Beloved Italian pizzeria Jacomax, previously a highly popular fixture in Causeway Bay’s dining scene, has officially returned to the district, launching a expansive new location at Fashion Walk. The relaunch aims to recapture its loyal customer base while introducing a broadened menu and significantly enhanced dining environment, featuring spacious interiors, private dining rooms, and…
Beloved Italian pizzeria Jacomax has officially returned to Hong Kong’s dining landscape, establishing its vibrant new location in the popular Fashion Walk food street in Causeway Bay. Known previously for its inventive takes on classic Italian dishes, the newly relocated restaurant promises an expanded, more spacious setting, crucially featuring a highly sought-after, pet-friendly outdoor…
Tuen Mun, often perceived as one of Hong Kong’s most geographically isolated districts, is rapidly dismantling its reputation as a culinary backwater. The area, spanning local hubs like Tuen Mun San Hui, Tuen Mun Town Centre, Hung Kiu, and Lung Mun Oasis (a popular late-night spot), conceals a vibrant, diverse food scene defined by…
As Hong Kong celebrates major holidays, particularly the Lunar New Year and Reunion Dinners (Tuen Nin Fan), a communal dish—the Poon Choi (basin dish)—takes center stage, symbolizing unity and prosperity. This layered culinary tradition, deeply rooted in the history of the New Territories’ Walled Villages (Wai Tsuen), is far more than just a large…
Home cooks risk severe foodborne illness by overlooking critical sanitation areas, as microbiological research demonstrates that common kitchen tools, including sponges and cutting boards, frequently contain higher concentrations of harmful bacteria than toilet surfaces. This crucial public health concern highlights the need for immediate improvements in household hygiene practices to prevent the transfer of…
Hong Kong’s burgeoning fine dining scene welcomes an unparalleled cheese experience as Roucou, a dedicated Bar & Cheese Omakase in Central, launches an expert-led tasting menu traversing the diversity of the dairy world. Guided by veteran cheesemonger Jeremy Evrard, the restaurant meticulously showcases nine distinct styles—from the creamy textures of classic French soft varieties…
East Point City in Tseung Kwan O, traditionally known for its retail offerings, is solidifying its status as a major dining destination, offering an impressively diverse portfolio of international and local cuisine that caters to every palate, from innovative Taiwanese fare to high-tech Japanese barbecue and authentic Shanghainese classics. This strategic concentration of varied…
Many Hong Kong residents experience the frustrating phenomena of temporary bulkiness—waking up with a puffy face or heavy, swollen limbs—even when their weight remains unchanged. This common issue, known as edema or water retention, is largely attributed by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners to an imbalance in the body’s fluid regulation. Experts are now…
For many, the rich aroma of a morning cup of coffee is an essential ritual, yet a closer look at the production process reveals an unsettling reality: pre-ground coffee may contain trace amounts of insects, including crushed cockroaches. This claim, highlighted by biologist and entomologist Dr. Douglas Emlen, brings to light the unavoidable presence…
Hong Kong diners seeking exceptional value in Cantonese cuisine can capitalize on two separate, limited-time promotions launched by prominent eateries: Tao Heung Group (Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant) and the newly opened 1 Lung Dim Sum in Tsim Sha Tsui. While Tao Heung offers an aggressively priced, all-you-can-eat dim sum buffet at select locations, 1…