https://www.scmp.com/rss/517759/feed 100 Top Tables is the South China Morning Post’s authoritative guide to fine dining in Hong Kong and Macau. Covering 135 restaurants and bars across both cities, it is an indispensable companion to help you pick the perfect spot for any occasion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Subtle, discreet playfulness has been the name of the game for The Green Door since it opened three years ago. Even the address is playful – it’s listed as being on 97 Wellington Street, but can only be accessed by a dimly lit door on adjoining Graham Street, which once belonged to speakeasy 001. Its recently updated menu of signatures features drinks like the Lee, which combines the bar’s food-based inspiration with a solid knowledge of classics, plus an added twist. For this latest batch of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352738/drink-focus-lee-cocktail-green-door?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352738/drink-focus-lee-cocktail-green-door?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:13 +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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s a weekend of parties in Hong Kong, starting early with Bar Leone celebrating three years in Hong Kong from its Bridges Street address. Then, during the weekend proper, PMQ lights up with the city’s annual craft gin festival, Ginsanity, before Saturday rounds the week out with free-flow margaritas at The Pontiac. Wednesday, May 6 Bar Leone’s third anniversary It’s not every day that the World’s Best Bar turns three. For one night only, Bar Leone is turning into The Grand Leone Hotel to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352617/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-may-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3352617/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-may-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 09:24:43 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard Taipei is a special destination for foodies. Besides its famed night markets, iconic beef noodles and a growing constellation of Michelin-starred restaurants, the city’s real soul is in its hidden corners, where you’ll find craft beer paired with mala fried chicken; sweet potato coffee, created by a latte art champion, no less; wild teas poured like wine and Dongpo pork with a black tea soy milk cocktail served inside a hidden VHS-lined bistro. Chicken Bar by Weekend View this post... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351948/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-taipei?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351948/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-taipei?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This Labour Day weekend, transport yourself to the heart of Italy at Artifact Bar, which is hosting the famed Rome watering hole The Court; or to Mexico via Cruise Restaurant & Bar, which is serving up a special menu called Port of Call: Mexico. For those who want a taste of France, the Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Hong Kong is unveiling its new champagne bar concept, Blanc de Noirs. Thursday, April 30 Artifact Bar x The Court Rome Close out April – and welcome the long weekend – at Artifact,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351827/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-30-may-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351827/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-30-may-2?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:26 +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 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au Walk into any serious steakhouse in Hong Kong today and you’ll find dry-aged beef on the menu, often for double the price of regular steak. What was an age-old practice has, in the past decade, made a comeback as chefs seek to unlock a deeper dimension of flavour. But here’s what most diners don’t realise: the technique has moved beyond beef. Across the city, chefs are dry-ageing fish, lamb, chicken and pigeon. Can the same process that transforms a slab of beef do the same for other... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351650/beyond-steak-how-dry-age-fish-lamb-and-poultry-according-3-hong-kong-chefs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3351650/beyond-steak-how-dry-age-fish-lamb-and-poultry-according-3-hong-kong-chefs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:08 +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 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 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Golden Gip, the fourth outpost from Censu Crew visionary Shun Sato, opened its doors on Wellington Street in Central in January 2025, following a four-month pop-up called Prelude in Sai Wan Ho. This lively spot channels an elevated dai pai dong vibe, blending Asian cuisines with bold Korean twists in a wabi-sabi space, alive with neon signs, collaborative art and a “gip” (Korean for home) atmosphere that draws crowds for shareable plates. Sato hails from Sendai in northern Japan and was born... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350478/dish-focus-fxxking-peace-out-mapo-tofu-golden-gip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350478/dish-focus-fxxking-peace-out-mapo-tofu-golden-gip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:46 +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 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 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 Natasha Tang Natasha Tang In Hong Kong, where space is always at a premium, the best dining rooms are often the ones that understand how much a meal is impacted by its surroundings. Lighting, table size, chair height and furniture layout all start shaping your experience before the first plate arrives. Thoughtful execution lends a sense of ease and generosity, while less considered choices can distract from even capable cooking. At Dieci, those choices are woven into the experience from the moment you walk in. Upon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350245/why-thoughtful-restaurant-design-so-important-even-dense-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350245/why-thoughtful-restaurant-design-so-important-even-dense-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng New menus are the focus this weekend. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland-inspired Central cocktail bar The Green Door launches a new series of signatures in collaboration with local indie band Mr Koo. ICYMI, Peridot also launched its second terroir-focused menu, this time paying homage to the mezcal-making mecca of Oaxaca. Meanwhile, there’s no better way to start the weekend than with a party, so head down to Artifact as the basement speakeasy celebrates its third anniversary. Friday, April... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350150/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350150/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:32 +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 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 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 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 Wilson Fok Wilson Fok In 2024, the inaugural Chinese Wine Awards took place in Macau. The event was the first of its kind in the city, showcasing wines produced in China judged by a panel of international experts and critics. The awards have since expanded in scale, featuring a larger panel of judges, and this year included activation events in Beijing leading up to the judging sessions and award ceremony. Macau is the ideal spot for such an event: not only famous as a Unesco City of Gastronomy, but also for its... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348625/chinese-wine-awards-elevate-ao-yun-and-other-labels-world-stage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348625/chinese-wine-awards-elevate-ao-yun-and-other-labels-world-stage?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:12 +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 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 Lee Hill-choi Lee Hill-choi Macau has long been a city of intersections – East and West, old and new, tradition and reinvention. As a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy, it is now staking a claim to another kind of convergence: a place where world-class fine dining and genuine environmental responsibility are not in tension, but in lockstep. That ambition takes centre stage at this year’s International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, which for the first time extends beyond Fisherman’s Wharf into a new satellite venue in the... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348524/macaus-culinary-festival-highlights-luxury-dining-alongside-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348524/macaus-culinary-festival-highlights-luxury-dining-alongside-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au Marco Polo once wrote that for every shipload of pepper reaching Alexandria, a hundred docked in Quanzhou. Centuries later, that pepper still lingers – sprinkled over bowls of beef soup, simmered with seafood, woven into the city’s kitchens. It is a taste of the maritime trade routes that once made Quanzhou the “emporium of the world”. In 2021, Quanzhou received Unesco World Heritage status for its role as the eastern terminus of the Maritime Silk Road. Four years later, in October 2025, it... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348506/quanzhou-maritime-silk-road-unesco-creative-city-gastronomy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3348506/quanzhou-maritime-silk-road-unesco-creative-city-gastronomy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:18:48 +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 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 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 Wilson Lau Wilson Lau Macau’s culinary identity is a deliciously unruly map of the world: a centuries-old laboratory of creative fusion where spices, techniques and stories collide. Long before “fusion cuisine” became a trend, Macanese cooking was already inventing itself at the crossroads of oceans – an everyday experiment in adaptation, improvisation and joyful hybridity. What began as practical substitutions and ingenuity has evolved into a living tradition that prizes sustainability, originality and a renewed... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347312/macau-gastronomy-fest-unites-39-unesco-cities-chengdu-lucknow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347312/macau-gastronomy-fest-unites-39-unesco-cities-chengdu-lucknow?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:36 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It is a sign of our modern, interconnected times that the Macao Government Tourism Office has named British YouTubers Joshua Carrott and Oliver Kendal – usually known simply as Josh and Ollie – as keynote speakers for this year’s International Cities of Gastronomy Fest. The duo, better known for their YouTube channel Korean Englishman, rose to prominence by offering a fresh lens on the Korean Wave. While most online audiences rode the Hallyu wave via K-pop and dramas, Carrott and Kendal were... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347299/why-korean-englishmans-josh-and-ollie-are-perfect-gastronomy-fest-ambassadors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347299/why-korean-englishmans-josh-and-ollie-are-perfect-gastronomy-fest-ambassadors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:26 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At the World Food Forum (WFF), a United Nations-backed platform where gastronomy bridges cultures and drives agrifood systems transformation, Flora Igoe leads the Youth Culture Programme. Based in Rome at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), she guides young chefs in safeguarding intangible food heritage – family recipes, ancient farming practices and time-honoured techniques – while connecting their work to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. “Food often creates connections between... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347293/uns-world-food-forum-building-new-generation-changemakers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347293/uns-world-food-forum-building-new-generation-changemakers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:20 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes In an increasingly globalised world, culture is the common thread that binds communities together. For over two decades, the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) has worked to weave loose local threads into a cohesive global fabric, bringing together urban centres from all over the world. Its goal is to champion creativity in a way that helps make that sometimes ambiguous force a concrete driver of sustainable development, placing it at the heart of urban policy and international... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347274/how-unescos-creative-cities-network-redefining-urban-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347274/how-unescos-creative-cities-network-redefining-urban-development?