Get ready for a new year of eating opportunities. After a challenging 2024 that nevertheless saw a consistent stream of restaurant and bar openings, 2025 looks poised to begin with a bang, with plenty of newcomers on the horizon. With Lunar New Year falling at the end of January, it’s also a good time to … Read more
Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. You see XO sauce on menus all over Hong Kong. It is a common addition to noodles and fried rice in local eateries, but it is also served as a condiment … Read more
Tattooing has been around in Hong Kong since World War II, when James Ho set up the first parlour in Tsim Sha Tsui. But for years, getting a tattoo was taboo for most city residents. A main source of business for tattoo artists until 2019 was the American warships that used to make regular rest … Read more
Although there has been a drop in the temperature and humidity in the last day or two, and super typhoon Krathon is unlikely to have too much of an impact on Hong Kong, it might be a good decision to make your weekend dining plans indoor ones. Here are some of our suggestions – including … Read more
Hong Kong’s diverse culture is being celebrated at a block party taking place along the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui until September 29. If retail therapy is part of your weekend plan, then The North Face and Comme des Garçons collaboration is a must for those seeking clothes blending style and substance, while … Read more
A contemporary dance show, a Transformers animation and two free outdoor events are among our top five recommendations for things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Block Party By The Sea Culture, creativity and community come together for “Block Party By The Sea” at the Avenue of Stars (after K11 Musea) in Kowloon’s … Read more
Many years ago, while he was studying in the English city of Nottingham, Hogan Cheng Ho-hang was stumped when a British friend asked him how he would describe the culture of his home city, Hong Kong. “I couldn’t say anything. I said, ‘Well, we have some really famous milk tea,’” says the 28-year-old sheepishly. “I … Read more
Soft jazz mingles with the clink of Clase Azul highballs as diners settle in, surrounded by Hiroshi Sugimoto’s atmospheric seascapes from his renowned “Time Exposed” photographic series. This isn’t a trendy cocktail bar or an upscale art salon – it’s Udatsu Sushi, Hong Kong’s newest and least conventional omakase restaurant. In the historic FWD House … Read more
This week, we have a diverse range of delicious dining ideas for you, including an epic brunch for beef buffs, a brand new Japanese noodle spot, and a workshop for those with a sweet tooth. As for drinks, we suggest an unusual coffee deal and a high-octane cocktail spot. Read on to discover something to … Read more
Tamura, who grew up in Tokyo, can still recall the cheesecakes his mother gave him on his birthdays as a child, including one with freshly made strawberry sauce. In March 2024, Koji Tamura opened a Mr Cheesecake pop-up store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, and has recently introduced a special milk tea cheesecake. Photo: … Read more
