https://www.scmp.com/rss/324801/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Joey Pui is part of the third generation of his family to operate Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant. He is also the guitarist of the Hong Kong rock group Zarahn. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in a traditional Hong Kong Chiu Chow family. Most of our meals revolved around chopstick culture. When I was little, I would have Chiu Chow white congee for breakfast every morning with my grandparents, accompanied by simple dishes like cold fish or stir-fried salted pork. When eating out for lunch, I like a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3353136/japanese-korean-chinese-guitarist-restaurateurs-top-hong-kong-eats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3353136/japanese-korean-chinese-guitarist-restaurateurs-top-hong-kong-eats?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:05 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer From Hong Kong’s biggest bamboo charcoal banh mi and a masterful Shanghai-Huaiyang brunch, to Vincenzo Capuano’s theatrical Neapolitan debut and Jean-Pierre restaurant’s Sydney collaboration, this weekend’s guide serves up a diverse line-up of must-book feasts from Friday through Monday. For more fine dining, see the newly published 100 Top Tables Guide 2026. Friday, May 15 Bistro Hoi An celebrates Vietnam’s Banh Mi Festival with Hong Kong’s largest bamboo charcoal banh mi, a record-breaking... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3353355/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-may-15-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3353355/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-may-15-18?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Pastries have gone viral in Hong Kong, resulting in a flurry of hip bakeries opening in recent months. Boasting stylish interiors, bold branding and Instagram-worthy desserts, many are run by larger-than-life personalities vying to be the next Cédric Grolet. Finesse Patisserie by local pastry chef Mandy Siu is a different breed altogether. This tiny cake shop is easy to miss with its understated exterior and off-the-beaten-track location in the Star Street neighbourhood. Inside, you’ll find... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352910/hong-kong-pastry-star-mandy-siu-robuchon-michelin-her-own-finesse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352910/hong-kong-pastry-star-mandy-siu-robuchon-michelin-her-own-finesse?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:18 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au For generations, the perfect partner for a Chinese feast was a given: a big pot of tea, or perhaps a bottle of cognac or rice wine for celebratory occasions. But today, a new scene is unfolding at Hong Kong’s top tables. A guest at Duddell’s savours a piece of crispy salted yellow chicken, then reaches not for a teacup, but a crystal glass. The Water cocktail inside – a blend of grassy agricole rum, floral osmanthus and clarified citrus with a hint of saline – doesn’t challenge the dish.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352888/how-hong-kong-bartenders-and-chinese-chefs-create-liquid-yin-and-yang-harmony?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352888/how-hong-kong-bartenders-and-chinese-chefs-create-liquid-yin-and-yang-harmony?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:13 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with these heartfelt culinary tributes across Hong Kong, from Vicky Lau’s Yunnan-Guizhou heritage plates at Jija and JW Marriott’s lavish seafood buffets, to Joël Robuchon’s elegant sharing brunch at Elements. Be sure to check out our brand new 2026 100 Top Tables Guide for more dining ideas to treat mum, too. Friday, May 8 Jija by Vicky Lau draws on the culinary traditions of Yunnan and Guizhou for a heartfelt Mother’s Day feast that celebrates family bonds and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352596/your-mothers-day-weekend-food-guide-hong-kong-may-8-10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352596/your-mothers-day-weekend-food-guide-hong-kong-may-8-10?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam With three new steakhouses opening in Hong Kong in May, meat seems to be the theme for menus this month. But there is plenty more for those looking for new places to try. There are Michelin-starred ramen expansions, creative omakase concepts and comforting Korean stews. A Japanese eel specialist lands in Tuen Mun, a Swiss fondue spot debuts in Kennedy Town, and a modern Vietnamese kitchen opens its doors in Central. Whatever you crave, there is a fair chance you will find it among the new... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351811/13-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-try-may-2026-pizza-and-steak-fondue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351811/13-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-try-may-2026-pizza-and-steak-fondue?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 04:45:07 +0000 SCMP Reporter SCMP Reporter Monday night saw the unveiling of the 100 Top Tables Guide 2026, published by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). Now in its 14th year, the publication is an annual independent guide to the best fine dining restaurants and bars in Hong Kong, Macau and the wider Greater Bay Area (GBA), as judged by the SCMP’s dedicated food writers. The new edition features 100 Hong Kong restaurants, 25 distinguished Macau establishments, 10 outstanding restaurants from the GBA, and 25 of the most noteworthy... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351822/best-restaurants-and-bars-hong-kong-macau-and-gba-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351822/best-restaurants-and-bars-hong-kong-macau-and-gba-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:58:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Sam Chong is the director of wine at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I am a comfort food person at heart, but I also appreciate fine dining when the occasion calls. Growing up, seafood was always on the table. My parents loved it, so I developed a deep appreciation for fresh seafood from an early age. My father is not a chef, but he truly enjoys cooking so I was always spoiled with great home-cooked food. For me, quality ingredients and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351576/exceptional-steak-fresh-shrimp-dumplings-wine-lovers-top-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351576/exceptional-steak-fresh-shrimp-dumplings-wine-lovers-top-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer May kicks off with a bang as Hong Kong’s dining scene swings from fiery Northern Chinese to Cantonese seafood and a bold new Asian steakhouse debut. The first weekend of the month brings Hutong’s Guizhou chilli revival, Celestial Court’s sustainable tasting menus, and The Orient Steakhouse’s harbour-view Josper grills. For more fine dining, see the newly announced 2026 100 Top Tables Guide. Friday, May 1 Hutong marks over two decades of Northern Chinese flair with a limited-time Red Lantern... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351678/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-may-1-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351678/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-may-1-3?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Amigo has a visibility problem. Despite being the date-night spot of choice for generations of well-heeled Hongkongers and an unmissable sight on the way into Happy Valley thanks to its distinctive golden sun sign, the 59-year-old restaurant has always maintained an air of mystery behind its Spanish Revival-style facade. “A lot of people don’t know we’re a restaurant,” says veteran hospitality consultant Nelson Chow, who was brought in by the owners last year to rejuvenate the restaurant’s... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3351177/amigo-restaurant-59-years-hong-kong-fine-dining-and-new-caviar-delights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3351177/amigo-restaurant-59-years-hong-kong-fine-dining-and-new-caviar-delights?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes With awards spanning 10 categories, 100 Top Tables celebrates the exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals that make Hong Kong and Macau’s F&B scenes truly world-class. Here are this year’s outstanding winners. Best Chef Vicky Cheng Some might ignore his talents, but for us, there is no more accomplished local chef than Vicky Cheng. The fact that the Michelin Guide continues to overlook Wing is either negligent or worse. Most chefs struggle to keep even one fine dining restaurant at the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351513/100-top-tables-2026-celebrating-hong-kongs-best-restaurants-bars-and-fb-talents?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351513/100-top-tables-2026-celebrating-hong-kongs-best-restaurants-bars-and-fb-talents?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:10 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam At 15, most Hong Kong teenagers are fretting over exams. At that age, Kan Wong, the newly appointed executive Chinese chef at Celestial Court at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, was up to his elbows in a wok, learning a lesson his father never intended to teach. “I started helping my dad out in the kitchen when I was only nine years old,” he says. “He thought it would teach me a lesson so I would study harder at school. But I fell in love with the work.” Born into a working-class family in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3351539/how-hong-kong-chef-cooks-old-style-tastes-city-using-innovative-techniques?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3351539/how-hong-kong-chef-cooks-old-style-tastes-city-using-innovative-techniques?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:16:07 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam This Mother’s Day (May 10), whether mum dreams of a Mediterranean brunch, Michelin-star French fare with harbour views, a Spanish buffet or contemporary Chinese flavours, there is a table in town with her name on it. Read on for where to book these and plenty of other indulgent options. 1. Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic Following its recent upgrade to two Michelin stars, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic is delivering a Mother’s Day feast worthy of the most important woman in your life. Sunday... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350998/11-best-mothers-day-2026-menus-hong-kong-special-treat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350998/11-best-mothers-day-2026-menus-hong-kong-special-treat?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Originally from Hong Kong but now based in Macau, Sammy Wu is the assistant vice-president of food and beverage at Galaxy Macau. He has written articles for the Michelin Guide and a book on hospitality management. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I’ve always approached food with both curiosity and discipline. Growing up with Cantonese home cooking in Hong Kong, I learned early to appreciate balance, restraint and familiarity at the table. For a simple lunch, I often go to Coloane Pier Ribbon Soup Shop... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350822/top-macau-restaurants-soup-noodles-portuguese-ribs-pork-resort-fb-boss-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350822/top-macau-restaurants-soup-noodles-portuguese-ribs-pork-resort-fb-boss-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This weekend, the city’s offerings swing from a celebration of Alpine flavours to Earth Day creativity. Fill your diary with a high-end seven-course feast, a Saicho sparkling tea-inspired afternoon, and a sustainability showcase that proves waste can taste divine. For more fine dining, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – with our latest edition right around the corner. Friday, April 24 Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier – who led Bangkok’s Le Normandie to two Michelin stars before opening his... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350680/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-24-26?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350680/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-24-26?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Bernice Chan Bernice Chan Asparagus is the favourite vegetable of chef Hector Laguna’s two boys. “My kids love asparagus with a little olive oil, salt, and then we grill them for three to four minutes,” he explains, adding that’s how they eat the vegetable at home. “But at work, asparagus is fantastic. We use them in salads, we cook them, pickle them and ferment them,” says the executive chef of Botanist in Vancouver. Asparagus signals the arrival of spring and is known for its fibrous stalks and slightly bitter taste.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3349498/how-asparagus-benefits-your-health-and-different-ways-prepare-vegetable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3349498/how-asparagus-benefits-your-health-and-different-ways-prepare-vegetable?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer As Hongkongers flock to Kai Tak for the Sevens this weekend, the city’s dining scene delivers the perfect match day sides. Think a free-entry rugby village, an ideal spot to recharge over the action-packed weekend; a nourishing luxury sea cucumber set menu at The Murray hotel; and a pop-up featuring famed Singaporean brand Tiong Bahru Bakery for Sunday recovery. For more dining ideas, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and watch this space for the 2026 edition. Friday, April 17 For a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350139/your-hong-kong-sevens-weekend-food-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350139/your-hong-kong-sevens-weekend-food-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:49:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Feuille opened in Central in late 2023, as David Toutain’s first international outpost in Hong Kong, bringing his nature-led French philosophy to the city’s fine dining scene. Co-founded by Toutain in collaboration with executive chef Joris Rousseau, who grew up cooking on his family farm in France before honing his skills in Paris, Feuille works almost exclusively with local producers, treating vegetables with the same reverence as seafood or meat. Feuille’s kitchen likes to work “roots, stems... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349466/dish-focus-beetroot-juniper-roses-feuille?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349466/dish-focus-beetroot-juniper-roses-feuille?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:32:44 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This weekend, the city’s tables swing from heritage glamour to fragrance-led indulgence and innovative Vietnamese flavours. From Happy Valley’s caviar revival to a musk-inspired afternoon tea and a thoughtful Saigon-to-Central debut, this foodie schedule likely requires booking ahead. For more dining ideas, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and watch this space for the 2026 edition. Friday, April 10 For a Friday night filled with old-school glamour, head to Happy Valley’s Amigo, where the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349374/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-10-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349374/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-april-10-13?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:35:21 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Twenty-year-old entrepreneur Natalie Lau is the founder of Chicken Egg Boy, which serves her popular pineapple bun egg waffle creation. She speaks to Andrew Sun. My father loves wining and dining, from fine dining to street food, but he looks for quality in everything. For him, a street stall doing one thing perfectly is just as enjoyable as a three-Michelin-star kitchen. That mindset stuck, which is why I founded Chicken Egg Boy (Shop 2, G/F, Nam Wo Hong Building, 148 Wing Lok Street, Sheung... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349245/chicken-egg-boy-founders-top-hong-kong-food-spots-dim-sum-sandwiches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349245/chicken-egg-boy-founders-top-hong-kong-food-spots-dim-sum-sandwiches?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Richard Wood is the Asia managing director of global architecture and design studio Snohetta. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I feel that food, taste and how these aspects of life evolve are deeply connected to culture and place, but also to routine and community. I think this is even more profound in Hong Kong. I’m originally from the UK and feel it is impossible to beat good home cooking. I also value authenticity. I’ll always remember discovering Malaysian and Vietnamese dishes in London and feeling... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348510/delicious-fried-rice-great-italian-britons-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348510/delicious-fried-rice-great-italian-britons-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:45:15 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Hong Kong is buzzing this week, with Art Basel and Art Central kicking off. Meanwhile, the 14th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony will also take place – the first time it will be held in Hong Kong. With that buzz comes plenty of exciting culinary events to look forward to. Those that demand swift reservations include two top-chef collaborations and a feast that’s set to break a world record. For more dining recommendations, see our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and stay... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347798/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-26-29?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347798/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-26-29?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Zoie Yung is the programme curator for Hong Kong’s Art Central 2026, and has previously collaborated with the city’s art organisations including Tai Kwun Contemporary, Para Site, 1a Space and Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I am Cantonese by birth, but my culinary upbringing was quite hybrid. My parents were not big on cooking, so our family often ate at a local daa laang, or Chiu Chow-style evening dining restaurant. I grew up with baby oyster congee and chilled “frozen... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347784/classic-cantonese-splurge-worthy-japanese-art-curators-go-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347784/classic-cantonese-splurge-worthy-japanese-art-curators-go-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide awards were announced on March 23, just days after the star rankings for the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau were unveiled on March 19, and before the coming ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants to be held in Hong Kong on March 25. The guide, often referred to as China’s answer to France’s century-old restaurant ranking system, awards venues using a three-tiered “diamond” system as opposed to Michelin’s star ratings. Similarly, Black Pearl... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347594/2026-black-pearl-restaurant-guide-awards-hong-kongs-chefs-top-honours?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347594/2026-black-pearl-restaurant-guide-awards-hong-kongs-chefs-top-honours?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:34:58 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer As Hong Kong’s Art Month pulses through March, the city’s F&B scene is responding with inventive menus and experiences that fuse culinary craft with cultural inspiration – from artist‑themed tasting menus and hand‑painted tea pairings to interactive dinners and cocktail galleries. These art-infused highlights, spanning Central’s bar streets to landmark hotel lounges, offer the city’s foodies fresh ways to sip, savour and celebrate the creative zeitgeist this month. Aberdeen Street’s Cultural... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347301/5-art-inspired-menus-indulge-during-hong-kongs-art-month?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347301/5-art-inspired-menus-indulge-during-hong-kongs-art-month?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:52 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At Sol, the contemporary Korean restaurant by Solstice Culinary Space on Lyndhurst Terrace, head chef GwanJu Kim’s French training and Korean roots come together in one poised menu. Growing up on a family farm outside Seoul with both his mother and grandmother laid the foundations for Kim’s ingredient-driven cooking. He later honed his technique at one-Michelin-starred L’Amant Secret in Seoul and three-Michelin-starred Odette in Singapore. At Sol, Kim blends Western methods with the flavours of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347115/dish-focus-jeonbok-sol?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347115/dish-focus-jeonbok-sol?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:15:13 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Originally from Montenegro, Stanko Luksic is the sommelier at Té Bo, a fine-dining restaurant in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay neighbourhood. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in the town of Sutomore on the southern coast of Montenegro. My parents were both deeply rooted in the hospitality industry, and my mother’s home-cooked meals formed the heart of my childhood. Despite living by the sea, our family table rarely had any seafood. Instead, we had classic Montenegrin dishes like pasulj (Balkan bean... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346964/superb-french-restaurants-hong-kong-and-bar-cocktails-sommeliers-top-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346964/superb-french-restaurants-hong-kong-and-bar-cocktails-sommeliers-top-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:45:12 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This Friday is the spring equinox, and the weekend’s eating spans the full sweep of the season – from an ultrarefined tasting menu at Mosu Hong Kong, to lazy harbour-side brunches at Dedica and a long Italian dinner at LucAle’s bright new home in Sai Ying Pun. For more dining ideas, see the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and watch this space for the 2026 edition. Friday, March 20 Mosu Hong Kong head chef Bruno Jeong Jin-hwan is leaning into the first flush of spring at the Korean-led fine dining... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346962/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346962/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:30:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer From city views to Côte d’Azur daydreams and full-on burger bravado, this weekend covers just about every craving. Start with a Shanghai-themed buffet at W Hong Kong, slip into springtime with French Riviera vibes at La Petite Maison (LPM) on Saturday, then round things off on Sunday with a high-stakes Gourmet Burger Challenge at The Murray. For more foodie suggestions, see our 2025 list in the 100 Top Tables Guide, with the 2026 guide to be released soon. Friday, March 13 Kitchen at the W... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346182/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-13-15?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346182/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-13-15?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Jean-Francois Goyette is a French-Canadian business strategist in architecture and design. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I never really thought about food beyond utility until I studied architecture and urban geography. I came of age right before digital media flattened content, and moved to London to train as an architect at University College London in the 2000s. There, I was fascinated by how food, space and culture intersected. I then worked as an architectural editor at Phaidon Press, where... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346079/best-tofu-fa-dessert-and-french-toast-frenchmans-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346079/best-tofu-fa-dessert-and-french-toast-frenchmans-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Migas Hong Kong brings a slice of the Mediterranean to the third floor of H Queen’s in Central, with a trio of spaces – restaurant, bar and music lounge – designed as a “contemporary urban mercado” inspired by the lively energy of traditional Spanish markets. The dining room’s market-hall vibe, colourful terrace and vermuteria (vermouth bar) spirit are matched by an ingredient-forward menu that ranges from Spain and France to the Levant and North Africa. At the helm is culinary director chef... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345510/dish-focus-dark-chocolate-covered-stuffed-medjool-dates-migas-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345510/dish-focus-dark-chocolate-covered-stuffed-medjool-dates-migas-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:30:09 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Food marketing veteran Catherine Yuen is the director of sales and marketing for Cafe Deco Group. She spoke to Andrew Sun. My parents ran a cha chaan teng in Hong Kong for many years called Golden Horse Cafe, so I grew up in a very grass-roots food-related world. However, since my dad loves cooking, he always prepared meals for us when he was free. I remember my favourite dish was his sweet and sour chicken. Now, I love all kinds of foods. I love a dim sum lunch, and my favourite places are... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345245/dim-sum-brunch-sinful-treat-where-food-lover-eats-hong-kong-and-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345245/dim-sum-brunch-sinful-treat-where-food-lover-eats-hong-kong-and-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer With Amber back in action and two very different takes on indulgent dining in the mix, the first weekend of March stretches from high-end to high-comfort. Start Friday with plant-forward fine dining at the reimagined Amber, keep things casual on Saturday with Korean-inspired shakes and French onion soup burgers at Shake Shack, then ease into your Sunday with a Montmartre-style brunch, live accordion performance and champagne at Marmo Bistro. For more dining suggestions, read the 100 Top Tables... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345282/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345282/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:30:07 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer With family celebrations winding down and regular routines creeping back in after Lunar New Year, this weekend is made for quieter meals. Ease into it on Friday night with a heritage-rich Hokkien feast at Ming Pavilion’s Beng Hiang pop-up, then trade brunch crowds for a contemplative harbour-view afternoon tea at Jija by Vicky Lau at Kimpton. End on a slow and sweet note with head pastry chef Eve Minialai’s new celebratory cake collection at Louise. For even more dining suggestions, read the 100... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344293/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-february-27-march-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344293/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-february-27-march-1?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:30:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Housed in the former Central Magistracy, Prince and the Peacock is one of Hong Kong’s most striking stages for Indian cuisine, pairing grand colonial architecture with a menu that looks beyond clichés to the royal courts and coastal regions of India. At its helm is chef Palash Mitra, long admired for his refined, flavour-forward take on Indian food and seafood dishes. His current philosophy is distilled into a dish that’s rooted in tradition yet shaped by Hong Kong, and is as visually composed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343747/dish-focus-crab-claw-porichettu-prince-and-peacock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343747/dish-focus-crab-claw-porichettu-prince-and-peacock?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Hong Kong native Keith Yam Ka-lok is the executive chef of Tuber Umberto Bombana and Cannubi at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui. He spoke to Andrew Sun. As Hongkongers, my mom and dad mostly had very traditional local foods. We cooked ordinary family dishes. At festive times, we had rice dumplings and Chinese cakes. I was a terrible student, so at 16, I told my mom I didn’t want to study any more – I wanted to go out and work. I had two relatives who were chefs. One was in a Chinese restaurant, the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343741/dim-sum-hotpot-pizza-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants-tuber-umberto-bombana-chef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343741/dim-sum-hotpot-pizza-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants-tuber-umberto-bombana-chef?