https://www.scmp.com/rss/521352/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com David Ho David Ho EAT THIS Tiffin Saicho has teamed up with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong for an afternoon tea set featuring its alcohol-free sparkling brews, available until June 28. Guests can enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury treats, delivered on a tiered cake stand, and for every two sets ordered, they’ll receive a 200ml bottle of Saicho darjeeling, hojicha, jasmine or osmanthus tea, to be enjoyed with the set or later at home. M/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai DRINK THIS Friday After... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3352793/best-things-do-hong-kong-may-2-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3352793/best-things-do-hong-kong-may-2-8?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:07 +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 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung EAT THIS Zozzona Tsim Sha Tsui’s Zozzona welcomes Okinawa’s Pastaione for a cross-cultural kitchen takeover on April 15 and 16. Chef Teppei Zama applies his Japanese lens to Italian classics, using seasonal ingredients in highlights such as mezzi paccheri with Japanese seafood and a pappardelle featuring rich Agu pork ragù. To finish, a tiramisu infused with Okinawa’s famed chinsuko cookies offers a playful twist on tradition. G/F, 29-31 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui DRINK THIS Bourke’s Peel... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348815/best-things-do-hong-kong-april-5-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348815/best-things-do-hong-kong-april-5-18?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Hong Kong takes centre stage as it hosts the awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for the first time on March 25. To mark the occasion, a series of official Signature Sessions will see global culinary heavyweights take over local kitchens for one-night-only collaborations. Highlights include a powerhouse dinner at Ando featuring chefs from Taipei’s Logy and Florilège in Tokyo, a multi-hand feast at Caprice with the teams from Masque (Mumbai) and... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347135/best-things-do-hong-kong-march-22-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347135/best-things-do-hong-kong-march-22-28?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Chef’s Room at Salisterra Trading starched linens for kitchen-side stools, Chef’s Room is a newly minted, 10-seat studio tucked inside Salisterra led by culinary adviser Ricardo Chaneton that prioritises conversation over ceremony. The spring line-up kicks off with Max Levy’s “slow food” pizza residency (available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from March 11 to May 1), followed by a weekend featuring Josh Boutwood of two-Michelin-starred Manila restaurant Helm in April. Level 49,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3345642/best-things-do-hong-kong-and-macau-march-8-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3345642/best-things-do-hong-kong-and-macau-march-8-14?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:10 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Hansik Goo Marking its sixth year, one-Michelin-starred Hansik Goo has unveiled two dinner menus by head chef Park Seung-hun to take diners on a deeper dive into the culinary heritage of the Korean peninsula. The expanded repertoire includes a restorative sea cucumber samgyetang with chicken-skin dumplings, abalone porridge and a duo of Hanwoo beef. 1/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central Drink this Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social In a new collaboration with local collective... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3342583/best-things-do-hong-kong-february-8-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3342583/best-things-do-hong-kong-february-8-14?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:07 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Belon For a peek behind the curtain at Belon, chef Mina Güçlüer is hosting masterclasses that trade the dining room for the kitchen. The afternoon involves a rare behind-the-scenes tour, technical instruction and ingredient sampling, all aided by flowing champagne. Come 6pm, attendees segue into a multi-course dinner to feast on the fruits of their labour, complete with a four-glass wine pairing. 1/F, 1-5 Elgin Street, Central. HK$3,500; belonsoho.com Drink this Quinary Mixology... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3340957/best-things-do-hong-kong-january-25-31?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3340957/best-things-do-hong-kong-january-25-31?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:12 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic x Qu Lang Yuan Anne-Sophie Pic’s Hong Kong outpost welcomes Beijing talent Li Zhanxu of Qu Lang Yuan for a two-night residency on Monday and Tuesday. Li, whose home restaurant is housed in a serene courtyard in the capital’s historic Dongsi Hutong, brings a poetic Franco-Chinese dialogue to Pic’s harbourfront establishment. Expect a seamless meld of techniques: Pic’s signature comté berlingots are receiving an oolong infusion while Alsatian venison is... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339304/our-cheat-sheet-what-do-hong-kong-january-11-17?