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Texture, not taste, is driving South Korea’s viral food trends. Think chewy, crispy snacks like butter rice cakes (pictured) and gelatinous ice goby sashimi. Photo: courtesy of Mond Cookie
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Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture rules South Korea’s viral food trends

Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation.

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A shaman told him to quit coffee. Now he runs a successful matcha brand

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Easter 2026 food highlights in Hong Kong, from brunches to hot cross doughnuts

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The Hong Kong chef giving remote Canadian town a taste of the city

Unique Chan’s Hong Kong-style bakery attracts many non-Chinese customers curious to discover dishes like pineapple buns and egg tarts.

Unique Slow Rise Bakery’s menu includes items such as the pineapple bun, coconut cocktail bun and egg tart. Photo: Unique Slow Rise Bakery
Unique Slow Rise Bakery’s menu includes items such as the pineapple bun, coconut cocktail bun and egg tart. Photo: Unique Slow Rise Bakery
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in April 2026

From fruit-flavoured brews to vinyl background music and HK$30 lattes, here are 5 new coffee shops worth a visit in Hong Kong in April.

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‘Delicious’ fried rice, ‘great’ Italian: a Briton’s Hong Kong food picks

Architect firm boss Richard Wood reveals where he goes for local Hong Kong food as well as his Italian, Japanese and French go-tos.

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Where does ma lai go come from and why is the classic dim sum dish so special?

Also known as Chinese steamed cake and Malay sponge cake, ma lai go represents Hong Kong culture with its Western and Eastern influences.

Ma lai go, also known as Chinese steamed cake, is a Hong Kong dim sum staple that has roots in British Malaya. Photo: SCMP
Ma lai go, also known as Chinese steamed cake, is a Hong Kong dim sum staple that has roots in British Malaya. Photo: SCMP
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What China’s cow dung hotpot is really made of – and it’s not what you think

The dish from Guizhou is prized for its cooling and digestive properties, smells better than it sounds, and tastes like bitter beef broth.

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Can wine from ‘Bordeaux of China’ rival French bottles?

Emmanuel Macron ‘loved’ it. Now red wine from Ningxia, in northern China, is finding fans around the world while remaining ‘uniquely Chinese’.

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10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a bonus one in Macau

Hong Kong diners can look forward to ramen, soba, Thai noodles, waffles and a high-end Tokyo sushi restaurant opening in Macau.

Miso ramen from Happy Samurai, in Central. Photo: Happy Samurai
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.

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The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern welcomes Hiro Nakayama of Bar Nayuta, in Osaka, for an exclusive guest shift on March 27. Photo: Facebook/Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern welcomes Hiro Nakayama of Bar Nayuta, in Osaka, for an exclusive guest shift on March 27. Photo: Facebook/Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here

ThongSmith has more than 25 locations in Bangkok. Luckily for Hong Kong’s Thai aficionados, it has opened its first overseas outlet here.

China’s private sector

Chinese coffee brands need more than low prices to compete globally: analysts

Luckin, Lucky Cup, Cotti and Nowwa are expanding quickly overseas, but analysts warn success depends on consumer experience and quality.

A Luckin Coffee outlet in Manhattan, New York. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
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Hong Kong’s The Chairman, Wing take top spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau.

Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok
Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok
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‘Classic’ Cantonese, Japanese: art curator’s Hong Kong restaurant picks

Art Central 2026 curator Zoie Yung shares her favourite spots for Hong Kong comfort food, brunches, Chiu Chow bites and late-night skewers.

Wellness

‘A healthy meal helps you heal’: doctors on why food is the best medicine

What we eat has a significant impact on our health, but is rarely treated like medicine. Nutrition experts explain why it should be.

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Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.

China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide spotlights individuals for special accolades, and this year presented Hong Kong chef Vicky Cheng (pictured) with the master chef award. Photo: Kelly Gardner
China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide spotlights individuals for special accolades, and this year presented Hong Kong chef Vicky Cheng (pictured) with the master chef award. Photo: Kelly Gardner
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Trailblazing Chinese restaurant is showing Swedes what the culture is all about

From baijiu to Sichuan cuisine, Surfers in Stockholm has it all. Now, this Chinese culture hub is gearing up to celebrate 20 years.

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A quick guide to sake, traditional Japanese drink that’s as nuanced as wine

Junmai, honjozo, ginjo, daiginjo – find out how sakes are classed, their best food pairings and more with these useful facts.

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Annatto, saffron’s subtle stand-in, and 3 bold ways to cook it

The vivid annatto, or ‘lipstick tree’, seed adds colour – and a minty note – to rice, steak and lamb.

Annatto, or achiote, is often used as a saffron substitute for its colour, despite not tasting anything like it. Here’s how to use this much more subtle spice in three recipes. Photo: Shutterstock
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‘A tough life’: the family behind Kowloon Walled City’s beloved fish ball maker

Roger Ha’s parents took Ha Ming Kee from a crude Kowloon Walled City venture to a successful fish ball chain. Now he has taken on the mantle.

Ha Fan-ming, one of the founders of Hong Kong fish ball noodle restaurant chain Ha Ming Kee, makes fish balls by hand at the brand’s first branch in Mong Kok. Now his son, Roger Ha, has taken the reins. Photo: courtesy of Roger Ha
Ha Fan-ming, one of the founders of Hong Kong fish ball noodle restaurant chain Ha Ming Kee, makes fish balls by hand at the brand’s first branch in Mong Kok. Now his son, Roger Ha, has taken the reins. Photo: courtesy of Roger Ha
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026: China Tang gains a Michelin star

The Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 honours 98 restaurants, with 15 new to the list. Sol’s Kim Gwan-ju wins young chef award.

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More than milk tea and curry: Hong Kong-style cafes celebrated in exhibition

‘The Cha Chaan Teng Codex – Tales of Invisible Designs’ dives into the visual languages, heritage and new interpretations of Hong Kong cafes.

Kay Chan (left) and Charles Lai, curators of “The Cha Chaan Teng Codex — Tales of Invisible Designs”, are pictured at the exhibition at Gate33 Gallery, in the Airside shopping centre, in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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