https://www.scmp.com/rss/323552/feed Sit back, relax and take a bite out of Hong Kong with Good Eating magazine – your authoritative guide to fine dining in Asia’s culinary capital en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Though Wagyu literally translates to “Japanese beef”, the globally revered label for the meat comes from any one of four specific breeds of cattle. Wagyu’s signature is its intricately and abundantly fat-marbled cuts that result in an unparalleled richness and astonishing buttery mouthfeel. Hongkongers have a fervent love for Japanese cuisine, so it is small wonder that the city is teeming with places to enjoy Wagyu. These are our favourite places to indulge in some juicy cuts. The ‘Rolls-Royce... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3204413/7-best-restaurants-eat-wagyu-beef-hong-kong-top-tokyo-chains-and-80s-nostalgic-sleek-us-steakhouses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3204413/7-best-restaurants-eat-wagyu-beef-hong-kong-top-tokyo-chains-and-80s-nostalgic-sleek-us-steakhouses?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Dec 2022 04:00:13 +0000 From the hip-hop vinyl spinning at Frank’s Italian American in Central to the wide variety of throwback genres played at Wan Chai’s Kuromaru, to Potato Head’s open-secret music room in Sai Ying Pun, fine tipples and tunes are increasingly a thing in the Hong Kong bar scene. CNY Bar is men’s lifestyle group Stinky Gentlemen’s take on this burgeoning trend (the bar’s name is a play on the romanisation of the group’s Cantonese name). When we first enter the 12th-floor establishment, we’re... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3198881/cny-bar-review-signature-drinks-inspired-classic-rock-or-pop-track-and-served-coasters-imitating?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3198881/cny-bar-review-signature-drinks-inspired-classic-rock-or-pop-track-and-served-coasters-imitating?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Dec 2022 03:00:10 +0000 Le Quinze Vins feels like something of a Hong Kong institution these days. Originally founded in the 5th arrondissement of Paris in 2010, the first Hong Kong outpost opened four years later in Wan Chai. Eight years on, the company is flourishing with another wine bar in Central and now Terroirs, its first proper restaurant – having celebrated French wines in Hong Kong, the team are looking to shift their focus onto French cuisine. To that end, Terroirs offers a range of typical French comfort... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195927/terroirs-lqv-restaurant-review-typical-french-comfort-food-and-incredible-wine-list-cosy-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195927/terroirs-lqv-restaurant-review-typical-french-comfort-food-and-incredible-wine-list-cosy-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:00:14 +0000 Intrepid eaters can be forgiven for feeling slightly stuck in a rut of late. Without quarantine-free travel and easy access to exotic destinations and dishes, there’s been a certain lack of opportunity to set diners’ pulses racing. Home-grown celebrity chef Alvin Leung, aka “the demon chef”, is hoping to change that. Leung helped put Hong Kong on the culinary map with his experimental combination of molecular gastronomy and Chinese traditions – not to mention the colourful presentation of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195715/bo-innovation-restaurant-review-art-inspired-menus-and-kitsch-blend-demon-chef-alvin-leungs-two?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195715/bo-innovation-restaurant-review-art-inspired-menus-and-kitsch-blend-demon-chef-alvin-leungs-two?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:00:13 +0000 New openings at the ultra-glitzy Rosewood always feel like an occasion. Hits like the perennially popular Chaat and Henry have set the bar high. This paired with Hong Kong’s enduring love for Italian cuisine meant that the opening of BluHouse was accompanied by significant buzz. However, the stakes are equally high. The huge wealth of Italian options already available to diners, from neighbourhood casual to high-end five-star, mean BluHouse has to go the extra mile to stand apart. Not even... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195652/bluhouse-restaurant-review-chef-giovanni-galeota-updates-classic-italian-cuisine-innovative-ways?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195652/bluhouse-restaurant-review-chef-giovanni-galeota-updates-classic-italian-cuisine-innovative-ways?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:00:15 +0000 Ezra Star – whose claim to fame is winning industry awards Tales of the Cocktail’s best bar gong for Boston’s Drink – and Daniel Eun (of OBP and 11 Westside, closer to home) teamed up to open Mostly Harmless earlier this year, just before Covid’s cresting fifth wave nudged the bar industry into another pandemic coma. Months later, the establishment remains the city’s premier nightlife opening of 2022. As Hong Kong’s world-class establishments continue to covet awards of their own and light up... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195645/mostly-harmless-bar-review-ode-grass-roots-mixology-pays-homage-19th-century-drink-making-through?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3195645/mostly-harmless-bar-review-ode-grass-roots-mixology-pays-homage-19th-century-drink-making-through?