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More than just a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong is full of hidden gems. We take you on a tour of its trendiest neighbourhoods, uncovering cool cafes, classic Hong Kong street food and quirky boutiques, as well as exploring its hip bars and nightlife. We also reveal the city's greener side, venturing out to the countryside for the best beaches, country parks and hiking trails.
The rise in use of bicycles during the pandemic has put the spotlight on safety and facilities. While the Hong Kong government has previously made improvements, the growing popularity of cycling makes the case for a review and strengthening of arrangements.
- Before running contemporary Chinese restaurant Wing and Michelin-starred Vea, chef Vicky Cheng flipped burgers at Dairy Queen in Canada – and got noticed by a 5-star hotel restaurant manager
- Meanwhile, Black Sheep Restaurants’ Magistracy Dining Room sits in one of Hong Kong’s oldest, most historic buildings and a declared monument, explains Syed Asim Hussain
Looking to treat yourself or your loved ones to a massage or facial? Check out these spa treatments in Hong Kong’s most luxurious hotels … from The Mandarin Oriental to the Four Seasons
Formerly known as Yan Toh Heen, The Regent’s beloved Chinese restaurant has rebranded to its original name and still delivers premium dishes after almost 40 years
Eating out is passé, hiring a private chef is the true sign of class – as these former hobbyist chefs discovered when they took their culinary smarts into other people’s kitchens
Michelin-starred Man Ho at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong has been a leading hotspot for Cantonese fine dining in the city … find out more about its latest wine pairing offering
Hong Kong’s first restaurant to feature a charcoal grill when it opened in the 1980s, The Steak House at Regent hotel has a history to live up to – let’s peek inside the menu
Carlyle & Co. is part of a new wave of private clubs that aim to reinvent the concept – with less elitism and more creative connections
Whether you prefer The Peninsula or Mandarin Oriental, or opt for a newer name like the Kerry or Rosewood, Hong Kong has a slew of premium suites, almost all with a view of that stunning harbour
Executive pastry chef of The Royal Garden hotel’s Fine Foods Shop, 100 Top Tables award winner Ng praises the talents of his 38-strong team for turning out hundreds of quality bakes every day
The annual 100 Top Tables fine dining guide celebrates the best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau – and this 11th edition is the biggest ever, with 135 entries across 8 categories
Winners Devender Sehgal of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s 3 bars and Embla’s sommelier Yulia Ezhikova both stress the importance of the listening to the customer
The Michelin-starred Latin American restaurant in Central helmed by chef and owner Ricardo Chaneton is showing the way forwards to a more environmentally friendly F&B industry
Art returns in a big way to the city’s public spaces, from the Gravity installation at Pacific Place to the ‘show of hands’ video display at M+
Good enough to eat? As the city prepares for the return of Art Basel, its chefs are getting creative with dishes inspired by famous artworks, collaborating with artists and celebrities
Art Basel returns with its largest line-up of galleries since the pandemic, and brings with it a citywide roster of cultural offerings – here’s everything you need to know about the mega event
Japanese restaurants abound in Hong Kong, but experimental Kansai cuisine from Osaka holds its own in a crowded market in this happening eatery in Wan Chai
For one thing, the exclusive hang-out is going street, partnering once more with the HKwalls to bring a splash of colour – and world class artists – to Central and Sheung Wan
Ever fancied unbalanced cocktails amid drab grey concrete walls at full Lan Kwai Fong prices in Hong Kong? This is the bar for you …
In less than five years the city’s art scene has been redefined by three key openings – the M+ museum and Xiqu Centre anchor the West Kowloon Cultural District, while Tai Kwun breathed life into Central
From a Coco Chanel-inspired ballet to HKIFF’s Godard retrospective and a Leslie Cheung tribute at the brand new HKT x WestK Popfest music festival
Clockenflap returned with a bang this weekend – mask-free – with headliners Arctic Monkeys and indie talents like Hybs and Sasha Alex Sloan ruling the crowds
Former Yuè chef Lai Ching-shing’s seafood dishes are the main draw at Jade in Aberdeen, but the floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the South China Sea come a close second
As auction houses prepare for an influx of wealthy collectors arriving in Hong Kong, the city’s champagne-soaked arts scene is back in force as VIP soirées abound – and our socialites couldn’t be happier
Hong Kong’s fallen meat and burger masters opened a new surf and turf destination … to underwhelming results, as we’d take the truffle fries over the Wagyu
From bedroom R&B star Cehryl to rapper Luna Is A Bep and post-punk upstarts N.Y.P.D., the presence of all these acts on one bill is proof Hong Kong’s indie scene has come of age
Extending the Alchemist group’s niche of pairing socially relevant events with food and drinks is its latest concept at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Towngas’ ESG-themed eatery serves up ‘contemporary Western kaiseki’ that’s both sustainable and delicious in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong – think scallops, sea bass and kale salad
Private dining room Jing – next to Auntie Ayi in Pacific Place, Hong Kong – takes ‘dinner and a show’ to a new level with its eight-course menu and immersive experience exploring the Tang dynasty
Long-time food blogger Gary Suen reveals where to get the city’s best Chiu Chow fish balls and egg waffles, and the restaurant he thinks offers Hong Kong’s finest dishes.