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Chloe Loung,Lisa Cam Chloe Loung,Lisa Cam Those looking for an auspicious meal to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 will be spoiled for choice in Hong Kong, where restaurants are pulling out all the stops for parties of two to 10 and even more. Don’t forget to double-check when booking to make sure the menu you are after is available on the date of your visit. 1. The Chinese Library From February 13 to March 3, The Chinese Library welcomes the Lunar New Year with an eight-course tasting menu priced at HK$2,588 for two guests,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343030/13-hong-kong-restaurants-luxurious-lunar-new-year-menus-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343030/13-hong-kong-restaurants-luxurious-lunar-new-year-menus-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Fabio Mariella, a native of Genoa in Italy, is the executive chef at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile hotel in Hong Kong. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I was born in Genoa but both my parents are from the south of Italy. My mom always cooks at home and I always watch her. My dad is also a chef, so I learned a lot from both of them. They both worked, but on Sundays they always made simple things like pasta with a meat sauce like bolognese. This is where my passion for food comes from. I like traditional... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343055/hotel-chefs-go-hong-kong-restaurants-italian-fine-dining-french-indian-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343055/hotel-chefs-go-hong-kong-restaurants-italian-fine-dining-french-indian-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Valentine’s Day weekend in Hong Kong doesn’t have to mean the same old white-tablecloth dinner for two. This year, why not start with Japanese comfort food in Tseung Kwan O, graduate to old-world Italian romance in Tsim Sha Tsui, and end on a modern, candlelit note at the neighbourhood bistro of your choice? From juicy handmade hamburger steaks, to rose-laced risotto and champagne-topped pavlovas, our three-day guide maps out indulgent, romantic meals for every kind of couple. Find more dining... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343145/your-hong-kong-food-guide-valentines-day-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343145/your-hong-kong-food-guide-valentines-day-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:30:10 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung As the Year of the Horse gallops into sight, Hong Kong’s most in-demand tables are readying for the rush of reunion dinners and auspicious starts. From the requisite harbourfront fireworks viewings to reimagined Chiu Chow classics, here is the edit of where to book for the Lunar New Year. For those who believe the New Year requires a cinematic backdrop, the harbour remains the protagonist. Above & Beyond at Hotel Icon continues to be a top contender for the fireworks display on the second day of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3342520/where-gather-best-hong-kongs-chinese-new-year-offerings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3342520/where-gather-best-hong-kongs-chinese-new-year-offerings?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:12 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Previously with Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants Art of Canton, Lei Garden and Duddell’s, Eric Chan is now the executive chef at Pedder Chinese in the historic Pedder Building in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up eating Chinese cuisine, especially Chiu Chow food. It is part of my roots, as my ancestors are from Chiu Chow. The flavours I love most are clean, delicate and ingredient-driven, such as fresh seafood, light broths and dishes that bring out the natural... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342104/hong-kong-chefs-favourite-restaurants-oysters-congee-instant-noodles-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342104/hong-kong-chefs-favourite-restaurants-oysters-congee-instant-noodles-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:15:38 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Valentine’s Day lands on a Saturday this year. That means, for many, no post-work rush, no watching the clock – just the entire night ahead to settle into a booth, share a tasting menu and linger over the last bites of dessert. From Michelin-starred artistry over the harbour to shareable feasts in neighbourhood bistros, there is no shortage of places to do that in Hong Kong. Here is a list of 10 restaurants to bring your special someone. 1. Akira Back This Valentine’s Day, chef Akira Back... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341685/10-hong-kong-restaurants-romantic-valentines-day-2026-dinner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341685/10-hong-kong-restaurants-romantic-valentines-day-2026-dinner?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam The Year of the Horse begins in February, and how better to enjoy the Lunar New Year period than by checking out some of Hong Kong’s new restaurants? Toni Au of Écriture fame has opened a French restaurant in Causeway Bay shaped by Asian flavours. Meanwhile, in Wan Chai, the new sister restaurant to Sheung Wan’s Babette delivers relaxed French brasserie classics. The city’s first matcha cafe with its own in-store stone mill arrives in Sai Ying Pun, while Gough Street in Central welcomes a wine... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341508/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-february-2026-japanese-udon-korean-pizza?