https://www.scmp.com/rss/516963/feed Your ultimate guide to what’s on in Hong Kong, including insider tips, weekend round-ups, curated guides, plus unique happenings across the city. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Chinese painter Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) remains one of the most important artists of the 20th century – a bridge-builder who combined traditional ink painting with the bold abstraction of Western modernism. Later this month, the Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDance) will explore his visual language in the cross-disciplinary Grand Dance Poem In Between – Wu Guanzhong’s Ink Odyssey. Co-presented with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and co-organised by the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA),... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3351519/incredible-works-wu-guanzhong-reimagined-hong-kong-dance-crossover?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3351519/incredible-works-wu-guanzhong-reimagined-hong-kong-dance-crossover?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung EAT THIS Racines Racines enters a fresh era under new executive chef and co-owner Chun Wah-leung. Born in Strasbourg, France, to Hong Kong parents, Leung is trading his tenure with Anne-Sophie Pic to blend Cantonese heritage with rigorous French technique. Expect a terroir-driven menu that delicately treads between two culinary worlds in creations such as the abalone prepared meunière style and a refined take on prawn toast using Kuruma prawn tartare. 22 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan DRINK... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3351173/best-things-do-hong-kong-april-26-may-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3351173/best-things-do-hong-kong-april-26-may-2?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:09 +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 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Fret not if you did not manage to secure HK$30 (US$3.80) tickets for this year’s Hong Kong Cinema Day, as there are still plenty of events in the city to fill up your weekend itinerary. From time-limited menus of sweet treats to fun fitness events with some fluffy company, no weekend in Hong Kong will be dull. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Dog Adoption Day: Puppy Yoga On Saturday, April 25, The Hive Sai Kung will host a fitness session alongside animal welfare... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3351074/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-24-26?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3351074/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-24-26?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:45:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This weekend, guest shifts abound as Taipei’s unDer Lab and Bangkok’s Messengerservice both take over Qura at the Regent for two nights, while Craftroom from Osaka appears at The Aubrey. For a cheeky pre-dinner cocktail, Le Bar at Black Sheep’s Jean-Pierre has expanded its offerings. Thursday, April 23 UnDer Lab + Messengerservice x Qura Qura at the Regent is hosting a dual takeover on Thursday and Friday, as unDer Lab from Taipei and Messengerservice from Bangkok run successive shifts on both... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350849/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350849/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +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 Amanda Sheppard Amanda Sheppard Every year when Art Basel Hong Kong opens its doors, Hong Kong once again assumes its role as East Asia’s art world crossroads. Collectors, gallerists and curators from across the region converge on the city, reinforcing a perception that Hong Kong remains Asia’s most globally integrated art market. But beneath the spectacle lies a more nuanced question. What is Hong Kong’s position within an increasingly multicentred East Asian art ecosystem? From the vantage point of Asia Art Archive (AAA),... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350942/hong-kongs-rise-east-asias-thriving-art-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350942/hong-kongs-rise-east-asias-thriving-art-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:14 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram 2/5 stars There is a huge elephant in the room with Michael, the slick but insubstantial new biopic about the “King of Pop”. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and made in cooperation with the Michael Jackson estate, the film features all the singer’s mega-hits, from “Beat It” and “Billie Jean” to “Thriller” and “Bad”. But it shirks the controversies that dogged the music star in his later years – when he was accused of child molestation, something he always denied. Originally expected a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350859/michael-movie-review-michael-jackson-biopic-features-all-hits-none-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350859/michael-movie-review-michael-jackson-biopic-features-all-hits-none-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Ilaria Maria Sala Ilaria Maria Sala “Remembrance”, the title of the solo show at 10 Chancery Lane Gallery dedicated to Dinh Q. Le and curated by writer David Elliott, can be read in two ways. The most pointed one, as intended by its curator, is as a tribute to the work of this exceptional Vietnamese-American artist, who died in 2024. But a significant thread of remembrance also runs through Le’s work in his constant reflections on the Vietnam war (1955-75) and its ongoing aftermath. “In Vietnam, it’s called the American war,”... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3350410/vietnamese-american-artist-dinh-q-les-war-themed-works-stir-painful-parallels-today?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3350410/vietnamese-american-artist-dinh-q-les-war-themed-works-stir-painful-parallels-today?