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Inside the explosive success of Samsen, Hong Kong’s famous Thai-Chinese...

With their third location only just opened, Samsen co-founders Adam Cliff and Bella Kong have built a brand bigger than either of them could have ever imagined.

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Meet the chefs bringing Michelin-worthy food to private homes and kitchens in...

Gabriel Chung and Felix Cheung are among the private chefs that are reshaping Hong Kong’s post-pandemic fine dining scene.

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At Hong Kong’s Tam Jai noodle joint, waitresses are the stars

These ‘Tam Jai jeh jehs’ are not only the backbone of the beloved chain, they’ve even modelled for a fashion show with the Hong Kong Design Institute.

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The hottest new dining openings in Hong Kong, November 10-16

Ready, get set … eat! Check out the latest additions to Hong Kong’s ever-evolving food and drinks scene, from pasta and Swiss wine to doughnuts.

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The Hong Kong diner that’s served traditional claypot rice since 1971

Step inside 53-year-old Wing Hop Sing, where a local family specialises in the cosy winter warmer dish – but how much longer will the claypot eatery last?

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The hottest new dining openings in Hong Kong, November 17-24

JW Marriott’s revamped all-day dining lounge is back with a buffet, while Ask For Alonzo further expands with its latest Spanish offering.

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Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 24 to 30

Indulge in ThinkWine’s raclette menu, savour Monkey 47 cocktails, catch Gigi Leung’s concert and explore the ‘Behind the Books’ exhibition.

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How an underrated Japanese spirit became a new cocktail staple in Hong Kong

Indian mixologist Devender Sehgal is dedicated to showcasing the flavours of shochu at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s The Aubrey and elsewhere.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, November 24-30

Family-friendly Western fare at Medora, a fusion of Spanish and Sichuan flavours at Siete Ocho, plus an exhibition centred on the Maritime Silk Road in Macau.

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Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, December 1-7

Watch NBA Hall of Famers in action, two Sichuanese chefs cook up a storm, catch Maison&Objet’s design exhibition, and explore the city’s film and literary roots.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, December 1-7

From a cheesecake sensation to Spanish tapas in a historic setting, a London rooftop bar’s Hong Kong debut and Central’s new matcha haven.

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Hong Kong’s two-dish rice, but make it fancy

Can upscale versions of the city’s famous working-class comfort food succeed?

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PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for the foodie in your life

From dumpling-shaped salt and pepper shakers to egg tart scented candles or a gourmet Christmas ham, snap these up for your reservation-making, dinner-party-throwing friend.

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Hong Kong’s obsession with ice cream is anything but chill

A wave of new gelato and ice cream shop openings – in winter, no less – brings flavours from around the world.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, December 15-21

From pineapple-bun burgers at Bolo Bolo and Korean BBQ at Culinary Class Wars’ Saemaeul Sikdang, to French food at Marmo Bistro and Hokkaido dessert brand Snowsand’s first Hong Kong pop-up.

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Our favourite 5 food stories of 2024, from rare Chinese teas to a culinary oasis

The refrigerator’s impact on our lives, instant noodles and a picturesque private restaurant are among our highlights of the past 12 months.

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The enduring appeal of this 46-year-old Hong Kong restaurant’s signature congee

Cantonese eatery Sang Kee’s simple yet elegant dish offers a taste of the past and a comforting escape from modern anxieties.

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How May Chow, one of Hong Kong’s most notable chefs, is rebranding herself

The Little Bao founder and ‘Asia’s Best Female Chef’ in 2017 is no stranger to reinvention, and her latest foray is her most ambitious yet.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, February 9-15

From steaks at Omaroo Grill and izakaya fare at Inoshishi, to Cantonese classics at Hopewell Inn and dessert soups at Kai Kai Dessert.

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How this bartender is bringing traditional Chinese medicine to cocktails in...

The West has been supping its medicinal liqueurs for fun for centuries: now, Dennis Mak has teamed up with a Chinese medicine doctor to turn Hong Kong on to the delights of TCM tipples.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, February 16-22

Enjoy fresh classics at Lala, caffeinated drinks at Urban Coffee Roasters, Japanese pastries from Moropain, and casual Chiu Chow at Chiu Bistro.

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Meet the star Hong Kong chefs behind restaurants OOAK Lamma, Plaisance, Mono...

Explore the inspiring stories of renowned chefs Stefanie Leung, Masaaki Miyakawa, Mauro Colagreco, Grace Choy and Ricardo Chaneton, and discover their extraordinary gastronomic journeys.

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The restaurant that Hong Kong dining scene stars have in common

Japanese restaurant Zuma boasts impressive alumni – think Yardbird and Pirata Group co-founders – and its success stems from its commitment to employee development.

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How perfume-making inspired one of the world’s best female chefs

Why eight-Michelin-star chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s philosophy of ‘suffusion’ is inspired by perfume-making, and she believes fine dining is ‘culturally important for your soul’.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 1-8

From a 14-course taste of sushi heaven and bakery delights, to delectable Japanese bar fare and a new-look Spanish food haven.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 9-16

From traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist and southern Thai specialities, to signature sandwiches and Vietnamese cold cuts.