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:15 +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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The guest shift calendar is in full swing as Problem Child from Manila brings its focused drinks and hospitality to Dead Poets, and New York’s Overstory arrives at Ozone to take over the bar for two nights in a row. If you’re looking for something closer to home, Argo’s new menu is here and urges you to explore local producers and flavours. Thursday, March 19 Dead Poets x Problem Child Unleash your inner wild child at Dead Poets as Kevin Corales, co-founder of Problem Child, guests from Manila.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346989/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346989/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng If there’s anything Terrible Baby is known for – besides being one of the best bars on the Kowloon side for its signature cocktails or expansive terrace – it is for the bar’s love for Hong Kong and creating dada-inspired menus. In a major update to Terrible Baby’s menu, bar manager Axel Gonzalez and his team trimmed the selection to 16 signatures, mapped against five pillars of flavour – herbal, sour, spicy, sweet and umami – and inspired by Hong Kong’s past as well as its present. There are the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346325/drink-focus-ddl-old-fashioned-terrible-baby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346325/drink-focus-ddl-old-fashioned-terrible-baby?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This is a weekend full of multi-evening events, starting with Socio’s second anniversary party featuring the official debut of its latest menu and culminating in a Sunday masterclass. Over in Macau, Wing Lei hosts seven bars from all over the world for the second edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends, while Terrible Baby’s menu has been updated with exciting new drinks inspired by Hong Kong. Thursday, March 12 Socio’s second anniversary Socio turns two this week! The Staunton Street outpost for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346221/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346221/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +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 Natasha Tang Natasha Tang Paris’ dining scene spans Michelin temples to market-fresh bistros. One night, you’ll chase truffle-infused classics near the Louvre; the next, fusion plates in a Marais atelier or natural wines by the canal. Whether you’re here for Paris Fashion Week, art museum exhibitions, long strolls by the Seine or garden escapes, seek out these under-the-radar spots for a real taste of the city. Jaja This courtyard spot sits at the back of a quiet Marais passage, part historic town house, part... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346077/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346077/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:10 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Little Cove, Honeymoon Dessert, Paisano’s and Jaspas may sound like a roll call of some of Hong Kong’s most recognisable F&B names – brands now scattered across Central, Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui – but what if we told you that they all started in Sai Kung, the “sleepy” seaside village better known for seafood feasts, boat parties and Sunday hikes than restaurant empires? For more than three decades, this coastal enclave has quietly functioned as one of Hong Kong’s most reliable culinary launch... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345688/sai-kung-launch-pad-some-hong-kongs-biggest-fb-names?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345688/sai-kung-launch-pad-some-hong-kongs-biggest-fb-names?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:15:13 +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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s a packed International Women’s Day weekend as Bar Mind hosts the experimental unDer Lab from Taipei, Aubrey After Dark brings in DJ Q Narongwate to host its latest edition, and Jin Bo Law Skybar shows off its new Hong Kong-inspired signatures menu. Meanwhile, on Monday, Avoca and DrinkCollectiv spotlight eight women bartenders and influencers in a massive 16-hand guest shift. Friday, March 6 Aubrey After Dark Kick off your weekend with another edition of Aubrey After Dark as the Mandarin... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng In a bar scene as diverse and innovative as Hong Kong’s, it would be easy for veteran bars to just play the hits from over two decades of history. This is especially true for those that have a long history in the city’s hotels, like Caprice Bar – with the Michelin-starred restaurant sitting just a few steps across. However, the team at the Four Seasons and at Caprice Bar, helmed by bar manager Anyss Saintilan, have been able to combine a storied history of world-class mixology with cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:39 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Close out February by celebrating the best in both Hong Kong and Macanese mixology. Start your weekend with a trio of up-and-coming local bartenders at Gossip, before heading over to Galaxy Macau to try the newly opened Pony & Plume at Capella. Then enjoy the best of Hong Kong’s Bar Buonasera at Long Bar at Raffles, Galaxy Macau. Thursday, February 26 Whispered Pours at Gossip Kick off the last weekend in February at Gossip with its latest edition of Whispered Pours, which promises themed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344600/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344600/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:14 +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 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng 100 Top Tables wishes you a lucky, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse! As the festivities continue into the weekend, hit up Peel Street and check out a few of Hong Kong’s best cocktails celebrating the Lunar New Year at Kinsman and Sugar King. And in case you missed it, Masahiko Endo made his return to the industry by building Bar Yon’s first signatures menu. To cap it off, one of Singapore’s rising star bars, helmed by a husband-and-wife duo, is taking over Qura Bar at the Regent for a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343735/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343735/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:13 +0000