https://www.scmp.com/rss/518106/feed The latest news on the Regent Hong Kong, five-star Hong Kong hotel, including hotel news and travel updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer The first weekend food guide of 2026 leans into new beginnings with menus that feel suitably celebratory, from seafood-laden buffets to refined regional Chinese cooking and bourbon-aged steak. Diners can ease into the year with a Jewels of the Sea feast at Cordis in Mong Kok, savour winter Ningbo specialities at Yong Fu in Wan Chai, and end Sunday with a 45-day Michter’s Bourbon-aged Mayura T-bone at The Steak House at Regent Hong Kong – three very different ways to toast the year ahead. For... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3338161/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3338161/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-january-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2018 IHG Hotels & Resorts, the company behind chains such as InterContinental and the Holiday Inn, acquired a majority stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts with the aim of turning the company into a big player in the A-list luxury hospitality game. Before the IHG investment, the Regent brand – which at one point was part of the Four Seasons portfolio – had been a bit under the radar and gone through various ownerships (Taiwan-based Formosa International Hotels Corporation currently co-owns it... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3326800/regent-santa-monica-beach-luxury-redefined-southern-california?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3326800/regent-santa-monica-beach-luxury-redefined-southern-california?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:13 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Set within Regent Hong Kong, Lai Ching Heen stands as a beacon of Cantonese culinary excellence. With two Michelin stars and a legacy spanning over four decades, this Hong Kong institution has successfully married tradition with innovation since its opening in 1984. Remodelled and renamed in 2022, Lai Ching Heen has dedicated itself to the art of creating authentic Cantonese cuisine, focusing on premium, seasonal ingredients and time-honoured cooking methods. The restaurant’s culinary philosophy... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/flavours-hong-kong/article/3310857/explore-legacy-flavours-regent-hong-kongs-lai-ching-heen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/flavours-hong-kong/article/3310857/explore-legacy-flavours-regent-hong-kongs-lai-ching-heen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps, making it an exciting destination for visitors from all over the world. For those looking for a private sanctuary to retire to amid the hustle and the bustle, there is no better base than the Regent Hong Kong. With a prime location facing the famous Victoria Harbour, this stunning hotel is the epitome of discreet luxury and offers visitors unparalleled access to the best experiences the city has to offer. It’s just steps away from cultural attractions,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3310567/style-edit-regent-hong-kongs-signature-suites-are-private-sanctuaries-heart-city-offering-ultimate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3310567/style-edit-regent-hong-kongs-signature-suites-are-private-sanctuaries-heart-city-offering-ultimate?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 May 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Located inside Regent Hong Kong, Lai Ching Heen is famous for its elegant jade decor, adherence to traditional cooking methods and artfully presented Cantonese dishes. The restaurant boasts myriad accolades, including being a long established fixture in 100 Top Tables’ best restaurant guide, as well as holding two Michelin stars and two Black Pearl diamonds. The restaurant’s immersive culinary journeys reach beyond the excellence of the food, with sensory encounters inspired by Hong Kong’s rich... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3272614/top-tables-edit-regent-hong-kongs-michelin-starred-lai-ching-heen-offers-puer-tea-tasting-menu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3272614/top-tables-edit-regent-hong-kongs-michelin-starred-lai-ching-heen-offers-puer-tea-tasting-menu?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:00:16 +0000 Regent Hong Kong is one of the city’s most storied, iconic hotels. Located on the city’s famed Victoria Harbour, this majestic haven is known for its legacy of innovation, extraordinary views, impeccable dining options and unparalleled service. Its stunning transformation and soul-rejuvenating aesthetic was masterminded by Hong Kong-born design visionary Chi Wing Lo, who has created 497 guestrooms and suites that promise to serve as personal sanctuaries of peace and tranquillity. This month... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3265307/style-edit-regent-hong-kong-launches-its-signature-suite-collection-trio-tranquil-and-personal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3265307/style-edit-regent-hong-kong-launches-its-signature-suite-collection-trio-tranquil-and-personal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:00:10 +0000 Hongkongers rarely get sticker shock when it comes to expensive items. After all, we paid the record price for a 1kg white truffle – US$141,000. Gaddi’s, in The Peninsula Hong Kong, held a dinner in 2021 priced at HK$10,888 (US$1,400) per person. Now Qura Bar, newly opened at the Regent Hong Kong hotel, is selling a cocktail that costs HK$1,800 per glass. It also has a number of high-end wines available by the glass, such as 2012 Château Figeac, a Saint-Émilion Bordeaux, at HK$580 a go. Vintage... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3254640/us230-glass-its-most-expensive-cocktail-hong-kong-sazerac-regent-hotels-qura-bar-worth-money?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3254640/us230-glass-its-most-expensive-cocktail-hong-kong-sazerac-regent-hotels-qura-bar-worth-money?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:15:13 +0000 This is the 18th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. Ada Choi Siu-fan, known for her compelling performances on television and in film, established herself as one of Hong Kong’s more versatile actresses since getting her start at city broadcaster TVB. Born in 1973 in Hong Kong, she got her big break as an actress after being named second runner-up in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant. She was just 17 at the time. Choi underlined... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251839/mesmerising-hong-kong-actress-ada-chois-rise-fame-how-she-dealt-her-mothers-gambling-addiction-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3251839/mesmerising-hong-kong-actress-ada-chois-rise-fame-how-she-dealt-her-mothers-gambling-addiction-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:15:11 +0000 The Lunar New Year holiday starts on February 10, which means the festive feasting begins – and there is no better occasion to add a few new restaurants to your wish list. Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood in Kowloon is getting busy, with a new open-fire cooking concept, a rare spirits bar and a Thai restaurant opening. Look out too for a freshly opened coconut-themed cafe that will delight those who love Southeast Asian flavours. On Hong Kong Island, those who want sushi can head to a new... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3250299/8-best-new-restaurants-and-bars-hong-kong-february-2024-wagyu-beef-chiu-chow-food-affordable-sushi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3250299/8-best-new-restaurants-and-bars-hong-kong-february-2024-wagyu-beef-chiu-chow-food-affordable-sushi?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:45:12 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The streets of Hong Kong are once again filled with the hustle and bustle of people from all walks of life, drawn to this city's vibrant energy. Whether it's for business or leisure, the city has an undeniable charm that captivates the hearts of all who visit. The latest addition at the reimagined Regent Hong Kong, Qura Bar, opens its doors just in time to welcome all those seeking a unique experience in this city. More... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/haven-epicurean-pleasures/article/3248738/qura-bar-where-iconic-views-rare-spirits-and-gastronomic-delights-meld-intriguing-sanctuary-senses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/haven-epicurean-pleasures/article/3248738/qura-bar-where-iconic-views-rare-spirits-and-gastronomic-delights-meld-intriguing-sanctuary-senses?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:00:23 +0000 Hong Kong-born and Vancouver-raised Flora Ma is the co-founder of Only Beverages, the sugar-free, carb-free premium vodka soda brand produced in Hong Kong. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I was born in Hong Kong and moved to Vancouver at a very young age, where I grew up enjoying traditional Chinese dishes at home. However, as I grew older, my taste expanded to include a wide variety of dishes from around the world, with a particular love for Japanese. My favourite restaurants offer both a fantastic... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3246265/sushi-stunning-views-best-snails-where-hong-kong-born-canadian-likes-go-food-and-atmosphere-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3246265/sushi-stunning-views-best-snails-where-hong-kong-born-canadian-likes-go-food-and-atmosphere-city?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:45:08 +0000 Eat, drink and be merry may be the standard Christmas commandments, but there’s more to the holiday season in Hong Kong than just hedonistic pleasures (no matter how flavoursome). If you’re able to pull yourself away from the bar or dining room, here are the best seasonal events happening this year. 1. Central Market There are winter markets throughout Hong Kong and while Central Market’s might not have the charm of traditional European-style stalls, it makes up for it with a breadth of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3245948/where-celebrate-christmas-and-new-years-eve-hong-kong-2023-family-friendly-workshops-ritz-carlton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3245948/where-celebrate-christmas-and-new-years-eve-hong-kong-2023-family-friendly-workshops-ritz-carlton?