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Gavin Yeung

Cat Nelson

Charmaine Chan

Dave Besseling

It seems anyone can anoint themselves a bona fide foodie these days, but as any discerning reader knows, a couple of well-lit Insta pics does not an epicurean make. But fear not, you have something they don’t. These:
See our gift guides for … the aesthete, the culture vulture, the nesting couple, the “could be better” aunt and chill island dweller.
1. Hoopla pencil case, HK$259

There’s nothing like canned fried dace with salted black beans to stir the appetite and a nostalgia for times past, which is why this retro, knit pencil case makes a tasty, if quirky, gift. shop.hoo-pla.com
2. Kowloon Soy Co premium soy sauce, HK$165 for 500ml

The company has been making soy sauce since 1917, and it’s among the few still making it the traditional way in 2024. meechun.com
3. TinShing Umeshu Whoa, HK$879

If you find traditional Japanese plum wine to be a little too sweet, this new brew adds whisky to the mix, for an unexpected but unique balance. slowood.hk
4. Conspiracy Chocolate Winter Bundle, HK$260

Try a little bit of everything from this festive gift set by Hong Kong-based chocolatier Conspiracy Chocolate. Featuring maple pecan, miso pine nut and chai milk tea flavours, it’ll bring a smile to any chocolate lover in your life. conspiracychocolate.com
5. Henry Christmas Ham from Rosewood, HK$2,540

This Christmas roast from Rosewood Hong Kong’s steakhouse was designed to be the centrepiece for a festive spread. Sized for 10 people, the 7.5kg ham comes with side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, braised Brussels sprouts and bacon. rosewoodhkshop.com
6. Pinyin Press’ Dumpling salt and pepper shakers, HK$296

These glam metallic gold salt and pepper shakers by Pinyin Press level up any dinner party table. Handmade in the ceramic capital of China, Jingdezhen, and packed in steamer baskets for a lighthearted but stylish gift. pinyinpress.com
7. Chafado Signature Tea Bag Gift Set, HK$238

Give the gift of a winter teatime with Chafado’s pine gift set. It includes Phoenix oolong tea bags and pairing snacks such as ginger gum, black dates and walnut gum. chafado.co
8. Sang Roastery coffee glass, HK$88

Sporting Japanese Showa-era-inspired graphics, this tumbler from local coffee roastery and cafe Sang Roastery is fit for cold coffee drinks to see you through the yuletide season. sangroastery.com
9. The Wax Can’s egg tart scented candle, HK$165

The Hong Kong equivalent of popping a batch of chocolate chip cookies in the oven for that homey aroma, these playful candles are scented with the buttery smell of fresh egg tarts. The fragrance comes courtesy of the experts at The Wax Can – other candle scents include “Tuen Mun Ferry Pier” – and design from local artist Candle Joke, whose whimsical candle shapes range from shrimp sashimi to McGriddles. thewaxcan.com


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A festive gift set by Hong Kong-based chocolatier Conspiracy Chocolate. Photo: Conspiracy Chocolate

Hoopla’s retro knitted pencil case shaped like a can of dace. Photo: Hoopla

The Kowloon Soy Co’s Gold Label Light Soy Sauce. Photo: SCMP Archive

TinShing Umeshu Whoa is a traditional Japanese plum wine, with a dash of whisky. Photo: Handout

The Conspiracy Chocolate Winter Bundle will please any chocolate lover. Photo: Conspiracy Chocolate

Henry Christmas Ham from Rosewood could be a centrepiece for any festive table. Photo: Rosewood Hong Kong

Pinyin Press’ dumpling salt and pepper shakers add a little seasonal seasoning glamour. Photo: Pinyin Press

Chafado’s Signature tea gift set will make anyone a fancy brew. Photo: Chafado

Sang Roastery’s coffee glass boasts a Japanese Showa-era-inspired design. Photo: Sang Roastery

These candles by Wax Can’s are scented with the buttery smell of fresh egg tarts. Photo: The Wax Can

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Devender Sehgal, The Aubrey’s assistant general manager, has popularised shochu as a serious cocktail ingredient. Photo: The Aubrey

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Devender Sehgal shakes up a cocktail at The Aubrey, Hong Kong. Photo: Gavin Yeung

The Itsuki is based on the lychee-like Daiyame 40 shochu. Photo: The Aubrey

The Amami Island cocktail features acoustically aged Lento shochu and Katana sweet potato shochu. Photo: The Aubrey

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Customers enjoying high tea at the Verandah Lounge in the Peninsula hotel in 1991. Photo: SCMP

A special afternoon tea and tea dance was held at The Peninsula to celebrate the hotel’s 90th anniversary in Hong Kong in 2018. Photo: SCMP/Winson Wong

The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong serves up its afternoon tea, an indulgence that has become a worldwide hotel industry staple. Photo: Handout

Customers enjoy The Peninsula’s famous afternoon tea in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge in 1995. Photo: SCMP 

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Yuen Kwok-yung (right), aged 10, with his family. Photo: Courtesy of Yuen Kwok-yung

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Quinary has a range of special drinks on offer as part of the Monkey 47 Express collaboration. Photo: Handout

Founder Antonio Lai at Quinary, which has special decorations for the Monkey 47 Express collab. Photo: Handout

Kate Gerwin from Happy Accidents is taking the helm at Dead Poets this Saturday for the latter’s first anniversary celebrations. Photo: Handout

Bar De Luxe hosts returning co-founder Hidetusugu Ueno (centre front) to celebrate eight excellent years in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

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From dumpling-shaped salt and pepper shakers to egg tart scented candles or a gourmet Christmas ham, snap these up for your reservation-making, dinner-party-throwing friend


From dumpling-shaped salt and pepper shakers to egg tart scented candles or a gourmet Christmas ham, snap these up for your reservation-making, dinner-party-throwing friend.
