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More than just a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong is full of hidden gems. We take you on a tour of its trendiest neighbourhoods, uncovering cool cafes, classic Hong Kong street food and quirky boutiques, as well as exploring its hip bars and nightlife. We also reveal the city's greener side, venturing out to the countryside for the best beaches, country parks and hiking trails.
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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

Rakuen in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, is a long-established Okinawan-style izakaya. Photo: Rakuen

Why do Hongkongers love izakayas so much – and what exactly are they?

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Nathan Road in 1999. The photo by Keith Macgregor is among the images on display at "City of Lights", a free exhibition at Blue Lotus Gallery in Sheung Wan. Photo: Keith Macgregor
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 2-4

An ice cream festival, yoga by the pool and a photo exhibition on Hong Kong’s neon lights are among the picks this weekend.

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Style Edit: Zegna brings an Alpine-inspired retail vision to Hong Kong

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

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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
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How T’ang Court perfected the baked stuffed crab shell

Executive chef Wong Chi Fai turns local blue and Alaskan king crab into a crisp-topped, creamy shellfish classic, stripping away the mess of whole crab.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 4-6

Caviar ice cream, a poster exhibition, a super fashion showcase, a showing of a Wong Kar-wai classic and more await you this weekend.

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Food and Drinks

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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How nostalgia inspired Orchard’s Fortune Chai cocktail

The city’s yum cha tradition, a bartender’s chai memories and a fortune cookie garnish come together in this silky, spice-tinged Armagnac cocktail.

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Oranges and anchovies? Ninetta’s unlikely pairing tells the story of Sicily

Chef Marco Xodo brings a refreshing Sicilian-inspired winter salad to Hong Kong’s sweltering summers – with a Venetian twist.

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Word on the StrEAT: 6 Hong Kong chefs share their pre-service rituals

Whether it’s espresso shots, kitchen karaoke or staff meals, restaurant teams rely on unique routines to get ready before the doors open.

Chefs have different ways of preparing and ensuring everything is in place before service starts. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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Drink in Focus: Gyokuro Melon Punch at Fello

Shelley Tai’s new bar features a refreshing cocktail that’s anchored by tea and melon, and is designed for clarity, depth and instant appeal.

The Gyokuro Melon Punch is a highlight of Fello’s inaugural menu. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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Dish in Focus: Mac n’ cheese at Lazy Suzy

Born from a late-night idea, Natalie Ngan’s playful take on a classic comfort food features a kick of mala heat, minced pork, and a four-cheese sauce.

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The microbial science reshaping Hong Kong’s luxury food scene

At Feuille, Amber, Roganic and Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, chefs are using ancient microbial science to elevate flavours and reduce waste.

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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 31-August 2

Check out an all-night rave with Reggaeton beats, pet puppies on The Peak, catch the latest Spider-Man film and more this weekend.

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DJs Ink and Ballshing play to a crowded dance floor at Boomerang. The club will host a Latin rave on August 1. Photo: Beat Friday
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Drink in Focus: Trinidad Sour at Bar Tincture

Bitters make an unconventional cocktail base – and at Bar Tincture, founder Bone Cheng explains how he makes this balance of flavours work.

Bar Tincture in Hong Kong shines the spotlight on bitters, making them in-house and expressing them through cocktails like the Trinidad Sour. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 30-August 1

From guest shifts by Nico De Soto and Nature Kan to Bar Leone’s fresh summer menu, here’s where to find the best tipples this weekend.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 31-August 2

Make the most of Hotal Colombo’s farewell servings, Swim Club’s new weekend brunch, and Urban Coffee Roaster’s citywide wellness menu.

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Whey’s new chef is bringing Western flair to Singaporean hawker classics

While maintaining tradition, Keith Teo brings diverse influences to the Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, restaurant – a bastion of elevated Singaporean cuisine.

Cured mackerel with tomato sambal and Asam fish broth – one of Keith Teo’s new dishes. Photos: Jocelyn Tam
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How Doha’s Mila is giving modern Levantine offerings a local spin in Hong Kong

Marc Mahfouz of Michelin-recognised restaurant is serving makdous, velvety hummus and other Middle Eastern plates in the city until August 9.

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The best guest shifts in Hong Kong and Macau amid Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026

As the top 50 list is unveiled in Macau next Tuesday, rare guest shifts bring the region’s finest mixologists to the Four Seasons’ Argo, Green Room at Upper House and more.

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

Amid the global vinyl revival, 3 Hong Kong venues are betting that good sound is worth the investment – but what’s the financial reality?

Drinking and listening are treated as equals at Bar Sepia in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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How Hong Kong’s Ginza-style bars have evolved in the past 20 years

The likes of Bar De Luxe, Bar Anima and Mizunara: The Library are blending diverse traditions with omotenashi and ichigo ichie experiences.

Ginza-style bars like Bar De Luxe have given Hongkongers a taste of Japanese cocktail culture. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 24-26

Bathe yourself in nature, lean into your creativity, enjoy an authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean feast and more this weekend in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong’s PMQ offers fresh perspectives on culinary traditions

The ‘Treasured Recipes’ exhibition by Michael Lui Ka-chun showcases influential cookbooks and other interesting pieces of gastronomic literature.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 24-26

Eat your way through this weekend with a brand new afternoon tea at Tai Kwun, a Swiss-Italian summer brunch at Nocino, and Italian comfort food for all at a new trattoria.

Ninetta, a new Italian trattoria opened in Central in June. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

9 dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to visit

If you need a recommendation or two for where to go with man’s best friend for food and drink, we have narrowed down a few options for you.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners in Bonza! by Waffling Beans. Read on for other places to take your furry friend in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/pom.chikiwi
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Drink in Focus: Five Flower Tea at Clan & Company

The bar’s co-founder Dennis Mak hopes the floral, fizzy herbal tea-based cocktail can ‘heal’ drinkers with peace and nostalgia.

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How 3 Hong Kong chefs reimagine classic beef dishes

The culinary minds behind Carna, Moo-Lah and Duddell’s share how they bring their unique childhood traditions to the table.

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