Good Eating

Sit back, relax and take a bite out of Hong Kong with Good Eating magazine – your authoritative guide to fine dining in Asia’s culinary capital

Two cookbooks from the Japanese Culinary Academy. Pictures: Jonathan Wong

Want to learn Japanese cuisine? These books are the place to start

The quartet of books from the Japanese Culinary Academy covers not only cuisine but culture, history and how the national food found worldwide fame

3 Jan 2019 - 1:37am

The egg tart-based Dan Tat cocktail is a popular drink at The Dispensary in Tai Kwun. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Cobbler, crumble and custard give new kick to cocktails

4 Dec 2018 - 10:37am

Hong Kong’s Olympic swimmer Stephanie Au poses outside The Chinese Library in Central. Photos: Jonathan Wong

No restrictions: Olympic swimmer Stephanie Au Hoi-shun opens up on her diet

1 Dec 2018 - 2:01am

Janice Wong MGM is located in the atrium of the MGM Cotai.

We review Janice Wong MGM in Macau

29 Nov 2018 - 10:03am

Aaharn’s Sankaya is pumpkin dessert featuring egg coconut custard with noodles on the top

Why are desserts so essential to Thai cuisine?

28 Nov 2018 - 5:51am

A seafood hotpot at The Drunken Pot in either Tsim Sha Tsui or Causeway Bay, with its mixture of modern, hip yet trendy interior decor.

What is your choice of hotpot soup base?

25 Nov 2018 - 10:02am

Roast goose at Jade Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Nora Tam

Instagram this: roast goose in glass oven at Jade Garden

23 Nov 2018 - 1:03pm

The deliciously light maguro salad is a highlight among the starters.

We review Lumi, where fine fare is served with a light Japanese touch

19 Oct 2018 - 11:03am

Hong Kong couturier Barney Cheng at The Flying Elk Hong Kong in Central. Photo: David Wong

Out to lunch with designer to the stars, Barney Cheng, at The Flying Elk

11 Sep 2018 - 3:30am

Pop Mountain at Cobo House in Sai Ying Pun. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Sweets fit to tweet as restaurant industry raises its game

10 Sep 2018 - 2:03am

Angel Share’s Watermelon Wave and VEA Restaurant’s Whooo’s Chai and Watermelon Wave are all worth a hoot in city’s vibrant cocktail scene

3 great cocktails for night owls in Hong Kong

9 Sep 2018 - 10:31am

The Wise King co-owner Joe Villanueva, mixing a Monti Tipple. Photo: Jonathan Wong

How spicy cocktails are heating up Hong Kong's drinking scene

9 Sep 2018 - 10:02am

The Ocean by Olivier Bellin has fine views of Repulse Bay and looks perfect for a quiet mid-week date.

The Ocean by Olivier Bellin serves Repulse Bay’s rich

8 Sep 2018 - 3:03pm

Blue lobster at Pierre, in the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong hotel.

Pierre’s menu flourishes at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong hotel

8 Sep 2018 - 2:03pm

Mercato by Jean-Georges serves fresh Italian food in Hong Kong.

Wood-oven pizza is a must at Mercato by Jean-Georges

8 Sep 2018 - 1:03pm

Nobu offers fine Nikkei fusion food and a fine harbour view at the InterContinental Hong Kong, in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Nobu impresses at the InterContinental Hong Kong

8 Sep 2018 - 12:00pm

The Peninsula Hong Kong’s executive pastry chef François Delaire prepares Cacao Madagascar Kalamansi chocolate in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Chen Xiaomei

François Delaire expands The Peninsula Hong Kong’s chocolate range

8 Sep 2018 - 12:00pm

Theo Mistral by Theo Randall has nostalgic décor in the basement of the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong. Photo: Winson Wong

Theo Mistral delights in the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

8 Sep 2018 - 11:02am

London House by Gordon Ramsay is a two-storey British-style pub overlooking Victoria Harbour on the Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront.

London House by Gordon Ramsay offers best of British food in Hong Kong

8 Sep 2018 - 10:03am

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon replicates the hallmarks of the original, from the stylish interiors and cool ambience, to the magnificent fare.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon reveals the signature of a master

8 Sep 2018 - 9:03am

Fried prawns with sizzling chilli sauce is a highlight on The Red Pepper’s ever-popular Sichuan-style menu. Photo: Felix Wong

7 reasons to dine in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay

8 Sep 2018 - 8:00am

Chua Lam Pho’s signature beef pho

Critic’s own joint has recipe for success

7 Sep 2018 - 3:00pm

Old Bailey Restaurant’s eight-treasure rice

Old Bailey does justice

7 Sep 2018 - 2:02pm

Try the cold meze, the ‘Little little in the middle’, an assorted vegetarian starter served with home-made Turkish bread.

Sultan’s Table offers exotic host of Turkish delights

7 Sep 2018 - 1:02pm

As well as traditional Irish fare, McSorley’s also offers contemporary dishes such as sizzling appetiser buffalo chicken wings.

Into the Irish pot and brew kettle

7 Sep 2018 - 12:01pm

Popinjays, situated at The Murray, in Central, has unrivalled views of the cityscape where you can sit and dine in splendour,

Popinjays proves popular at The Murray Hong Kong

7 Sep 2018 - 3:48pm

Dark chocolate and cranberry clafoutis with spiced yoghurt is a classic dessert offering from the Bedouin desert people.

Bedu offers wild desert flavours in the heart of Central

6 Sep 2018 - 2:01pm

Portuguese roasted pork at Café Terceira, in Times Square, one of many classic Macanese dishes influenced by Portuguese cuisine.

A taste of Macau in Times Square

6 Sep 2018 - 1:02pm

Tenkei’s menu may be a bit so-so, but its sleek and subtly-lit interior makes it a draw for many Hong Kong revellers.

Hit and miss at the izakaya

6 Sep 2018 - 12:03pm

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