https://www.scmp.com/rss/524072/feed Tam Kwok Fung. A Cantonese culinary master with over 40 years’ experience, he currently leads Chef Tam’s Seasons in Macau, a two Michelin Star restaurant since 2025 and a top-ranked establishment in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Elaine Wong Elaine Wong The rhythmic hiss of gas burners from Sek Si Mei Sek’s kitchen cuts through the chatter as we take our seats. Once a modest street stall, this now-roofed eatery retains its dai pai dong soul: wobbly plastic stools, the syncopated clang of woks and the intoxicating aroma of white pepper-laced bone broth swirling around the table. Macau’s 24/7 rhythm, fuelled by its casino economy, sustains a late-night dining culture where 100 pataca stir-fries share pavements with casseroles three times the... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3341273/macaus-best-late-night-eats-according-chefs-tam-kwok-fung-julien-tongourian-and-pan-sihui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3341273/macaus-best-late-night-eats-according-chefs-tam-kwok-fung-julien-tongourian-and-pan-sihui?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:39 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Behind almost every popular dish in 2025 is a viral social media post. If you ask people to share their recipes for making favourites like cottage cheese wraps, protein bagels, home-made Dubai chocolate or crispy rice salmon salad, nine out of 10 are likely to send a link to a Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Xiaohongshu (RedNote) post. Recipes have been transitioning from the page to the screen ever since popular user-generated website Allrecipes made its debut in 1997. Today there is no shortage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3337298/popularity-old-fashioned-cookbooks-offerings-gwyneth-paltrow-and-sophia-loren?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3337298/popularity-old-fashioned-cookbooks-offerings-gwyneth-paltrow-and-sophia-loren?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Nelson Siu is the CEO of Wine.Luxe magazine, as well as an international wine judge and critic. He spoke to Andrew Sun. My mother reigned as a talented home chef. I was spoiled with dishes that others reserve for special occasions – abalone, shark fin soup, steamed fish and a bounty of fresh seafood. Her dedication to flavour and technique laid the foundation for my appreciation of fine food and wine. Perhaps it is no surprise that I have evolved into a food and wine critic, constantly seeking... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3332407/where-wine-critic-likes-eat-classic-chinese-and-french-dishes-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3332407/where-wine-critic-likes-eat-classic-chinese-and-french-dishes-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:15:09 +0000 Hei Kiu Au Hei Kiu Au Step into a Hong Kong supermarket today and you’ll find few limits on what you can buy. Want mangoes in winter or cruciferous vegetables in summer? No problem, thanks to globalisation and advances in refrigeration and greenhouse technology. With everything available year-round, the traditional concept of seasonality has lost much of its original meaning, often reduced to a cliché in the marketing of new restaurants. One restaurant dedicated to restoring the true meaning of seasonal eating is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3328972/seasonal-eating-guide-according-macau-michelin-star-chef-essential-ingredients-all-24-solar-terms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3328972/seasonal-eating-guide-according-macau-michelin-star-chef-essential-ingredients-all-24-solar-terms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:45:09 +0000 Tessa Yau Tessa Yau Last year, Korean reality show Culinary Class Wars captivated audiences around the world, sparking global interest in Korean cuisine and proving that cooking competitions can be just as thrilling as any K-drama. Looking to capitalise on the popularity of Culinary Class Wars, which has a second season on the way soon, Hong Kong has launched its very own version: Red Hot Chef. This new reality series features an impressive lineup of culinary talent. Chef Anh Sung-jae – a judge from Culinary Class... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3319619/red-hot-chef-hong-kongs-take-culinary-class-wars-8-finalists-gear-impress-judges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3319619/red-hot-chef-hong-kongs-take-culinary-class-wars-8-finalists-gear-impress-judges?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:27:19 +0000 Tessa Yau,Josiah Ng Tessa Yau,Josiah Ng The countdown begins for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025! For the first time, the spotlight is on Macau as the SAR prepares to host the prestigious awards ceremony, unveiling the list on July 15. In the lead-up to the big night, both Hong Kong and Macau will be buzzing with guest shifts and visiting mixologists from some of the world’s most celebrated bars in one of the most exciting weeks of the year for bar goers. If you’re looking to sip drinks from the world’s top bars without booking a flight,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317711/best-guest-shifts-hong-kong-and-macau-ahead-asias-50-best-bars-2025?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317711/best-guest-shifts-hong-kong-and-macau-ahead-asias-50-best-bars-2025?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:13 +0000