Lisa Cam
Correspondent, Culture
Lisa Cam is an award-winning journalist, culinary historian and one of SCMP's food experts. She is the host, producer and co-creator of its Eat Drink Asia video series. Her specialities include the evolution of Asian cuisine, global dining trends and Chinese culture.
Lisa Cam is an award-winning journalist, culinary historian and one of SCMP's food experts. She is the host, producer and co-creator of its Eat Drink Asia video series. Her specialities include the evolution of Asian cuisine, global dining trends and Chinese culture.
Areas of Expertise:
Food & drink, Asia travel, Chinese cultureLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
There’s a whole host of new eating and drinking experiences to enjoy in September. Here’s our comprehensive list of recommendations.
Backed by science, local tradition and one unproven rumour, food experts explain why Coke in a glass bottle beats plastic ones and cans.
Over 1,000 years old, Dongba script is associated with the Naxi ethnic minority and is a common sight in Yunnan province’s Lijiang city.
The now 64-year-old Hong Kong-born singer and actor remains one of the industry’s most enduring and unpredictable figures.
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Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health.
Influencers like Uncle Donnie, Andrew Bui and Mihi Matshingana are connecting a Cantonese-speaking diaspora and inspiring learning.
A flashy food court at Harbour City, a modern Korean joint and a Japanese yakitori chain’s new branch are among the new openings in August.
Christian Hackenberg shares why coffee growing and buying is far from simple, and the challenges farmers face from Indonesia to China.
What if Hong Kong celebrities starred in Harry Potter? Kenneth Lee is using his ADHD-driven creativity to reimagine the franchise.
Leung wasn’t always a ‘Gourmet God’ – as an apprentice, he was expected to clean woks, sharpen knives and even wash his master’s underwear.
Nestled among protected terraced rice paddies 200km from Hanoi, Garrya Mu Cang Chai blends bamboo, wellness and local Hmong tradition.
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health.
After years of people believing that lard is an unhealthy fat, Hong Kong chefs are championing the use of rendered pork fat on their menus.
Two outlets offering prime Japanese beef, an Italian flatbread specialist and a cult Spanish yogurt brand are among new offerings in July.
Chef who was part of the team behind the 1977 ‘imperial’ feast in Hong Kong is planning a modern interpretation, minus the taboo ingredients.
Meet the chefs behind restaurants honouring Hong Kong’s traditional open-air food stalls by serving wok-fried dishes in nostalgic indoor settings.
As World Cup visitors arrive, Downtown Los Angeles has shed its rough reputation, becoming a walkable sports and cultural centre.
Empress Xiaozhuangwen secured power, averted crises and deposed enemies while raising and guiding China’s longest-serving emperor.
Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health.
Alkaline rice dumplings, traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat or Tuen Ng Festival, boast a rich history that dates back to ancient times.
From beautiful lavender fields to amazing local produce, there’s plenty to see and eat in Furano during the summer holiday months.
After Daniel Calvert’s high-profile exit, Sézanne is being reassessed by Michelin as new chef Stephen Lancaster reshapes the restaurant’s menu.
After her wuxia TV roles wowed viewers across Asia in the 1970s, Yim moved to movies and plays. Now 70, she will hold her first solo concert.
Two of the world’s best pizza restaurants are opening Hong Kong branches, heating up competition in the city’s already bustling pizza scene.
The Broadway musical’s lead actors Daniel Plimpton and Oliver Wong talk about adapting Roald Dahl’s story to the stage ahead of its Hong Kong debut in November.
The musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will make its local premiere at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on November 4, 2026.
New openings include a Neapolitan pizzeria, a Tokyo ramen chain’s outpost, an Argentinian steakhouse and a modern Chinese dessert bar.
Ahead of the inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con this weekend, we look back at a now decimated industry that used to make millionaires of artists.
Foo Shing looks back on an astonishing life as he opens up about items featured in Tim Ho Wan’s nostalgic dim sum series.
