You can cool off in Hong Kong this weekend with boozy dinners, poolside Mexican brunches, a calming Scandinavian afternoon tea and more. Read on to see our suggestions for where to eat and drink. 1. Summer weekend brunch at Aqua This one is ideal for some air-conditioned fun with the kids. On Saturday, the Tsim … Read more
The playground, originally called Wan Chai Children’s Playground, opened in 1934; it was later renamed after Sir Wilfred Thomas Southorn, Hong Kong’s colonial secretary from 1925 to 1936. A photograph taken around 1950 shows Southorn Playground nestled among rows of tenement houses in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai neighbourhood. Photo: Hong Kong Public Libraries For history … Read more
Chef Adam Wong Lung-to, anointed Yeung’s culinary heir to carry on his legacy, knows he has big shoes to fill. Chef Adam Wong Lung-to at Forum Restaurant in Causeway Bay. Photo: Xiaomei Chen Wong, who has been at Forum Restaurant for 32 years, is determined to honour his si fu (teacher) by preserving his signature … Read more
Vicky Yun is the marketing and communications manager of Global Beauty International, including brands like beauty service company Bella Marie France and hair care company Svenson and Harvard. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up, my taste buds were nurtured by the vibrant flavours of cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe) food. These nostalgic cafes … Read more
More substantial dishes to share include whole smoked pigeon and baby squid lap cheong fried rice. Shop B, Pinnacle Building, 9 Ship Street, Wan Chai Assorted sashimi skewers from Nadagogo. Photo: Nadagogo 2. Nadagogo Another addition to Wan Chai’s Ship Street is Izakaya Nadagogo, helmed by chefs Shimoji Atsushi and Tsunenori Takahashi. The menu has … Read more
But that’s not all. Hong Kong-based indie rock outfit Fish Godmother will perform at this year’s H2 Festival at The Wanch. Photo: Fish Godmother To fit in more of the acts that applied, “H2 2024 Grassroots Weekender”, a two-day event at The Wanch on July 13-14 designed to open the door for new artists wanting … Read more
Read on to see what else might tantalise your taste buds this May. Wagyu and sea urchin clay pot rice at Sukiyaki Nakagawa, in Causeway Bay. Photo: Sukiyaki Nakagawa 1. Sukiyaki Nakagawa Opening in Causeway Bay’s Cubus building, Sukiyaki Nakagawa brings the rich tradition of Kansai-style sukiyaki to the heart of Hong Kong. Under the … Read more
Signature dishes include kebab, sea bass, calamari, beef tagine and couscous. Vegetarian options like harissa roasted aubergine and spanakopita – spinach pie – are also available. For dessert, the restaurant offers specialities like baklava and Galaktoboureko custard pie. Shop G09, DB Plaza, 1 Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay 2. Phillips Cafe Phillips Cafe offers a … Read more
