freshmen and returning students and fellow staff! Right at the commencement of the new academic year, I would like to update you the latest development of the University catering services and introduce to you some new caterers after the tendering exercises during the summer.

[Update on Tendering Exercises]

1. Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre Food Court (Main Campus) The contract was awarded to Betterment Catering Management Ltd. The caterer is experienced in operating student canteen at another University as well as other Chinese Fine Dining outlets downtown. The major renovation work of the premises would be carried out from Nov
2008 to early Jan 2009, after which the Food Court would serve a variety of cuisines including the provision of Chinese Dim Sum. The outlet would be converted to a multi-functional catering venue and equipped with general conference facilities, making it suitable for holding official functions as well as banquet and high table dinner. It is expected that an all new catering outlet would be ready by the commencement of the 2nd semester on Jan 12, 2009.
[N.B.: Temporary catering provision would be provided from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. (Mon-Fri) beginning from Sep 1, 2008 until early Nov 2008]

2. Bay View Restaurant (Sassoon Road)
The contract was awarded to Lucky Channel Ltd., the same operator of Bay View Restaurant for the past 5 years. The caterer would put some investment to upgrade the existing catering services. As a few major renovation works would be conducted in parallel with some works which will be done by the University during the semester break in Dec 2008/Jan 2009, no major renovation has been conducted by the caterer and therefore there was no interruption to the catering services at this outlet.

3. Jockey Club Student Village II Restaurant (JCSV-II) - Re-opened on Jul 30, 2008 The contract was awarded to Jexon Development Ltd., a caterer experienced in operating canteens in several government departments. The operation was commenced on Jul 30, 2008. Similar to the previous operator, the canteen would serve mainly local fast food and specialty meals to accommodate the needs of international students. The canteen opens DAILY from 8:00a.m. to 9:00p.m.

[Current Catering Services]
The operation hours, food serves and location of various catering outlets are shown here <http://cedars.hku.hk/catering/catering_2008.pdf>

If you have any questions, comments, opinions or praise towards the campus catering services, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sam Poon, Catering Manager at 2859-2305 or via email at swhpoon@hku.hk.

Bon Appetit!
<September 1 , 2008>

Special Catering Arrangement During Bad Weather Condition

For the convenience of all fellow students and staff who may stay on campus during the possible bad weather condition tomorrow, please be noticed that limited catering services will be maintained at some on-campus and off-campus catering outlets on the following schedules:

[Main Campus]
1. Maxim's Food^2
Location: 4/F Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Operation Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(N.B.: CYMAC will be closed during bad weather condition. Patrons shall take the outdoor staircases and gain access via the side door at the terrace outside the canteen)

2. Union Restaurant
Location: G/F Hsu Long Sing Amenities Centre
Operation Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

[Off-Campus]
3. C.C. Canteen
Location: Jockey Club Student Village II
Operation Hours: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

4. Bay View Restaurant
Location: LG/F, 6 Sassoon Road
Operation Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
(N.B.: High Table Dinner will be served in the evening of August 22. Limited fast food provision will still be available for walk-in patrons)

Please note that there will be no catering services at Ho Tim Hall Restaurant (JCSV-I) in case of bad weather condition tomorrow. Residential students at JCSV-I may consider visiting the C.C. Canteen nearby at JCSV-II if needed. Normal catering services in all catering outlets will be resumed back to normal in 3-hour time after Typhoon Signal No.8 or Black Rainstorm Signal has been lowered, unless this occurs after 3:30 p.m. in which case services shall be resumed on the following day.
<August 21 , 2008>

June 2008

Typhoon Signal No.8

Since the Typhoon Signal No.8 was lowered this morning at 11:15 a.m., all campus catering outlets will resume operation within 2 hours (i.e. by 1:15 p.m.)

Maxim's - operation resumed at 11:30 p.m.
Oliver's Super Sandwiches - operation resume at 1:00 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee - operation resume at 1:00 p.m.
Union Restaurant - operation resume at 1:00 p.m.
Ho Tim Hall Restaurant - limited service resume at 12:30 p.m.
Cafe@113 - operation resume at 2:00 p.m.
Bay View Restaurant - operation resume at 1:30 p.m.
<June 25 , 2008>

Interruption to Catering Service at CYMAC Restaurant Outlet A (Maxim's)

Please be informed that the 9th International Conference of the Association of Language Awareness would be hosted by the Faculty of Education during June 26 - 28, 2008 (coming Thursday to Saturday) with conference luncheon to be served at Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Restaurant Outlet A (Maxim's FOOD²) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hence, on these days normal lunch service at Maxim's FOOD² will be interrupted, with limited seating to be made available near the main entrance of the restaurant. Normal catering service will be resumed after 2:30 p.m. You are encouraged to have your lunch to-go or visit other catering outlets to avoid overcrowding at this restaurant. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
<June 24 , 2008>

Interruption to Catering Service at CYMAC Restaurant Outlet A (Maxim's)

An International Conference "Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern" would be hosted by the Faculty of Education on 18-20 June 2008. Conference Luncheon would be served at Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre Restaurant Outlet A (Maxim's FOOD²) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Only limited lunch menu would be provided and limited seating would be available near the entrance area of the canteen. You are encouraged to have your lunch to-go or visit other catering outlets to avoid overcrowding at the outlet concerned. Normal catering services will be resumed from 2:30 p.m. onwards. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
<June 19 , 2008>

Suspension of Catering Service at FSCAC Restaurant

The FSCAC Restaurant would be closed during the summer months for massive renovation. Catering service at the FSCAC Restaurant was suspended from May 14, 2008 to late August 2008 (tentatively). Catering service is expected to be available in early September 2008.
<June 19 , 2008>