https://www.scmp.com/rss/521855/feed The latest news and top stories on Leela. A leading entity in the Food & Beverage sector, Hong Kong based Leela is a new Indian restaurant. Chef-founder Manav Tuli and pastry chef Cynthia Sugiarto create innovative dishes such as Chocolate Chili Chaat blending Valrhona chocolate with Indian street food inspiration. Formerly head chef at Chaat in Rosewood Hong Kong, Tuli aims to offer a fresh take on Indian cuisine. Leela primarily serves diners seeking contemporary Indian flavours. Its overall... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok China’s 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide awards were announced on March 23, just days after the star rankings for the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau were unveiled on March 19, and before the coming ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants to be held in Hong Kong on March 25. The guide, often referred to as China’s answer to France’s century-old restaurant ranking system, awards venues using a three-tiered “diamond” system as opposed to Michelin’s star ratings. Similarly, Black Pearl... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347594/2026-black-pearl-restaurant-guide-awards-hong-kongs-chefs-top-honours?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347594/2026-black-pearl-restaurant-guide-awards-hong-kongs-chefs-top-honours?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:34:58 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Christmas Day is almost here, and Hong Kong’s dining rooms are in full celebratory swing as the long weekend begins. From Boxing Day through Sunday, the focus is on long lunches, generous sharing menus and festive brunches that stretch well into the afternoon. Ease into Friday with French Riviera elegance at La Petite Maison, which is offering gourmet set lunches and a seafood-laden Christmas menu in Central. On Saturday, enjoy a modern Indian brunch at Leela in Causeway Bay with sharing plates... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337416/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-december-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337416/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-december-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:45:08 +0000 Lisa Cam,Charmaine Mok Lisa Cam,Charmaine Mok Hairy crab season is here, and while you can enjoy the seasonal delicacy at home, restaurants are coming up with all sorts of exciting dishes that feature the crab and its illustrious fat. This year, Hong Kong chefs have pulled out all the stops with classic and regional Chinese dishes and even hairy crab pasta and pizza. Read on to see which of the following take your fancy. 1. Ah Yung For crab connoisseurs, the limited-time hairy crab special menu (HK$980) at Ah Yung, available until December... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3333892/11-best-hong-kong-restaurants-eat-hairy-crab-2025-yat-tung-heen-pici?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3333892/11-best-hong-kong-restaurants-eat-hairy-crab-2025-yat-tung-heen-pici?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:15:09 +0000