https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/326828/feed Your search for the best restaurants and menus in Hong Kong ends here en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Erica Fong Erica Fong The queue outside Bar Leone isn’t just for its acclaimed cocktails. More than a few guests are making a pilgrimage for Leone’s signature smoked olives – cheekily called “the world’s best olives (maybe)” – and its mortadella sandwich, with layers of thinly sliced mortadella, creamy whipped ricotta and tangy pickled chillies sandwiched between crispy focaccia. Up the road at sister bar Montana, the pulled-pork sliders have their own following. Not long ago, bar food in Hong Kong usually meant a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3371710/diplomats-burgers-argos-egg-waffles-hong-kong-bars-are-raising-bar-food https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3371710/diplomats-burgers-argos-egg-waffles-hong-kong-bars-are-raising-bar-food Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:30:22 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu As we inch closer to the end of October, the city is ready to embrace the spooky and cosy ambience of the season – though the sweltering weather means we cannot ease into an autumnal mood just yet. Whether it is trying dishes with seasonal ingredients or checking out a new movie, here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. M+’s Myths and Monsters As the first major survey exploring two centuries of Asian fantasy visual culture, the latest exhibition at M+, “Myths and Monsters: The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3371736/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-23-25 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3371736/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-23-25 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:15:07 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Born in the US, raised in Hong Kong and educated in the UK, Julie Liu is the founder of the contemporary qipao brand Qipology. She spoke to Andrew Sun. My diet is typically Chinese: home-cooked meals, rice, vegetables, steamed fish and soups. Nothing fancy, just everyday Cantonese food that shapes your palate without you noticing. That is probably why I gravitate towards simpler food rather than anything too elaborate. I eat out a lot for work, so when I choose for myself, I lean towards places... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3371588/sushi-seafood-tea-where-founder-qipology-goes-hong-kong-dim-sum-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3371588/sushi-seafood-tea-where-founder-qipology-goes-hong-kong-dim-sum-and-more Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:15:07 +0000 Elaine Wong Elaine Wong David Toutain witnessed the birth of the Michelin Green Star in 2020. His eponymous restaurant in Paris was among the first to be awarded while Feuille, his Hong Kong outpost, secured one within a year of its 2023 opening. But even when Michelin quietly retired the award this year, he still never understood exactly how it was assessed. “I have no idea,” he says. “I don’t know the rules. I don’t know anything about it, to be very honest.” His confusion points to a larger problem. The Green Star... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3371130/michelins-green-star-gone-hong-kong-seeks-redefine-sustainable-dining https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3371130/michelins-green-star-gone-hong-kong-seeks-redefine-sustainable-dining Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:07 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Tate It’s just a “small” move down the road, but the third iteration of Tate Dining Room – now simply abridged to “Tate” – represents the next evolution and expression of chef Vicky Lau’s singular culinary language and aesthetic sensibilities. Designer Chris Shao’s polished interiors carry softness and femininity through sinuous lines and curved shapes, extending Lau’s discerning taste into three-dimensional space. From the curated courses, Ode to Mushroom is a multifaceted journey exploring... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3370549/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-vicky-laus-latest-tate-iteration-mykas-cool-fro-yo-offerings https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3370549/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-vicky-laus-latest-tate-iteration-mykas-cool-fro-yo-offerings Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:12 +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 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 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:04 +0000 Beimeng Fu Beimeng Fu EAT THIS Jimmy’s Kitchen Local flavours merge with British traditions at Jimmy’s Kitchen, which is marking nearly a century of culinary history with a Nostalgic Hong Kong afternoon tea. Combining Hong Kong food references with European craftsmanship, the menu, available until November 30, features savouries such as typhoon-shelter prawn with cucumber and black-bean mayo, pastel de nata topped with Baikal caviar, curry fish-ball skewers and pineapple bun filled with Iberico ham and salted... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3370331/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-october-10-24 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3370331/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-october-10-24 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:17 +0000 Isabelle Hon Isabelle Hon The last basket of dim sum is sold, the roller shutter comes down, and another Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong closes. Nine months into 2026, this scene has already played out at least 30 times. The causes are familiar – sky-high rents, thin margins, rising costs, and dining habits reshaped by the pandemic years. Legislative Council figures show that between 2018 and 2025, the number of Cantonese restaurants and banquet halls in Hong Kong fell from 1,790 to 1,500, representing a 16 per cent... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3369901/why-hong-kongs-cantonese-restaurants-are-closing-and-who-saving-them https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3369901/why-hong-kongs-cantonese-restaurants-are-closing-and-who-saving-them Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:07 +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 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369998/stylish-italian-iconic-indian-xinjiang-french-chefs-hong-kong-restaurant-picks Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:15:04 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini EAT THIS Ho Lee Fook Spice up your weekend dim sum sesh at Ho Lee Fook’s reimagined Good Fortune Club. On the first Sunday of each month, the neo-Cantonese restaurant hosts an unlimited feast, where chef ArChan Chan Kit-ying’s creations – such as the kurobuta pork char siu puff, mala pork xiaolongbao, crispy coffee and salted egg yolk lava buns and the amusingly named Har Har har gow – just keep on coming. Ho Lee Fook’s collection of Chinese wines is part of the experience, too; each guest can... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/culture/article/3369028/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-october-2-10 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/culture/article/3369028/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-october-2-10 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:09 +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 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3369409/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-2-4 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:15:05 +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 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 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:45:06 +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 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 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 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3369163/how-japanese-beef-specialist-tsutomu-ito-brings-finest-wagyu-hong-kong Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:45:05 +0000 Victoria Burrows Victoria Burrows The term “Chinese cuisine” is an almost pointless label, encompassing as it does styles of cooking as diverse as Sichuan, Dongbei and Zhejiang, to name but a few. If thinking about a monolithic Chinese cuisine is inappropriate, does the same hold true for Guangdong’s Cantonese cuisine? Consider chicken. A classic Hong Kong-style preparation might see white-cut chicken cooked in a simmering aromatic stock so the meat is gently poached and the skin adopts a gelatinous layer. Further up the Pearl... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3369211/hong-kong-guangdong-exploring-rich-tapestry-cantonese-culinary-traditions https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3369211/hong-kong-guangdong-exploring-rich-tapestry-cantonese-culinary-traditions Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:08 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Abebe Bakery From a humble stall at a Jeju Island marketplace to growing international outposts, South Korea’s popular Abebe Bakery lands in Hong Kong with its bestselling cream doughnuts and buns. Regional Jeju ingredients such as green tea, black sesame, fresh milk, chocolate, apple mango and the hallabong citrus take centre stage in a range of tempting confections, with 16 creations available. For a distinctive textural experience, the cream bun combines soft dough with chewy rice cake and a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3369019/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-abebe-bakery-aoi-kaiyo-made-and-hokkien-house https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3369019/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-abebe-bakery-aoi-kaiyo-made-and-hokkien-house Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:16 +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 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3368330/beef-brisket-dim-sum-thai-curry-editors-hong-kong-restaurant-picks Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini DO THIS Reptile Territory at Ocean Park Hong Kong Not a fan of soft, furry critters? What about cold-blooded, scaly ones? Ocean Park Hong Kong cut the ribbon on its new reptile sanctuary late last month, so it’s high time to meet this cohort of four-legged tenants, from the plant-loving rhinoceros iguana and the endangered Chinese crocodile lizard to the stunning panther chameleon with its colour-changing abilities, the semi-aquatic sailfin lizard with its fan-like dorsal crest, the giant... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3367419/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-september-17-26 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3367419/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-september-17-26 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:08 +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 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 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:15:05 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Sugar Daddy Fabio Bardi, patissier extraordinaire, wants to treat us right with … confectioneries, of course. At Sugar Daddy, the Italian colazione al bar tradition – a casual, speed- and convenience-driven breakfast at a cafe, typically consisting of coffee and a cornetto – comes to life. His signature maritozzo alla panna (a brioche bun filled with whipped cream) is the star of the show, but the chef-founder also levels up the options with a tiramisu variation. Other indulgences include a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3367407/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-sugar-daddys-italian-pastries-japanese-chiuchow-fusion-fare-chiu-san https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3367407/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-sugar-daddys-italian-pastries-japanese-chiuchow-fusion-fare-chiu-san Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:06 +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 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 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:45:06 +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 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 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Il Presidente Italian la dolce vita finds an exciting home on Duddell Street, at the Marcello Scognamiglio- and Félix de Arriaga Balanzat-led Il Presidente. Building on the runaway success of Trattoria Felino, the co-founders highlight regional favourites such as agnolotti all’ossobuco and costoletta alla Valdostana (breaded veal chop stuffed with Fontina and smoked ham). Dix Design has draped the 70-seater restaurant in sumptuous sunset tones, set against white-clothed tables, high-pile... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3365862/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-italian-eatery-il-presidente-fujian-cuisine-hotspot-quan https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3365862/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-italian-eatery-il-presidente-fujian-cuisine-hotspot-quan Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer T’ang Court has spent more than a decade holding three Michelin stars at The Langham, Hong Kong, with a menu that puts refined Cantonese cooking and tradition ahead of spectacle. Executive chef Wong Chi Fai has been at the restaurant for over 25 years, overseeing dishes that draw on classic Cantonese cooking while meeting the demands of a hotel’s fine-dining room. The baked stuffed crab shell is one of those long-standing dishes. The inspiration was not to reinvent crab, but to simply remove... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3366327/culinary-science-behind-baked-stuffed-crab-shell-hong-kongs-tang-court https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3366327/culinary-science-behind-baked-stuffed-crab-shell-hong-kongs-tang-court Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Starting September with a bang, the city is serving up everything from major fashion showcases and underground art exhibitions to caviar on gelato. If runway shows and designer labels are not quite your scene, or dessert is not your thing, there is also a three-day health and wellness festival happening at the same time. Here are five things to do this weekend. 1. Messina x Nomad Caviar Ice cream purveyor Messina has teamed up with Hong Kong-based Nomad Caviar for a limited-edition collaboration... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3366173/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-4-6 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3366173/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-september-4-6 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok I don’t know who needs to hear this, but sometimes it is OK to be ordinary. I am talking about restaurants that make great food and create a comfortable environment for its diners, but have neither the ambition nor the so-called skill to gain a spot on the multiple award lists around the world, or to – God forbid – land itself in a well-meaning reel of the influencer du jour. Or maybe put it this way: I am bored with everything being touted as the next viral moment, the must-try, the “run, don’t... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366167/im-my-just-fine-dining-era-and-no-fuss-neighbourhood-restaurants-are-all-i-need https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3366167/im-my-just-fine-dining-era-and-no-fuss-neighbourhood-restaurants-are-all-i-need Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:15:11 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Jason Yu is the head bartender at Carna by Dario Cecchini at the Mondrian Hong Kong hotel and creator of the drinks behind its cocktail pairing dinners. He spoke to Andrew Sun. When it comes to food, I value balance, intention and craft. I like dishes where the seasoning, aroma, texture and finish all work together. It does not have to be complicated or fine dining. I am often most drawn to home-made or handcrafted dishes with top ingredients because they usually carry a sense of care and a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365926/hidden-japanese-omakase-excellent-cantonese-hong-kong-bartenders-restaurant-picks https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365926/hidden-japanese-omakase-excellent-cantonese-hong-kong-bartenders-restaurant-picks Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:15:06 +0000 PostMag Reporter PostMag Reporter DO THIS Afternoon Dim Sum Paw-ty On September 6, from 3pm to 5pm, four-legged friends can join their paw-rents at Sichuan Verandah for afternoon delights. While humans tuck into a six-course set menu, pups can enjoy a basket of gourmet “doggy dim sum”. After the meal, head to the adjoining Garden Terrace for fun and games, including a Best-Dressed Dog contest with toy prizes from Wooffoo, photo ops, an etiquette class for canine dining and a mini market. 2/F, West Tower, Hyatt Centric Victoria... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3365469/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-august-29-september-12 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3365469/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-august-29-september-12 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:18 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok This month, Hong Kong’s cafe scene welcomes the return of a decade-old favourite to its original neighbourhood, as well as new establishments in Sai Ying Pun and Tai Hang. Several new openings blend concepts, including a coffee shop set up in a former pawn shop and a cafe collaboration with a cult car-tuning company from Japan. Here are five new coffee shop openings to visit in Hong Kong this September. 1. How Dept How Dept – which now has branches in Hysan Place, K11 Art Mall and other malls –... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365274/5-new-hong-kong-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-september-2026 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365274/5-new-hong-kong-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-september-2026 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam From contemporary Hokkien cooking and charcoal-fired French grills to glamorous Italian hospitality, new openings in Hong Kong this September promise to bring a diverse array of flavours. Read on to find out more. 1. Hokkien House Helmed by Levi You, winner of the Michelin Guide Fujian’s Young Chef Award in its inaugural 2025 edition, Hokkien House puts a contemporary take on Fujian’s coastal and mountainous flavours. The menu transforms classic regional ingredients, homestyle traditions and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365281/18-new-hong-kong-restaurants-bars-and-bakeries-try-september-2026 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365281/18-new-hong-kong-restaurants-bars-and-bakeries-try-september-2026 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:15:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Clement Wong is the co-founder of lamb-focused izakaya concepts Mt Yotei and Kyanbasu. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I love to try all types of food, whether it’s fine dining or street food, regardless of its origin. Growing up, I was fortunate to travel and study abroad, which gave me the opportunity to learn about different cultures – and at the heart of every culture, I believe, is its food. But my all-time favourite is still my grandma’s cooking – always warm, heartfelt and delicious. When I eat... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365139/where-izakaya-owner-hong-kong-goes-japanese-food-noodles-and-congee https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3365139/where-izakaya-owner-hong-kong-goes-japanese-food-noodles-and-congee Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:15:04 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung By the time chef Justin Yang Yanbin took part in the reality cooking show The Divine Dish (also known as Chef of China) in 2025, he was already a culinary star, having received the Michelin Guide Chengdu’s young chef award the previous year – despite having nearly two decades of training under his belt. Then, six months after achieving first runner-up on the cooking show, he received another young chef award – this time from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2026. Trained under legendary Min... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3364758/michelin-and-black-pearl-young-chef-awardee-justin-yang-opens-restaurant-hong-kong https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3364758/michelin-and-black-pearl-young-chef-awardee-justin-yang-opens-restaurant-hong-kong Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Yusang In the mood for anju (drinking snacks) and sool (alcoholic beverages)? Yusang, in Prince’s Building, puts a polished twist on the beloved Korean dining tradition of gathering over shared plates and an unbridled flow of drinks, moving past casual bar bites hastily washed down with tipples to create a harmonious experience built on respecting food and drink as equally important components of a winning meal. Soju, makgeolli, fruit wines and aged spirits are paired with such dishes as... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3364384/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-korean-hotspot-yusang-song-dynasty-inspired-canto-jade https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3364384/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-korean-hotspot-yusang-song-dynasty-inspired-canto-jade Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:07 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au Hong Kong’s Italian dining scene has traditionally been dominated by two extremes: the fine-dining temples – your Bombana, Grissini and Sabatini – and the red-sauce joints that range from The Spaghetti House to Fini’s. Ninetta, which opened last month in Central, proposes a third way. Pronounced “nee-NET-ta”, a term of endearment meaning “little Nina”, the restaurant channels the image of a beloved Italian mama whose home is always open and whose table is always full. It is warm, approachable... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3364542/why-ninettas-orange-carpaccio-hong-kongs-most-unlikely-new-italian-dish https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3364542/why-ninettas-orange-carpaccio-hong-kongs-most-unlikely-new-italian-dish Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:11 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini DRINK THIS Mother Pearl Home-grown boba brand Mother Pearl is expanding – but not just in terms of space. Its new flagship in the heart of Central spans two floors and also introduces a mixology component, with artisanal cocktails and mocktails, each concoction blending botanicals with luxurious spirits and other ingredients. Consider the striking Fountain of Youth, a gin-infused apricot tipple with notes of mint leaf and lime, presented in a tower reminiscent of an absinthe fountain. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3364037/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-august-15-29 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3364037/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-august-15-29 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Wayne Lau is the founder of Leather Healer, a Hong Kong store selling handmade leather shoes, denim and quality menswear. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Because of my workout routine, my diet is mostly tailored around exercise. I prefer whole foods, and my day-to-day eating is pretty simple, though I do indulge occasionally. Dining should be spontaneous and relaxing – whether I’m eating alone or catching up with friends. I much prefer down-to-earth local eats and a lively atmosphere to fine-dining... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3363721/where-hong-kong-leather-boutique-owner-goes-beef-brisket-cart-noodles-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3363721/where-hong-kong-leather-boutique-owner-goes-beef-brisket-cart-noodles-and-more Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Winnie Chung Winnie Chung The brass ring on the door is the first clue that something has changed. No automatic sensor. No discreet sliding mechanism. Just a solid ring set into a metal facade, demanding that you press and wait for the door to be opened to let you in. It is a gesture that announces, before a single course lands, that this is dining as ritual. For chef-proprietor Vicky Lau, whose Tate Dining Room has embarked on its third major incarnation in Sheung Wan, this relocation is less a change of address than a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3363609/how-hong-kong-chef-vicky-lau-taking-her-tate-restaurant-new-level https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3363609/how-hong-kong-chef-vicky-lau-taking-her-tate-restaurant-new-level Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Lazy Suzy is one of SoHo’s most distinctive new openings: a Canto-American restaurant and drinking hole from chef-owner Natalie Ngan, tucked away in a basement space off Staunton Street. The kitchen takes familiar flavours and twists them into something playful and unexpected, like squid toast or carbonara rice cake. Mapo tofu, for example, is turned into a cheeky, comfort-first mac and cheese, layering mala heat, minced pork and a four-cheese sauce over chifferi rigati pasta – a dish that feels... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361977/dish-focus-mac-n-cheese-lazy-suzy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361977/dish-focus-mac-n-cheese-lazy-suzy Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Russia-born Johana Pulat is the executive chef at Coffeelin, a Milanese-style cafe chain that is now offering dinner service from Thursday to Saturday at its Fortress Hill flagship location. She recently moved to Hong Kong after living and training in Italy. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in Russia, but lived in Italy for 10 years. I went to culinary school in the Emilia-Romagna region. But even at home in Russia, we always ate different things. For example, one of my favourite breakfasts is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3363003/where-italy-trained-russian-chef-hong-kong-goes-italian-korean-bbq-and-dessert https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3363003/where-italy-trained-russian-chef-hong-kong-goes-italian-korean-bbq-and-dessert Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:01:40 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung In Hong Kong neighbourhoods that once hummed with the sound of clinking glasses and chattering diners, independent kitchens sit closed behind metal grilles and many of the restaurants that remain open rarely fill. The silence is all the more striking because just across the border with mainland China, Shenzhen’s shopping centres and food streets heave with Hongkongers queuing for hotpot, milk tea and beauty treatments. Even Kosei Kamatani, a prominent Japanese restaurateur who has managed... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362860/are-hong-kongs-restaurants-fighting-losing-battle-against-lower-cost-shenzhen https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362860/are-hong-kongs-restaurants-fighting-losing-battle-against-lower-cost-shenzhen Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:11:26 +0000 Isabelle Hon Isabelle Hon Fermentation is nearly as old as human civilisation. Archaeological evidence has revealed traces of fermented grains on 13,000-year-old stone mortars in northern Israel, while closer to home there is evidence that the Shangshan culture made beer from rice nearly 9,000 years ago. Until recently, fermentation was used to produce relatively humble foodstuffs – soy sauce, miso, milk, kimchi, cheese and others. That all changed with the rise of Noma, which, among many other innovations, substituted... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3362339/how-fermentation-transforming-hong-kongs-fine-dining-scene https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3362339/how-fermentation-transforming-hong-kongs-fine-dining-scene Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:06 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok As we enter the height of Hong Kong summer, ducking into a pleasantly air-conditioned cafe to enjoy a cold brew or two continues to be one of our favourite ways to beat the heat. This month, the options for new places to try are plentiful, with new branches of existing favourites as well as newcomers in neighbourhoods including Sai Kung, Tin Hau, Causeway Bay and Sham Shui Po. 1. Islet Coffee Lab The third location of Islet Coffee Lab is its first on the Kowloon side. To celebrate, the cafe is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362480/6-new-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-hong-kong-august-2026-avoid-summer-heat https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362480/6-new-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-hong-kong-august-2026-avoid-summer-heat Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Hong Kong’s dining scene is getting more exciting new additions this August. Foodies can look forward to a wave of top international imports, from London’s most iconic purveyor of Portuguese tarts to Japan’s favourite budget-friendly yakitori chain. Also opening their doors will be a refined hotel lobby cafe, an exclusive counter-style Chinese omakase restaurant, a rooftop Italian joint and more. Read on to learn more about the new restaurant openings in Hong Kong in August 2026. 1.... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362248/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-bakeries-and-cafes-try-august-2026 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362248/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-bakeries-and-cafes-try-august-2026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:15:05 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun As deputy consul general of Switzerland in Hong Kong and Macau, Francoise Killias Zillweger will be celebrating Swiss National Day on August 1. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I love bold flavours, especially with a bit of spice, so Asian cuisine has always been my first choice. I grew up with an unusual combination of Swiss and Northern Chinese cuisine. Although my parents are Swiss, we lived in Beijing in the 1960s. My mother learned to cook Chinese dishes from the family cook. Those recipes remained... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362095/swiss-diplomats-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants-spicy-fare-fondue https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3362095/swiss-diplomats-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants-spicy-fare-fondue Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:15:05 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer It’s the first weekend of August, and the last stretch of summer is bringing a mix of farewell feasts, skyline brunching and some lighter, feel-good dining. From Sri Lankan comfort food in SoHo, to a poolside Baja brunch in Tsim Sha Tsui and a wellness-led cafe menu across the city, this week’s guide is all about making the most of the season before it slips away. For dining recommendations beyond this weekend, read the 100 Top Tables Guide 2026. Friday, July 31 View this post on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3362079/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-july-31-august-2 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3362079/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-july-31-august-2 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:30:10 +0000 Andrew Fowler Andrew Fowler Durian ice cream with caviar. On paper, it feels gauche, an unnecessarily luxurious way to elevate an otherwise straightforward and common dessert. Take a bite, though, and the caviar coaxes out the savoury elements of the durian, balanced by the fruit’s natural sweetness and highlighted by the roe’s clean salinity, all with a pleasing textural contrast. Suddenly, a faintly ridiculous dessert makes perfect sense. This playful juxtaposition has been a signature of Whey, Sheung Wan’s celebrated... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361575/wheys-new-chef-bringing-western-flair-singaporean-hawker-classics https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361575/wheys-new-chef-bringing-western-flair-singaporean-hawker-classics Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:00:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam With a career spanning almost five decades, chef Hugo Leung Man-to, popularly known as To To, is a celebrity chef who has operated Tai Wing Wah Restaurant in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long area since 1975. The restaurant specialises in “walled village cuisine” – a rustic, communal style of Hakka and indigenous Cantonese cooking defined by hearty, meat-heavy comfort foods native to Hong Kong’s New Territories. On August 3, it will be recognised by the record-certification platform Asia Records as the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3361571/celebrity-chef-hugo-leung-aka-road-becoming-gourmet-god https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3361571/celebrity-chef-hugo-leung-aka-road-becoming-gourmet-god Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:45:05 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au The signature makdous is flying off the menu at Mila’s limited-time Rosewood Hong Kong residency – a fact that surprised even the man who created it. Marc Mahfouz, chef de cuisine of the Michelin-recognised Qatar restaurant, didn’t expect a vegan dish to be the top seller. The stuffed baby aubergine, draped in tarator sauce and topped with walnuts and pomegranate, is entirely plant-based. But Hong Kong diners, he has learned, are full of surprises. “This is the ninth city I’ve cooked in,” says... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361686/how-dohas-mila-giving-modern-levantine-offerings-local-spin-rosewood-hong-kong https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361686/how-dohas-mila-giving-modern-levantine-offerings-local-spin-rosewood-hong-kong Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:17 +0000 Bernice Chan Bernice Chan When chef Hideaki Sato was a child in Nagano, Japan, he was fed tofu accompanied by various vegetable condiments, such as myoga or Japanese ginger, shiso leaves, chives, ginger and leeks that were picked from the family garden. “But I was a picky eater as a kid and I didn’t like these strongly flavoured vegetables. So I always took them out,” he recalls, and ate the tofu plain. “When I was a kid, I preferred hard tofu [momen], but came to like soft tofu [kinugoshi] as I grew older.” These days,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3361185/many-types-tofu-discovering-versatile-chinese-and-japanese-staple https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3361185/many-types-tofu-discovering-versatile-chinese-and-japanese-staple Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Conceived as “a sophisticated homage” to the pork rib bak kut teh, Whey’s Iberico pork three-ways is head chef Keith Teo’s reimagining of a Singaporean classic by bringing together tender Iberico pork rack, slow-braised pork belly and home-made sausage. Founder-chef Barry Quek has long positioned Whey as a modern, personal take on Singaporean cuisine, and the latest iteration continues that idea in the restaurant’s new seasonal menu, which marks both ZS Hospitality Group’s 10th anniversary and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361295/dish-focus-iberico-pork-three-ways-whey https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3361295/dish-focus-iberico-pork-three-ways-whey Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:30:09 +0000