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339304/our-cheat-sheet-what-do-hong-kong-january-11-17?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:11 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Discover this Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum has finally reopened after months of renovation. To mark its return – and the 100th anniversary of Dr Sun’s death – a new and free exhibition is on display. “From Healing Patients to Saving a Nation” runs until March 2026, showcasing over 60 artefacts and photos connecting the statesman to Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong. Admission is free, offering a fresh reason to finally step inside the historic Kom Tong Hall. Kom Tong Hall, 7... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3336230/best-things-do-hong-kong-december-20-26?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3336230/best-things-do-hong-kong-december-20-26?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Don’t miss Monsters by Monsters: Now and Then Kasing Lung’s toothy, forest-dwelling creations are having a moment. Celebrating a decade of these “Monsters”, the Hong Kong-born artist returns home for a sprawling exhibition at Asia Society Hong Kong Center. Running until January 4, “Monsters by Monsters” charts the evolution of the mischievous creatures – which inhabit the same story universe as Lung’s signature Labubu – through sketches, paintings and rare collectibles. Covering everything from... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3336188/best-things-do-hong-kong-week-december-13-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3336188/best-things-do-hong-kong-week-december-13-19?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Eat this Mandarin Grill + Bar The Mandarin Oriental’s long-standing steakhouse welcomes new head chef Junior Nadje, who has cooked at some of France’s most prestigious kitchens including Alléno Paris, La Mère Brazier and La Chèvre d’Or. Get to know his grill-centric culinary style with the four-course Discovery Menu, featuring dishes such as grilled mullet with shiso purée and tarragon-infused grilled chicken. 1/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central Drink... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3332783/best-things-do-hong-kong-week-november-16-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3332783/best-things-do-hong-kong-week-november-16-22?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:00:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Eat this One Harbour Road Known as the canteen of Hong Kong’s upper crust, One Harbour Road dials up the indulgence in its latest culinary collaboration with Macau’s Long Tin, known for its preserved meats. With highlights including aged tangerine peel duck’s liver sausage paired with suckling pig and caviar, and bird’s nest preserved sausage with steamed rice rolls and abalone sauce, there’s plenty for fans of traditional flavours. If you like your cooking elevated but your flavours steeped in... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3331903/best-things-do-hong-kong-november-9-15?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3331903/best-things-do-hong-kong-november-9-15?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:00:35 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Don’t miss Maggie Choo’s This upscale Central bar is rolling out a fresh cabaret show celebrating multifaceted female identity, with a new international ensemble skilled in acrobatics, jazz and ballet routines themed around “What Maggie Wants”. Expect hi-tech aerial displays, tap numbers and Asian-inspired acts, all set to in-house DJ sets. The updated experience includes interactive audience elements and a new menu of show-inspired cocktails. G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1-13 Hollywood... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3331007/best-things-do-hong-kong-november-2-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3331007/best-things-do-hong-kong-november-2-8?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Eat this Shop B Leaning into founder Natalie Ngan’s background, this understated eatery recently changed tack from elevated dai pai dong to American-inflected Chinese. Big flavours abound in dishes such as Sichuan pepper beef tartare, “Dao C Lang Yu” Caesar salad, and possibly the best fried squab in all of Hong Kong Island. Shop B, 10-14 Fuk Sau Lane, Sai Ying Pun Don’t miss Hotel Revelateur On October 31, Pier 1929 will transform into Hotel Revelateur, inviting Hong Kong’s ghosts and ghouls... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3330189/our-cheat-sheet-what-do-hong-kong-october-26-november-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3330189/our-cheat-sheet-what-do-hong-kong-october-26-november-1?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:15:13 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Don’t miss Hong Kong Design Institute “Recreated Classics: The Music Golden Age in Sound and Frame”, an exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Design Institute, celebrates Hong Kong’s vibrant pop music heritage from the 1980s to the 2000s. Through rare album cover photography, the show pays tribute to a transformative era in the city’s music history, enriched by Bang & Olufsen’s century-long legacy of sound artistry. Until November 12. HKDI Experience Centre, Room C002, Hong Kong Design... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3329399/best-things-do-hong-kong-october-19-25?