Hong Kong – Häagen-Dazs is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a trio of innovative ice cream mooncake gift boxes under the theme “Moon Elegance, Moon Taste,” offering consumers a cool twist on tradition. The premium ice cream brand has also partnered with popular animated franchise Toy Story 5 for an exclusive limited-edition collection, while…
Hong Kong – As humidity levels climb across the city, residents are turning to an age-old Cantonese remedy: five-finger fig soup, a nourishing broth that combines the prized root with codonopsis pilosula, apple, and Chinese yam to tackle dampness while boosting energy and calm. Known locally as ng chi mo tou or “South Astragalus,”…
A comprehensive consumer watchdog investigation has exposed a hidden health hazard lurking in Hong Kong’s most popular breakfast and tea-time staples, with a staggering 90 percent of tested ham and turkey slice samples classified as “high-sodium” products, raising serious concerns about hypertension risks among regular consumers. The Consumer Council’s latest report, published in its…
Wan Chai’s newest pizza destination brings authentic Neapolitan flavours, expanded seating, and creative new dishes to Hong Kong Island. Little Napoli, the Michelin-recognised pizzeria that captured the hearts of Happy Valley diners since its 2021 debut, has officially reopened in Wan Chai as of December 10. After temporarily closing on October 4 last year—much…
HONG KONG — A licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and popular YouTuber, known as 77老大, has identified three primary causes of insomnia plaguing modern city dwellers and prescribed three targeted herbal teas to restore restful sleep—without relying on medication. As chronic sleep deprivation impacts everything from emotional stability to weight gain, these natural remedies…
After a three-year hiatus, Brasserie on the Eighth—the French restaurant nestled on the eighth floor of the Conrad Hong Kong in Admiralty—has officially reopened its doors. The venue, known for its elegant French cuisine and sweeping cityscape views, is positioning itself as a prime destination for romantic dinners, birthday celebrations, and corporate gatherings. The…
Nearly half of Hong Kong adults aged 15 to 84 are living with high cholesterol, according to the Department of Health’s 2020–22 Population Health Survey. When combined with soaring rates of hypertension (29.5%) and diabetes (8.5%), the picture is stark: more than half the city’s adults are grappling with at least one of the…
Hong Kong households rely on cutting boards daily, but many are unknowingly harboring a silent killer. A moldy chopping board, cleaned improperly, can produce aflatoxin—a potent carcinogen classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Tsang Yee-yan warns that Hong Kong’s humid climate turns…
SEOUL — K-pop icon G-Dragon, leader of BIGBANG, has long been admired for his ever-changing hairstyles and seemingly indestructible mane. Despite years of frequent dyeing and heat styling, the 36-year-old singer maintains a thick, healthy head of hair—a feat that has sparked curiosity among fans worldwide. In a candid moment on the YouTube series…
A recent online poll by Ufood has ignited a firestorm of debate among Hong Kong diners, revealing the most irritating table manners that can turn a pleasant meal into a social nightmare. The survey, which collected thousands of responses from netizens eager to vent about their worst dining companions, crowned a surprising winner: constant…