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:00:15 +0000 What do you get when you cross the aromas of yakiniku with the attentiveness of omakase? The result is an exclusive and attentive dining experience that will not break the bank. At some of the most exclusive omakase sushi places in town, a meal can set you back several thousand dollars. But if sushi isn’t your thing or you want the attentiveness of omakase with cooked food, then Ushio is for you. Situated at the top of Central’s Wellington Street, the latest establishment by 1957 & Co. delivers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3183383/ushio-restaurant-review-exclusive-and-attentive-japanese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3183383/ushio-restaurant-review-exclusive-and-attentive-japanese?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:00:19 +0000 FARE Cantonese technique and execution – but with extremely innovative touches. AMBIENCE The premises of The Chairman are small, but you’ll be glad just to get a table. COST Small plates can cost up to HK$220 per dish, to a lot of seafood at market prices. Be prepared to spend around HK$1,000 per head to get the full experience. WHO TO BRING Anyone who loves classic Cantonese fare. 6 Hong Kong restaurants to revisit for their new chefs and revamped menus TURN-ONS The style at The Chairman... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3181926/chairman-review-traditional-cantonese-technique-meets-modern?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3181926/chairman-review-traditional-cantonese-technique-meets-modern?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:00:13 +0000 FARE Upscale Chinese cuisine with colonial flair. AMBIENCE Housed inside the historic Woo Cheong Pawn Shop building, the decor from the wallpaper to tableware is decked out in gorgeous chinoiserie. COST All dim sum portions are under the HK$100 mark, while dishes for dinner can set you back around HK$600. WHO TO BRING Every angle is a picture so anyone who loves posting on social media will love it too. Where to eat in Hong Kong in June, from Agora to Yat Tung Heen TURN-ONS We started our hosted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3181915/woo-cheong-tea-house-review-innovative-turn-dim-sum-colonial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3181915/woo-cheong-tea-house-review-innovative-turn-dim-sum-colonial?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:00:16 +0000 FARE The pinnacle of refined Chinese cuisine. AMBIENCE Calming jadeite green hues, complimented with beige tones and marbled surfaces, exude tranquillity. The ruyi knot motifs are the only hints that this is a Chinese restaurant. COST There is only a 13-course seasonal menu, at HK$1,780 per person. WHO TO BRING Anyone who appreciates a bit of finesse. Where to eat in Hong Kong in June, from Agora to Yat Tung Heen TURN-ONS Wing’s approach to Chinese cuisine is not so much a mix of influences like... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3180099/wing-review-chinese-cuisine-its-apex-hong-kongs-wellington?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3180099/wing-review-chinese-cuisine-its-apex-hong-kongs-wellington?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:05:18 +0000 FARE A retelling of Chinese cuisine. AMBIENCE A self-described time capsule to the past, Auntie Āyi has dim interiors that are reminiscent of the dark lounges of the 60s and 70s COST Starters hover around the HK$100 mark while the signature sesame chicken sets you back HK$688. WHO TO BRING Anyone who likes to try new and exciting cuisine with a dollop of nostalgia. 4 new restaurants in Hong Kong to try now, reviewed TURN-ONS We started our evening with the 8 Immortals Drunken Platter, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3177199/auntie-ayi-review-modern-chinese-cuisine-hong-kongs-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3177199/auntie-ayi-review-modern-chinese-cuisine-hong-kongs-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 May 2022 02:00:24 +0000 Hong Kong’s hotel bars can feel like some of the least romantic places on Earth. Often decorated in garish tones banished from the Pantone collection, they’re typically populated by weary travellers attempting to remember what time zone they’re in – at least pre-pandemic – and wondering whether the person on the opposite side of the bar is staring at them, or through them. Destination locations they are not. That tired stereotype is fading away, though. Hong Kong’s hotel bars are now jostling at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159220/how-hong-kongs-best-hotel-bars-got-hip-argo-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159220/how-hong-kongs-best-hotel-bars-got-hip-argo-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:00:15 +0000 Sham Shui Po offers diners a fantastic mix of eateries, including well-established places that have been in business for more than 60 years, an interesting range of Japanese restaurants, and a growing selection of modern and independent Insta-worthy cafes. Inside Hong Kong diva Rosamund Kwan’s splendid life Kanazawa There are many Japanese restaurants in Sham Shui Po, the newest being Kanazawa, which opened mid-March. The tiny space only seats 14 inside, with one table outside. Currently there... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3130964/where-eat-sham-shui-po-7-top-restaurants-old-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3130964/where-eat-sham-shui-po-7-top-restaurants-old-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:00:24 +0000 New openings, new menus and new chefs all combine with established favourites to lend an international buzz to Hong Kong’s busy Wan Chai district this winter. Here’s seven foodie news nuggets you should know about. Which Hong Kong restaurant is serving up the best Christmas eats? 22 Ships The food has always been good at 22 Ships but now, with chef Antonio Oviedo at the helm, it is outstanding. Oviedo presents a blackboard menu of classic Spanish fare that changes daily, elevated to a new level... