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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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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

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?

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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What to do in Hong Kong

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

International Coffee Day on October 1 kicks off a month of new openings and fun events for coffee obsessives and casual drinkers alike.

Hong Kong stock market

DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m

India

Can India curb childhood obesity by banning junk food near schools?

Hong Kong

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

Cecilia Wong takes her food seriously and loves Shanghainese, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Chiu Chow flavours, as well as classic Italian.

Cecilia Wong is a wine and spirits expert based in Hong Kong who dines for precision, texture and flavour harmony. Photo: Cecilia Wong
Hong Kong dining & recommendations

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.

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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.

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Hong Kong culture

Video | Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong

Visitors are handed a vomit bag upon entry and can taste selected foods at the end of the exhibition.

Visitors are handed a vomit bag upon entry and can taste selected foods at the end of the exhibition
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Malaysia

Malaysia’s durian revolution powered by perfumes, pastries and big plans

Last year, China imported 1.87 million tonnes of fresh durian worth US$7.5 billion, with volume jumping over sixfold in the past decade.

Hong Kong culture

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.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Anantara Siam Bangkok debuts a fresh look and Jim Thompson Suite

The 5-star urban sanctuary – on the site of the former Four Seasons, Peninsula and Regent – has unveiled an extensive redesign.

The recently added Garden Pool Villas at Anantara Siam Bangkok offer a resort-like escape, evoking the brand’s properties in Phuket and Koh Samui. Photo: Handout
Chinese cuisine

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
China consumption

Mooncakes for the dog? How China is reinventing its iconic festive snack

China’s consumers appear to be going off the dense Mid-Autumn Festival treat, but tiny mooncakes for pets are a different story.

Hong Kong

Opinion | The Serial Killer Speakeasy is coming to Hong Kong. We should be outraged

True crime and cocktails? An event like this completely strips the genre of its investigative integrity and empathy for the victims.

Singapore

Singapore food watchdog investigates alleged illegal sales of dog meat

The move came after screengrabs shared on social media appeared to show an ad in Vietnamese offering various cuts of dog meat.

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Singapore’s skyline. The city state’s food agency is investigating claims of illegal dog meat sales in the financial hub. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day

Food and catering businesses say they will offer an array of tasty deals across the city.

Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, September 25-27

Lantern carnivals, fire dragon dances, a Korean food extravaganza and more await Hongkongers this Mid-Autumn Festival weekend.

Hong Kong

Video | No foul play involved in case of students falling ill after consuming free drinks

SCMP re-enacts police test that found reported ‘pinholes’ likely to be perforated lines in drink’s plastic wrapping.

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Shenzhen

Mouthing Off | Are Hongkongers getting bored of weekend trips to Shenzhen?

Andrew Sun suspects the novelty of shopping and dining weekends in cheaper Shenzhen is waning, with relaxed time at home more appealing.

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People cross the border between Hong Kong and mainland China via the Shenzhen Bay Control Point on June 17, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Where to eat in Hong Kong

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.

Chinese culture

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.

100 Top Tables

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.

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
Japan

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
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.

Fame and celebrity

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.

Architecture and design

On the boil: design-forward kettles to suit any kitchen

Designer household appliances such as kettles are a popular way to add some personality and colour to your home.

(From left) Statement kettles from Alessi, Le Creuset and Smeg bring colour and style to the kitchen. Photos: Handout
Africa

Methanol-tainted Nigeria drink kills 48, makes 182 ill, some blinded

Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with the production and sale of a locally brewed beverage, say officials.

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Dozens of people have died in Nigeria after drinking alcoholic concoctions laced with methanol. Photo: Shutterstock
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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Japan

Japanese convenience stores turn to AI for novelty sweets

Lawson is launching three new food items created using AI around the theme: ‘What on earth is this? But it’s delicious’.

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