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:27:40 +0000 If Christmas is spent with family, then New Year’s Eve is spent with friends. There have been so many festivities of late that it is hard to believe this will be the first New Year’s Eve without any Covid-19 restrictions and will mark the return of the countdown fireworks in Hong Kong after a five-year break. Whether you are celebrating the arrival of 2024 in style or quietly, we have got you covered. 1. Sevva Sevva closes in May 2024 and this will be your last chance to party there. The black... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245583/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-sevvas-final-hurrah-rooftops-central-champagne-view-regent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3245583/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-sevvas-final-hurrah-rooftops-central-champagne-view-regent?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:45:08 +0000 Regent Hong Kong’s first Christmas is poised to be a festive affair with an array of culinary happenings on offer across its dining venues. The hotel, which last month celebrated its grand opening on the site of the former InterContinental Hotel, offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour and its evening panorama of holiday lights. Headlining the list of glamorous events is the festive eight-course omakase dinner menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Nobu Hong Kong. Following a three-year... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3244954/top-tables-edit-regent-hong-kong-gets-festive-chic-christmas-menus-overlooking-hong-kong-island?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3244954/top-tables-edit-regent-hong-kong-gets-festive-chic-christmas-menus-overlooking-hong-kong-island?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:00:15 +0000 On October 1, 1980, the Regent Hotel officially opened at the eastern end of the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, in Kowloon. Exactly a week later, the Hong Kong Space Museum opened next door; hotel guests could see the gleam of its planetarium dome, like a huge white egg, as they were driven up the adjacent slope and into what looked like an unremarkable office building. In both cases, it was only when you stepped inside that you could appreciate the stellar view. More than 40 years and several shifts... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3242125/regent-hotel-witness-hong-kong-history-its-stunning-harbour-views-its-time-intercontinental-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3242125/regent-hotel-witness-hong-kong-history-its-stunning-harbour-views-its-time-intercontinental-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:43:40 +0000 Everyone is born with special stars in their birth chart – and they can be activated during certain years, months and days. Chinese astrology is based upon the following three theories and principles: a combination of yin-yang, the five elements – fire, earth, metal, water and wood – and the 12 animals of the zodiac. The astrological feng shui month follows the solar system, therefore it runs from the middle of the first week of one month to the next, usually between the fifth to eighth of each... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3237080/how-does-water-dog-affect-your-luck-october-2023-read-your-chinese-astrological-horoscope-your?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3237080/how-does-water-dog-affect-your-luck-october-2023-read-your-chinese-astrological-horoscope-your?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:10 +0000 Ever since the border between Hong Kong and mainland China reopened and quarantine-free travel resumed, the city’s residents have been flocking to nearby Shenzhen for shopping. Hongkongers have made over 22.4 million visits, or about 900,000 every week, to Shenzhen between February and late July, to be precise, according to Immigration Department statistics. Besides cheaper costs just across the Shenzhen River, the city’s rapid urbanisation saw plenty of new buildings sprout up over the past 30... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3235710/8-best-shenzhen-hotels-weekend-staycation-urban-gems-st-regis-and-muji-hotel-and-beach-retreats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3235710/8-best-shenzhen-hotels-weekend-staycation-urban-gems-st-regis-and-muji-hotel-and-beach-retreats?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:30:15 +0000 A five-year hiatus will come to an end in Hong Kong when the city holds its first fireworks event since 2018 – on National Day, October 1, which celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The 23-minute show over Victoria Harbour will start at 9pm, and those hoping to grab a bite to eat while watching are recommended to book a late evening dinner to guarantee a good viewing spot. In the years since the last fireworks show, many new restaurants and bars – some with expansive... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3235468/2023-national-day-fireworks-hong-kong-11-best-new-restaurants-and-bars-which-watch-show-october-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3235468/2023-national-day-fireworks-hong-kong-11-best-new-restaurants-and-bars-which-watch-show-october-1?