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung For decades, locals and tourists alike in Hong Kong have flocked to Oi Man Sang – a 70-year-old dai pai dong (street food stall) with a loyal following. Since opening in 1956, it has been recognised by food critics and chefs as the “king of wok hei” – wok hei being the Cantonese term that describes the flavour of the perfect stir-fried dish. The restaurant gained international fame after appearing on South Korean celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won’s Street Food Fighter TV show, as well as Bon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350453/hong-kongs-famous-oi-man-sang-dai-pai-dong-opens-dessert-shop-michelin-touch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350453/hong-kongs-famous-oi-man-sang-dai-pai-dong-opens-dessert-shop-michelin-touch?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:15:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Since Bourke’s opened in 2024, its vision has been to bring the energy and culinary excellence of Australian wine bars to Hong Kong. As of this March, the Peel Street outpost has taken that vision to the next level by unveiling a menu with dishes as well as signature cocktails that focus on ingredients native to the Australian continent. “Our goal was to make native Australian flavours and nostalgic elements accessible to Bourke’s diverse clientele,” says bar manager Aled Burt. The Wattleseed,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350490/drink-focus-wattleseed-cocktail-bourkes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350490/drink-focus-wattleseed-cocktail-bourkes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:34:52 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung It is officially the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens weekend, which means event domination in headlines, happy hours and MTR carriages. But if the frenzy is not your cup of tea, don’t worry. There is always something else in this city. From a late-night dim sum rave in a century-old teahouse to a pickleball social in West Kowloon and sustainable fashion swaps, there is plenty to do that has nothing to do with the Sevens. Here are five things to check out this weekend. 1. Dim Sum Rave On Saturday,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350246/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350246/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:45:08 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au The meaning of “farm-to-table” has changed in Hong Kong in recent years. The practice used to be more common in down-to-earth places, but has come to be associated with overpriced produce and Michelin-star restaurants. However, a weekend gathering at Blue Girl Organic Farm in Tai Tong, in Hong Kong’s New Territories, showed that the true concept of farm-to-table is still alive and well. The farm, which has been run by Flora Wong Wah-fong for the past 13 years, hosted more than 30 guests for an... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350153/authentic-farm-table-experience-hong-kong-reconnects-diners-nature?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350153/authentic-farm-table-experience-hong-kong-reconnects-diners-nature?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung From being the industrial hub of Hong Kong Island’s south side to its transformation into a commercial and residential district, Wong Chuk Hang is one of the city’s key contemporary art hubs. Galleries like Sin Sin Fine Art, Ben Brown Fine Arts have called the neighbourhood home for close to two decades; these intimate gallery spaces make up a tight-knit art community, numbering around 26 galleries and art institutions (and growing). Wong Chuk Hang, with its relatively affordable rent and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350111/how-wong-chuk-hang-became-hong-kongs-answer-beijings-798?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350111/how-wong-chuk-hang-became-hong-kongs-answer-beijings-798?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:11 +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 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Michael Larkin is the co-founder of French bistro Lala in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood. He spoke to Andrew Sun. My dad is Irish, my mum is Romanian. We grew up mostly in Romania, where the food was super hearty, super rustic and very flavourful. In the winter, we had a lot of stew and soups; in the summer, we had a lot of barbecues. At home, my mom could burn cereal, so she never cooked for us. My dad, on the other hand, worked in food and beverage, and he taught me how to cook. As for what... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350013/best-pasta-really-authentic-vietnamese-french-bistro-boss-top-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350013/best-pasta-really-authentic-vietnamese-french-bistro-boss-top-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Among the perks of living in arguably one of the most mixology-literate cities in the world is witnessing the adoption of new flavours, ingredients and techniques in real time. The Savory Project opened in 2024 with an umami-first focus, typified in its signature Thai Beef Salad cocktail, and Hong Kong has since seen an explosion of savoury offerings. Among these, spicy cocktails are beginning to gain particular traction. Recently, more bars are making spice a mainstay on their menus. Terrible... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350039/how-hong-kongs-best-bars-and-mixologists-embraced-spicy-cocktails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350039/how-hong-kongs-best-bars-and-mixologists-embraced-spicy-cocktails?