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Hong Kong people eat out more than most. We regularly ask some of them – food and beverage insiders, entrepreneurs, and others – about the best restaurants for every day and for special occasions, and the restaurants they like to take visitors from out of town.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
The L’Orgeat, a cocktail from La Petite Maison’s Une Petite Pause menu in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 9-11

Watermark’s Harbour Bliss Afternoon Tea menu is served from 3pm to 5pm daily.

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 10-12

Cruise Restaurant & Bar’s Feast of Fortune afternoon tea set at the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong hotel. Photo: Handout

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 3-5

For a lighter take on the classic negroni, try Saicho’s Bittersweet Beginnings. Photo: Handout

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 3-4

Penicillin bar’s delicious One Penicillin, One Tree whisky cocktail is infused with waste white chocolate, and garnished with an edible “leather” made from leftover papaya seeds and strawberries. Photo: Handout

Drink in Focus: One Penicillin, One Tree at Penicillin cocktail bar

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