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Explore Hong Kong

Explore Hong Kong
More than just a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong is full of hidden gems. We take you on a tour of its trendiest neighbourhoods, uncovering cool cafes, classic Hong Kong street food and quirky boutiques, as well as exploring its hip bars and nightlife. We also reveal the city's greener side, venturing out to the countryside for the best beaches, country parks and hiking trails.
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100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
Lorenzo Antinori behind the long bar at Bar Leone. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

How Hong Kong cocktail bars design for service, ergonomics and success

Lavitt Ko and Theo Ko are revitalising their family cha chaan teng in Tai Wai with milk tea raves and beatbox parties. Photo: Sam Tsang

From milk tea raves to night tea: how Hong Kong restaurants fight to survive

Arguably, one of Bar Leone’s most famous creations is not a cocktail but its mortadella sandwich. Photo: Handout

How Hong Kong’s best bars are focusing on food as well as drinks

Auspicious symbolism is thoughtfully woven throughout The Eight dining room.

Cantonese cuisine gets a contemporary makeover at The Eight in the Grand Lisboa Macau

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How are Hong Kong’s bars adapting to changing trends in drinking and socialising in 2026? Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong’s bar scene was extra volatile last year – what’s in store for 2026?

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Lorenzo Antinori behind the long bar at Bar Leone. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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How Hong Kong cocktail bars design for service, ergonomics and success

Top mixologists from Bar Leone, Dead Poets and The Savory Project explain how smart bar design can drive great hospitality and keep guests happy.

Food and Drinks

Post-Michelin Green Star: What’s next for Hong Kong’s sustainable dining?

Food and Drinks

From milk tea raves to night tea: how Hong Kong restaurants fight to survive

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 9-11

A story-led exhibition, a fundraising cabaret and a mental health awareness campaign are just a few things to look out for this weekend.

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The satay beef short rib bao is part of May Chow’s month-long residency, one of this weekend's recommended highlights in Hong Kong, at Regent Hong Kong. Photo: Regent Hong Kong
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 2-4

An ice cream festival, yoga by the pool and a photo exhibition on Hong Kong’s neon lights are among the picks this weekend.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Zegna brings an Alpine-inspired retail vision to Hong Kong

Natural materials and curved interiors frame the Italian maison’s expanded menswear offering, from tailoring and leisurewear to footwear and fragrances.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

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The pizza block party will happen on September 19.
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 11-13

From a craft beer festival to an introspective art exhibition and a soundwalk to Tomorrowland’s fashion pop-up, there’s a lot on this weekend.

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Dish in Focus

How T’ang Court perfected the baked stuffed crab shell

Executive chef Wong Chi Fai turns local blue and Alaskan king crab into a crisp-topped, creamy shellfish classic, stripping away the mess of whole crab.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 4-6

Caviar ice cream, a poster exhibition, a super fashion showcase, a showing of a Wong Kar-wai classic and more await you this weekend.

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Messina has teamed up with Hong Kong-based purveyor Nomad Caviar for a limited-edition collaboration for this week only, as part of our selection of things to see, do and eat this weekend. Photo: Messina
Food and Drinks

Hidden Japanese, ‘excellent’ Cantonese: a Hong Kong bartender’s food picks

Carna by Dario Cecchini head bartender Jason Yu shares where he enjoys steak, pasta, ‘incredibly personal’ omakase and no-fuss Cantonese food.

A selection of sashimi at Open Meal, a Japanese omakase restaurant hidden in a Tuen Mun industrial building that Jason Yu goes to when he is in the mood to splurge. Carna by Dario Cecchini’s head bartender also shares where he goes for steak and pasta in a relaxed atmosphere, and authentic Cantonese food. Photo: Instagram/open_meal
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How nostalgia inspired Orchard’s Fortune Chai cocktail

The city’s yum cha tradition, a bartender’s chai memories and a fortune cookie garnish come together in this silky, spice-tinged Armagnac cocktail.

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Oranges and anchovies? Ninetta’s unlikely pairing tells the story of Sicily

Chef Marco Xodo brings a refreshing Sicilian-inspired winter salad to Hong Kong’s sweltering summers – with a Venetian twist.

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Word on the StrEAT: 6 Hong Kong chefs share their pre-service rituals

Whether it’s espresso shots, kitchen karaoke or staff meals, restaurant teams rely on unique routines to get ready before the doors open.

Chefs have different ways of preparing and ensuring everything is in place before service starts. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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Drink in Focus: Gyokuro Melon Punch at Fello

Shelley Tai’s new bar features a refreshing cocktail that’s anchored by tea and melon, and is designed for clarity, depth and instant appeal.

The Gyokuro Melon Punch is a highlight of Fello’s inaugural menu. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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Dish in Focus: Mac n’ cheese at Lazy Suzy

Born from a late-night idea, Natalie Ngan’s playful take on a classic comfort food features a kick of mala heat, minced pork, and a four-cheese sauce.

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The microbial science reshaping Hong Kong’s luxury food scene

At Feuille, Amber, Roganic and Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, chefs are using ancient microbial science to elevate flavours and reduce waste.

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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 31-August 2

Check out an all-night rave with Reggaeton beats, pet puppies on The Peak, catch the latest Spider-Man film and more this weekend.

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DJs Ink and Ballshing play to a crowded dance floor at Boomerang. The club will host a Latin rave on August 1. Photo: Beat Friday
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Drink in Focus: Trinidad Sour at Bar Tincture

Bitters make an unconventional cocktail base – and at Bar Tincture, founder Bone Cheng explains how he makes this balance of flavours work.

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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 30-August 1

From guest shifts by Nico De Soto and Nature Kan to Bar Leone’s fresh summer menu, here’s where to find the best tipples this weekend.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 31-August 2

Make the most of Hotal Colombo’s farewell servings, Swim Club’s new weekend brunch, and Urban Coffee Roaster’s citywide wellness menu.

Swim Club’s Baja Brunch is a sun-soaked spread that’s paired with skyline views. Photo: Handout
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Whey’s new chef is bringing Western flair to Singaporean hawker classics

While maintaining tradition, Keith Teo brings diverse influences to the Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, restaurant – a bastion of elevated Singaporean cuisine.

Cured mackerel with tomato sambal and Asam fish broth – one of Keith Teo’s new dishes. Photos: Jocelyn Tam
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How Doha’s Mila is giving modern Levantine offerings a local spin in Hong Kong

Marc Mahfouz of Michelin-recognised restaurant is serving makdous, velvety hummus and other Middle Eastern plates in the city until August 9.

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The best guest shifts in Hong Kong and Macau amid Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026

As the top 50 list is unveiled in Macau next Tuesday, rare guest shifts bring the region’s finest mixologists to the Four Seasons’ Argo, Green Room at Upper House and more.

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Hong Kong’s listening bars beat the noise with vinyl vibes

Amid the global vinyl revival, 3 Hong Kong venues are betting that good sound is worth the investment – but what’s the financial reality?

Drinking and listening are treated as equals at Bar Sepia in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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How Hong Kong’s Ginza-style bars have evolved in the past 20 years

The likes of Bar De Luxe, Bar Anima and Mizunara: The Library are blending diverse traditions with omotenashi and ichigo ichie experiences.

Ginza-style bars like Bar De Luxe have given Hongkongers a taste of Japanese cocktail culture. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 24-26

Bathe yourself in nature, lean into your creativity, enjoy an authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean feast and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong’s PMQ offers fresh perspectives on culinary traditions

The ‘Treasured Recipes’ exhibition by Michael Lui Ka-chun showcases influential cookbooks and other interesting pieces of gastronomic literature.

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