https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/30/feed News, restaurant reviews, recipes and blogs on food & wine en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Stephanie Sam Stephanie Sam The dining table disappeared beneath a lavish procession of dishes. Our family took food seriously. It was sacred, even. Dinner was never merely about eating. It was the one time each day when everyone was expected to gather, regardless of schedules, moods or whatever else the world demanded outside that room. At the centre sat the pièce de résistance: a whole steamed fish, usually sea bass, topped with ribbons of ginger and spring onion in a fragrant pool of oil and soy sauce. Alongside it were... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/world-opinion/article/3370657/i-grew-eating-bowls-chinese-migration-history-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/world-opinion/article/3370657/i-grew-eating-bowls-chinese-migration-history-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:30:06 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg The Michelin Guide has handed out its first-ever stars in Australia to 11 restaurants in the state of South Australia. Two Michelin stars were awarded on October 14 to Magill Estate Restaurant, which overlooks the Penfolds winery in the Adelaide foothills. Owned by chef Scott Huggins, it serves tasting experiences for up to A$375 (US$260) per person. Among those awarded one star were Aurora at ILA, based in an arts space co-founded by financial restructuring lawyer and former hedge fund partner... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3371028/michelin-guide-south-australia-2027-first-stars-awarded-11-top-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3371028/michelin-guide-south-australia-2027-first-stars-awarded-11-top-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:23:15 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Mid-October is a tease for Halloween fans – spooky season feels tantalisingly near, yet still just out of reach. Luckily, Hong Kong offers plenty to keep you busy until then, and remember that Monday is a public holiday. Whether you are after a new piece of ink, a perfect pour-over, a night at the ballet or a deeper stretch, there is more than one way to fill the long weekend. 1. Hong Kong China International Tattoo Exhibition 2026 The Hong Kong China International Tattoo Exhibition 2026 will... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3370938/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-long-weekend-october-16-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3370938/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-long-weekend-october-16-19?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:16:56 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok As someone who lived in London in the late 2000s, when Asian food was not as popular, accessible or unburdened by tradition as it is now, Wagamama was one of the early options for a little taste of Japan. Founded in 1992 by Hong Kong-born British restaurateur Alan Yau Tak-wai, the Tokyo ramen bar-inspired restaurant quickly ballooned into a nationwide chain – despite the liberties it would take with flavour. I had forgotten about this brand until recently, when a little storm in a teacup began... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370951/wagamamas-fish-and-chip-ramen-stirs-storm-online-and-it-all-started-fake-news?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370951/wagamamas-fish-and-chip-ramen-stirs-storm-online-and-it-all-started-fake-news?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:18:02 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Vivien Wong is the co-founder of wellness brand Shroommate, offering mushroom-infused coffee and matcha. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I’m not the kind of person who eats on autopilot. I am a fussy eater – well, in spirit more than practice. But I do try to eat with intention. For me, dining well is not merely good food. Who you are eating with also matters. Then there is the rest of the experience: how you are greeted, the decoration, the service. Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, cafe culture is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370814/where-melbourne-raised-wellness-entrepreneur-goes-hong-kong-coffee-and-dim-sum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370814/where-melbourne-raised-wellness-entrepreneur-goes-hong-kong-coffee-and-dim-sum?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:04 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Ask any regular at Tai Fung Lau Peking Restaurant in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district what keeps them coming back, and they are likely to mention its down-to-earth dishes, generous portions and value for money. This year, as the restaurant marks its 65th anniversary, second-generation owner Steven Wan Kwok-keung remains committed to preserving both the hearty portions and the flavours of his father’s kitchen. That determination begins with a subtle distinction many diners might miss until Wan... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370675/tai-fung-lau-65-hong-kong-restaurants-lu-cuisine-legacy-bruce-lee-ties-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370675/tai-fung-lau-65-hong-kong-restaurants-lu-cuisine-legacy-bruce-lee-ties-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:45:12 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam London-based private members’ wine club 67 Pall Mall is scheduled to open its first mainland China outpost in December, in Shanghai’s former French Concession. Founder Grant Ashton says the move reflects a global shift away from spirits – which can reach 40 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV) – towards wine, typically 12 to 14 per cent ABV. “Wine is halfway down to zero,” he says, mapping out the spectrum from spirits to non-alcoholic drinks. “If you’re starting from spirits, wine is your sweet... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3370531/london-wine-clubs-shanghai-outpost-offer-chinese-drinkers-sweet-spot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3370531/london-wine-clubs-shanghai-outpost-offer-chinese-drinkers-sweet-spot?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:15:05 +0000 Joseph Koh Joseph Koh Singapore’s three-Michelin-star Restaurant Zen reopened in August 2026 after a three-month refurbishment – with a medley of changes that mark its new chapter. Founded in 2018 by Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen, Zen inhabits a three-storey shophouse along the buzzing Bukit Pasoh Road in Chinatown. The renewed interior swaps the previous living-room setting on the ground floor for a 16-seat stone counter, in a look more reminiscent of Frantzen’s eponymous restaurant in Stockholm and FZN in Dubai. “I... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370666/singapores-3-michelin-star-neo-nordic-restaurant-zen-reopens-local-touch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370666/singapores-3-michelin-star-neo-nordic-restaurant-zen-reopens-local-touch?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:50:08 +0000 Phoebe Amoroso Phoebe Amoroso Hong Kong milk tea – a mainstay of cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong-style diners – is taking on a new role in Tokyo’s cafe culture. According to the Japan Tea Association, the country is in the midst of a “third black tea boom” and more cafes are offering black tea menus. Even convenience stores are revamping their takeaway drink options, with 7-Eleven, for example, expanding its Seven Cafe tea machines to around 2,000 stores in early 2026. Suntory also released a Hong Kong-style milk tea under its... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370263/4-tokyo-cafes-serve-hong-kong-style-milk-tea-chenputon-victoria-1842?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370263/4-tokyo-cafes-serve-hong-kong-style-milk-tea-chenputon-victoria-1842?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:15:05 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu As the weather cools in October, it is finally pleasant enough to venture out on weekends, so it is time to trade the indoor hustle for this season’s best offerings. This weekend’s line-up brings together meaningful community events, immersive storytelling and unique local flavours across the city. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. ‘What We Regret Most’ “What We Regret Most” is a community-driven, story-led exhibition that invites people to embrace the messy, awkward and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3370126/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3370126/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:15:06 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok Hong Kong’s Bar Leone has been named the world’s best bar for the second consecutive year, following its No 3 placement in the Asia edition of The 50 Best Bars list in July. The Italian cocktail bar, founded by Lorenzo Antinori and Justin Shun Wah in 2023, is known for its convivial atmosphere and impeccably made drinks rooted in classic mixology. The results for the global ranking of The 50 Best Bars – now in its 18th edition – were announced during a live ceremony held in Milan, Italy, on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370143/worlds-50-best-bars-2026-hong-kongs-bar-leone-retains-top-spot-second-year-row?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370143/worlds-50-best-bars-2026-hong-kongs-bar-leone-retains-top-spot-second-year-row?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:15:14 +0000 Dorothy So Dorothy So Francisco Oliveira, the Portuguese founder of bakery brand Santa Nata, was reminded of home when he tried Hong Kong’s iconic pineapple bun for the first time. “When I ate the pineapple bun, I immediately thought of the pao de deus,” he says, referring to a popular Portuguese baked treat he has eaten since childhood. Translated as “bread of God”, pao de deus is a brioche found in pastry shops across Portugal. It is generously slathered with sugar and coconut before baking to create a golden,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370023/did-portuguese-breads-and-pastries-shape-hong-kongs-most-iconic-baked-goods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3370023/did-portuguese-breads-and-pastries-shape-hong-kongs-most-iconic-baked-goods?