Heart disease has overtaken cancer to become Hong Kong’s second most lethal condition, according to the Hospital Authority. With coronary heart disease alone responsible for 66.6% of all cardiac deaths as of 2015, and striking patients as young as their forties, recognizing early warning signs and adopting preventive nutrition has never been more critical.…
A recent comprehensive evaluation by Japan’s authoritative lifestyle magazine LDK has pitted nine popular food storage containers against one another, with Muji’s microwave-safe lid-on container emerging as the undisputed champion. Partnering with culinary professionals and a certified odour assessor, the judges scrutinised each product for stain resistance, smell retention, leak-proof performance, and everyday convenience—giving…
A small, family-run bakery in Kwun Tong is drawing crowds and online praise after introducing a limited-time promotion that offers four filled buns for just HK$20—a price that works out to HK$5 per piece in an era when most bakeries charge double or triple that amount. The deal, spotted by a customer and shared…
Hong Kong’s love affair with dumplings runs deep—affordable, filling, and endlessly versatile, these pockets of joy are found in every district, from Michelin-listed institutions to tiny family-run stalls. Whether you crave pan-fried, steamed, or soup dumplings, the city’s handcrafted offerings have never been more exciting. We’ve rounded up more than a dozen of the…
HONG KONG – In a move aimed at supporting the city’s elderly community, Maxim’s MX and Maxim’s Food² have unveiled a surprise promotional campaign offering a flat 20% discount on all dine-in and takeaway orders for senior citizens. The “Elderly Daily Enjoy” deal runs from now through May 28, 2026, and requires only the…
In a cautionary tale from mainland China, a 26-year-old office worker known only as “Xiaoyu” discovered that her drastic 33-pound weight loss in two months—achieved through starvation-level dieting and excessive running—landed her in the endocrinologist’s office with a prediabetes diagnosis. What started as a mission to look flawless as a bridesmaid spiralled into a…
A young office worker in mainland China achieved her dream wedding weight loss through extreme dieting and excessive running, but ended up in a doctor’s office with prediabetes. The case, reported by Chinese news outlets, highlights the hidden dangers of crash dieting and the metabolic havoc that can follow rapid weight loss. The woman,…
Lede Sofi Pasta Co., the Sheung Wan pasta destination that has drawn crowds since day one, has just unveiled a revamped menu featuring a wildly popular QQ spiral pasta, alongside indulgent mains like beef ragu fettuccine and carbonara twist pasta, plus showstopping desserts such as black tea lava cake and oolong milk cap Basque…
Central’s dining scene welcomes a bold new contender: Punjab Warriors, an Indian steakhouse that fuses traditional Punjabi cooking with high-quality beef cuts, all at accessible price points. Opened in April 2025, the restaurant is helmed by chef Angshuman Adhikari, a veteran with over two decades of experience who previously worked at Michelin two-starred Gymkhana…
Dr. Ryoichi Obitsu, honorary director of Obitsu Medical Center in Japan, has defied aging and illness for decades. At 88, he still works nearly every day, lectures nationwide, and writes extensively—all without a single cold or major disease in 30 years. His approach combines three daily foods, a relaxed attitude toward salt and alcohol,…