Carmela in Sheung Wan offers more southern Mediterranean dishes than Francis’ Middle Eastern ones, with dishes including pasta and seafood.
Using the right grinder can make for more full-bodied coffee with a richer smell and more intense taste, experts say – but they’re not cheap.
Tania Mohan reveals her favourite restaurants in the city, from spicy Sichuan and char siu rice in Central to seafood on Po Toi Island.
Known for documenting the flavours of her native Kuching, Malaysia, Marian Chin is taking her culinary finds to Hong Kong for the first time.
A colleague once told her she’d never make it at The Peninsula, ‘an old boys’ club’ – now she’s executive director of Hong Kong Design Centre, which runs Business of Design Week.
Karen Koh reveals her favourite restaurants for seafood in Hong Kong, as well as for ‘creative and tasty dim sum’ and authentic laksa.
Popularised by celebrity cooks like Martha Stewart and videos on YouTube, deep-frying turkey is a trend that has to stop, Andrew Sun says.
Nischal Gurung shares his favourite restaurants in Hong Kong, from the best steak places to where to experience real Hong Kong food culture.
Nelson Siu loves Chinese cooking, from street food to dim sum and Michelin-starred elegant dishes. He is also a fan of high-end French food.
It is tempting to dig into that basket of delicious warm bread, breadsticks or rolls before you have even ordered, but is it a good idea?
Jeffrey Mui, who has opened Hong Kong restaurants such as Banh Mi Nem and La Volta pasta bar, shares his love of Chinese cuisine.
Frederick Ma of the Grand Lisboa Macau reveals his favourite restaurants and bars for hotpot, curry beef brisket, steaks, cocktails and more.
Once infamous for her tell-all novels, Kitty Go has channelled her boldness into meaningful art and impact projects across Asia.
Today’s young people are outwardly the healthiest generation ever, but spend more time alone and do not know how to party, Andrew Sun says.
Chef Saito Chau of Chinesology reveals where he goes to eat Michelin-level abalone, lobster that’s so good he asked how to make it, and more.
Hong Kong pro wrestler Getter talks about growing a fan base for wrestling in the city and why flying around the ring is empowering.
The Mira’s Smita Grosse shares her top Hong Kong dining spots, from where she goes for a taste of home to a place for dim sum with a view.
It is time to give Chiu Chow cuisine its due – while not as sought-after as Shanghainese or Sichuan food, it is still popular in Hong Kong.
Alexander Wassermann of the Miramar Group reveals where he gets breakfast, which steakhouse ‘never disappoints’ and his pick for Peking duck.
Hong Kong-based author Ray Chan reveals his favourite restaurants around the Central–Mid-Levels escalator for wontons, wraps and more.
Andrew Sun muses on a lavish Hong Kong date that ended in scandal, highlighting outdated gender norms and the need for true equality.
Lorene Faure, a French architect in Hong Kong, shares her favourite spots in the city for gluten-free eating, amazing views and more.
The third-generation Hongkonger discusses being easy prey for triads, the ‘subtle bias’ of locals, and why Chungking Mansions isn’t ‘a scary horror house’.
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Darren Chan, who runs Oliver’s The Delicatessen in Central and ‘grew up in a Chinatown kitchen’, shares his favourite places to eat.
The Baker & The Bottleman head baker Helene Ng shares where she goes for good-value Cantonese food, trolley dim sum and lots more.
Andrew Sun vents his frustrations about a rice weevil infestation in his Hong Kong kitchen and gives tips on how to combat the creature.
Norway-born Elin Fu, co-owner of Venner in Central, shares where she eats Okinawan bites, suckling pig, silky tofu pudding and more.
Hong Kong has a history of short-lived themed restaurants, from Hello Kitty to Charlie Brown, often serving overpriced, average food.
Dervla Louli Musgrave reveals where she eats in Hong Kong, from a ‘special occasions’ spot to ‘one of the most beautiful rooms’ in the city.
Photographer and cinematographer Guy Bertrand reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for noodles, dim sum, curries, Thai food and more.