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Confession time. For a food writer, I am woefully below average in terms of wine knowledge. My immediate family members are not drinkers. I was never properly introduced to wine appreciation. At college, my friends chugged beer. To me, a wine cooler was a wimpy drink, not a mini-fridge for storing bottles, with temperature and humidity controls. Honestly, until recently, I could not even spell oenology or viticulture without consulting a dictionary. But I do know a pathetic and desperate... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369980/are-michelin-folks-scraping-barrel-their-new-wine-guides?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369980/are-michelin-folks-scraping-barrel-their-new-wine-guides?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:15:05 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Guillaume Sejourne is the head chef and founder of Le Colvert, a restaurant in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, specialising in French pressed duck. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in the French countryside in Soissons, near Paris. My earliest culinary memories are rushing from school to my grandma’s house to eat meat with some delicious vegetables from her garden. She would always prepare extra portions to feed the neighbourhood cats. I have now been in Hong Kong for more than 12 years and love it... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369998/stylish-italian-iconic-indian-xinjiang-french-chefs-hong-kong-restaurant-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369998/stylish-italian-iconic-indian-xinjiang-french-chefs-hong-kong-restaurant-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:15:04 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak Martin Yan Man-tat first appeared on Canadian television in 1978 as a fresh, enthusiastic 29-year-old chef eager to teach people about Cantonese cooking. He has since become one of the culinary world’s most renowned figures, recognised for his cooking show Yan Can Cook and catchphrase, “If Yan can cook, so can you!” Nearly 50 years on, the celebrity chef – who was born in Guangzhou, moved to Hong Kong as a teenager and later left for Canada and the United States – remains as zealous as ever in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369776/ive-always-loved-food-yan-can-cooks-martin-yan-his-culinary-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369776/ive-always-loved-food-yan-can-cooks-martin-yan-his-culinary-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:45:04 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Hainan chicken rice, known for its tender, poached chicken and fragrant rice flavoured with chicken stock, is one of the many great Asian comfort foods. Paired with a trio of chilli, ginger and soy dipping sauces, every bite offers a customisable balance of rich, nostalgic flavours. The original dish hails from Hainan, a Chinese island province, where traditionally it is made with local Wenchang chicken. The dish evolved as Hainanese natives emigrated to Southeast Asia, with Vietnam’s com ga... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369801/how-vietnams-twist-hainan-chicken-rice-tells-rich-story-migration?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369801/how-vietnams-twist-hainan-chicken-rice-tells-rich-story-migration?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:15:05 +0000 dpa dpa With proteinmaxxing and fibremaxxing trends both taking over, it can be difficult to understand which is more important. Should we focus on eating enough protein each day and hitting our targets, or should fibre be the priority for gut health and well-being? To answer these questions, we spoke to two dietitians, who shared their expert advice and explained how protein and fibre can complement each other. “Both are important,” says Dr Linia Patel, a UK-based women’s health dietitian, performance... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3369511/fibre-or-protein-which-more-important-its-about-balance-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3369511/fibre-or-protein-which-more-important-its-about-balance-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:15:06 +0000 Angela Hui Angela Hui Every fortnight in Walthamstow, East London, a sign with a hand-painted goldfish pointing towards a kitchen window appears on the side of a residential building: “Lucky Yu Bakery pick up”. On the other side of that window is Hai Lin Leung, a general practitioner selling Cantonese-influenced baked goods from her home – think congee sourdough, bolo bao (pineapple buns), gai mei bao (cocktail buns) and more. There is no shopfront, set opening hours or seating; yet queues regularly spill down the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369518/mala-coriander-congee-uk-doctor-sells-cantonese-inspired-bread-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369518/mala-coriander-congee-uk-doctor-sells-cantonese-inspired-bread-home?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Advertising partner Advertising partner [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] There are certain Hong Kong foods that can transport you across the city in a mouthful. Satay beef noodles bring back the clatter and steam of a cha chaan teng. Cuttlefish balls recall the neighbourhood Chiu Chow noodle shop. Salt-and-pepperseafood belongs to evenings at a dai pai dong, while put chai ko can send an older generation straight back to childhood.These are foods remembered as much for where and when they... