What is prosperity toss salad, popular at Lunar New Year in Singapore and Malaysia?

What is prosperity toss salad, popular at Lunar New Year in Singapore and Malaysia?

Among Lunar New Year food traditions, yusheng may be the most chaotic of them all. The colourful raw fish salad is known by many names – including yee sang, lo sahng, lo hei and prosperity toss – but the format is instantly recognisable. Diners gather around a large dish featuring a kaleidoscopic array of shredded … Read more

7 Halloween 2024 events in Hong Kong, from pet-friendly bar to spooky party to brunch

7 Halloween 2024 events in Hong Kong, from pet-friendly bar to spooky party to brunch

Every year in Hong Kong, partygoers get into the Halloween spirit with festive costumes and make-up. This year is no exception. Pumpkin-shaped ice-cream trucks are doing the rounds of several districts, and even the city’s trams and MTR stations are decorated for the season. The West Kowloon Cultural District, rebranded WestK, has a full programme … Read more

5 must-try new menus and places to eat and drink in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-13

5 must-try new menus and places to eat and drink in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-13

Are you ready for another long weekend of dining? With the Chung Yeung Festival – a public holiday when people visit the graves of their relatives – falling on Friday, there is even more time to spend out and about checking out the latest new openings and menus around Hong Kong. It is the perfect … Read more