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Banana Kick (right) has long been a favourite in Korea, but the puffed corn snack became the focus of attention overseas after Blackpink’s Jennie named it one of her favourites last year. Melon Kick (left) has also become a favourite for some overseas enthusiasts. Photo: Courtesy of Nongshim
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These 7 lesser-known Korean snacks are trending among visitors

From pork rice soup to K-pop star Jennie’s favourite banana-flavoured snacks, these foods are trending across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

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Why are drinkers suddenly going crazy for a 300-year-old spirit in Paris?

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Where is this Italy-trained chef’s favourite Italian restaurant in Hong Kong?

Coffeelin’s Johana Pulat reveals her favourite restaurants for Italian, Hong Kong street food, shaved ice, Korean barbecue and more.

Johana Pulat is the executive chef of Milanese-style cafe chain Coffeelin in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Johana Pulat
Johana Pulat is the executive chef of Milanese-style cafe chain Coffeelin in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Johana Pulat
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Are Hong Kong’s restaurants fighting a losing battle against Shenzhen?

Three restaurateurs discuss the challenges of staying afloat in Hong Kong as more locals cross the border into Shenzhen for cheaper food.

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Top bartender Uno Jang’s ‘Gen Z forward’ Korean drinks offer new experiences

At Singapore’s BOP, Jang is elevating somaek and other classic drinks as he targets adventurous younger drinkers seeking bold new flavours.

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Why this Chengdu restaurant was city’s first to make the Asia’s 50 Best list

Chinese ingredients meet French flair at one-Michelin-star Co, a five-table restaurant in Sichuan’s capital run by Yang Jin and You Meiyi.

Photo: Co
Photo: Co
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‘We were just 2 kids’: how Hong Kong Gen Z pair started Chinese wine business

Anson Sik and Edson Bichon’s Purple Rain Wine is bringing Chinese natural wines – many from obscure vineyards – to drinkers in Hong Kong.

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6 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in August 2026

Enjoy film-inspired drinks in Yau Ma Tei, visit a coffee shop with old-fashioned vibes, head out to Sai Kung for seafood pastas and more.

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10 great early-bird mooncake deals for Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

Lock in your order now to enjoy discounts from top hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and other recommended outlets.

The One Harbour Road Collection Box from Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The hotel is offering a 30 per cent discount on its boxes of mooncakes until August 2. Photo: Grand Hyatt
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12 new Hong Kong restaurants, bakeries and cafes to try in August 2026

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.

Hong Kong Style Caviar Egg Tart. Photo: Tarte by RH
Hong Kong Style Caviar Egg Tart. Photo: Tarte by RH
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Bitter, earthy, herbal: why wild Chinese honey has chefs buzzing with excitement

Wild natural honey from Yunnan province and beyond is becoming a favourite among food professionals looking for flavours besides sweet.

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A Swiss diplomat’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from spicy fare to fondue

A lover of bold flavours, Francoise Killias Zillweger reveals her go-to spots in the city, and the best place to eat fondue in her hometown.

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Where does your coffee come from? Starbucks buyer on drink’s complex journey

Christian Hackenberg shares why coffee growing and buying is far from simple, and the challenges farmers face from Indonesia to China.

A cup of coffee is an essential part of the morning routine for millions of people around the world, but have you ever wondered how the drink got from the plant to your cup? Starbucks coffee buyer Christian Hackenberg opens up on the challenges, including the ones coffee farmers face from China to Indonesia. Photo: Shutterstock
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‘My age is part of my story’: meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef

He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen.

Andre Li Feiyue, 24, is the founder of Plant-Based Kitchen, a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant that bucks the trend in meat-obsessed Guangzhou, in China’s Guangdong province. The chef talks about his culinary journey and his subtractive cooking philosophy. Photo: Andre Li Feiyue
Andre Li Feiyue, 24, is the founder of Plant-Based Kitchen, a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant that bucks the trend in meat-obsessed Guangzhou, in China’s Guangdong province. The chef talks about his culinary journey and his subtractive cooking philosophy. Photo: Andre Li Feiyue
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Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame in China’s Guangzhou takes top spot

The victory marks the first time a mainland Chinese bar has placed at No 1, ending the two-year reign of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone.

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This chef turns down-to-earth Cantonese recipes into luxury diasporic gastronomy

Eva Che draws on her Chinese heritage and luxury experience for her catering brand whose clients have included Saint Laurent and Adidas.

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Celebrity chef Hugo Leung, aka To To, on the road to becoming a ‘Gourmet God’

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.

Hugo Leung (left) at his Tai Wing Wah Restaurant in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, in 2007. He shares his journey from chef apprentice to celebrity. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hugo Leung (left) at his Tai Wing Wah Restaurant in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, in 2007. He shares his journey from chef apprentice to celebrity. Photo: Dickson Lee
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‘Piece of history’: old cookbook exhibition traces Hong Kong’s culinary past

‘Treasured Recipes’ at PMQ Taste Library features food-themed books and magazines spanning decades to show how the city’s food scene evolved.

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‘Hong Kong on a plate’: a German chef’s favourite places to eat in the city

Peter Find of Heimat shares his Hong Kong picks for beef brisket noodles, clay pot rice, reinvented classic French cuisine, and more.

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Forget pho: Da Nang food tour spotlights a different Vietnamese noodle dish

Vietnamese food expert Helen Le takes us to her favourite restaurants in Da Nang for mi quang noodles, banh mi, banh xeo and more.

A bowl of mi quang, a Vietnamese noodle dish widely enjoyed in central Vietnam, is served at Mi Quang Nhung in Da Nang. Food influencer Helen Le takes writer Andrew Sun to this joint and others during a food tour of Vietnam’s third city. Photo: Andrew Sun
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9 dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to visit

If you need a recommendation or two for where to go with man’s best friend for food and drink, we have narrowed down a few options for you.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners in Bonza! by Waffling Beans. Read on for other places to take your furry friend in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/pom.chikiwi
Dogs are welcome to join their owners in Bonza! by Waffling Beans. Read on for other places to take your furry friend in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/pom.chikiwi
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A byte to eat: immersive dining goes hi-tech from Los Angeles to Hong Kong

From animated artworks to ‘floating chairs’, immersive dinners are turning to multimedia tech like never before. Are guests eating it up?

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This Hong Kong artisan ice cream maker will recreate a flavour you crave

With its handcrafted premium French-custard-style ice cream, Ernest Fung’s Fun Kee Scoops brand can’t even begin to keep up with requests.

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US$1,100 for 1kg? Hunting the wild mushrooms of Yunnan

In China’s wild-mushroom capital, there are more than 1,000 species of edible varieties, and many are highly prized in Chinese dishes.

Ganbajun, Jianshouqing and Songrong, some of many mushrooms grown in Yunnan. Photos: Hong 0871
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