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341508/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-february-2026-japanese-udon-korean-pizza?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak Peggy Chan, a Hong Kong-born vegetarian chef, sustainability dining advocate and consultant, has become the first recipient of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ Champions of Change Award, which honours those who make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry. “I’m so grateful and honoured for this recognition,” Chan tells the Post. “I really feel like it’s come full circle, too, as [the ceremony] is being held in Hong Kong, where my career started. “I cannot take this honour on my own because... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341621/hong-kong-chef-peggy-chan-wins-asias-50-best-restaurants-first-champions-change-award?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341621/hong-kong-chef-peggy-chan-wins-asias-50-best-restaurants-first-champions-change-award?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:11 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Florence Tsai has worked in jewellery, arts and media, and is currently a wellness consultant and director at Acme Wellness. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I am a huge foodie and borderline glutton. Most of my family is also extremely food-motivated. My grandfather, Francis Tsai, founded Wu Kong Shanghai Restaurant (LG/F, Alpha House, 27-33 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2366 7244), which has been in Hong Kong for 42 years. The New York Times has reviewed it and many celebrities, including US actors... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341392/wellness-experts-go-hong-kong-restaurants-new-york-style-pizza-sushi-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341392/wellness-experts-go-hong-kong-restaurants-new-york-style-pizza-sushi-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Le Caviar Impérial is arguably the most recognisable dish at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and as much a manifesto as it is an appetiser. Distilling Joël Robuchon’s philosophy of “absolute respect for the product”, Le Caviar Impérial is a meticulously layered composition of caviar, crab and lobster jelly. Listed under “hot and cold appetisers” on both the L’Atelier and Le Jardin lunch and dinner menus, the signature sits at the intersection of French precision and haute ingredients, setting the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340437/dish-focus-le-caviar-imperial-latelier-de-joel-robuchon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340437/dish-focus-le-caviar-imperial-latelier-de-joel-robuchon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Kick off this weekend with Shiro Central’s all-day Japanese debut inside Tai Kwun’s heritage walls. Then, roll into Bourke’s rowdy Aussie Triple J countdown bash on Peel Street, and finish with Bakery by the Grand’s queue-baiting Kowloon expansion at Festival Walk. This means Tokyo-inspired robata and sake sessions, snag-sizzling pub revelry and sourdough-fuelled cafe indulgences in one unmissable Friday to Sunday arc across town. Be sure to read our 100 Top Tables Guide 2025 too – the 2026 list... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340421/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340421/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Vanessa Lee Vanessa Lee Ardy Ferguson seems relaxed, or as relaxed as he could be for somebody about to compete in the most prestigious young chefs’ competition in the world. The first time I meet him is in the spotless kitchen of one-Michelin-starred Belon – one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable French restaurants – where he can be found most days, more so in the immediate run-up to the grand finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chefs Academy Competition (SPYCA). At the age of 30, the Indonesian-Canadian has already risen... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340146/ardy-fergusons-road-spellegrino-young-chef-crown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340146/ardy-fergusons-road-spellegrino-young-chef-crown?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Guest chef collaborations, free-flow champagnes and theatrical brunches collide in perfectly timed Saturday-Sunday rituals this weekend, whether you’re chasing seafood, truffle-laden eggs or a royal banquet with spice. Each offers convivial sharing, bold regional signatures and value-driven indulgence – from HK$488 lunches to HK$998 soirées – setting the stage for unhurried weekend memories. For recommendations outside this weekend, head to our 100 Top Tables Guide and read the 2025 list while... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339664/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-16-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339664/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-16-18?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:45:06 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung In May 1976, the wine world’s axis tilted. At a blind tasting in Paris – later immortalised as the Judgment of Paris – a panel of French judges unwittingly dismantled the myth of Gallic invincibility. The weapon of choice? A 1973 Chardonnay from Château Montelena. When the scores were tallied, this upstart Californian bottle had bested the finest white Burgundies, including a Meursault Charmes and a Bâtard-Montrachet. It was the “shot heard round the world”, a moment that transformed the Napa... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3339297/judgment-paris-winning-napa-winery-coming-dinner-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3339297/judgment-paris-winning-napa-winery-coming-dinner-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:09 +0000