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3114560/covid-19-didnt-stop-these-7-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3114560/covid-19-didnt-stop-these-7-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Dec 2020 03:00:15 +0000 Once regarded as the sleepy, unassuming neighbourhood west of the cooler Soho and Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun has quietly grown into a foodie’s haven, while still retaining its quaint charm and relaxing rhythms. The district has seen an array of new openings in the past few months alone, and its alleys and lanes are packed with eateries offering a broad variety of cuisines. In fact, many of the world’s most popular dishes can all be found along one single stretch. Here are STYLE’s top picks for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3106332/sai-ying-pun-high-street-hong-kong-foodies-haven-here-are-7?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3106332/sai-ying-pun-high-street-hong-kong-foodies-haven-here-are-7?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:28:22 +0000 Tai Kwun – an arts and heritage centre occupying Hong Kong’s Central Police Station – indisputably ranks among the city’s most important cultural developments of recent times, singled out by Time magazine’s as one World's 100 Greatest Places in 2018. But since opening last summer, the arts complex has also developed a deserved reputation as an after hours hotspot, home to an interesting selection of restaurants – as is neighbouring Old Bailey Street. Here are seven of our... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3037519/7-top-restaurants-try-and-around-hong-kongs-tai-kwun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3037519/7-top-restaurants-try-and-around-hong-kongs-tai-kwun?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:00:17 +0000 Wong Chuk Hang, once known as Hong Kong’s enclave of private kitchens hidden away in industrial buildings, now boasts an increasing number of easy-to-find – and varied – dining options. Here are some of our favourites. Komune This colourful, all-day dining restaurant boasts a charming outdoor terrace that is just the place for a cocktail or two. The à la carte menu features contemporary international cuisine with dishes intended for sharing. Diners looking for vegetarian and gluten-free meals... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3025073/thai-african-cuisine-why-hong-kong-foodies-are-flocking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3025073/thai-african-cuisine-why-hong-kong-foodies-are-flocking?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:00:08 +0000 Nestled between Sai Ying Pun and Kennedy Town, Shek Tong Tsui is home to busy restaurants, quirky cafes and hipster hang-outs serving all kinds of cuisines, including the best Singaporean and Malaysian food in town. 1. Cafe Malacca Since opening (in 2012) Cafe Malacca has developed a reputation for being the ultimate choice for authentic Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in Hong Kong. The menu is extensive, with Hainanese chicken rice, beef rendang, Penang Assam laksa and flame-grilled satay... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3014761/7-best-restaurants-cafes-and-hipster-hang-outs-hit-shek?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3014761/7-best-restaurants-cafes-and-hipster-hang-outs-hit-shek?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:00:12 +0000 In many newer development areas, dining options are often centred on malls, as is the case with West Kowloon. Both Elements and Olympian City feature well established favourites that keep you coming back for more. Singaporeans taste the ‘real thing’ – a plant-based ‘beef’ patty 1. Ozone View this post on Instagram The futuristic interior of Ozone offers an out of this world ambiance with a stylized leaf vein design that can be found throughout the venue... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3005392/7-restaurants-kowloons-elements-and-olympian-malls-when?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3005392/7-restaurants-kowloons-elements-and-olympian-malls-when?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:00:08 +0000 Tian Tian Plus Shop H2, Fashion Walk, 9 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay, 3108 2181 Opening this year, the concept has a stylised ambience, with four Singapore imports, including the famous, Michelin-recommended hawker stall, Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice. In the evening, this concept transforms into a buzzing restaurant, with dimmed lights, louder music, some truly inspired cocktail offerings and exclusive sake. While the delicious chicken rice draws crowds who often queue around the corner,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162892/7-fabulous-reasons-dine-hong-kongs-causeway-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162892/7-fabulous-reasons-dine-hong-kongs-causeway-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Sep 2018 00:00:23 +0000 Aside from its hip Cat Street location, Blue Supreme, which only opened in December 2017, stands out for its food and beer – live and bottle-conditioned beers only. Both given equal attention, every dish on the constantly changing menu of new American cuisine is expertly paired with an excellent and interesting beer. The food is also excellent, creative, and fine dining quality.  