Harbour North mall in North Point has emerged as a vibrant dining destination, offering over a dozen restaurants that cater to every palate—from sizzling Korean barbecue and Japanese seafood bowls to pet-friendly cafes and budget-friendly steak joints. Office workers and weekend visitors alike now have an expanded lunch and dinner repertoire along the waterfront.…
Hong Kong’s Thai food scene is experiencing a renaissance, with over a dozen standout restaurants now offering everything from rare street snacks to harbour-view dining. UFood has curated a definitive list of 13 essential Thai eateries across the city, each helmed by Thai-born chefs who bring authentic regional flavours to the table. Whether you…
Hong Kong’s favourite kitchen appliance gets a delicious workout with two foolproof dishes that take just minutes to prepare. For the time-pressed residents of Hong Kong, where long work hours and compact kitchens are the norm, the steam oven has emerged as an indispensable culinary ally. Combining the functions of a steamer, a conventional…
Hong Kong’s durian season has arrived, and enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with over 28 varieties flooding the market. Our expert guide reveals how to identify the finest specimens, from Malaysia’s prized Musang King to Thailand’s beginner-friendly Monthong, along with essential buying tips and important health precautions. As the pungent aroma of durians fills…
From Michelin-starred Peking duck to Korean izakayas, Causeway Bay’s iconic mall offers a world-class culinary tour across 11 floors. Causeway Bay’s Times Square has long been a shopping mecca, but its dining scene has quietly evolved into one of Hong Kong’s most diverse culinary destinations. On July 10, 2025, a comprehensive guide to over…
Causeway Bay’s food scene just got a major upgrade as the iconic Singaporean chain opens its first Hong Kong outpost, serving up four decades of culinary heritage. Causeway Bay, Hong Kong – On April 5, 2025, the celebrated Singaporean restaurant chain Boon Tong Kee officially opened its first Hong Kong location at V Point…
HONG KONG – A comprehensive test by the Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) on 19 pre-packaged instant noodle brands has uncovered alarming health risks: every single sample exceeded the recommended per-meal sodium intake, and nearly 90% contained potential carcinogens linked to industrial processing. The findings, published in the council’s Choice magazine issue 568, have…
A Taiwanese genetic doctor is urging home cooks to stop treating broccoli stems and leaves as kitchen waste, citing research that these often-discarded parts contain cancer-fighting compounds up to 100 times more potent than the florets. Dr. Chang Chia-Ming, a gene medicine specialist who posted on social media this month, highlights that the humble…
Hong Kong’s iconic Typhoon Shelter Crab—a fiery, garlic-infused seafood dish born from floating fishing communities and now recognized as one of China’s top ten classic dishes—remains a must-try for locals and visitors alike. Here are six celebrated restaurants where you can savor this culinary icon, from a floating boat venue to Michelin-recommended institutions. The…
A 55-year-old man in Taiwan who sought medical help for persistent fatigue, dark under-eye circles, and a month of nightly leg cramps alongside frequent urination was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure, also known as uremia, requiring immediate dialysis. The case, shared by nephrologist Dr. Hung Yung-hsiang on social media, highlights a critical yet often…