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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.
23 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
23 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
Food and Drinks
Trailblazing Chinese restaurant is showing Swedes what the culture is all about
22 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Food and Drinks
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.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Pouring sake for others and refilling their glasses before they are empty is an act of hospitality and attentiveness in Japan. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks
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.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
‘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.
20 Mar 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, 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.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:23AM
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ComplexCon 2026 will be held on March 21 and 22 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Photo: ComplexCon
Food and Drinks
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.
20 Mar 2026 - 12:34PM
Food and Drinks
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.
19 Mar 2026 - 12:37PM
Food and Drinks
Best things to do in Harbin, China’s ice festival mecca with a Russian accent
Visiting Harbin during its Ice and Snow Festival adds a range of winter fun on top of delicious food, Russian architecture and bathhouses.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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Food and Drinks
How to ruin a classic cocktail and which one people need to stop drinking
Top bartenders from around the world converged in Macau for guest shifts and a revealing discussion on classic cocktails.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
The tomato martini trend was one that was talked about in a recent panel discussion at the Wing Lei Bar & Friends event at the Wynn Palace hotel in Macau. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks
The ‘soju artist’ teaching the world to drink soju with an English guide
‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
Where a sommelier goes for top French food and cocktails in Hong Kong
Té Bo sommelier Stanko Luksic reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for French food and a place for drinks, plus a gem in Singapore.
18 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Food and Drinks
How a Taiwanese chemist built a soy empire in Australia
Eric Hsu put his chemistry degree to good use, turning his garage-based business into one of Australia’s biggest makers of soy products.
17 Mar 2026 - 4:38PM
Food and Drinks
What is a pink peppercorn? 2 recipes that bring out their subtle heat
Pink peppercorns have a mild pepperiness and sweet flavour. They add a subtle spice, crunch and colour to sweet or savoury dishes.
13 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Pink peppercorns have a delicate crunch and flavour – they are sweet, aromatic and only slightly peppery. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks
Eat, read, discuss: welcome to the rise of literary dinners in Hong Kong
Food and books are being combined to turn a solitary pastime into a tasty one that fosters connection and discussion for Hongkongers.
13 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 13-15
Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong.
13 Mar 2026 - 10:58AM
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Food and Drinks
Celebrity chef René Redzepi leaves Noma after staff abuse allegations
René Redzepi resigned after online allegations of physical and mental abuse of his staff, and a protest at a recent US$1,500 Noma pop-up.
12 Mar 2026 - 5:40PM
René Redzepi in 2024. The Danish celebrity chef has resigned from his restaurant Noma following allegations of abuse. Photo: Getty Images
Food and Drinks
Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 Bib Gourmand selections unveiled
The 83 restaurants on the list that offer high-quality food at a reasonable price include six new entries from Hong Kong and two from Macau.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:10PM
Food and Drinks
‘Best’ tofu fa and French toast: where a French-Canadian eats in Hong Kong
Business strategist Jean-Francois Goyette reveals where he goes for noodles, dessert, snacks and a ‘cinematic view of Hong Kong’.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:07PM
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Shenzhen’s The Bay by Chef Fei awarded 1 diamond in ‘China’s Michelin Guide’
The Cantonese restaurant has been recognised for its focus on Lingnan and Chaozhou cuisines, which celebrate freshness and ingredients.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Food and Drinks
Shine muscat grapes grown in Hong Kong? She’s doing it – using baby formula
Yan Fuqin’s organic farm in Kwu Tung uses Mead Johnson formula to grow soft, creamy shine muscat grapes, but its future is under threat.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
Organic farmer Yan Fuqin holds a bunch of her farm’s shine muscat grapes at her stall at Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan Market. Photo: Hei Kiu Au
Food and Drinks
How to make herbes de Provence to give grilled meat and fish a French accent
While this herb mixture has no fixed recipe, basil, thyme and oregano commonly feature, and it can be fine-tuned to suit different dishes.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
Filipino food’s secret weapon: vinegar, sharpening dishes for centuries
Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trending.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 6-8
Enjoy a coffee and music festival, indulge in art for free, take part in a women’s yoga session and more this weekend in Hong Kong.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:36PM
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