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Dr. Ryoichi Taitsu, Honorary Director of Japan’s Taitsu Sankei Hospital and a renowned cancer specialist, attributes his robust health—remaining largely illness-free for nearly 30 years past age 80—to a balanced lifestyle prioritizing enjoyment, daily traditional foods, and a unique meditative breathing technique. Despite his advanced age of 88, Dr. Taitsu maintains a rigorous, almost…
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HONG KONG – As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, Hong Kong’s culinary landscape is preparing for a sophisticated showcase of romance, offering over a dozen dedicated dining experiences ranging from luxurious Victoria Harbour vistas to high-value, exotic culinary journeys. Couples seeking the quintessential intimate celebration can explore options across the city, with set menu prices…
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Hong Kong’s supermarket giants are intensifying a fierce retail battle by deploying extraordinary gift-with-purchase promotions, turning everyday necessities like toothpaste into unexpected channels for acquiring high-value household goods. PARKNSHOP (PARKnSHOP/百佳), a major player in the market, has just launched a limited-time consumer offer that rewards customers buying specified quantities of Colgate toothpaste with a…
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Hong Kong, [Current Date] – The Hong Kong Consumer Council (COC) has published its comprehensive safety and performance evaluation of ten popular electric pressure cooker models, revealing that consumers can often achieve high-quality cooking results without opting for the most expensive units. The findings, released in Issue 561 of the Council’s Choose magazine, analyzed…
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A sweeping study of popular instant seaweed products in Hong Kong has uncovered significant public health concerns, with 70% of samples classified as high in sodium and all 27 tested products containing trace metal contaminants. The Hong Kong Consumer Council’s (HCC) investigation, which examined various types of instant seaweed—including snack sheets, sushi wraps, and…
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A 57-year-old American woman recently faced near-fatal liver failure after consuming a daily turmeric supplement, a case that underscores the rising dangers associated with unregulated dietary aides and excessive dosing. Katie Mohan began taking the curcumin-based capsules daily in March after seeing claims on social media suggesting benefits for inflammation and joint pain. Within…
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Hong Kong’s popular fast-casual chain, Café de Coral (operating as “A-1 Noodle” or 一粥麵 locally), has announced a highly anticipated three-day flash promotion, offering substantial discounts on two of its customer-favorite winter warmer dishes. From January 28th to January 30th, customers can purchase the Braised Pork Knuckle (紅燒原隻豬手) for as low as HK$38 and…
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A recent culinary development in Tsim Sha Tsui is redefining modern Vietnamese cuisine, with Le Viet restaurant, located in The ONE shopping centre, debuting a unique, elevated approach to traditional dishes. The venue is garnering attention for launching what is believed to be Hong Kong’s first Phở dish utilizing choice cuts of young beef,…
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Hong Kong’s discerning food scene welcomes back a celebrated name in authentic Italian cuisine: Little Napoli. The Michelin-recognized pizzeria, formerly a highly popular fixture in Happy Valley, officially reopened its doors on December 10, bringing an expanded menu and an enlarged, atmospheric new venue to Wanchai. The move follows a brief hiatus since October…
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A new culinary destination, Santorini Steakhouse by Panos SSP, has opened its doors in Wan Chai, introducing a sophisticated blend of authentic Hellenic flavors and meticulously prepared dry-aged steaks to Hong Kong’s vibrant dining scene. Led by a Greek chef boasting over two decades of culinary expertise, the restaurant prioritizes premium ingredients and time-honored…