The talented chef in charge, Leonard Cheung understands flavours, and his impressive fine dining background,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141090/7-best-places-eat-sheung-wan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141090/7-best-places-eat-sheung-wan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:30:45 +0000 Celebrating its 13th year and one of the few Nordic restaurants in Hong Kong, FINDS is continually introducing fabulous new dishes that highlight the seasons. At this time of the year it is all about using preserved, smoked and pickled ingredients that are traditional in a region with a limited growing season. Preserving ingredients at their peak enables gourmet creations year round, which is exactly what the talented executive chef, Jaakko Sorsa, does here. A stunning example is the cold smoked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119852/knutsford-terrace-tsim-sha-tsui-offers-superb-dining-options?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119852/knutsford-terrace-tsim-sha-tsui-offers-superb-dining-options?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:17:09 +0000 Opening earlier in the year, Bib n Hops serves its take on Korean Street food, as seen through the eyes of the creative chef Alvin Leung (Bo Innovation) and passionate head chef Yong Soo-do. Yukhoe, or Korean steak tartare, is a fabulous dish that shows their joint cuisine vision. Traditionally, the beef is cut while frozen and eaten chilled, and served with fresh pear, and egg yolk. Here, the chilled element comes from pear sorbet, which when mixed and eaten together with the umami bomb of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2109606/heavenly-cuisines-foodies-find-paradise-quarry-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2109606/heavenly-cuisines-foodies-find-paradise-quarry-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:02:24 +0000 Many day trippers visit Lamma Island for its famous seafood restaurants, however there is a wide selection of international cuisine worth trying on both sides of the island that a gourmet trip would sate. Yung Shue Wan LaLa Mama’s 27 Sha Po Old Village, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma, 9759 2553 With its location off the main street (look for the sign) this charming restaurant has a hidden-gem feel. The focus is on healthy eating, a respect for the environment, and quality ingredients. Vegetarians, vegans... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099512/why-dining-out-lamma-island-worth-trip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099512/why-dining-out-lamma-island-worth-trip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:05:06 +0000 George Ip isn’t your regular chef. Before opening George Private Kitchen, he had worked in the packaging industry. The accidental chef, however, is utterly professional in the kitchen, and has become highly celebrated. Having honed the skills he learned from his friends and mentors Chan Kei-lum and Diora Fong Chan - the respected husband-and-wife duo who have written a number of bestselling Chinese-language cookbooks together - Ip has gone on to develop a unique approach to preparing traditional... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099156/george-natural-flavours-bring-out-best-home-cooked-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099156/george-natural-flavours-bring-out-best-home-cooked-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:30:00 +0000 This newly opened Italian restaurant is helmed by former Robuchon (Taipei) chef Angelo Aglianò. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the narrow restaurant features an open kitchen and a tempting menu of Italian standards that reflect the chef’s Sicilian heritage, plus creative signatures. Start with Mediterranean tuna tartar with eggplant, caviar and gastric sauce Sicily style, or the tagliolini, home-made and served with langoustine, spring onion and tomato confit. Signatures include Hokkaido sea... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086307/happy-valley-restaurants-offer-customers-sense-community?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2086307/happy-valley-restaurants-offer-customers-sense-community?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Apr 2017 03:30:30 +0000 Recently opened, Fauchon is the first outlet in Hong Kong from the famous French gourmet food company, in conjunction with Cafe Deco Group. The restaurant has two distinct areas, one with two-tone wicker furniture, popular for afternoon tea, and a contemporary space featuring bold signature Fauchon colours. The menu features classics that have been tweaked, yet remain French. One of these is the scallop vol-au-vent - a beautiful dish consisting of a crispy, buttery pastry case, plump scallops... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046049/tastes-sha-tin-diners-are-spoilt-choice-cosmopolitan-fare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2046049/tastes-sha-tin-diners-are-spoilt-choice-cosmopolitan-fare?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000 Angelini Kowloon Shangri-La, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2733 8750 The perfect choice for diners wanting to combine contemporary Italian cuisine with superb service, a warm ambience and great views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. A seasonal menu consistently showcases premium Italian ingredients, which in the hands of executive chef Alessandro Angelini, translate to dishes with that creative Instagram factor and a taste to match. Two of these are the signatures, raw Sicilian... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2010690/tastes-tsim-sha-tsui-east-dining-destination-offers-it-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2010690/tastes-tsim-sha-tsui-east-dining-destination-offers-it-all?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:00:30 +0000