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:18 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu It is the weekend before the annual Hong Kong Sevens comes into town, drawing rugby fans from around the world. Take this weekend to perhaps indulge in the calm before the storm, attending introspective exhibitions, eco-friendly local markets and restorative fitness classes. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, to ease yourself back from the long Easter weekend and to savour the quiet before the Sevens. 1. The Majestic Han Following the success of the “Tang Vogue Beyond the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349520/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-10-12?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349520/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-10-12?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:45:08 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh 3.5/5 stars After winning the Cristal for a Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, French filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu’s directorial debut Arco went on to be nominated at every major awards ceremony this past season, only to be eclipsed by Netflix’s cultural juggernaut, KPop Demon Hunters. While the latter’s success is undeniable, Arco is more than worthy of recognition, emerging as a charming and delicately handled sci-fi fable with a powerful ecological message. In the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349216/arco-movie-review-annecy-cristal-winner-peter-pan-esque-sci-fi-tale-our-times?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349216/arco-movie-review-annecy-cristal-winner-peter-pan-esque-sci-fi-tale-our-times?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:15:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The party continues this second weekend of April as Lennon’s from Rosewood Bangkok arrives to take over Pony & Plume at Capella at Galaxy Macau on Thursday, and Bad Times Records hosts its last Steps party at La Cabane Wine Cellar on Saturday. Between these, Honky Tonks Tavern’s new spring cocktail menu is the perfect way to cool off as Hong Kong’s temperatures heat up. Thursday, April 9 Pony & Plume x Lennon’s Bangkok Kick off your weekend early in Macau as Pony & Plume gives us the latest... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349392/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349392/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:57:34 +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 James Marsh James Marsh 3.5/5 stars Shifting gears between careers as a writer, entrepreneur, rally driver and filmmaker, post-80s poster boy Han Han adds another accolade to his cluttered trophy cabinet, scoring the biggest hit of 2026 so far with the motor-racing sequel Pegasus 3. Having clocked up more than 4.3 billion yuan (US$625 million) at China’s box office since its Chinese New Year release, the blockbuster sequel finally brings the continuing exploits of former champion Zhang Chi (Shen Teng) roaring into Hong... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349140/pegasus-3-movie-review-shen-teng-roars-back-han-hans-blockbuster-racing-sequel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349140/pegasus-3-movie-review-shen-teng-roars-back-han-hans-blockbuster-racing-sequel?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Enid Tsui Enid Tsui As the humidity settles over Hong Kong, a spectral spring mist veils Victoria Harbour. Yet, in the evenings, the luminous hand-drawn vision of Shahzia Sikander pierces the haze from the 110-metre-wide (328ft) LED facade of the M+ museum. Her nine-minute animation, 3 to 12 Nautical Miles (2026) – co-commissioned by M+ and Art Basel – stands as a monumental reflection on the mercantile ghosts embedded in the city. Sikander, a Pakistani-American winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, who last had an... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349148/new-film-ms-giant-screen-asks-hongkongers-confront-their-imperial-past?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349148/new-film-ms-giant-screen-asks-hongkongers-confront-their-imperial-past?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:15:09 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak As the force behind two of Hong Kong’s most revered craft cocktail bars – Coa and The Savory Project – Jay Khan is kept busy enough with his day, or rather, night job and is perhaps one of the last people you would expect to get a side gig. However, as a self-described “very restless person”, he got one anyway. In March, less than six years after buying his first camera in 2020, he unveiled his first-ever photography exhibition, “Pouring Shadow”, at Sin Sin Fine Art, an independent gallery in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348740/hong-kong-bar-maestro-jay-khan-swaps-cocktails-cameras-his-first-photo-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348740/hong-kong-bar-maestro-jay-khan-swaps-cocktails-cameras-his-first-photo-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini Springtime heralds new beginnings, renewal and a world emerging from slumber. In that vein, PostMag enters into the next chapter of its long life as we bid a heartfelt farewell and express our thanks to Cat Nelson. Since autumn 2024, she has adroitly steered PostMag with her keen vision and relentless pursuit of inspiring stories, enriching our Sundays with razor-sharp wit, delightful reads and impactful reporting. I’m grateful for the path she has set PostMag on, and excited to continue the... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348852/week-postmag-hsbc-main-building-turns-40-hong-kong-sevens-and-new-beginnings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348852/week-postmag-hsbc-main-building-turns-40-hong-kong-sevens-and-new-beginnings?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung It has only been a few days since the end of Hong Kong’s art week, but the city is already steaming ahead for another action-packed weekend. This Easter holiday, the relentless rhythm shifts from gallery walls to the sprung floors of a dance studio, a Thai holiday festival and yet another convention with anime classics and musical performances in the spotlight. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Easter in Artful Bloom at The Repulse Bay This weekend marks the beginning of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3348872/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-3-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3348872/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-3-5?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:41 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong begins a five-day long weekend break for the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays on Friday, with authorities expecting busy inbound and outbound travel during the period. Mainland China marks the festival, also known as tomb-sweeping day, between Saturday and Monday. For Hongkongers remaining in the city and visitors from the mainland and elsewhere, the South China Morning Post lists key activities open to the public. Coffee festival The popular coffee festival returns to the West... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348841/looking-easter-holiday-inspiration-heres-whats-happening-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3348841/looking-easter-holiday-inspiration-heres-whats-happening-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:03:18 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Whether you are looking for lavish seasonal menus, creative chocolate treats or festive-themed workshops, Easter in Hong Kong is full of flavour and fun. During the long weekend, adults can indulge in the best brunch spots and must-try seasonal pastries, while children can join beginner-friendly art classes in some of the city’s premier hotels and restaurants and catch a special visit from the Easter bunny. Why put all your eggs in one basket when the city has so many Easter activities to offer?... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348617/easter-2026-food-highlights-hong-kong-sunday-lunch-hot-cross-doughnuts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348617/easter-2026-food-highlights-hong-kong-sunday-lunch-hot-cross-doughnuts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Edmund Lee Edmund Lee 2.5/5 stars A bus blast on Valentine’s Day in 1998 that killed 16 and injured dozens in Wuhan, in China’s Hubei province, provides the blueprint for We’re Nothing at All, a trenchant drama that marks a rare rekindling of Herman Yau Lai-to’s passion for socially conscious storytelling after the veteran Hong Kong filmmaker’s mostly bombastic action blockbusters over the past decade. Anchored by visceral performances from a pair of singer-actors, who play the misanthropic gay couple at the heart of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348613/were-nothing-all-movie-review-herman-yaus-grim-social-critique-too-heavy-handed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348613/were-nothing-all-movie-review-herman-yaus-grim-social-critique-too-heavy-handed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu A permanent exhibition showcasing Hong Kong’s history reopened on Wednesday after a major revamp that emphasised the city’s roots in Chinese culture, with visitors expressing mixed reactions to the changes. The “Hong Kong Story” exhibition – which opened in 2001 and closed for renovation in late 2020 – has been reduced from two storeys to a single floor, but expanded from eight to 10 galleries. The revamped exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History in Tsim Sha Tsui features more than 2,800... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348678/revamped-hong-kong-story-exhibition-spotlights-citys-roots-chinese-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348678/revamped-hong-kong-story-exhibition-spotlights-citys-roots-chinese-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:15:39 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s new menus galore for your long Easter weekend. First, The St Regis Bar is bringing your Indonesian getaway straight to you. Fahri Yusuf of The St Regis Jakarta will be taking on Hong Kong. Friday After Class doubles down on the nostalgia by introducing a menu focused on third-culture backgrounds, while Bourke’s refreshes its bar programme to focus on native Australian ingredients. Thursday, April 2 Sip & Savor Vol 9: The Art of Timeless Pour Even if you’re not on a getaway this Easter... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348603/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348603/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Which Hong Kong park has the best swing set? Which ones are the most convenient to get to via public transport? Which ones are best for both children and adults? Mr Swing knows. From Sha Tin to Lamma Island, Mr Swing explores Hong Kong’s parks on a quest to find the city’s finest swings. The pseudonymous online creator, who has declined to reveal his real name for privacy reasons, has accumulated more than 11,000 followers across Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. “I enjoyed playing on swings when... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348489/where-are-hong-kongs-best-swings-man-who-has-tested-over-200-sets-knows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348489/where-are-hong-kongs-best-swings-man-who-has-tested-over-200-sets-knows?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok The Easter long weekend marks the perfect time to check out a number of Hong Kong’s latest coffee shops, although if you work in Sheung Wan or Kwun Tong you will definitely want to mark some of these down for when you need a break from the office. Apart from enjoying these five new openings, coffee fans should take note of this weekend (April 3-6), which sees the return of Coffee HK at West Kowloon. More than 80 international coffee and cafe brands – including Shanghai’s Captain George Flavor... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348394/5-new-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-hong-kong-april-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348394/5-new-cafes-and-coffee-shops-try-hong-kong-april-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 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 This Easter, the city’s kitchens are rolling out chocolate-centric tea sets, skyline specials, carving-station brunches and festive baked goods. Here’s where to book or stop by this weekend for holiday eating that balances grown-up refinement with kid-friendly fun, from harbour-view Valrhona indulgences to DIY baked goods kits you can take home. For more dining recommendations, see our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide, and stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 list. Friday, April 3 Kick off your... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348346/your-hong-kong-food-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348346/your-hong-kong-food-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:45:08 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram 2/5 stars It will come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Nintendo’s crown jewels, those lovable plumbers Mario and Luigi, are back. The Super Mario Bros Movie was a staggering hit in 2023, grossing US$1.36 billion and showing just how beloved these video game icons really are. Now comes the inevitable sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Loosely inspired by the 2007 video game Super Mario Galaxy and its 2010 follow-up, the film takes us back to the hallucinogenic Mushroom Kingdom and its... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348483/super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-nintendo-sequel-looks-great-lacks-laughs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348483/super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-nintendo-sequel-looks-great-lacks-laughs?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:09 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak In today’s climate of political unrest, how does the art world navigate instability across regions? For its inaugural show, Gold by Serakai Studio – a new art space in Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang – has chosen to lean into the unpredictability. To its curators, uncertainty is not something to be avoided but to be embraced and created through experimentation and deviations from the norm. The exhibition’s tongue-in-cheek title, “Certainly”, is inspired by American artist-composer La Monte Young’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348099/gold-serakai-studios-new-exhibition-certainly-leans-todays-unpredictability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348099/gold-serakai-studios-new-exhibition-certainly-leans-todays-unpredictability?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes In 2012, when Angelle Siyang-Le told her father she had taken a job with a company called Art Basel, his initial reaction wasn’t one of pride, but one of concern. “My dad was like, ‘OK, never heard of it,’” she recalls. The inquisitive parent researched the company address in Wan Chai and set off to find its office, only to come up empty, not realising the different company he found at that address was a co-working space. Perturbed, he promptly texted his daughter to warn her she’d been conned... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348090/art-basel-hong-kongs-director-fairs-role-citys-cultural-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348090/art-basel-hong-kongs-director-fairs-role-citys-cultural-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:50:30 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Noodles seem to be the emerging theme of April’s new restaurant openings, as four new specialist eateries join the fray, including one of Tokyo’s top three ramen shops and a plant-based ramen hideaway. Causeway Bay debuts a Thai street-style eatery and a Japanese-Italian newcomer. Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan welcomes a fresh Spanish hang-out while, across the harbour, Tseung Kwan O gets a taste of a classic hotel’s famed pastries. In Kowloon, Jordan welcomes a Michelin-recommended addition from... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347931/10-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-april-2026-and-high-end-sushi-outlet-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347931/10-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-april-2026-and-high-end-sushi-outlet-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Vanessa Lee Vanessa Lee “Have you ever had fried bananas in Chinese food before?” Lap-see Lam asks with a twinkle in her eye over our video call between Stockholm and Hong Kong. I admit I haven’t, at least not of the Chinese persuasion. The artist explains that fried bananas with syrup and ice cream is a typical Swedish-Chinese dish. Another is Swedish meatballs in tomato sauce served with rice. But the most remarkable is a dish called “four small dishes”. “It’s basically different dishes on the same plate, and... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347328/multimedia-artist-lap-see-lams-hong-kong-show-explores-cultural-identity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347328/multimedia-artist-lap-see-lams-hong-kong-show-explores-cultural-identity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu It has been a whirlwind week in Hong Kong – a city, which in the past few days, has been the host of Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards and much more. For those seeking a more intimate or curated experience away from the major landmarks and large crowds, Hong Kong has many alternative activities, from exclusive guest bartenders to independent pop-up exhibitions and local fitness clubs. