Feeling fed up with October? Not to worry, November is here soon and with it the start of a brief period of perfect weather in Hong Kong. If you do not yet have dining plans this weekend, we have the best events and restaurants to keep you busy. 1. Secret Theatre – The Art of … Read more
Frankie Law is an account manager and brand ambassador for Penfolds Wine in Hong Kong and Macau. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Born and raised in Hong Kong, I grew up in a fusion food culture. I deeply appreciate local Chinese food, and also love a variety of Western, Japanese and Korean cuisine. But cha … Read more
When Samsen first opened in Hong Kong, in Wan Chai in 2016, chef Adam Cliff became known as the Wagyu beef noodles guy. Then came the second Samsen in 2019, a larger space in a Sheung Wan side street, which was where Cliff could let his version of khao soi – a deep and richly … Read more
The founders of premium South Korean barbecue restaurant and beef butchery Born & Bred have officially opened Moo-Lah, an upscale noodle restaurant in Hong Kong. Moo-Lah, in SoHo on Hong Kong Island, is the first international project for the Seoul-based Korean beef specialist, which is currently Michelin-recommended and ranks 64th on the extended Asia’s 50 … Read more
Cooler weather is forecast for this week, and with the fresher breeze we are thinking of comforting hot dishes and lazy brunches indoors. To celebrate the end of September, we have hand-picked some new menus to try, and are flagging a “last chance to try” venue before it shuts up shop. 1. La Petite Maison … Read more
Chef Park Seung-hun moved to Hong Kong in 2020 to work at then newly opened Korean restaurant Hansik Goo, where he became head chef in 2023. I was raised in South Korea, just outside Seoul, so I grew up eating Korean food. My mom runs a restaurant even now, so I like to go there … Read more
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
