HONG KONG — For home cooks seeking culinary inspiration, few ingredients offer the versatility, affordability, and comfort of the humble potato. In a comprehensive new collection, Hong Kong food enthusiasts have gathered 13 distinctive potato recipes ranging from nostalgic Chinese home-style braised chicken wings to creamy KFC-style mashed potatoes, providing both novice and experienced…
A Hong Kong man’s incredible online bargain—a 20-kilogram jackfruit delivered to his door for just HK$75—has sparked a fierce debate about the hidden dangers of shipping fresh produce through standard parcel consolidation services. The shopper, who shared his experience in the Facebook group “拼多多 京東 淘寶開心share,” ordered a “maximum size” Hainan jackfruit from Taobao,…
A routine glass of hot milk turned into a life-threatening emergency for a 71-year-old man in Fujian, China, after he took his blood pressure medication and washed it down with the seemingly harmless beverage. Within 30 minutes, he experienced severe dizziness, leg weakness, and a catastrophic drop in blood pressure—plummeting to a critical 80/50…
Little Napoli, the acclaimed Neapolitan pizzeria that won a loyal following in Happy Valley, has returned from a brief hiatus with a larger, newly designed location in Wan Chai, opening its doors on December 10, 2024, and introducing a wallet-friendly Pizza Portafoglio series alongside other Mediterranean-inspired dishes. A New Home for Neapolitan Excellence When…
A shocking case of a child diagnosed with high blood pressure has prompted urgent warnings about everyday cooking oil choices, as health experts reveal the silent yet devastating link between dietary fats and cardiovascular disease. In a recent episode of the Taiwan-based health programme Physician, You’re Amazing, poison control nurse Tan Dun-ci shared a…
HONG KONG — For decades, diners across Hong Kong have ordered “Swiss chicken wings” with the assumption that the dish carries a European pedigree. But as the Swiss Consulate in Hong Kong officially clarified in 2023, these succulent, caramel-glazed wings are not a Swiss creation at all—they are a proudly local invention born from…
Tseung Kwan O’s East Point City has quietly evolved into a culinary hotspot, offering a surprising diversity of dining options that rival Hong Kong’s busiest shopping centres. From a cave-inspired Taiwanese eatery to a Japanese BBQ joint that delivers meals via conveyor belt, the mall now houses nine standout restaurants spanning Taiwanese, Japanese, Shanghai,…
Patrick Tse, the iconic Hong Kong actor whose career spanned more than six decades, passed away from pneumonia on July 16. His family held a private cremation ceremony on the morning of July 20 at Wo Hop Shek Crematorium in Fanling, using his birth name, “Patrick Tse Ka-yu.” The news has sparked an outpouring…
Hong Kong’s favourite Taiwanese bubble tea chain, Wanpo, has expanded to over 13 locations across the city—but a new calorie ranking by a local dietitian reveals that one popular beverage contains a staggering 752 calories, equivalent to roughly three bowls of white rice. For bubble tea enthusiasts in Hong Kong, few names inspire queues…
Hong Kong diners and anime enthusiasts have reason to celebrate this summer, as Sushi Express officially launches its first-ever collaboration with the globally acclaimed mobile rhythm game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku. Running from July 21 to August 20, 2026, the partnership will transform three Sushi Express locations across Hong Kong Island,…