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong if you are looking for intimate,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348066/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-27-29?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348066/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-27-29?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:50:07 +0000 Jacqueline Kot Jacqueline Kot Artists from different generations contribute to the art world in ways that are often influenced by the key events of their times. Generation Y or Millennials, generally defined as people born between 1981 and 1996, grew up alongside the rise of the internet in more diverse, inclusive and liberal environments than previous generations. These defining characteristics have shaped, in different forms, the works of millennial artists exhibiting at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026. Creating a new... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348015/art-basel-hong-kong-2026-millennial-artists-who-are-redefining-reality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348015/art-basel-hong-kong-2026-millennial-artists-who-are-redefining-reality?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:08:06 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng When Peel Street – one of Hong Kong’s best streets for a quality tipple – is nestled between a small traditional temple and retro Hong Kong lifestyle brand Goods of Desire on Hollywood Road, bars focusing on nostalgia like Friday After Class are sure to do well. This is especially the case with Friday After Class’ upcoming menu, The Third Culture Sip. Launching on March 30, the programme explores unlikely pairings of countries and flavours across seven drinks, – much like the colourful... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348000/drink-focus-tropical-spicy-brew-friday-after-class?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348000/drink-focus-tropical-spicy-brew-friday-after-class?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:44 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak If you ask Hongkongers if they like Thai food, many will say they do; ask them if they know ThongSmith, and chances are most of them will say yes. The Bangkok-based noodle chain opened in 2018 and has since expanded to more than 25 locations in the Thai capital. It made a name for itself by honing in on humble boat noodles, with a slow-simmered broth and adding premium toppings such as Australian Wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork. Now, in its eighth year, it has picked Hong Kong as its first overseas... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347786/hong-kong-now-you-dont-have-go-bangkok-boat-noodle-fix-thongsmith-here?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347786/hong-kong-now-you-dont-have-go-bangkok-boat-noodle-fix-thongsmith-here?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Hong Kong’s Art Month calendar is crowded, but every so often a show cuts through the noise. This spring, that role falls to “Beyond the Abstract”, a landmark exhibition at Sotheby’s Maison in Chater House that attempts something unusually ambitious: a survey of abstraction across cultures and spanning 3,000 years. Running until March 27, the exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, works on paper and historic objects that trace a dialogue across the centuries, from ancient artefacts to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3347819/style-edit-sothebys-maps-3000-years-abstraction-landmark-hong-kong-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3347819/style-edit-sothebys-maps-3000-years-abstraction-landmark-hong-kong-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Lavender Au Lavender Au To make his galvanised-iron installations, which have been exhibited in Milan and London, Hong Kong-born artist Gamzar heads to his metal master’s studio on the fourth floor of an industrial building in To Kwa Wan. The studio, managed by Melty Chan Ching-yee and Michael Yu Kwok-keung, aka Master Yu, is filled with tools: hammers, drills, pliers, clamps, a machine for folding metal made in Germany in the 1980s and even a chainsaw. From the window, the building looks out onto another industrial... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347294/hong-kong-artist-gamzar-galvanised-working-iron-and-bamboo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347294/hong-kong-artist-gamzar-galvanised-working-iron-and-bamboo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s still another week before the long Easter holiday, but the city’s bar scene is alive and kicking regardless. Gokan brings in chefs and bartenders from across China, South Korea and Japan for a night celebrating some of the best mixology from the three regions. The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern hosts an experimental concept from Osaka, and Bar Anima reopens on Stanley Street, rejoining the city’s handful of dedicated, Japanese-style outposts. Thursday, March 26 Far East Movement at... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Lee Hill-choi Lee Hill-choi Art Basel Hong Kong is the catalyst for multiple events across the city every spring. The final stretch of the month brings Art Week – and this year, the calendar beyond the main fair is more compelling than ever. From edible art to landmark retrospectives, street murals to archival treasures, here’s what not to miss. HKWalls Street Art Festival Until March 29 Now in its 11th edition, HKWalls transforms the Central and Western district into an open-air gallery with murals by international and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3347832/hong-kong-art-week-beyond-art-basel-art-central-street-art-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3347832/hong-kong-art-week-beyond-art-basel-art-central-street-art-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:58 +0000