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:15:15 +0000 Albin Brion is one of Hong Kong’s best kept secrets. He has worked with the city’s movers and shakers for well over a decade, as well as with international A-listers like actors Jessica Alba and Gwyneth Paltrow, and tennis player Novak Djokovic. And he tends to a not-to-be neglected beauty issue: footcare. For Brion, footcare means much more than regular pedicures and the odd foot scrub. The former professional footballer has extensive experience in podiatry and has built a loyal clientele... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3235437/secrets-celebrity-footcare-specialist-albin-brion-has-worked-novak-djokovic-and-gwyneth-paltrow-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3235437/secrets-celebrity-footcare-specialist-albin-brion-has-worked-novak-djokovic-and-gwyneth-paltrow-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:12:33 +0000 Every time I travel to Los Angeles, I make sure to spend a day – ideally a Sunday – in Santa Monica, the beach enclave located right by the Pacific Ocean. My day starts with a bike ride from Santa Monica Pier all the way to Pacific Palisades and then back to Venice Beach, where I like to stop at hipster favourite Abbot Kinney to check out independent boutiques and a few usual suspects – think Madewell, Everlane, Warby Parker – and to grab a bite at the Venice branch of Erewhon, LA’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3235183/georgian-hotel-santa-monica-los-angeles-latest-gem-marilyn-monroe-and-charlie-chaplin-once-stayed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3235183/georgian-hotel-santa-monica-los-angeles-latest-gem-marilyn-monroe-and-charlie-chaplin-once-stayed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:11 +0000 The city as a mix of old and new is one of the enduring clichés that surrounds Hong Kong. This particular mix takes many forms – the outmoded Star Ferry boats that criss-cross Victoria Harbour in the shadow of towering skyscrapers, or the Central to Mid-Levels escalator that pushes tourists and locals alike up past historic buildings like Tai Kwun and Central Market. Much like the city, the Regent hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, downtown Kowloon, is a perfect blend of old and new. The establishment... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3233869/why-5-star-rebranded-regent-hong-kong-worth-visit-architect-lo-chi-wing-has-transformed-interiors-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3233869/why-5-star-rebranded-regent-hong-kong-worth-visit-architect-lo-chi-wing-has-transformed-interiors-2?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Sep 2023 05:00:11 +0000 Life wouldn’t be quite as sweet without them. I’m talking about pastry chefs and the creations they conjure – and I’ve been known to declare a lack of a sweet tooth. In Hong Kong, there has been a history of celebrating imported names who bring their fine patisserie and intricate desserts to our shores, from the great Pierre Hermé and his kaleidoscope of macarons, to the cheeky takes on nostalgic treats by New York-based Dominique Ansel. This past month, exclusive Tsim Sha Tsui social club... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3231976/hong-kong-loves-milk-bar-cookies-and-pierre-hermes-macarons-home-grown-pastry-chefs-deserve-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3231976/hong-kong-loves-milk-bar-cookies-and-pierre-hermes-macarons-home-grown-pastry-chefs-deserve-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:45:08 +0000 No place in the world takes dim sum more seriously than Hong Kong. The mainstay meal is everything, whether combative weekend sport or exuberant multigenerational family happening. Dim sum’s roots date back more than 2,000 years to the days when China’s Silk Road was a busy trade route, and the tea houses that lined it began adding small, restorative servings of food. “The classic Cantonese yeast-risen and stuffed buns, known as bao, and the pleated shrimp dumplings known as har gow, are often... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3226905/hong-kongs-9-best-dim-sum-restaurants-according-chefs-3-michelin-starred-lung-king-heen-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3226905/hong-kongs-9-best-dim-sum-restaurants-according-chefs-3-michelin-starred-lung-king-heen-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:34:11 +0000 Mother’s Day falls on May 14 this year – and there is no better time to treat the mother in your life to some good food. For the mum that enjoys a meal out, take her for a sophisticated afternoon tea with a stunning view of Victoria Harbour, or indulge at a Michelin-star restaurant with an eight-course dinner. For the mum with a sweet tooth, express your gratitude with a flower-adorned cake or a dessert board filled with Italian dolci; otherwise, for something a bit more out-of-the-box, go for a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3219448/seven-foodie-ways-celebrate-mothers-day-2023-hong-kong-taking-mum-michelin-star-meal-dumpling-making?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3219448/seven-foodie-ways-celebrate-mothers-day-2023-hong-kong-taking-mum-michelin-star-meal-dumpling-making?