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SCMP Highlights
Alternative knee pain therapies; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Hong Kong’s upcoming drama The Season to the latest dessert shop in town, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
Food and Drinks
The soy sauce artisans making the Chinese condiment with a dash of attitude
23 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Food and Drinks
Meet the women in whiskey breaking the glass ceiling in male-dominated industry
22 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
Food and Drinks
His wedding cakes start from US$23,500. Many of them cost much more
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur’s cakes are one-off, handmade and pure show-stoppers – just expect to pay a minimum of five figures for one.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju on their wedding day with the Bastien Blanc-Tailleur designed cake. Photo: Instagram/thejoee
Food and Drinks
Top Macau dining spots for an F&B boss, from soup noodles to Portuguese ribs
Galaxy Macau’s Sammy Wu reveals his favourite Macau restaurants for everything from Portuguese to Cantonese to Shunde cuisine.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Food and Drinks
Who makes the best panettone in the world? Ask this Taiwanese baker
Giovanna Chen Shih-chieh shares her journey to leading a team of Taiwanese bakers to victory in the 2025 Panettone World Championship.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
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Asia travel
Asia’s next cocktail capital? The rise of Phnom Penh’s vibrant drinks scene
Bars in the Cambodian capital are redefining the city’s mixology with their focus on local ingredients, creativity and sustainability.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
A bartender puts the finishing touches on cocktails served at Seekers Spirits’ distillery and bar in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Seekers Spirits
Food and Drinks
Hong Kong’s famous Oi Man Sang dai pai dong opens dessert shop
At Oi Sweet by Oi Man Sang, a former Michelin-star-restaurant pastry chef makes sweet treats that honour Hong Kong culinary heritage.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:39AM
Food and Drinks
Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations
Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.
19 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Food and Drinks
Kunafa prawn? From Shandong to the Nile, Cairo’s love affair with Chinese food
From a 63-year-old restaurant chain to high-end hotels, Cairo has no shortage of Chinese food, tweaked for the local palate.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 17-19
Trying to avoid the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend? Check out an exhibition by Marino Funahashi, then enjoy a rave or two.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:33PM
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Artworks in an exhibition by Japanese artist Marino Funahashi at JPS Gallery in Central. The exhibition runs until April 18, 2026. Photo: JPS Gallery
SCMP Highlights
Family of 7 ‘hot’ dentists; Hainan chicken rice roots: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Joey Yung’s journey to Cantopop stardom to a mother’s inspiring weight loss story, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:45PM
Food and Drinks
Want an authentic farm-to-table experience in Hong Kong? Here’s one
A weekend event in rural Hong Kong teaches guests the true meaning of sustainability through mindful activities and delicious seasonal food.
16 Apr 2026 - 1:41PM
Food and Drinks
‘Best’ pasta, ‘brilliant’ Japanese: restaurant boss’ Hong Kong food picks
Michael Larkin, co-founder of Lala in Central, shares where he enjoys Hanoi flavours, ‘fantastic’ Italian, seafood, ramen, beef and dumplings.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM
Food and Drinks
André Chiang recaptures the magic of Raffles at his new Singapore restaurant
The Taiwanese chef’s 1887 by André at Raffles Singapore serves ‘heritage gastronomy’ dishes drawn from the hotel’s founding era.
13 Apr 2026 - 12:32PM
Taiwanese chef André Chiang at Raffles Singapore, where his new restaurant 1887 by André serves dishes dedicated to the storied hotel’s history. Photo: 1887 by André
Food and Drinks
Why are young Koreans going crazy for Chinese restaurants?
Chinese food has become part of everyday life for South Koreans in their 20s and 30s thanks to viral trends and their own lived experiences.
12 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Food and Drinks
A Chinese takeaway kid’s Hong Kong-style French toast with a twist
London bakery Cantoast’s deep-fried milk bread comes in flavours such as salted egg. It’s Hong Kong-style baking but not as we quite know it.
10 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:45AM
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Han dynasty pottery at “The Majestic Han: A Golden Age of Vigour and Cultural Integration” exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Food and Drinks
Hainanese chicken rice origins and its versions in Singapore, Malaysia and more
With roots in Hainan’s Wenchang chicken, Hainanese chicken rice shows how a dish can quietly evolve into distinct regional iterations.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Food and Drinks
Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. Here’s what’s new on menus
From Chinese-style sparkling tea to shrubs and verjus to spirit alternatives, here are some non-alcoholic alternatives now on menus.
9 Apr 2026 - 1:41PM
Food and Drinks
Chicken Egg Boy founder’s top Hong Kong food spots, from dim sum to sandwiches
Natalie Lau reveals her favourite restaurants and snack shops in the city, including where she goes for street food and a floating feast.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
How sake breweries near Japan’s Mount Fuji are taking the drink to new heights
From elevated premium spirits to sparkling sake and even a rosé-inspired red sake, two Yamanashi sake makers are elevating the drink.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
The wide selection of sakes available from Shichiken, a brewery in Daigahara, Hokuto city, in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture, includes sparkling sake collaborations with French chef Alain Ducasse (pictured on the left and right). Photo: Shichiken
Wellness
Are trends like ‘fibermaxxing’ and ‘proteinmaxxing’ actually healthy?
Experts say more is not always best when it comes to protein and fibre. Here’s some advice on balanced nutrition and gut health.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Food and Drinks
How Okinawan food evolved with Chinese influences to become ‘truly unique’
Long ago, Okinawa was part of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a trade hub linking Japan to Asia. Today, dishes like goya champuru reflect this history.
5 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Art
Top Hong Kong bartender swaps cocktails for cameras for first photo exhibition
Jay Khan of Coa and The Savory Project compares mixology and photography as his first photography exhibition opens at Sin Sin Fine Art.
5 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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