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Korean street comfort food is paired with premium ingredients such as caviar and Wagyu at Tienmo in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Tienmo
Food and Drinks

14 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to visit in October

From pizza and exotic cheeses to Korean pot rice and a modern British gastropub, Hong Kong foodies have a lot of new choices this October.

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5 new Hong Kong cafes and coffee shops to try in October, plus must-visit events

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A wine writer’s Hong Kong restaurant picks for seafood, dim sum and more

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Japanese beef specialist Tsutomu Ito brings the finest Wagyu to Hong Kong

The owner of Gyu+Bar by Miyoshi in Causeway Bay, chef Tsutomu Ito talks about his dedication to serving the best Wagyu in the city.

Chef Tsutomu Ito at his restaurant GYU+ bar in Causeway Bay. Photo: SCMP / Chloe Loung. Gyu+ Bar by Miyoshi’s signature Miyoshi-style wagyu sushi. Photo: Gyu+ Bar by Miyoshi
Chef Tsutomu Ito at his restaurant GYU+ bar in Causeway Bay. Photo: SCMP / Chloe Loung. Gyu+ Bar by Miyoshi’s signature Miyoshi-style wagyu sushi. Photo: Gyu+ Bar by Miyoshi
Wellness

Can potassium lower your blood pressure without cutting back on salt or flavour?

Many Asian dishes are high in sodium, and new research suggests that increasing potassium intake can offset salt’s effects on blood pressure.

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Milk tea and miso cookies? Brand woos small-town France with Hong Kong tastes

Louise Lui founded Sucré in her French partner’s hometown to bridge cultures with East-meets-West treats. Not everyone got it immediately.

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Chinese Restaurant Awards 2026: Mott 32 takes Canadian top spot

Mott 32 locations in Toronto and Vancouver were crowned the best Chinese restaurants in Canada in the 17th edition of the awards.

Representatives of Mott 32 in Vancouver and Toronto. The restaurants were named joint No 1 on the 2026 Elite 30 Canada list at the 2026 Chinese Restaurant Awards. Photo: Mayowill Photography
Representatives of Mott 32 in Vancouver and Toronto. The restaurants were named joint No 1 on the 2026 Elite 30 Canada list at the 2026 Chinese Restaurant Awards. Photo: Mayowill Photography
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Gen Z revives herbal teas; experts on intimacy: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a Hong Kong dancer’s creative journey to the rise of bespoke jewellery in Asia, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Food and Drinks

Beef brisket, dim sum, Thai curry: an editor’s Hong Kong restaurant picks

Research journal editor and Instagram content creator Yuen Yiu doesn’t need anything swanky. He reveals his go-to restaurants and bars.

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History of mooncake moulds and their designs, and those preserving the craft

Mooncake artistry flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, carved onto wooden moulds depicting flowers, birds and even deities.

(Left) Wooden mooncake moulds for sale at Man Kee Chopping Board in Hong Kong; and (right) mooncakes from Lung King Heen, which makes only small batches of its handmade artisanal mooncakes each year. We look at others helping preserve the ancient craft and how the design of the snacks has changed over the centuries. Photos: Charmaine Mok/Four Seasons Hong Kong
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Hong Kong-style milk tea that has customers queuing out the door – in Tokyo

Despite none being from Hong Kong, the three founders of Urushi to Hibi have created a unique – and popular – cultural fusion experience.

Strong brewed tea is poured at Urushi to Hibi, a cafe in Tokyo serving authentic Hong Kong-style milk tea. Photo: Urushi to Hibi
Strong brewed tea is poured at Urushi to Hibi, a cafe in Tokyo serving authentic Hong Kong-style milk tea. Photo: Urushi to Hibi
Wellness

All about Hong Kong’s herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition

These century-old ‘leung cha’ cooling teas for ailments such as excess internal heat are finding new fans among health-conscious Gen Z.

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What to expect from MasterChef Asia 2026? Judges open up on series’ comeback

We talk to chefs Edward Lee, Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij and Kelvin Cheung on the new series returning to screens after a decade off air.

