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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 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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Ninetta’s orange carpaccio combines fruit with fish, vinegar with citrus and chilli with dill. Photo: Nicholas Wong

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

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

Whey imagines the Singaporean classic bah kut teh with its Iberico pork three-ways. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Dish in Focus: Iberico pork three-ways at Whey

Fermentation jars at Feuille. Photo: Handout

The microbial science reshaping Hong Kong’s luxury food scene

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The Choijin Lama Temple lies in the heart of Ulaanbaatar. Photo: Handout
Travel Destinations

Why Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia’s diverse regions belong on your travel bucket list

From Buddhist temples and cashmere shopping in the city to the Gobi dunes and pristine western peaks, here is how to explore Mongolia.

Travel

Spud-tacular hotel celebrates potatoes in food, facials and farming

Your Perfect Week

The best things to do in Hong Kong, August 29-September 12

Hong Kong

5 new Hong Kong cafes and coffee shops to try in September 2026

A home-grown cafe returns to Kwun Tong, a Wan Chai pawn shop gets a caffeine kick and new spots open in IFC Mall, Sai Ying Pun and Tai Hang.

The Aerocano at Brown Heart. The Sai Ying Pun coffee shop is one of several exciting new cafe openings in Hong Kong this month. Photo: Instagram/coffeelovenat
Hong Kong

18 new Hong Kong restaurants, bars and bakeries to try in September 2026

There’s a whole host of new eating and drinking experiences to enjoy in September. Here’s our comprehensive list of recommendations.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 28-30

From a Wagyu challenge and cosmic musicals to clothing swap, meditation and Harry Potter, there’s plenty to do in Hong Kong this weekend.

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SCMP Highlights

Scotland’s jewellery allure, how a teacher lost 66kg: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Singaporean designer’s Chinese hanfu to comparing milk and plant-based products, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Rings from Scottish fine jewellery gallery Aetla, which opened in Edinburgh in 2020 and promotes contemporary jewellery made by independent jewellers. Photo: Aetla
Drink in Focus

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.

Donald Trump

Mouthing Off | Why is the US-Canada trade war seemingly hinging on drinking games?

As tensions rise between former besties Canada and the US, the former’s refusal to sell US alcohol is a highly contentious point.

South Korea

South Korea can make good wine - and this producer has the bottles to prove it

Many think South Korea’s climate causes the flavour-masking sweetness of its wine, but Jeong Gyu-song of Jeong Ssang-eun Wine says otherwise.

Jeong Gyu-song, who runs the South Korean winery Jeong Ssang-eun Wine, talks about growing grapes organically at his farm in South Gyeongsang province. Photo: The Korea Times
China consumption

Takeaway boom, new brands make up winning mix for Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao

Takeaway emerges as Haidilao’s fastest-growing segment as it diversifies its formats, expands into lower-tier markets despite a soft economy.

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Haidilao’s upbeat results come against a weak macroeconomic backdrop and fierce competition in China’s catering sector. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong dining & recommendations

Izakaya owner’s favourite Hong Kong spots for wonton noodles and congee

Clement Wong is a fan of comfort food, and has a few regular Hong Kong haunts for Italian, Chinese and Japanese dishes.

Australia

Shellfish thieves in Australia make off with 400,000 oysters worth US$250,000

The oyster farm, which lost a third of its stock, says it will not be able to replenish in time for Christmas.

Australia

In Australia, Disney’s Ooshies send Woolworths whooshing ahead of Coles

The major grocers are fighting to lure shoppers at a time when cost-of-living pressures and discount scandals are fuelling consumer anger.

Disney’s Ooshies collection includes characters from Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. Photo: Woolworths
Retailing

Chocolate’s bean-to-bar boom, from Asian flavours to single-origin cacao

Artisanal brands like Marou, Dandelion, Pump Street and Fossa are among the makers championing traceable cacao, bold flavours and small-batch craft.

Singapore-based Fossa Chocolate is known for its Asian-inspired flavours. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Philippine retailers tweak recipe to feed consumer demand for cheaper goods

Companies are switching ingredients, rethinking expansion and staggering price increases as inflation and a weak peso stress budgets.

India

Indian bureaucrat’s viral raids shake up Mumbai’s food sector

Tukaram Mundhe’s crackdown on poor hygiene and unsafe food is forcing businesses in Mumbai to make pre-emptive changes.

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Chinese cuisine

Michelin and Black Pearl young chef awardee opens restaurant in Hong Kong

The Divine Dish star Justin Yang blends his Fujianese heritage with modern flair at Quan, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Central.

Justin Yang, executive chef at Quan, is pictured at the new contemporary Chinese restaurant in Central, Hong Kong on August 14, 2026. Photo: Sun Yeung
Thailand

Bites to bytes: Thai street food app feeds into hunger for authenticity

The Thai Street Gold Star app lists approved vendors, shows menus and gives users directions to each stall.

Wellness

Milk vs plant-based alternatives: 7 claims put to the test

Experts look at cow’s milk and alternatives like soy, almond and oat, comparing the benefits, allergy safety, climate impact and more.

Asian Cuisine

Is Japan’s Marugame Udon biting off more than it can chew with US noodle push?

The restaurant that specialises in thick, chewy udon noodles is taking on a ‘very challenging’ US market far more familiar with ramen.

A bowl of udon noodle soup at Marugame Udon in San Ramon, California. The Japanese restaurant chain is looking to grow its number of locations in the US. Photo: Gado via Getty Images
Luxury Hotels

Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Bespoke experiences, including a personal butler, combined with Balinese wellness, luxury dining and stunning ocean views, await discerning travellers.

Poolside luxury at the Presidential Villa in Raffles Bali. Photo: Handout
China consumption

Chinese durian lovers rejoice as better logistics send prices lower

Improved cold-chain transport links are making durians cheaper in the world’s biggest market for the pungent tropical fruit.

Japan

No kettle needed: Japan’s cold-water cup noodles fly off the shelves

Nissin’s new product sold out in a week as social media buzz and severe summer heatwaves drive demand across the region.

New Openings

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Korean hotspot Yusang to the Song dynasty-inspired Canto Jade

Discover Hong Kong’s freshest F&B openings: shared plates of Korean delicacies at Yusang, Canto Jade’s rolling out of dim sum trolleys, grab-and-go food at bottle shop-cum-wine bar General Provisions by Alfred’s and Harbour City’s Food Atlas food court.

Crispy three-yellow chicken with scallion oil and mushroom sauce at Canto Jade. Photo: courtesy Canto Jade
Music

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 21-23

Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong.

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The Wai shopping centre in Tai Wai, Hong Kong, will be ending its Music All The Wai celebration on August 22, 2026, with live music and dedicated Spotify playlists among the attractions. Photo: Instagram/thewaimall
Malaysia

Why Xiengni Zhou swapped investment banking for Mama Yu chilli oil

Zhou thought she’d be an ‘investment banking queen’ – instead, she found herself quitting KPMG to run Mama Yu, partnering with the BBC and Ford.

Dish in Focus

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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