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The Hong Kong chef giving remote Canadian town a taste of the city
Unique Chan’s Hong Kong-style bakery attracts many non-Chinese customers curious to discover dishes like pineapple buns and egg tarts.
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in April 2026
1 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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‘Delicious’ fried rice, ‘great’ Italian: a Briton’s Hong Kong food picks
1 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
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Where does ma lai go come from and why is the classic dim sum dish so special?
Also known as Chinese steamed cake and Malay sponge cake, ma lai go represents Hong Kong culture with its Western and Eastern influences.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Ma lai go, also known as Chinese steamed cake, is a Hong Kong dim sum staple that has roots in British Malaya. Photo: SCMP
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What China’s cow dung hotpot is really made of – and it’s not what you think
The dish from Guizhou is prized for its cooling and digestive properties, smells better than it sounds, and tastes like bitter beef broth.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:29PM
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Can wine from ‘Bordeaux of China’ rival French bottles?
Emmanuel Macron ‘loved’ it. Now red wine from Ningxia, in northern China, is finding fans around the world while remaining ‘uniquely Chinese’.
30 Mar 2026 - 11:54AM
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10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a bonus one in Macau
Hong Kong diners can look forward to ramen, soba, Thai noodles, waffles and a high-end Tokyo sushi restaurant opening in Macau.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Miso ramen from Happy Samurai, in Central. Photo: Happy Samurai
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.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:07AM
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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.
26 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
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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.
26 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
China’s private sector
Chinese coffee brands need more than low prices to compete globally: analysts
Luckin, Lucky Cup, Cotti and Nowwa are expanding quickly overseas, but analysts warn success depends on consumer experience and quality.
31 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
A Luckin Coffee outlet in Manhattan, New York. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
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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.
26 Mar 2026 - 3:39PM
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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.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:47PM
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.
23 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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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.
24 Mar 2026 - 10:52AM
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.
22 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
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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.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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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.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Annatto, or achiote, is often used as a saffron substitute for its colour, despite not tasting anything like it. Here’s how to use this much more subtle spice in three recipes. Photo: Shutterstock
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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.
20 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
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.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:23AM
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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.
20 Mar 2026 - 12:34PM
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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.
19 Mar 2026 - 12:37PM
Kay Chan (left) and Charles Lai, curators of “The Cha Chaan Teng Codex — Tales of Invisible Designs”, are pictured at the exhibition at Gate33 Gallery, in the Airside shopping centre, in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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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.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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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.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
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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.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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