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 May 2023 09:15:11 +0000 A chair was made to sit upon, a bed to sleep in, a bowl to eat from. These days, it seems primary purpose alone is not enough. As with the increasing functionality we demand of our phones, consumers expect a higher level of service from their possessions. Designers are exploring innovative ways to meet this demand. To pause and fully absorb an artwork, the Hong Kong-based British designer Ella Bridgland believes we need somewhere to sit and be still. In the lead-up to Hong Kong Art Week... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3217688/magic-multifunctional-design-new-ikea-furniture-collection-pushes-limits-small-spaces-seats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3217688/magic-multifunctional-design-new-ikea-furniture-collection-pushes-limits-small-spaces-seats?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:15:10 +0000 Much missed while Regent Hong Kong hotel was under renovation, The Steak House is back and better than ever. The reimagined restaurant has been given a facelift by the designers at Bar Studio who have redecorated the space with a sophisticated palette of burgundy and charcoal alongside highlights of copper and gold. It’s not all change, though. A slice of Hong Kong history, The Steak House was the first restaurant in Hong Kong to feature a charcoal grill when it originally opened in the 1980s.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3217016/good-eating-edit-steak-house-regent-hong-kong-returns-its-famous-charcoal-grill-cold-cuts-and-salad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3217016/good-eating-edit-steak-house-regent-hong-kong-returns-its-famous-charcoal-grill-cold-cuts-and-salad?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:00:24 +0000 Hong Kong-born Chi Wing Lo is indubitably a design superpower. But when the owners of the Regent Hong Kong came calling about renovating the Tsim Sha Tsui hotel – rebranded the InterContinental in 1980 – he was shocked to be asked, he says. “My initial meeting with [hotel owners] the Gaw family in August 2019 went a bit like this. Client: ‘Have you ever designed a hotel before?’ Me: ‘Never,’” recalls Lo, whose humorous self-deprecation and infectious giggle are instant icebreakers. “I recognised... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3214277/ocean-liner-hitting-iceberg-architect-regent-hong-kong-hotel-renovation-having-go-back-drawing-board?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3214277/ocean-liner-hitting-iceberg-architect-regent-hong-kong-hotel-renovation-having-go-back-drawing-board?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:15:15 +0000 “The Regent is coming back? That’s great!” says 53-year-old taxi driver Lam Wai-lock. “When I was growing up, there were three luxury hotels in Hong Kong, and they were The Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental and The Regent.” Opened in 1980 in Tsim Sha Tsui as The Regent, Hong Kong, the hotel was rebranded InterContinental Hotel after global hospitality group IHG bought the building in which it is housed in 2001. After IHG acquired The Regent brand in 2018, plans were put into place to restore the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3211414/regent-hong-kong-luxury-hotel-full-memories-back-newly-renovated-and-its-original-name-restored?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3211414/regent-hong-kong-luxury-hotel-full-memories-back-newly-renovated-and-its-original-name-restored?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:15:08 +0000 Lunar New Year is all about family and surrounding yourself with auspicious things, so what better way to celebrate than a luxurious meal? But with so many high-end Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong it can be hard to choose which one to book. Fret not: here’s our breakdown of some of the finest Chinese restaurants offering quintessential Lunar New Year menus across the city, listed in alphabetical order. We have selected several places that can cater to smaller parties rather than a full banquet... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3206509/lunar-new-year-2023-15-best-hong-kong-restaurants-celebrate-year-rabbit-luxurious-chinese-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3206509/lunar-new-year-2023-15-best-hong-kong-restaurants-celebrate-year-rabbit-luxurious-chinese-food?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:45:10 +0000 It seems almost rude to interrupt Chi Wing Lo in mid-reverie just outside Hong Kong’s Tai Koo Shing MTR station. Easy to spot in his uniform of loose white linen, the Hong Kong-born architect is standing, head cocked, scanning the high-rises that have given the area form. His wide-eyed expression is not surprising. It has been more than four decades since Lo last visited the neighbourhood, even though he grew up just a short ride away, in Shau Kei Wan. A fisherman’s son with an impressive haul... