I am not really one for crunching through popcorn while watching a film – but if you insist, a mix of salted and caramel please! – nor the whole 4D cinema trend, but tell me you will be serving dishes from the plot and I am in. Recently, I attended the final session of Savour … Read more
Typhoon Yagi is bearing down on Hong Kong this week, bringing with it unstable weather, so you might want to postpone your alfresco meals, rooftop dinner parties and outdoor activities. For those looking to wine and dine this weekend come rain or shine, here are some cosy indoor suggestions. 1. Cornerstone Inspired by the flavours … Read more
The festival will feature Portuguese food favourites such as grilled sardines on toast, bifana (marinated pork slice sandwiches), chourico (pork and paprika sausages) piri piri chicken and, of course, pastel de nata (custard tarts). The event also features live music, wine tastings and souvenirs to bring home. Tickets are priced at HK$80 (US$10) per person … Read more
Like any Hongkonger worth their white pepper, I love yum cha. For us veggie folks, Lock Cha Teahouse (The K.S. Lo Gallery, Hong Kong Park, Admiralty. Tel: 2801 7177) does not disappoint, although I do think it is a lot harder to find great vegan dim sum than it was three years ago. Steamed Korean … Read more
Need somewhere to go for dinner this weekend? We have you covered, from a restaurant with a new, spicy Yunnan mushroom menu to a speedy short lunch experience at crowd favourite Mosu, to a bar serving a luxurious cocktail that comes with caviar. Read on and you’ll be hungry for the weekend to begin. 1. … Read more
Read on to see our selection of the best venues for entertaining clients in Hong Kong for HK$780 (US$100) or less, and one to push the boat out a little. Hansik Goo’s layout is ideal for private meetings. Photo: Hansik Goo 1. Hansik Goo We like the executive lunch (HK$588/US$75) at Hansik Goo, not only … Read more
As for a more unique dining experience, I love visiting Man Mo Dim Sum & Wine (G/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). It offers an interesting fusion of Chinese and French culinary traditions. I am particularly fond of their truffle Brie (a French soft cow-milk cheese) dumplings and the sea bass dumpling. Hong … Read more
Hong Kong-born Kiri Sinclair is the founder and CEO of marketing and public relations firm, Sinclair Communications, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in the New Territories in Hong Kong. Eating at my local traditional dai pai dong street stalls or noodle shop was the norm … Read more
Read on and you will learn that the drink has its origins in the maker’s childhood, one that was “filled with the scent of tea, Cantonese opera and my cravings for soda”. At Ztoryhome, there is a story or intentionality behind everything – and that is because “feeding your soul” is its guiding mantra, from … Read more
Hongkonger Ruth Lee, a registered Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, is the founder of Master Ruth TCM Clinic in Central, on Hong Kong Island. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I am a food lover and I enjoy everything that different cuisines have to offer. However, Chinese is my preference for the great varieties of cooking … Read more