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-flavours-reimagined/article/3368997/little-bao-and-regent-hong-kong-serve-taste-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-flavours-reimagined/article/3368997/little-bao-and-regent-hong-kong-serve-taste-home?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:13:34 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung The National Day “golden week” break is upon us, and with it comes the familiar dread: packed MTR carriages, huge crowds and a slow-moving tide of visitors. But as always, there are several ways to escape the hordes, whether that is trying experimental gelato, practising poolside yoga or checking out an exhibition of Hong Kong’s beloved neon lights. 1. Ciao! Gelato Fest 2026 The city’s first large-scale Italian gelato festival is back at PMQ for another edition, bringing together 20 brands from... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3369409/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3369409/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu As someone who enjoys savoury, pickled and highly pungent foods, my interest was piqued when I saw that the Disgusting Food Museum had come to Hong Kong. If I loved even the strongest of blue cheeses and stinky tofu, surely I would have a good time at the exhibition. Founded in Sweden in 2018, the museum went viral through a mixture of grotesque fascination and cultural pushback, as critics questioned the fairness of labelling traditional foods – such as the Chinese century egg – as... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369410/disgusting-food-museums-hong-kong-show-has-bull-testicles-and-more-it-good-taste?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369410/disgusting-food-museums-hong-kong-show-has-bull-testicles-and-more-it-good-taste?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:15:04 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam This month’s round-up spans the city’s most exciting openings, from a South Korean pot rice chain with more than 70 stores back home to a froyo counter tucked inside a Sai Wan launderette. There’s a relocated Michelin-recognised French-Japanese tasting menu in Causeway Bay, a neo-retro rooftop revival in Central and a Cantonese concept that curiously shares its name with a famous Michelin three-star institution. British pub classics land in SoHo, American soft-serve arrives soon and Wagyu takes... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369313/14-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-october-all-you-can-eat-wagyu-froyo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369313/14-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-october-all-you-can-eat-wagyu-froyo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok Every month in Hong Kong brings a fresh line-up of cafes and coffee shops, but this October will see brew nerds even more caffeinated than ever. International Coffee Day kicks things off on October 1, a day that also sees two new coffee festivals begin: one held across multiple districts over three consecutive weekends, and one focusing on Japan-based roasters and cafes. The weeks after are filled with opportunities to try new beans and blends from new coffee shops, while drinkers can also look... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369273/5-new-hong-kong-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-october-2026-plus-must-visit-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369273/5-new-hong-kong-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-october-2026-plus-must-visit-events?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Wine and spirits commentator Cecilia Wong regularly contributes to various publications including Ming Pao Daily and Headline Daily and is president of the Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Writers Association. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up in a family of passionate epicures – especially my father – food was never just sustenance. It was an education in seasonal nuances. As a wine and spirits critic, my approach to dining is all about curation. I dine for precision, texture and flavour... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369179/noodles-dim-sum-chiu-chow-wine-and-spirits-writers-hong-kong-restaurant-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369179/noodles-dim-sum-chiu-chow-wine-and-spirits-writers-hong-kong-restaurant-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:15:06 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Tucked away in an alley in Kyoto’s Gion district, Niku no Takumi Miyoshi – popularly called Nikushi no Miyoshi – is easy to miss. This small, unassuming establishment, opened by Tsutomu Ito is widely celebrated as a premier Wagyu destination, earning Michelin acclaim and legendary status among international gourmands. After establishing Miyoshi as a premier culinary location in Japan, Ito also opened q+M, a members-only French space in Kyoto specialising in Wagyu, and Kanegura, a more casual... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369163/how-japanese-beef-specialist-tsutomu-ito-brings-finest-wagyu-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369163/how-japanese-beef-specialist-tsutomu-ito-brings-finest-wagyu-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:45:05 +0000 Anthea Rowan Anthea Rowan For millions across Asia, high blood pressure is more than just a clinical metric – it is baked directly into the region’s rich culinary spread. From soy sauce and fish sauce to dim sum broths and salted egg patties, high-sodium condiments and preserved ingredients are at the core of daily flavour. While public health groups have long urged people to cut back on salt, fresh research suggests we have been missing half the equation: balancing sodium by significantly increasing dietary potassium at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3368746/how-potassium-can-lower-your-blood-pressure-without-cutting-back-salt-or-flavour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3368746/how-potassium-can-lower-your-blood-pressure-without-cutting-back-salt-or-flavour?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung In 2024, French artisanal cookie company Sucré did a four-day pop-up in Hong Kong. The response was overwhelming, says Louise Lui, the brand’s Hong Kong-born co-founder. “There was already a queue forming outside 25 minutes before us selling,” she says. “And then I was just like, ‘Oh my God, how do you know about us?’” When developing recipes for the pop-up, Lui and her French partner in life and business, Victor Selle, wanted something that would bridge cultures. They landed on familiar Asian... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368775/hong-kong-born-cookie-brand-founder-brings-flavours-her-youth-small-town-france?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368775/hong-kong-born-cookie-brand-founder-brings-flavours-her-youth-small-town-france?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:15:05 +0000 Bernice Chan Bernice Chan Two overseas branches of Hong Kong’s modern Chinese restaurant Mott 32, located in Toronto and Vancouver, were crowned the best Chinese restaurants in Canada in the 17th edition of the Chinese Restaurant Awards. The awards ceremony, held in the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver on September 23, saw these restaurants top the ranked 2026 Elite 30 Canada list. Beyond recognising the country’s best Chinese restaurants, the awards also spotlighted 12 signature dishes and honoured both emerging... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368785/chinese-restaurant-awards-2026-hong-kongs-mott-32-takes-top-spot-canada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368785/chinese-restaurant-awards-2026-hong-kongs-mott-32-takes-top-spot-canada?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:04 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition Long before modern chain pharmacies and over-the-counter painkillers were readily available in Hong Kong, there were leung cha: intensely bitter herbal “cooling teas” brewed in massive brass cauldrons in traditional open-front shops. 2. How... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3368592/hong-kongs-gen-z-revives-herbal-teas-experts-couple-intimacy-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3368592/hong-kongs-gen-z-revives-herbal-teas-experts-couple-intimacy-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:15:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Are Hongkongers starting to get bored of Shenzhen? Lately, when I ask friends and acquaintances if they have any weekend plans north of the border, there is a lot less enthusiasm in their replies. I see a lot of shrugs, or people saying they don’t know when they’re going next. I have no exact figures but anecdotally, the people around me are not doing as many day trips to our neighbouring city. I cannot say if there is an actual decline in traffic. In fact, the evidence might point to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368492/are-hongkongers-getting-bored-weekend-trips-shenzhen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368492/are-hongkongers-getting-bored-weekend-trips-shenzhen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:15:04 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Research journal editor and Instagram content creator Yuen Yiu (@cooking_yuen) moved back to Hong Kong from the US in 2021. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Like most working-class families, I grew up eating whatever mum, and sometimes dad, made. For me, a sizzling plate at Cafe de Coral on my birthday was a big treat. My first exposure to other types of cuisine was in secondary school. I blew my lunch allowance in Kowloon City on lots of Thai curries. I still eat at Amporn Thaifood (Shop 9, 3/F, Kowloon... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368330/beef-brisket-dim-sum-thai-curry-editors-hong-kong-restaurant-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368330/beef-brisket-dim-sum-thai-curry-editors-hong-kong-restaurant-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok As symbolic of the Mid-Autumn Festival as the legend of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit, mooncakes have a history dating back centuries, with their first mention during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in author Wu Zimu’s Dreaming of Grain. Early mooncakes were a far cry from the creative and intricate designs we see today. The rudimentary cakes were flat and round, with a thin outer crust and fillings such as lotus seed paste or the auspicious five kernels. During the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368),... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368460/history-mooncake-moulds-and-their-designs-and-those-preserving-craft?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368460/history-mooncake-moulds-and-their-designs-and-those-preserving-craft?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:59:27 +0000 Phoebe Amoroso Phoebe Amoroso With its dark-wood-furnished interior that is part-boutique, part-workshop and part-cafe, there is a lot to notice about Urushi to Hibi in Tokyo. The daily line of customers outside the door, however, is mostly here for one thing: its Hong Kong-style milk tea. Behind the counter, the three co-founders – Lei Shengyu, Zhang Qingyue and Ji Qiuzi – work tirelessly, alternating between taking and prepping orders. On this day, Ji is making the milk tea, face full of concentration as he strains it... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367719/how-hong-kong-style-milk-tea-shop-tokyo-has-customers-queuing-out-door?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367719/how-hong-kong-style-milk-tea-shop-tokyo-has-customers-queuing-out-door?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:15:04 +0000 Lisa Cam,Ashlyn Chak Lisa Cam,Ashlyn Chak In the first instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Lisa Cam and Ashlyn Chak explore how a new generation of health-conscious youth is discovering century-old leung cha and helping neighbourhood tea shop owners safeguard a dying trade. Long before modern chain pharmacies and over-the-counter painkillers were readily available in Hong Kong, there were leung cha: intensely bitter herbal “cooling teas” brewed in massive brass cauldrons in traditional... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3367808/guide-hong-kongs-bitter-herbal-teas-and-how-gen-z-reviving-health-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3367808/guide-hong-kongs-bitter-herbal-teas-and-how-gen-z-reviving-health-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam For much of the world, Asian cuisine is often seen as just a menu category rather than a rich tapestry of histories from a vast continent. A few familiar dishes have come to represent thousands of regional techniques, ingredients, migrations and memories. The reboot of MasterChef Asia, after a decade off the air, seeks to change that by placing the region’s home cooks, flavours and ambition on screen. Having Asian cuisine represented and judged by chefs with deep, personal connections to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368002/what-expect-masterchef-asia-2026-judges-open-series-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368002/what-expect-masterchef-asia-2026-judges-open-series-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:15:05 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press In an episode of his new CNN travel series, chef David Chang is driving down the highway to Las Vegas before stopping at a transport cafe off Interstate 15. The town is Hesperia, California, and the producers wanted Chang to try an Indian restaurant near a windscreen repair store. But Chang spots a Mexican cantina that looks promising. He chooses to eat at both, freaking out his camera crew. “I just wanted to taste things. When I see something, I’m like, ‘Oh, that looks interesting. I would like... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3367989/momofukus-david-chang-takes-detours-culinary-road-trip-across-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3367989/momofukus-david-chang-takes-detours-culinary-road-trip-across-us?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:15:04 +0000 Wee Kek Koon Wee Kek Koon I spent a week in Warsaw and ate more pierogi than I could shake a stick at. These beloved traditional Polish dumplings come filled with potatoes, cheese, meat, mushrooms and even fruit. Boiled or fried, they may look familiar to anyone acquainted with jiaozi, the Chinese dumpling, although their flavours are distinctly Polish. This is not to suggest that dumplings travelled directly from China to Poland. One theory posits that dumpling-like foods – from Nepalese momo and Central Asian and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3367680/polish-priests-perilous-mission-save-doomed-chinese-dynasty-catholic-links?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3367680/polish-priests-perilous-mission-save-doomed-chinese-dynasty-catholic-links?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:15:05 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Negroni Week returns for its 14th edition, running from September 21 to 27. Launched in 2013 by the US-based Imbibe Magazine, the annual celebration has grown into a worldwide drink-for-a-cause movement. More than US$5 million (HK$39.2 million) has been raised to date, with proceeds supporting the work of the Slow Food global movement. This year marks the programme’s most extensive Asia-Pacific presence yet, with visiting bartenders appearing across 18 venues in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367986/where-celebrate-negroni-week-2026-hong-kong-september-21-27?