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100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
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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Drinking and listening are treated as equals at Bar Sepia in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

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

Fortune Chai at Orchard reimagines the tradition of drinking tea with dim sum in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

How nostalgia inspired Orchard’s Fortune Chai cocktail

The growth of coffee parties in Asia is fuelled by a generation of health-conscious young people seeking connection after the pandemic. Photo: Handout

What’s behind Asia’s new obsession with cafe parties?

Chef Vicky Cheng at Estuary, at Capella Macau. Photo: Handout

Celebrity chef Vicky Cheng brings his French culinary dream to Estuary

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A staff member fills bowls with herbal tea known as leung cha ("cooling tea") from a giant copper pot at Pak Po Tong on Temple Street in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Wellness

All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition

These century-old ‘leung cha’ cooling teas for ailments such as excess internal heat are finding new fans among health-conscious Gen Z.

Fame and celebrity

What to expect from MasterChef Asia 2026? Judges open up on series’ comeback

Architecture and design

On the boil: design-forward kettles to suit any kitchen

Africa

Methanol-tainted Nigeria drink kills 48, makes 182 ill, some blinded

Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with the production and sale of a locally brewed beverage, say officials.

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Dozens of people have died in Nigeria after drinking alcoholic concoctions laced with methanol. Photo: Shutterstock
Travel

David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US

The Korean-American chef hits the open road in search of hidden gems, from Filipino food in Las Vegas to a Haitian restaurant in Miami.

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Japan

Japanese convenience stores turn to AI for novelty sweets

Lawson is launching three new food items created using AI around the theme: ‘What on earth is this? But it’s delicious’.

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Hong Kong

Where to celebrate Negroni Week in Hong Kong, September 21–27

Enjoy classic and eclectic variations of the Italian cocktail with guest bartenders, free-flow packages and more at these venues.

A negroni from Zuma in Central. Negroni Week is coming to Hong Kong from September 21-27, with various bars and outlets celebrating with novel cocktails, free-flows and even a workshop. Photo: Zuma
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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Hong Kong

On the Menu | Is New York’s Bar Leone a copycat of Hong Kong’s ‘World’s Best’ original?

Hong Kong’s Bar Leone says it has no connection with its namesake in Lower Manhattan, which officially opened on September 10.

Your Perfect Week

Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, September 17-26

Meet Ocean Park’s scaly new residents, a supersized patchwork cat at Hong Kong Design Centre, then enjoy the Wagyu masters’ offerings at Gyu+Bar by Miyoshi and wash it all down with a neon-inspired cocktail at The Pontiac.

The “Meow‑cation – With Cats, We Connect” exhibition at the Hong Kong Design Centre. Photo: courtesy Hong Kong Design Centre
Hong Kong dining & recommendations

Where a champion Hong Kong barista goes for local comfort food and Italian fare

Hasting Ng shares his favourite restaurants for cart noodles, soup pasta, fine Chinese dining and the flavours of Italy.

Champion barista Hasting Ng, the owner of Blossom, a cafe in Kowloon City, says nothing replaces the familiar flavours of a cha chaan teng when it comes to comfort food. Photo: Hasting Ng
New Openings

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Sugar Daddy’s creamy pastries to Japanese-Chiuchow fusion fare at Chiu San

Discover Hong Kong’s freshest F&B openings: Italian pastries at Sugar Daddy, Lingnan fine dining at The Canton Library, Japanese-Chiuchow fusion at Chiu San and whimsical heritage ice cream at Teemtonefai.

Hong Kong

She’s telling Hong Kong’s culinary stories through an Instagram ‘staging’ series

Mel Ng’s series is a showcase of behind-the-scenes kitchen storytelling, from fish ball joints to Michelin-starred restaurants and beyond.

Vietnam

How a Vietnamese chef is turning family favourites into Michelin-starred feasts

Inspired by his roots, Hiep Truong is elevating traditional Vietnamese cuisine at his Upstairs Tasting Room in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hiep Truong, head chef and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Upstairs Tasting Room in Ho Chi Minh City, talks about what inspires his dishes, his family background and why cooking never makes him feel tired. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

Lactose-intolerant Nikita Kuwadekar, 23, couldn’t find canned oat milk coffee anywhere. Now her additive-free Busy Brew cans are finding fans.

Nikita Kuwadekar, founder of Busy Brew, Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand. Photo: Jonathan Wong
India

Global brands behind India’s cheap snack frenzy turn sour over warning labels

Firms resist front-of-pack labels on unhealthy packaged foods as India prioritises nutrition over taste amid rising diabetes cases.

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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Where to eat in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong chef Tiffany Lo picked herself up after closing her French bistro

Following Jean May’s closure, Tiffany Lo is back as a consulting chef in a new kitchen – but still dreams of opening a restaurant of her own.

Tiffany Lo at Bistrot’s Suzette at Cullinan Sky Mall in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak neighbourhood. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Mouthing Off | Join my dinner club, where the sole purpose is to share food, not socialise

For hungry singletons and couples who want to gorge on giant feasts, Andrew Sun proposes grouping up – just forget the chit-chat.

India

From Delhi diplomacy to Hong Kong kitchens, food unites India and China

At a moment when diplomats are talking about rebuilding trust between India and China, two chefs in Hong Kong are already finding common ground in spice, smoke and fire.

Indonesia

Why Indonesian students are still falling ill despite free meal safety rules

In three days last week alone, close to 2,000 students suffered from food poisoning after eating meals from Prabowo’s flagship programme.

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Paramedics guide students suffering from food poisoning to receive medical treatment at the Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, on September 2. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong

Vegan dim sum, salads, Indian: a Polish marketing manager’s Hong Kong spots

Jakub Lewandowski of The Mira Hong Kong reveals his top vegan dining spots, from custom salads to Chinese dim sum and Indian buffets.

Mushroom siu mai at Veggie Kingdom in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Jakub Lewandowski’s favourite spots for vegan food in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/veggiekingdomhk
Mainland China

Chinese matcha’s rise and the Hong Kong couple stirring up the UK tea scene

A mission to bring Chinese tea culture to Britain unexpectedly turned Hong Kong couple Raphael Chow and Joyce Ding into matcha entrepreneurs.

Travel

On a tower trip: a bike tour around China’s Unesco-listed Kaiping watchtowers

Many of the ‘diaolou’ can be reached only by farm tracks and quiet paths, making cycling the ideal way to explore them.

Wellness

Sugar’s link to dementia may begin earlier than we thought, new study finds

Hong Kong study finds links between lower sugar intake in utero and up to age two and reduced risk of dementia in older age. Experts explain.

A mother’s sugar intake can trigger elevated blood sugar, insulin resistance and inflammation in her unborn child, experts say. A researcher and a doctor explain the links between sugar exposure early in life and cognitive decline down the road. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Why whole wheat bread isn’t always what it seems and dangers of flour fakes

Many ‘whole wheat’ breads are made with refined flour that can cause blood sugar spikes. Here’s how to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Real whole wheat bread – made with 100 per cent whole wheat flour – is lighter in colour, coarser, firmer and less sweet than its “fake” counterparts. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success

Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations.

New Openings

Hong Kong hottest new openings, from Italian eatery Il Presidente to Fujian cuisine hotspot Quan

Discover Hong Kong’s freshest F&B openings: divine Italian at Il Presidente, Parisian-inspired Bistrot’s Suzette, tempting Japanese treats at Truffle Donut and contemporary Chinese fare at Quan.

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