Travel

David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US

The Korean-American chef hits the open road in search of hidden gems, from Filipino food in Las Vegas to a Haitian restaurant in Miami.

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David Chang in a scene from The Detour with David Chang. The new CNN travel show invites viewers on an off-the-map culinary road trip. Photo: CNN via AP
Food and Drinks

Where to celebrate Negroni Week in Hong Kong, September 21–27

Enjoy classic and eclectic variations of the Italian cocktail with guest bartenders, free-flow packages and more at these venues.

A negroni from Zuma in Central. Negroni Week is coming to Hong Kong from September 21-27, with various bars and outlets celebrating with novel cocktails, free-flows and even a workshop. Photo: Zuma
A negroni from Zuma in Central. Negroni Week is coming to Hong Kong from September 21-27, with various bars and outlets celebrating with novel cocktails, free-flows and even a workshop. Photo: Zuma
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 18-20

A rooftop market, a free mini music festival and an all-you-can-eat pizza block party are among our picks this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Where a champion Hong Kong barista goes for local comfort food and Italian fare

Hasting Ng shares his favourite restaurants for cart noodles, soup pasta, fine Chinese dining and the flavours of Italy.

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She’s telling Hong Kong’s culinary stories through an Instagram ‘staging’ series

Mel Ng’s series is a showcase of behind-the-scenes kitchen storytelling, from fish ball joints to Michelin-starred restaurants and beyond.

Mel Ng records video of a Diplomat Burger that she prepped at The Diplomat in Central, Hong Kong. The Diplomat was the 31st stop in Ng’s stagiaire series on Instagram. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Mel Ng records video of a Diplomat Burger that she prepped at The Diplomat in Central, Hong Kong. The Diplomat was the 31st stop in Ng’s stagiaire series on Instagram. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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How a Vietnamese chef is turning family favourites into Michelin-starred feasts

Inspired by his roots, Hiep Truong is elevating traditional Vietnamese cuisine at his Upstairs Tasting Room in Ho Chi Minh City.

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The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

Lactose-intolerant Nikita Kuwadekar, 23, couldn’t find canned oat milk coffee anywhere. Now her additive-free Busy Brew cans are finding fans.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 11-13

From a craft beer festival to an introspective art exhibition and a soundwalk to Tomorrowland’s fashion pop-up, there’s a lot on this weekend.

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Black Kite Brewery’s Flockfest 2026 craft beer festival, at PMQ from September 11 to 13, is one of the exciting happenings in Hong Kong this weekend. Here’s what else to do and see. Photo: Black Kite Brewery
Food and Drinks

How Hong Kong chef Tiffany Lo picked herself up after closing her French bistro

Following Jean May’s closure, Tiffany Lo is back as a consulting chef in a new kitchen – but still dreams of opening a restaurant of her own.

Tiffany Lo at Bistrot’s Suzette at Cullinan Sky Mall in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak neighbourhood. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Tiffany Lo at Bistrot’s Suzette at Cullinan Sky Mall in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak neighbourhood. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Food and Drinks

Vegan dim sum, salads, Indian: a Polish marketing manager’s Hong Kong spots

Jakub Lewandowski of The Mira Hong Kong reveals his top vegan dining spots, from custom salads to Chinese dim sum and Indian buffets.

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Chinese matcha’s rise and the Hong Kong couple stirring up the UK tea scene

A mission to bring Chinese tea culture to Britain unexpectedly turned Hong Kong couple Raphael Chow and Joyce Ding into matcha entrepreneurs.

Wellness

Why whole wheat bread isn’t always what it seems and dangers of flour fakes

Many ‘whole wheat’ breads are made with refined flour that can cause blood sugar spikes. Here’s how to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Real whole wheat bread – made with 100 per cent whole wheat flour – is lighter in colour, coarser, firmer and less sweet than its “fake” counterparts. Photo: Shutterstock
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