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3329399/best-things-do-hong-kong-october-19-25?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:15:07 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Try this The Big Bread Social Sourdough fiends and carb lovers will want to mark this gathering of hobbyist bakers. Organised by Big Hug Studios and Obviously Studios, the event will allow home bakers to showcase their skills, as well as connect with each other for a wholesome (and wholewheat) afternoon of fun on October 19, from 12pm to 4pm, at Sleepyhead, in Wan Chai. Sleepyhead, Shop C, 1-3 Moon Street, Wan Chai. For tickets, go to eventbrite.hk Drink this The Pontiac Marking a full decade... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3328514/what-do-hong-kong-october-12-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3328514/what-do-hong-kong-october-12-18?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung See this Tai Kwun Contemporary Tai Kwun has unveiled a new permanent heritage exhibition at F Hall, formerly the site of the Victoria Immigration Centre. “Finding a Place to Call Home” draws on the history of the building as a processing facility for unauthorised immigrants and Vietnamese boatpeople, exploring themes of migration and displacement. Anchoring the new addition is Resilience, a mural by American artist Eric Okdeh, co-created with those who experienced the place as a holding... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3327762/what-do-hong-kong-october-5-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3327762/what-do-hong-kong-october-5-11?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung See this McDonald’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition In celebration of half a century since the opening of its first Hong Kong branch, in 1975, McDonald’s has painstakingly recreated the interiors of the restaurant as well as the road outside – Paterson Street, in Causeway Bay – as part of a short film starring Nicholas Tse Ting-fung. The film set will be open to the public from October 1 to 19 as part of a retrospective exhibition, allowing visitors to time travel back to their Happy Meal days,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3326989/what-do-hong-kong-september-28-october-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3326989/what-do-hong-kong-september-28-october-4?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung See this “Mirage” Local artist Angela Yuen Ka-yee’s new exhibition, “Mirage”, is now on at the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre. The installations are inspired by the warmth and shared memories of Hong Kong’s public spaces, with Yuen blending light and shadow with found objects that evoke community life and urban culture. Admission is free. Until February 9, 2026, 7 Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels Go here Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival is back, inviting locals and visitors to... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3326082/what-do-hong-kong-september-21-27?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3326082/what-do-hong-kong-september-21-27?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:15:13 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung See this Engaging Past Wisdom: Min Chiu Society at Sixty-Five From now until January 14, make a stop at the Hong Kong Museum of Art to acquaint yourself with the Min Chiu Society, one of the most prestigious collectors’ groups in Hong Kong. To celebrate its 65th anniversary this year, the society has lent the exhibition more than 400 cultural relics selected from the collections of over 40 members. Covering Chinese painting and calligraphy, ceramics, bronzes, lacquerware, jades, bamboo... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3325320/what-do-hong-kong-september-14-20?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3325320/what-do-hong-kong-september-14-20?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Drink this The Aubrey Inspired by the Japanese concept of effortless beauty in simplicity, “The Art of Shibumi” is the latest cocktail menu from The Aubrey and the first from new bar manager Stefano Bussi. Across the four categories of Elegant, Refined, Imperfect and Balanced, Bussi’s creations interpret traditional Japanese aesthetics in creations such as the Flawed Martini, combining Wagyu oil, peanut butter and oyster leaf. 25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Place, Central Eat... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3324475/what-do-hong-kong-september-7-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3324475/what-do-hong-kong-september-7-13?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Hear this Baroque Reflections The New Hong Kong Philharmonia’s Baroque Chamber Orchestra will be joined by Italian violinist Domenico Nordio for an era-spanning performance of Baroque masterpieces for one night only on Tuesday. From Vivaldi’s fiery virtuosity to Bach’s intricate harmonies, Nordio is set to draw attendees into another world with the violin’s expressive depth and timeless appeal. August 26, Hong Kong City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. Tickets from HK$180; urbtix.hk Eat... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3322793/what-do-hong-kong-august-24-30?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3322793/what-do-hong-kong-august-24-30?