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100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
Auspicious symbolism is thoughtfully woven throughout The Eight dining room.

Cantonese cuisine gets a contemporary makeover at The Eight in the Grand Lisboa Macau

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Drinking and listening are treated as equals at Bar Sepia in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong’s listening bars beat the noise with vinyl vibes

How are Hong Kong’s bars adapting to changing trends in drinking and socialising in 2026? Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong’s bar scene was extra volatile last year – what’s in store for 2026?

Fortune Chai at Orchard reimagines the tradition of drinking tea with dim sum in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

How nostalgia inspired Orchard’s Fortune Chai cocktail

Nicholini’s boasts striking skyscraper views. Photo: Conrad Hong Kong hotel

Nicholini’s: restaurant review

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Chef Julien Royer of Singapore’s Odette sees Bangkok’s World Gourmet Festival as an opportunity to find a natural connection between different cuisines and let them meet on equal terms. Photo: Handout
Chef Santiago Fernández of Tokyo’s MAZ and chef Chudaree “Tam” Debhakam of Bangkok’s Baan Tepa teamed up for an exclusive collaboration at last year’s World Gourmet Festival. Photo: John Paul Travis
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World Gourmet Festival: Where culinary titans collaborate and create

Acclaimed chefs including Álvaro Clavijo, Julien Royer and Josiah Citrin embrace the challenge of blending diverse culinary styles with niche Thai ingredients.

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

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How a Vietnamese chef is turning family favourites into Michelin-starred feasts

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How Central Asia became the Silk Road’s most interesting culinary destination

Far more than a simple trade route, ancient network was a vibrant hub of cultural exchange that shaped modern culinary landscape, say scholars.

The Silk Road served as an East-West melting pot, transforming Central Asia into a fascinating food destination. Photo: Shutterstock
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At his new Beijing restaurant, chef Jason Liu reconnects with his Chinese roots

Long before the Michelin stars, Jason Liu forged his path blending Chinese flavours and Western flair. He continues his journey at Ling Yun.

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How this Hong Kong maker of authentic shrimp roe noodles is leading a comeback

Wing Lok Noodle Factory’s second-generation boss shares how the 50-year-old company is thriving by innovating a dying traditional craft.

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Hidden Japanese, ‘excellent’ Cantonese: a Hong Kong bartender’s food picks

Carna by Dario Cecchini head bartender Jason Yu shares where he enjoys steak, pasta, ‘incredibly personal’ omakase and no-fuss Cantonese food.

A selection of sashimi at Open Meal, a Japanese omakase restaurant hidden in a Tuen Mun industrial building that Jason Yu goes to when he is in the mood to splurge. Carna by Dario Cecchini’s head bartender also shares where he goes for steak and pasta in a relaxed atmosphere, and authentic Cantonese food. Photo: Instagram/open_meal
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18 new Hong Kong restaurants, bars and bakeries to try in September 2026

There’s a whole host of new eating and drinking experiences to enjoy in September. Here’s our comprehensive list of recommendations.

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Chocolate’s bean-to-bar boom, from Asian flavours to single-origin cacao

Artisanal brands like Marou, Dandelion, Pump Street and Fossa are among the makers championing traceable cacao, bold flavours and small-batch craft.

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Michelin and Black Pearl young chef awardee opens restaurant in Hong Kong

The Divine Dish star Justin Yang blends his Fujianese heritage with modern flair at Quan, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Central.

Justin Yang, executive chef at Quan, is pictured at the new contemporary Chinese restaurant in Central, Hong Kong on August 14, 2026. Photo: Sun Yeung
Thailand

Bites to bytes: Thai street food app feeds into hunger for authenticity

The Thai Street Gold Star app lists approved vendors, shows menus and gives users directions to each stall.

A street food vendor sells fried vegetarian snacks to visitors in Bangkok’s Chinatown on April 29. Photo: AFP
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Is Japan’s Marugame Udon biting off more than it can chew with US noodle push?

