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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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Sea cucumber, tofu fish mousse and Mapo minced pork represent different cultural traditions all brought together in a single dish at Hong Kong Cuisine 1983. Photos: Handout

What truly defines the melting pot that is Cantonese cuisine?

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

World Gourmet Festival: Where culinary titans collaborate and create

The baked stuffed crab shell is one of T’ang Court’s long-standing dishes. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

How T’ang Court perfected the baked stuffed crab shell

Even the most delicious meals, such as this one at La Terrace at Louise, can occasionally be marred by rude or entitled guests, Hong Kong’s F&B professionals share. Photo: Nicholas Wong Sixteen Photography

Word on the StrEAT: the F&B scene’s pet peeves about customers

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Bull testicles, affectionately known in North America as “Rocky Mountain oysters”, on display at the Disgusting Food Museum’s Hong Kong pop-up at Airside in Kai Tak. Photo: Disgusting Food Museum HK
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Opinion | Disgusting Food Museum launches Hong Kong pop-up, but is it in good taste?

The Swedish museum’s pop-up in Kai Tak features everything from bovine genitalia to insects. Is it educational or a ‘freak show’?

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14 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to visit in October

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

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What truly defines the melting pot that is Cantonese cuisine?

The region’s diverse food culture spans Cantonese, Chiu Chow and Hakka cuisines, each with unique traditions yet interconnected flavours.

Sea cucumber, tofu fish mousse and Mapo minced pork represent different cultural traditions all brought together in a single dish at Hong Kong Cuisine 1983. Photos: Handout
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The other crop that built China: how millet became foundation for Chinese civilisation

While domestication of rice was crucial in southern China, it was millet that ruled the North, laying groundwork for birth of the country.

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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
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Chinese archaeologists find 2,200-year-old ancestor of Dragon Boat Festival treat

When we eat zongzi or other leaf-wrapped food, we can clearly appreciate that this tradition existed since ancient times, says researcher.

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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.

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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.

(From left) MasterChef Asia 2026 judges Edward Lee, Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij and Kelvin Cheung. Photo: HBO Max
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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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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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This looks like a Mister Softee truck in Vancouver. Is it?

Experience Hong Kong nostalgia in Vancouver with Watt A Truck, a solar-powered ice cream truck offering Asian dessert flavours.

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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.

Taiwanese chef Jason Liu is no stranger to Michelin stars. He talks about cooking Chinese food with French flair at his Shanghai restaurant Ling Long, and continuing his philosophy at his new Beijing restaurant Ling Yun. Photo: Ling Long
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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.

Wing Lok Noodle Factory’s second-generation director Angus Chan holds a tray of dried shrimp roe noodles at the company’s base of operations in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. The company, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, started as a relatively unknown noodle supplier, but has risen in recent years to become a well-known food brand in its own right. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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.

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What are five-kernel mooncakes? A history of the protein-packed treat

Rich in nuts and seeds, five-kernel mooncakes are making a comeback as a protein-packed alternative to have during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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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.

Steamed glutinous rice with mangrove mud crabs from Hokkien House in Central, one of a range of new openings in Hong Kong to check out. Photo: Hokkien House
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Takeaway boom, new brands make up winning mix for Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao

Takeaway emerges as Haidilao’s fastest-growing segment as it diversifies its formats, expands into lower-tier markets despite a soft economy.

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Izakaya owner’s favourite Hong Kong spots for wonton noodles and congee

Clement Wong is a fan of comfort food, and has a few regular Hong Kong haunts for Italian, Chinese and Japanese dishes.

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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
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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.

Shu Han Lee is the author of two cookbooks and founder of the spice brand Rempapa. Photo: Handout
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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.

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