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Food and Drinks
This Chinese caviar company fought stereotypes to star at top global restaurants
Hermes Gehnen, the half-Chinese, half-German founder of N25 Caviar, talks about the company’s rise and its new, more approachable brands.
26 Jun 2026 - 12:45PM
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Bear’s paw, monkey brain? Not in this US$2,000 Manchu-Han banquet in Hong Kong
26 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
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Hong Kong’s dai pai dong go upscale indoors. Can they recreate the same magic?
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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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’.
24 Jun 2026 - 5:15PM
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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.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:41AM
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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.
24 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
Lychee season is here, but experts advise moderation due to its “heaty” nature and potential health risks. When consumed in moderation, however, the fruit offers a range of health benefits according to traditional Chinese medicine. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto
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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.
23 Jun 2026 - 12:57PM
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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
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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.
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
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.
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
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
The signature pan-fried buns from Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns. Photo: Instagram/eatwhere.hk
Food and Drinks
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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An American pastry chef reinvents the hotpot with immigrant-inspired twists
Inspired by her cross-cultural upbringing, Natasha Pickowicz breaks traditional hotpot rules to blend regional Chinese styles with new ingredients.
22 Jun 2026 - 12:42PM
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Tourism
Trouble in paella-dise: how not to eat the Spanish speciality in its home city
Paella is very important in Valencia, where the dish is communally consumed and the city’s World Paella Day attracts chefs the world over.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
French chef Frederic Gallego holds his winning paella at the 2025 World Paella Day in Valencia. The Spanish city celebrates the rice dish in a big way, with its origins lying just a few kilometres south in the Albufera nature reserve. Photo: Santiago Vidal/Visit Valencia/dpa
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7 top places for sticky rice dumplings in Hong Kong for the Dragon Boat Festival
These hotel restaurants are offering a range of traditional and modern ‘zongzi’ for the Dragon Boat Festival on June 19.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:21PM
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What are alkaline rice dumplings, the Dragon Boat Festival sweet treat?
Alkaline rice dumplings, traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat or Tuen Ng Festival, boast a rich history that dates back to ancient times.
12 Jun 2026 - 2:48PM
SCMP Highlights
Tokyo Sézanne’s missing stars; beating arthritis at 68: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a little-known haven on Hokkaido island to how optimism make you live longer, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
11 Jun 2026 - 4:35PM
Asia travel
Best things to do in Wuxi, China’s lakeside city of gardens and sweet cuisine
Nestled on China’s Lake Taihu, Wuxi, with its industrial heritage, serene gardens, temples and decadent cuisine, is great for a weekend trip.
11 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
Tourists stroll around a historical district in Wuxi. The city on the shores of Lake Taihu in China’s Jiangsu province is known for its canals, temples, peaceful gardens and decadent cuisine that reflects its wealthy industrial past. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks
Where to go for delicious steak and Italian in Hong Kong? Omakase chef reveals
Zinc Leung, chef-owner of Sushi Zinc in Hong Kong, shares his favourite restaurants for steak, Italian, roast goose, seafood and more.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:15PM
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New chef of Hong Kong’s Racines blends Cantonese flair with French finesse
Chef Leung Chun-wah has taken over from Romain Dupeyre and is bringing his own culinary culture to Michelin-star restaurant Racines.
13 Jun 2026 - 5:01PM
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Chinese photographers serve a visual feast at World Food Photography Awards 2026
Hotpot feasts, communal banquets and street food scenes were the highlights from Chinese photographers during this year’s competition.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:09PM
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