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:00:20 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung See this “Undercover Underworld” On-screen deception and intrigue are the theme of Tai Kwun’s latest exhibition, which explores the relationship between Hong Kong cinema and the undercover cop. From Man on the Brink (1981) to Infernal Affairs (2002), eight iconic films are in the spotlight, bolstered by manuscripts, props, awards and trophies from top film­makers, as well as personal accounts from real undercover officers, their coaches and psychiatrists. Until October 5, Duplex Studio, LG1/F &... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3321224/what-do-hong-kong-august-10-16?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3321224/what-do-hong-kong-august-10-16?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Hear this Jyoty Asia Tour London-based selector and Boiler Room regular Jyoty is set to bring her brand of globally sourced dance music to Soho House Hong Kong on August 2, as her Asia tour rolls into town. She’ll be joined by local favourites Arthur Yeti and 0159 as part of a five-hour set, so expect a night of eclectic beats and high-energy vibes, with plenty of interaction between the global DJ scene and Hong Kong’s own distinctive sounds. Soho House Hong Kong, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3319521/what-do-hong-kong-july-27-august-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3319521/what-do-hong-kong-july-27-august-2?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:12 +0000 Maggie Yeung Maggie Yeung Eat This Lobster Bar & Grill x Trattoria Felino From now until early December, Lobster Bar & Grill is inviting a rotating roster of chefs to put their spin on its Sunday roast menu. On July 27, chef Marcello Scognamiglio of Trattoria Felino shows off his culinary chops with a starter, a roast dish and a dessert, in addition to the traditional English roast by Lobster Bar’s chef Cary Docherty. Chefs from Estro, Leela and Roganic are scheduled to follow in the coming weeks. Level 6, Island... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3318705/what-do-hong-kong-july-20-26?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3318705/what-do-hong-kong-july-20-26?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:45:08 +0000 Maggie Yeung Maggie Yeung Do this Les Amours de Carmen Wong Gaddi’s, the Michelin-starred French fine-dining restaurant at The Peninsula hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, will host a local take on Georges Bizet’s iconic opera Carmen. Titled Les Amours de Carmen Wong, the performance and dinner experience transports the classic opera to the streets of Hong Kong’s bar district in the 1960s and 70s. Taking place on July 21, the evening’s four-course menu features traditional beef tartare with baerri caviar, gherkins, capers and... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3317784/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-july-6-12?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3317784/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-july-6-12?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Maggie Yeung Maggie Yeung Do this Next Wave Beach Festival Looking to cool off this summer? The Next Wave Beach Festival is returning to Discovery Bay’s Tai Pak Beach on July 5 and 6. K-pop girl group Itzy and rising Korean talent Chung Ha lead the roster, while local singer Joey Hung Ka-ho is expected to deliver a set of crowd-pleasers. Attendees can get up close to the main stage or lounge about on a floating jetty in the sea to soak it all in. Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay; klook.com See this Vox Luminis Founded in... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3316089/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-june-29-july-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3316089/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-june-29-july-5?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Eat this Feuille This one-Michelin-starred champion of culinary sustainability has unveiled a reimagined menu celebrating nature’s bounty with seasonally inspired dishes. Executive chef Joris Rousseau has crafted two curated tasting menus, one with 10 courses, the second with 14, featuring highlights such as the earthy beetroot, bamboo and fig leaf with Osciètre caviar, and the spiny lobster slow-cooked in beeswax and paired with French chili péyi. 5/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3315175/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-june-22-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3315175/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-june-22-28?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Eat this Qura Bar Caviar tasting sheds its formal cloak this summer at Regent Hong Kong’s Qura Bar. Against the backdrop of art deco glamour and harbour views, Prunier’s sustainably sourced Osciètre Caviar is served in bar bites as part of a four-course menu until July 31, and dishes such as onsen egg with vodka sauce and tagliolini with lemon confit pair perfectly with mixologist Gennaro Pucci’s inventive cocktails. Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Do this Ko Shan... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3314278/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-june-15-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3314278/your-perfect-week-what-do-hong-kong-june-15-21?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:15:11 +0000