Hong Kong parents searching for creative ways to entertain their children during the summer holidays now have a compelling option. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong has launched its “Summer Family Dining Treats” program, running from now until 31 August, allowing one child aged 6 to 12 to dine free when accompanied by two full-paying adults.…
A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Consumer Council has uncovered alarming health risks lurking in the city’s favourite midnight snack. Every single one of 19 tested instant noodle products exceeded the recommended sodium intake for a single meal, while nearly 90% contained potential cancer-causing contaminants, according to findings published in the council’s latest…
South Korean bakery sensation launches Earl Grey and Strawberry White Chocolate Butter Sand exclusively in Hong Kong before Seoul. Hong Kong dessert lovers have a reason to celebrate. MilkyShop, the popular bakery brand from Seoul’s Seongsu-dong district, is rolling out two new Butter Sand flavours—Earl Grey and Strawberry White Chocolate—as a global first, with…
Hong Kong’s beloved sugar brand partners with local coffee shops and eateries for a month-long series of special offers, drinks, and gift sets. Hong Kong, June 2026 – Taikoo Sugar, a household name in the city’s culinary landscape, is turning 145 this year, and it is celebrating with a second wave of activities under…
Hong Kong’s beloved modern tea chain Silk.絲茶 is treating customers to a complimentary beverage for four days starting July 6, offering a limited-edition Golden Mochi drink valued at HK$54 at two designated locations. The promotion, running from July 6 to July 9, 2026, invites tea lovers to claim a free “金露麻糬” (Golden Mochi) beverage—a…
Hong Kong’s beloved foodie icon FATTY brings a multi-sensory bakery experience to Tsim Sha Tsui with three interactive zones and over 40 exclusive merchandise items. Starting July 18, fans of the popular “Plastic Thing” character FATTY can step into a whimsical world of baking at Harbour City’s LCX. The pop-up, titled “LCX X PLASTIC…
A 30-year-old woman in Taiwan, with no family history of fertility issues and perfectly normal chromosomes, has been diagnosed with severe premature ovarian insufficiency—so advanced that her body resembles someone approaching menopause. The suspected culprit? Years of indulging in large, deep-sea raw fish. This startling case, shared by Taiwanese gynecologist Dr. Wang Cheng-wei on…
A beloved AEON $12 store in Hong Kong is closing its doors for good, triggering a massive clearance sale that has shoppers flocking to grab Japanese household goods, stationery, and kitchenware for as little as HK$6 each. The closure, confirmed by the popular Facebook community page “Aeon Channel” within the “AEON Stores 關注組” group,…
Hong Kong’s beloved winter comfort foods—claypot rice, glutinous rice, and turnip cake—rely heavily on Chinese sausages (臘腸) as a key ingredient. But a new investigation by the Consumer Council has uncovered troubling truths about these festive staples. In its latest report published in Choice Magazine issue 566, the Consumer Council purchased and tested 30…
A 60-year-old office worker in Taiwan who ignored his diabetes for a decade discovered too late that harmless-looking brown patches on his shins were actually harbingers of catastrophic organ failure. By the time he sought medical help, he had already developed end-stage renal disease, requiring dialysis within six months to survive. The man, diagnosed…