Sai Ying Pun’s beloved Michelin-recognised Italian restaurant LucAle has reopened just steps from its original location, bringing an elevated fine-dining experience at accessible prices alongside a daring new menu that marries Italian tradition with unexpected global influences. The acclaimed eatery, helmed by chefs Luca and Ale, welcomed diners at its new 28–32 Pok Fu…
Hong Kong’s beloved fast-casual chains, Maxim’s MX and Maxim’s Food², have unveiled a limited-time promotion offering senior citizens a 20 percent discount on both dine-in and takeaway orders. The flash sale runs from now until July 29, 2026, across all outlets except the West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station branch. This sudden announcement brings welcome…
Starting now through July 23, Hong Kong shoppers can score exclusive limited-edition Kuromi bath blind boxes, Carl Schmidt Sohn universal scissors, Ti Tao packaged drinks, and practical household items when they purchase Dettol products at Mannings stores and online. Mannings has teamed up with Dettol to launch a time-limited promotional campaign that offers customers…
The beloved themed restaurant in Mong Kok’s Langham Place will serve its final bowls after a year-long run, sparking calls for a café-style revival. Fans of the iconic Japanese character franchise Chiikawa are mourning the impending closure of Chiikawa Ramen Buta, the first and only overseas outpost of the themed ramen concept, which announced…
In a startling revelation that challenges common perceptions about liver health, a Hong Kong重症科 physician has identified six daily habits that silently damage the liver—with one popular beverage increasing fatty liver risk by more than half. Dr. Ooi Hean, a critical care specialist, recently took to social media to debunk the myth that only…
Causeway Bay dessert shop ordered to halt sales after food safety inspection reveals 280,000 Bacillus cereus per gram, sparking health warnings HONG KONG – A beloved Causeway Bay bakery is under investigation after the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) detected dangerously elevated levels of Bacillus cereus in its popular Tieguanyin Basque cheesecake, prompting immediate…
After a brief closure that disappointed dessert lovers across Hong Kong, the celebrated cheesecake shop 21LABO is making a triumphant return in a new, expanded location this month. The small-batch bakery, which earned a passionate online following for its artisanal cheesecakes and was widely hailed by netizens as serving some of the best cheesecakes…
A mainland Chinese tourist’s discovery of a hand-written cha chaan teng order slip sparked a viral romance theory, only for Hong Kong locals to reveal the truth behind the ‘love note.’ It started with a photo. A mainland Chinese visitor, scrolling through Xiaohongshu, stumbled upon an image of a hand-scrawled cha chaan teng slip.…
Hong Kong wellness enthusiasts are trading their pill organizers for sticker sheets as a new “wearable nutrition” trend emerges from the West. A quiet revolution is happening in the world of dietary supplements. Instead of reaching for another handful of tablets, a growing number of health-conscious consumers in Europe and the United States are…
Hong Kong’s unofficial “Little Thailand” delivers over 60 authentic eateries, and our editors have mapped the essential stops for 2024. For decades, Kowloon City has quietly earned a reputation as the heart of Hong Kong’s Thai community. What began as a settlement pattern—Thai immigrants choosing to put down roots in this historic district—has blossomed…