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367986/where-celebrate-negroni-week-2026-hong-kong-september-21-27?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:15:04 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung With fine weather forecast in Hong Kong for the coming few days, it’s a sign to spend the day outside this weekend. Whether that’s shopping, eating, drinking or exercising, you’re sure to find something on this list. Read on for all the details. 1. Rooftop Moonlit Market Start the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations early with the Rooftop Moonlit Market in Lai Chi Kok on Saturday, September 19. Along with local bites, handmade crafts, live music and a full afternoon of family-friendly activities,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3367693/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-18-20?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3367693/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-18-20?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:15:06 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok I was at a dinner the other night when a guest excitedly asked: “Did you know Bar Leone just opened in New York City?” The original Bar Leone is a famed Hong Kong cocktail bar on Bridges Street in Sheung Wan. Opened in 2023 by Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori, the popular watering hole has already been named Asia’s Best Bar twice (2024-5) by 50 Best and is its current World’s Best Bar. Last year, it opened its second location in Shanghai’s Huangpu district. In March, the team served cocktails... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367801/new-yorks-bar-leone-copycat-hong-kongs-worlds-best-original?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367801/new-yorks-bar-leone-copycat-hong-kongs-worlds-best-original?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:16:30 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Barista Hasting Ng owns Blossom, a cafe in Kowloon City, and was crowned global champion at the DaVinci Gourmet Coffee Barista Championship 2025-26. He also curates speciality coffee experiences for Nordic restaurant Finds in Tsim Sha Tsui. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in Hong Kong and spent several years in the US, so I have lived between two food cultures. That experience has shaped my palate. Still, when it comes to comfort food, nothing replaces the familiar flavours of a cha chaan teng... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367405/where-champion-hong-kong-barista-goes-local-comfort-food-and-italian-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367405/where-champion-hong-kong-barista-goes-local-comfort-food-and-italian-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:15:05 +0000 Doris Lam Doris Lam Mel Ng tosses a beef burger patty from one hand to the other. A vlogging camera sits atop a stainless steel container, filming her every move. The 36-year-old is working for the day at The Diplomat, a cocktail bar in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood famed for its globally ranked Wagyu burger. Next to her, the bar’s founder, John Nugent, explains the burger components to Ng ahead of service, while passing around slices of American orange cheddar to taste. The Diplomat was the 31st stop in Ng’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367577/shes-telling-hong-kongs-culinary-stories-through-instagram-staging-series?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367577/shes-telling-hong-kongs-culinary-stories-through-instagram-staging-series?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:15:04 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Even after winning a Michelin star for his restaurant, Upstairs Tasting Room in Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest source of chef Hiep Truong’s inspiration remains the same: his mother and the family table. The dish closest to his heart – the one that reminds him most of home – is the vit hon, a traditional Central Vietnamese dish where duck meat is braised with lemongrass, turmeric, coconut water and fermented shrimp paste. At his intimate tasting room in the Vietnamese city, the duck is dry-aged... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367431/how-vietnamese-chef-turning-family-favourites-michelin-starred-feasts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367431/how-vietnamese-chef-turning-family-favourites-michelin-starred-feasts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:45:05 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Few would guess that Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand, Busy Brew, is run by a 23-year-old. One might be tempted to see it as a Gen Z entrepreneur fairy tale: a student spots a gap in the market, builds a cult following for her canned oat milk lattes, lands incubation funding and watches the product fly off shelves in some of the city’s largest retail chains. But founder Nikita Kuwadekar, born and raised in Hong Kong, will be the first to tell you that the journey has not been... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367151/how-hong-kong-gen-z-coffee-entrepreneur-filling-market-gap-her-can-do-attitude?