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Tor dei char siu with lard rice at the Man Ho Chinese Restaurant in Hong Kong. Lard, or pork fat, has a bad reputation but it is making a comeback on dining tables. Photo: Dickson Lee
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‘Healthier than butter’ lard is back as chefs celebrate rendered pork fat

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.

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Instant ramen vs glass noodles – which is healthier if you want to lose weight?

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10 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in July 2026, from Wagyu to focaccia

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 3-5

Indulge in an all-American spread on July 4, dive into some retro Cantopop fun at Ocean Park, enjoy pipa music and more this weekend.

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This weekend, Smoke & Barrel offers an all-day smoked meat buffet featuring unlimited Texas-style barbecue, smoked Wagyu brisket, pork belly, baby back ribs, Wagyu picanha, classic sides and desserts. Photo: Smoke & Barrel Hong Kong
This weekend, Smoke & Barrel offers an all-day smoked meat buffet featuring unlimited Texas-style barbecue, smoked Wagyu brisket, pork belly, baby back ribs, Wagyu picanha, classic sides and desserts. Photo: Smoke & Barrel Hong Kong
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Gluten-free Chinese food in London? Why coeliac diners will love this dim sum

A London restaurateur, driven by maternal instinct, created a gluten-free dim sum menu, ensuring coeliac diners can enjoy Chinese cuisine.

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Once nicknamed ‘har gow’, a French-American shares her favourite eats in Hong Kong

Camille Glass, the French-American co-owner of Brut and Crushed Wines, loves noodles, Hainanese chicken, Myanmese food and har gow, of course.

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How this chef built one of Vancouver’s most authentic Taiwanese restaurants

Despite the authentic Taiwanese flavours at A.Bento, chef and owner Aaron Jian Zhou actually hails from Wenzhou in mainland China.

Aaron Jian Zhou, 32, chef and owner of A.Bento, stands outside the Taiwanese restaurant in Vancouver, Canada. Photo: A.Bento
Aaron Jian Zhou, 32, chef and owner of A.Bento, stands outside the Taiwanese restaurant in Vancouver, Canada. Photo: A.Bento
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5 new cafes to try in Hong Kong in July 2026

Enjoy a matcha drink in a Sai Ying Pun cafe, relax in a space steeped in Hong Kong nostalgia, grab a coffee on the go in Central and more.

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This sauce is deeply rich, packed with umami – and created in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong restaurateur transformed his burger shop with Exotica Umami – Ex M for short. Now, he is elevating luxury dining with it.

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He’s reviewed over 2,300 varieties of instant noodles. Meet the ‘ramyeon critic’

Pioneering South Korean critic Ji Young-jun reveals why he loves instant noodles and his aim to turn them into a lasting cultural legacy.

Instant noodle critic and expert Ji Young-jun holds packets of Shin Ramyun and Buldak Swicy Spicy Ramen, two of the most-loved Korean instant noodles. Photo: courtesy of Ji Young-jun
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This Chinese-German caviar company fought stereotypes to star at top restaurants

Hermes Gehnen, the half-Chinese, half-German founder of N25 Caviar, talks about the company’s rise and its new, more approachable brands.

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Bear’s paw, monkey brain? Not in this US$2,000 Manchu-Han banquet in Hong Kong

Chef who was part of the team behind the 1977 ‘imperial’ feast in Hong Kong is planning a modern interpretation, minus the taboo ingredients.

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Hong Kong’s dai pai dong go upscale indoors. Can they recreate the same magic?

Meet the chefs behind restaurants honouring Hong Kong’s traditional open-air food stalls by serving wok-fried dishes in nostalgic indoor settings.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, June 26-28

Check out the latest Toy Story sequel at the cinema, take a dip in an ice bath, enjoy a celebrity chef’s cooking and more this weekend.

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Chef Kwon Sung-jun, known as Napoli Matfia, champion of Netflix’s Culinary Class War, will be a guest chef for Pici’s 10th Anniversary celebrations. Photo: Pici
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Where a beer boss goes in Hong Kong for Indian food, seafood and pizza

Carlsberg Group’s Nathaniel Moxom shares his favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from tandoori to oysters to something ‘unmistakably local’.

Nathaniel Moxom, managing director for Hong Kong & Taiwan at Carlsberg Group, shares his favourite Hong Kong restaurants. Photo: Nathaniel Moxom
Nathaniel Moxom, managing director for Hong Kong & Taiwan at Carlsberg Group, shares his favourite Hong Kong restaurants. Photo: Nathaniel Moxom
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Why is natto suddenly so popular? How its benefits outweigh the smell and taste

Exports of the Japanese fermented soybeans have tripled in the past eight years as new consumers are attracted by their ‘superfood’ benefits.

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Wellness

How many lychees are safe to eat in a day? What TCM says about the fruit

Traditional Chinese medicine experts suggest no more than 10 to 15 lychees a day for adults to avoid excessive ‘yit hei’ or body heat.

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The Hong Kong chef who quit teaching to wow Paris diners with Cantonese food

After studying education, Luke Ng’s love of cooking took him to France, where he tells his story through creative dishes and Instagram videos.

Ng’s take on siu mai is wrapped in golden beetroot slices, topped with trout roe and served with a chicken jus infused with Shaoxing wine. Photo: Calambour
Ng’s take on siu mai is wrapped in golden beetroot slices, topped with trout roe and served with a chicken jus infused with Shaoxing wine. Photo: Calambour
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7 top Hong Kong restaurants offering fine food at bargain prices this summer

If you like to eat well without breaking the bank, these upscale summer menus serving everything from caviar to Wagyu have you covered.

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The winding path of a chef marrying Cantonese and Jiangnan cuisines in Macau

Chef Kevin Zhu blends Cantonese and Jiangnan cuisines at Lakeview Palace in Macau, crafting dishes that reflect his unique culinary journey.

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Mius bartender wins 2026 Diageo World Class Hong Kong and Macau

John Patrick Poon will go on to represent Hong Kong at the global final of the Diageo World Class competition in Scotland in October 2026.

John Patrick Poon of Hong Kong was crowned bartender of the year at the 2026 Diageo World Class Hong Kong and Macau competition at the Palace Reserve Club, Wynn Palace, in Macau, on June 17. Photo: Charmaine Mok
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do this long weekend in Hong Kong, June 19-21

Catch some local music talent at The Wanch’s H2 festival, indulge in wellness on the waterfront, enjoy Father’s Day feasts and more.

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Wasted Market, a fashion and culture market that features a selection of Hong Kong creatives, will be held at Soho House on June 20 and 21. Photo: Wasted Potential Management
Wasted Market, a fashion and culture market that features a selection of Hong Kong creatives, will be held at Soho House on June 20 and 21. Photo: Wasted Potential Management
SCMP Highlights

TCM for a new generation, Dragon Boat Festival picks: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From ancient Chinese healing in the social media age to sticky rice recommendations, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Think matcha is Japanese? Think again, says this Hong Kong tea brand

Hong Kong bar owner Gavin Yeung founded matcha brand Celadon after being ‘floored’ by its long history in China before reaching Japan.

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Where a French-Canadian CEO goes in Hong Kong for dumplings, seafood and more

Camden CEO Mathieu Bedard shares his favourite Hong Kong restaurants and bars, from a fried chicken spot to a ‘true’ dai pai dong.

The signature pan-fried buns from Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns. Photo: Instagram/eatwhere.hk
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