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3201362/rags-success-story-hong-kong-architect-chi-wing-lo-lead-designer-regent-hong-kong-hotels-rebirth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3201362/rags-success-story-hong-kong-architect-chi-wing-lo-lead-designer-regent-hong-kong-hotels-rebirth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:15:10 +0000 Since April, the further relaxation of social distancing restrictions in Hong Kong has meant that diners can finally enjoy the new restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops opening – and we’re loving the energy. K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui is the address of three new concepts, and big-name chefs behind Michelin-star restaurants such as Umberto Bombana, Alvin Leung and Cheng Kam-fu, as well as Paulo Airaudo and Edward Voon, are all stretching their wings with fresh projects and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3182740/best-new-hong-kong-restaurants-italian-french-japanese-fusion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3182740/best-new-hong-kong-restaurants-italian-french-japanese-fusion?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:45:16 +0000 With borders slowly reopening and travel beginning to gain momentum around the region once more, Asia’s luxury hotels are not only reopening their doors – they’re opening new locations, too. Here are the best new hotels around the region, plus 2022’s most anticipated openings. Regent Phu Quoc Located a short distance from Long Beach and a Unesco World Biosphere Reserve, Regent Phu Quoc is the hotel group’s first outpost in Vietnam. Blink Design Group – the award-winning firm behind Roku Kyoto –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3178477/9-best-new-luxury-hotels-asia-joali-gets-its-second?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3178477/9-best-new-luxury-hotels-asia-joali-gets-its-second?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:19 +0000 While the highly anticipated launch of the Regent Hong Kong – a rebranding of the InterContinental – is imminent, the popular Chinese restaurant there is still going strong. With its spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and a strong theme of jade in the decor, Yan Toh Heen gives diners the feeling they’re sitting in a jewellery box that opens to reveal the treasure within – the opulent cuisine served from the kitchens. Yan Toh Heen specialises in refined Cantonese fare and signature menu items... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/100-top-tables/article/3172513/yan-toh-heen-restaurant-review?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/100-top-tables/article/3172513/yan-toh-heen-restaurant-review?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:14 +0000 “My mother and paternal grandmother were good cooks. When I was a child, my family had financial difficulties so just being able to eat made us happy. We ate family-style dishes like braised pork. I still like eating it today. “I’m the second oldest, with two brothers and a younger sister. All four of us could not go to school because we could not afford to pay for tuition and textbooks back then. “At the age of 14, I thought I should work, and I like to eat so I went into the restaurant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3172081/cooking-chinese-food-practising-kung-fu-you-have?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3172081/cooking-chinese-food-practising-kung-fu-you-have?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:45:10 +0000 “[When I was young] we didn’t really celebrate [Lunar New Year] as my family wasn’t well off. A day or two before the New Year, we just got some new clothes. There are five siblings and I’m the oldest. It wasn’t easy to make a living then. We couldn’t afford elaborate feasts, at most we would eat chicken. After I got married, we had fresh chicken, which was cheaper than pork then.” How did you get into cooking? “My father died when I was 11 years old and my mother cleaned offices, so I started... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3164506/four-seasons-hotel-chef-secret-three-michelin-stars-creating?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3164506/four-seasons-hotel-chef-secret-three-michelin-stars-creating?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:45:23 +0000 The recent release of the Michelin Guide to Hong Kong and Macau 2022 saw two upgraded restaurants and several new additions to the list in Hong Kong. Octavium and Yan Toh Heen garnered their second stars, while STYLE favourites such as Chaat, Whey, Hansik Goo, Yong Fu and others gained their first stars. That leaves us salivating at the fantastic dining options about town. If you feel the same, you’ll want to see what STYLE has to say about these celebrated eateries, so scroll down to see our... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3164046/7-hong-kong-restaurants-awarded-their-first-michelin-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3164046/7-hong-kong-restaurants-awarded-their-first-michelin-star?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:16:36 +0000 Were you interested in cooking as a child? “Actually I enjoyed photography in high school. I was self-taught. I saved up to buy my first camera, but my father chastised me for spending a lot of money. I only thought of photography as a hobby. After I graduated from secondary school my father asked me what I was going to do and I didn’t know, so he suggested getting me a job in a bank. I said, ‘I hate counting money!’” When did you start dabbling in pastry? “After Form Five, during the summer... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3113373/chef-ringo-chan-hongkongers-tastes-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3113373/chef-ringo-chan-hongkongers-tastes-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:15:13 +0000 Veteran pastry chef Ringo Chan has shared the secrets of his craft and the depth of experience that won him the title of Best Pastry Chef in 100 Top Tables 2020. With three decades of experience under his belt, Chan, executive pastry chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, has worked at the flagship property since its pre-opening in 2005. His previous experience included The Regent Hong Kong, InterContinental Hong Kong and the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. As a member of the Hong Kong Chefs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3082174/100-top-tables-2020-best-pastry-chef-award-ringo-chan-four?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3082174/100-top-tables-2020-best-pastry-chef-award-ringo-chan-four?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2020 10:00:20 +0000 Nudge a Hong Kong hotel concierge and you will get a bounty of anecdotes. Prod Louis Baleros, chief concierge at the InterContinental in Tsim Sha Tsui and he responds with a veritable archive. “We had a member of the Saudi Arabian royal family staying with us once. He had a strange habit because he only liked to go out after midnight,” Baleros recalls. “Then I was told he wanted to go to a video games arcade. This was Chinese New Year’s Eve, so I had to find a place that would agree to stay open... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3077913/what-concierge-saw-30-years-hong-kong-history-and-few-tall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3077913/what-concierge-saw-30-years-hong-kong-history-and-few-tall?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:15:15 +0000 The InterContinental hotel on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong will lay off about 500 employees as it embarks on a two-year renovation project, a labour union has said. Alex Tsui, chairman of the Hong Kong Hotel Employees Union, said the workers would have their last working day on May 1. A small number of staff will be retained to run a Chinese restaurant, Yan Toh Heen, which will remain open during the renovation. The 503-room hotel will close its doors on April 20 to make way for the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3078176/hong-kongs-iconic-intercontinental-hotel-lay-500?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3078176/hong-kongs-iconic-intercontinental-hotel-lay-500?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:00:13 +0000 Veteran pastry chef Ringo Chan has shared the secrets about his craft and the depth of experience that won him the title of Best Pastry Chef in 100 Top Tables 2020. With three decades of experience under his belt, Chan, executive pastry chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, has worked at the flagship property since its pre-opening in 2005. His previous experience included The Regent Hong Kong, InterContinental Hong Kong and the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. As a member of the Hong Kong Chefs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/100-top-tables/article/3075555/100-top-tables-2020-best-pastry-chef-award-ringo-chan-four?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/100-top-tables/article/3075555/100-top-tables-2020-best-pastry-chef-award-ringo-chan-four?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:00:25 +0000 Eight months of anti-government protests and the recent coronavirus pandemic that caused a drop in customers have led to the closure of Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant Rech by Alain Ducasse. The one-Michelin-star restaurant confirmed to the Post on Wednesday that that was its last day of operations. The Hong Kong Hotel Employees Union said all the staff were told on Wednesday afternoon they would be laid off. Hong Kong-based Chinese-language news website HK01 reported that between 20 and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3074776/protests-and-coronavirus-forces-rech-alain-ducasse-close-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3074776/protests-and-coronavirus-forces-rech-alain-ducasse-close-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:45:09 +0000 When Gray Kunz began working in Plume, a fine-dining French restaurant at the then Regent Hong Kong hotel, in the 1980s the Swiss chef had a difficult time adjusting to the place, but eventually decided he would make the effort to stay. “So one morning I sat there and watched the guys [in the kitchen],” Kunz – whose death at the age of 65 was announced late on Friday – said in a 2017 interview with the Post’s Post Magazine. “They had this crummy pot that looked like it was from the Sham Shui Po... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3074072/gray-kunz-passionate-chef-fan-flavours-and-leader-kitchen-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3074072/gray-kunz-passionate-chef-fan-flavours-and-leader-kitchen-who?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2020 07:31:27 +0000