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Egg tarts from the now closed Gold Garden Cafe in Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong. The Cantonese name for the tarts, daan tat, has entered the Oxford English Dictionary. Photo: Jelly Tse
Food and Drinks

Daan tat, ice kachang: how Asian foods are making their way into global English

The latest updates to the Oxford English Dictionary reflect the strong influence Asian cuisines have on the English language.

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Can wine from ‘Bordeaux of China’ rival French bottles?

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10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a bonus one in Macau

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.

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The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern welcomes Hiro Nakayama of Bar Nayuta, in Osaka, for an exclusive guest shift on March 27. Photo: Facebook/Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern welcomes Hiro Nakayama of Bar Nayuta, in Osaka, for an exclusive guest shift on March 27. Photo: Facebook/Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here

ThongSmith has more than 25 locations in Bangkok. Luckily for Hong Kong’s Thai aficionados, it has opened its first overseas outlet here.

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Hong Kong’s The Chairman, Wing take top spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau.

Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok
Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok
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‘Classic’ Cantonese, Japanese: art curator’s Hong Kong restaurant picks

Art Central 2026 curator Zoie Yung shares her favourite spots for Hong Kong comfort food, brunches, Chiu Chow bites and late-night skewers.

Wellness

‘A healthy meal helps you heal’: doctors on why food is the best medicine

What we eat has a significant impact on our health, but is rarely treated like medicine. Nutrition experts explain why it should be.

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Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.

China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide spotlights individuals for special accolades, and this year presented Hong Kong chef Vicky Cheng (pictured) with the master chef award. Photo: Kelly Gardner
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Trailblazing Chinese restaurant is showing Swedes what the culture is all about

From baijiu to Sichuan cuisine, Surfers in Stockholm has it all. Now, this Chinese culture hub is gearing up to celebrate 20 years.

Surfers chef Cao Dayu prepares a dish at the Chinese restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. The restaurant has come a long way from its humble roots on a Swedish island to become one of the capital’s most popular Chinese restaurants. Photo: Emil Lif
Surfers chef Cao Dayu prepares a dish at the Chinese restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. The restaurant has come a long way from its humble roots on a Swedish island to become one of the capital’s most popular Chinese restaurants. Photo: Emil Lif
Food and Drinks

A quick guide to sake, traditional Japanese drink that’s as nuanced as wine

Junmai, honjozo, ginjo, daiginjo – find out how sakes are classed, their best food pairings and more with these useful facts.

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Annatto, saffron’s subtle stand-in, and 3 bold ways to cook it

The vivid annatto, or ‘lipstick tree’, seed adds colour – and a minty note – to rice, steak and lamb.

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‘A tough life’: the family behind Kowloon Walled City’s beloved fish ball maker

Roger Ha’s parents took Ha Ming Kee from a crude Kowloon Walled City venture to a successful fish ball chain. Now he has taken on the mantle.

Ha Fan-ming, one of the founders of Hong Kong fish ball noodle restaurant chain Ha Ming Kee, makes fish balls by hand at the brand’s first branch in Mong Kok. Now his son, Roger Ha, has taken the reins. Photo: courtesy of Roger Ha
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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ComplexCon 2026 will be held on March 21 and 22 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Photo: ComplexCon
ComplexCon 2026 will be held on March 21 and 22 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Photo: ComplexCon
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Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026: China Tang gains a Michelin star

The Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 honours 98 restaurants, with 15 new to the list. Sol’s Kim Gwan-ju wins young chef award.

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More than milk tea and curry: Hong Kong-style cafes celebrated in exhibition

‘The Cha Chaan Teng Codex – Tales of Invisible Designs’ dives into the visual languages, heritage and new interpretations of Hong Kong cafes.

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Best things to do in Harbin, China’s ice festival mecca with a Russian accent

Visiting Harbin during its Ice and Snow Festival adds a range of winter fun on top of delicious food, Russian architecture and bathhouses.

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Tourists admire ice sculptures during the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in 2023. As well as hosting the world’s largest ice festival, the capital of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China is home to delicious local delicacies and Russian influences, which make it great for a weekend getaway. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Tourists admire ice sculptures during the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in 2023. As well as hosting the world’s largest ice festival, the capital of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China is home to delicious local delicacies and Russian influences, which make it great for a weekend getaway. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Food and Drinks

How to ruin a classic cocktail and which one people need to stop drinking

Top bartenders from around the world converged in Macau for guest shifts and a revealing discussion on classic cocktails.

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The ‘soju artist’ teaching the world to drink soju with an English guide

‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals.

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Where a sommelier goes for top French food and cocktails in Hong Kong

Té Bo sommelier Stanko Luksic reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for French food and a place for drinks, plus a gem in Singapore.

Stanko Luksic is the sommelier at Té Bo, a fine-dining restaurant in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay neighbourhood. He reveals his favourite restaurants in Hong Kong for French food, and a bar for cocktails. Photo: Té Bo
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How a Taiwanese chemist built a soy empire in Australia

Eric Hsu put his chemistry degree to good use, turning his garage-based business into one of Australia’s biggest makers of soy products.

King International co-founder and managing director Eric Hsu was born in Taiwan and worked as a chemist before immigrating to Australia in the 1980s. Photo: Eric Hsu
King International co-founder and managing director Eric Hsu was born in Taiwan and worked as a chemist before immigrating to Australia in the 1980s. Photo: Eric Hsu
Food and Drinks

What is a pink peppercorn? 2 recipes that bring out their subtle heat

Pink peppercorns have a mild pepperiness and sweet flavour. They add a subtle spice, crunch and colour to sweet or savoury dishes.

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Eat, read, discuss: welcome to the rise of literary dinners in Hong Kong

Food and books are being combined to turn a solitary pastime into a tasty one that fosters connection and discussion for Hongkongers.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 13-15

Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Pokemon cards will be one of the biggest draws at the Hong Kong Trading Card Show at AsiaWorld-Expo this weekend. Photo: Karma Lo
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