The restaurant that specialises in thick, chewy udon noodles is taking on a ‘very challenging’ US market far more familiar with ramen.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Bespoke experiences, including a personal butler, combined with Balinese wellness, luxury dining and stunning ocean views, await discerning travellers.

Japan

No kettle needed: Japan’s cold-water cup noodles fly off the shelves

Nissin’s new product sold out in a week as social media buzz and severe summer heatwaves drive demand across the region.

Nissin Foods, the company that invented instant noodles, has launched a new product: cup noodles made with cold water. Photo: Nissin
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Why Xiengni Zhou swapped investment banking for Mama Yu chilli oil

Zhou thought she’d be an ‘investment banking queen’ – instead, she found herself quitting KPMG to run Mama Yu, partnering with the BBC and Ford.

Mama Yu’s curry chilli oil – the UK-based brand was founded by Xiengni Zhou and her mum, Jolene Yu. Photo: Handout
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Canned fish dessert, anyone? A Hong Kong food staple is having a gourmet moment

From the US to Europe, these innovators are taking humble Chinese ingredient dau si leng yu – fried dace with black beans – beyond the tin.

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7 Shenzhen restaurants earn stars in city’s Michelin Guide debut

The first crop of Michelin-star Shenzhen restaurants has been unveiled and there are a few surprises for local fine-dining fans.

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French sommelier’s Hong Kong food and drink picks for value and quality

Titouan Jounier, head sommelier at one-Michelin-star Louise, shares his favourite restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and beyond.

Vitello tonnato with slow-cooked veal, tuna sauce and capers at Ninetta, a new Italian restaurant in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood that sommelier Titouan Jounier praises for its quality. Photo: May Tse
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How Singaporean cookbook writer Shu Han Lee built her spice brand Rempapa – interview

The author, who founded the Southeast Asian food brand in her London home kitchen, cares more about deliciousness than strict authenticity.

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A Chinese spicy snack has gone viral. Thank ‘Chinamaxxing’ on social media

Oily, chewy, spongy and spicy, Chinese latiao – literally ‘spicy strips’ – are finding fans outside China, driven by social media.

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How 2 like-minded chefs are celebrating Chinese diasporic gastronomy in Montreal

Christophe Yu and Nora Lou craft innovative pop-up feasts that blend migration stories, local ingredients and bold flavours.

Christophe Yu (left) and Nora Lou are the co-founders of Flying Tables, a collective that blends global flavours with Chinese gastronomy in pop-up feasts. Photo: Clara Lacasse
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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Vancouver

From vegetable-forward tasting menus and Cambodian fine dining to Northeastern Chinese hotpot, these picks showcase the city’s diverse dining scene.

Touk provides a slice of Cambodia in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Photo: @toukyvr/Instagram
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She’s both a baker and a psychologist, creating recipes to make your life better

Helen Goh talks about combining the two sides of her life in her cookbook ‘Baking and the Meaning of Life’, which won a James Beard award.

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These 7 lesser-known Korean snacks are trending among visitors

From pork rice soup to K-pop star Jennie’s favourite banana-flavoured snacks, these foods are trending across TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.

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12 new Hong Kong restaurants, bakeries and cafes to try in August 2026

A flashy food court at Harbour City, a modern Korean joint and a Japanese yakitori chain’s new branch are among the new openings in August.

Hong Kong Style Caviar Egg Tart. Photo: Tarte by RH
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A Swiss diplomat’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from spicy fare to fondue

A lover of bold flavours, Francoise Killias Zillweger reveals her go-to spots in the city, and the best place to eat fondue in her hometown.

The cheese fondue at newly opened Stubli in Kennedy Town, one of Swiss diplomat Francoise Killias Zillweger’s recommended restaurants in Hong Kong. Photo: Stubli
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‘My age is part of my story’: meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef

He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen.

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This chef turns down-to-earth Cantonese recipes into luxury diasporic gastronomy

Eva Che draws on her Chinese heritage and luxury experience for her catering brand whose clients have included Saint Laurent and Adidas.

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