https://www.scmp.com/rss/523700/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 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 Natasha Tang Natasha Tang It is a Wednesday night in Hong Kong, and across the city strangers step into restaurants with a mixture of anticipation and nerves. Some arrive with confidence, others linger at the entrance, scanning for faces that are unfamiliar yet will soon be their dining companions. For the next few hours, they will share dishes, stories and perhaps even a little silence – a dinner date with the aim of leaving with more than a full stomach. At the very least, there will be food; with luck, there might be... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327809/dinner-strangers-how-social-apps-are-recasting-hong-kongs-tables?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327809/dinner-strangers-how-social-apps-are-recasting-hong-kongs-tables?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:08 +0000