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Roganic’s next chapter comes with a new menu and sustainable look

Roganic in Hong Kong’s Lee Garden One turns over a new leaf with not just its interior – it’s also scrapped tasting menus in favour of family-style courses.

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Chinese cuisine in the Yukon answers the call of the wild

Swapping urban China for the Yukon in Canada’s far north allowed Matthew Bossons to hunt and harvest the abundant bounty of the region, and adapt the cuisine of his Chinese wife’s homeland to their new...

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 16-22

From a new Falcone outpost at The Peak and O’Thai in Hung Hom, to Scandi-chic cafe MOMA in Central and Fat J’s char siu haven in Wan Chai.

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Cantonese meets Catalan: Spanish cuisine in Hong Kong

To the untrained eye, Cantonese and Catalan cuisines might seem a world apart, but with their focus on the freshest ingredients cooked simply and for sharing, they are more alike than they are unalike.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, March 23-29

From a home-grown boba brand’s new Kennedy Town outpost to hearty sandwiches at LMO Freshly Baked, here’s this week’s hottest spots.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong and Macau, March 30 – April 5

From Shanghainese cuisine in Wan Chai and a revamped cocktail bar in Macau, to an Australian-style cafe and cutting-edge spa.

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XO sauce: the international appeal of a Cantonese staple

Hong Kong’s beloved signature sauce is glazing the menus at Michelin-starred Western restaurants around the world.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, April 6-12

Premium shabu-shabu, Spanish bites, Franco-Japanese cheese omakase … and you can work it all off with sessions at a new gym in Central.

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Spring Menus at Times Square, Causeway Bay Capture the Season’s Freshness

At Times Square, a range of restaurants is offering special spring menus and dishes From sweet shrimp to geoduck, and from chicken in Shaoxing wine to fresh fruit soft-serve, this spring’s delicacies...

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Fine dining, jazz and Lego art: Sandy Keung’s unconventional approach to cuisine

Hong Kong financier-turned-chef behind Table, which has just relocated, on why she can’t and won’t leave the restaurant business.

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They changed the Hong Kong food scene. Can Yardbird’s founders do it again?

Ahead of their first restaurant opening in 12 years, owners Lindsay Jang and Matt Abergel talk restaurant design, team dynamics and the evolution of their vision.

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How Chinese cuisine is inspiring chefs in Europe’s Michelin-starred restaurants

Japan has long been a major source of culinary inspiration in the West, but the gaze is shifting to other Asian cuisines.

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Are zero-waste bars actually feasible?

What Hong Kong bars really face when it comes to going green.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, April 27 to May 3

Take in some yakitori at Maison Tori in Central, satisfy your sweet tooth at Poppins in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza, and indulge in a California smoothie from Jamba in Tsim Sha Tsui.

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How Cantonese cuisine conquered the world

Explore the global influence of Cantonese cooking, from the kung fu secrets of wok hei to Michelin-starred fine dining around the world, to the worldwide embracing of XO sauce and shrimp paste.

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What does Hong Kong’s French May arts festival have in store?

The annual celebration serves up a slice of Gallic goodness with its bounty of gourmet food and performing arts feasts.

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Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, May 4-10

Highlights include Rolland Cheung’s exhibition, a Broadway musical debut in HK, mouthwatering Mother’s Day feasts and whisky-chocolate pairing at Coa.

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The hottest new openings in Hong Kong (and Macau), May 4-10

Savour Wagyu beef at Yakiniku Sho, cocktails at Paragon listening bar, Asian cuisine at Wynn Palace and Japanese bento sets at Buff.

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Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, May 11-17

Cheese-infused sushi at Roucou, art with wine at ThinkWine, urban art in Tai Kok Tsui and a one-night revival of Canton Disco at The Trilogy.

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Bistro Jean-Pierre brings taste of Paris to Hong Kong, plus more new openings

Pumpkin gnocchi at Primo Posto Ristoro, Parisian bistro classics at Jean-Pierre, curry noodles at Mama Tiger – and a new Jollibee.

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How this chef gives Shanghainese cuisine a Cantonese touch

There are 77 items on the ambitious menu of Shanghai Plus – and it’s light and healthy, perfect for the modern diner.

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Wild Yeast, the Michelin-starred restaurant redefining Taizhou cuisine

When we hear ‘regional cuisine’ we think ‘authenticity’– but tradition is only a starting point for Lin Zihan of Hangzhou’s Wild Yeast.

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Hong Kong’s hottest new openings: Bacha Coffee, Finesse Pâtisserie & more

Rayu chicken flatbread at Gróa by Nute, Wagyu sandwiches at Bacha, the ‘ultimate pastry experience’ at Finesse Pâtisserie – and more.

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Soul food: new Osaka restaurant pairs ingredients with spirituality

Shinon Washoku Senryu restaurant aims to bring the mortal closer to the divine by weaving Japanese spirituality into its cuisine.

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