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Food and Drinks
Instant ramen vs glass noodles – which is healthier if you want to lose weight?
Glass noodles contain less fat than ramyeon but are high in refined carbohydrates. For weight loss, focus on portion control and add vegetables and protein.
3 Jul 2026 - 12:22PM
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10 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in July 2026, from Wagyu to focaccia
2 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 3-5
2 Jul 2026 - 11:15AM
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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.
2 Jul 2026 - 9:40PM
The gluten-free dim sum selection at London’s Golden Phoenix, where Marina Lai-Lentz is the second-generation owner. Photo: Marina Lai-Lentz
Food and Drinks
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.
2 Jul 2026 - 2:24PM
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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.
1 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM
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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.
1 Jul 2026 - 11:08AM
As well as coffee, Ditto is becoming known for its matcha cloud with coconut water. Photo: Instagram/@girl.blushy
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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.
1 Jul 2026 - 2:31PM
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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.
28 Jun 2026 - 2:15PM
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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.
29 Jun 2026 - 1:19PM
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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.
26 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
Dishes from Chinesology’s Tales of History tasting menu, which reimagines the legendary Manchu-Han banquet. Photo: Chinesology
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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.
25 Jun 2026 - 12:45PM
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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.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:15AM
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Food and Drinks
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’.
24 Jun 2026 - 5:15PM
Food and Drinks
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.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:41AM
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Natto is infused with bacteria beneficial for digestive health. Japan’s exports of the fermented beans tripled from 2017 to 2025, with China and the United States topping the list of destinations. Photo: AFP
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.
24 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
Food and Drinks
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.
29 Jun 2026 - 6:02PM
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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.
26 Jun 2026 - 2:56PM
Crab shell stuffed with crabmeat from Ming Court in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The restaurant has launched a new HK$788 daily set menu, put together by award-winning chef Tsang Chiu-king. Photo: Ming Court Wan Chai
Food and Drinks
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.
19 Jun 2026 - 12:48PM
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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.
18 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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.
18 Jun 2026 - 5:15PM
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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.
18 Jun 2026 - 4:29PM
Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Elizabeth Yau at her clinic in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Food and Drinks
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.
18 Jun 2026 - 5:41PM
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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.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:40PM
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7 special Father’s Day 2026 lunches, dinners and more in Hong Kong
From huge steaks and chocolate cigars to the chance to win a suit worth HK$8,800 for your dad, celebrate Father’s Day in style this year.
17 Jun 2026 - 12:45PM
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