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3367151/how-hong-kong-gen-z-coffee-entrepreneur-filling-market-gap-her-can-do-attitude?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu The peak summer heat is finally easing in Hong Kong, and a lot is going on in the city in the coming days. Whether you are in the mood to check out cool art, browse exclusive fashion pop-ups or go on a forest soundwalk, here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Chilai Howard at the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong interdisciplinary designer and artist Chilai Howard’s solo exhibition, “A Self-Portrait: The Process of Erasing” is running at the Goethe-Institut Hongkong until October 6.... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3366989/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-11-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3366989/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-11-13?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Tiffany Lo is still heartbroken. Starting in 2020, the chef poured herself – emotionally, mentally and physically – into running Jean May, her beloved little French bistro in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island. In 2026, after years of trying to keep the business afloat, Lo finally decided it was time to say goodbye. On March 22, she and her team held their final service. The closing still weighs on her, but the chef knows it is time to move on. Soon after Jean May closed, a friend introduced her to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366871/how-hong-kong-chef-tiffany-lo-picked-herself-after-closing-her-beloved-french-bistro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366871/how-hong-kong-chef-tiffany-lo-picked-herself-after-closing-her-beloved-french-bistro?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Indian food is always frustrating for my partner and me. We often crave it, and our neighbourhood curry house has a huge menu. The vexing part is that there are so many dishes we greedily want to order, but it is just the two of us. We all know many Indian dishes can be heavy and filling. Their dense proteins, cooked in ghee and cream, with starchy carbs like flatbread and basmati rice expand exponentially in the stomach. Although we want to devour the whole menu, reason dictates we settle on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366865/join-my-dinner-club-where-sole-purpose-share-food-not-network-or-socialise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366865/join-my-dinner-club-where-sole-purpose-share-food-not-network-or-socialise?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:15:04 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Jakub Lewandowski is the PR and marketing manager of The Mira Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui, and a vegan. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I was born in Krakow, the royal capital of Poland. My family house was blessed with a garden and mini orchard, with seasonal fruit, berries and vegetables. As on every Polish table, there would be plenty of meat. Baked home-made rabbit pâté was a thing for us. When I was 12, my sister and I were invited by our half-Scottish, half-Filipino relatives to stay for a summer... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366763/vegan-dim-sum-salads-indian-where-polish-marketing-manager-eats-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366763/vegan-dim-sum-salads-indian-where-polish-marketing-manager-eats-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Millie Hughes Millie Hughes A trip to Puer in China’s Yunnan province changed the way Hongkongers Raphael Chow and his wife, Joyce Ding, thought about tea. Home of its namesake fermented brew, the city is widely regarded as the ancient birthplace of Camellia sinensis – the plant from which most of the world’s tea is made. The London-based couple not only fell in love with the region’s teas, but also with its communal tea-drinking culture. Upon returning to the UK capital, they founded their own fine loose leaf tea company,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366707/chinese-matchas-rapid-rise-and-hong-kong-couple-stirring-uk-tea-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366707/chinese-matchas-rapid-rise-and-hong-kong-couple-stirring-uk-tea-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:15:07 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times More consumers are choosing whole wheat bread over white bread in the interest of health. But many products sold as whole wheat bread are not what they appear to be. To identify genuine whole wheat bread, consumers should check whether whole wheat flour is listed as the first ingredient. Some “whole wheat” bread products are made primarily with refined wheat flour, with a small amount of whole wheat added and caramel colouring – or other colourants – to give the bread a darker... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3366353/whole-wheat-bread-isnt-always-what-it-seems-dangers-flour-fakes-and-how-spot-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3366353/whole-wheat-bread-isnt-always-what-it-seems-dangers-flour-fakes-and-how-spot-them?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:15:05 +0000