Japanese rice ball chain slashes prices on seven popular flavours as Hongkongers hunt for inflation-beating meals Starting July 16, Hanamaru—the Japanese onigiri specialist known for its premium rice and seasonal fillings—will relaunch its highly anticipated “Premium Onigiri Day” promotion, offering select rice balls for just HK$12 each. The five-day flash sale, running through July…
Lede Hotel ICON’s signature lobby restaurant, GREEN, in Tsim Sha Tsui has launched a new three-course “Fruit-Infused Artisan Afternoon Tea” that fuses Japanese, Thai, and Italian culinary influences. Running from 13 July to 1 November 2026, the menu highlights seasonal Japanese fruits—from peaches and melons to grapes and mangoes—alongside a debut partnership with Italian…
The desperate search for bathroom-free concert enjoyment has driven internet users to extremes, but the latest viral trick—eating mochi to delay urination—has captured global attention with claims of near-superhuman bladder control. Originating in Japan and exploding across social media platforms, the so-called “mochi pee-stop method” has been tested by fans attending marathons of entertainment,…
Hong Kong’s scorching summer heat has arrived, and Pacific Coffee is offering a refreshing respite with a limited-time anniversary promotion that coffee lovers won’t want to miss. The beloved local chain, celebrating 34 years in business, has launched exclusive deals through its mobile app, allowing customers to purchase seven handcrafted beverages for HK$199—and there’s…
Hong Kong’s beloved fast-food chain Fairwood has launched an innovative “Ah Wood Summer Meal Pass” that covers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, driving the cost per meal down to as little as HK$30. Available now through the Fairwood mobile app, the limited-time offer provides four meal vouchers per pass, allowing customers to enjoy…
Hong Kong’s beloved bakery chain offers complimentary beverages to 2026 DSE candidates as a gesture of support during the high-stakes exam season. Hong Kong’s examination season reaches its emotional peak on July 15, when thousands of Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) candidates receive their results. In a bid to offer tangible encouragement, Maxim’s Cakes…
HONG KONG — As thousands of anxious students await their Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) results, McDonald’s Hong Kong is offering a comforting—and budget-friendly—escape. On July 15, the fast-food giant will roll out a series of exclusive promotions through its mobile app, slashing prices on everything from McCafé coffee to large soft drinks and…
Hong Kong home cooks, rejoice—no more moldy, shriveled garlic bulbs in your kitchen Every home cook knows the frustration: you buy a whole net bag of garlic from the wet market or supermarket, use a few cloves, and the rest slowly deteriorates—turning moldy in the fridge or sprouting on the countertop. But according to…
HONG KONG — Every home cook knows the frustration: you buy a bag of garlic from the market, use a few cloves, and the rest slowly turns into a science experiment. Within weeks, your once-firm bulbs either sprout green shoots, shrivel into dry husks, or develop a fuzzy coat of mold in the refrigerator.…
Hong Kong shoppers who stock up on oral care essentials this week can walk away with far more than just a brighter smile. Mannings has launched a limited-time promotion in partnership with Darlie (formerly known as Darkie), offering high-value free gifts—including a smart health kettle, a stainless steel pot, and household paper products—with the…