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Hong Kong’s renowned casual dining chain, Ta Hing, has announced the launch of two luxurious poon choi (basin feast) packages designed to elevate traditional reunion dinners for the upcoming Winter Solstice and Chinese New Year holidays. These premium offerings, available for pre-order, feature rich assortments of celebratory ingredients, coupled with value-added benefits including complimentary…
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A comprehensive safety review of common sesame products in Hong Kong revealed widespread contamination, with four popular brands exceeding local action limits for plasticizers by staggering amounts, and one product containing a potential carcinogen above European standards. The Hong Kong Consumer Council (OCC), in its latest issue of Choice magazine (No. 566), disclosed that…
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The Hong Kong Consumer Council (CHOICE) recently conducted a comprehensive nutritional review of 40 cheese products available locally, alerting consumers that a significant majority of samples are dangerously high in both sodium and fat, potentially contributing to obesity, water retention, and hypertension risks despite the popular dairy product’s rich protein and calcium content. The…
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The Hong Kong Consumer Council (COC) has issued a stinging report detailing pervasive “shrinkflation”—the reduction of product net weight or volume while prices hold steady or increase—across a majority of common supermarket items, effectively implementing hidden price hikes for consumers over the past three and a half years. The investigative findings, published in the…
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The Hong Kong Consumer Council (HCC) has released findings from an extensive safety review of common cooking oils, revealing that 60% of the tested products contain a chemical compound linked to potential long-term health risks if consumed excessively. While the contaminants were present, the HCC affirmed that none of the 30 affected samples exceeded…
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A cautionary tale emerges from mainland China, where a 30-year-old woman’s aggressive weight loss regimen—marked by skipping breakfast and severely restricting meals—led to the sudden onset of acute cholecystitis, resulting in the surgical removal of her gallbladder. Physicians are highlighting this case to warn the public that rapid weight loss significantly elevates the risk…
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Little Napoli, the popular Neapolitan pizzeria lauded for its authentic, high-quality handmade pizzas, officially reopened its doors in Wan Chai on December 10, transitioning from its beloved original location in Happy Valley. After a two-month hiatus beginning October 4, 2023, the Michelin-recognized eatery is now welcoming diners to its expanded premises on Hong Kong…
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As Hong Kong prepares for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2026, many major restaurant chains and local eateries, traditionally observing closures for family time, are implementing diverse opening adjustments, crucial information for residents and visitors planning to dine out during the festive period from the last days of the lunar year (Year 29)…
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The Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong has inaugurated a new, upscale Chinese restaurant, Cruise Xuan (尚萃軒), located in North Point, specializing in masterfully prepared Beijing-style open-flame roast duck alongside an extensive menu of classic regional dishes. Positioned to draw both local gourmands and international visitors, the expansive, sea-view establishment officially opened its doors,…
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Kowloon City, widely recognized as “Hong Kong’s Little Thailand,” continues to flourish as the epicenter of authentic and innovative Thai cuisine in 2024. Fueled by a large, long-established Thai community, the dense neighborhood offers diners nearly a dozen must-visit establishments, ranging from decades-old traditional kitchens run by Thai chefs to trendy, modern dining concepts,…