A new dessert destination has arrived in Kowloon, bringing Japan’s cult-favourite “nama donut” (raw donut) trend to Hong Kong. O’FOR DONUT, a specialty shop dedicated to these airy, filling-packed pastries, officially opened on 6 June 2026 at T.O.P This is Our Place in Mongkok. With more than 20 rotating flavours—ranging from a snow-capped Mount…
A 30-year-old woman in Taiwan endangered her own treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection after she relied on an incomplete answer from ChatGPT and decided to stop taking prescribed stomach medication—prompting gastroenterologists to issue a stark warning about the dangers of using artificial intelligence for medical decisions. The patient, who was undergoing standard triple therapy…
Hong Kong football fans now have a new reason to cheer: 7-Eleven is giving away exclusive mini stainless steel cups featuring iconic brand logos and tournament-themed designs, with three hidden editions up for grabs. Starting July 1, 2026, the convenience store chain is rolling out its first-ever “Mini Collector’s Cup Blind Box” series across…
Hong Kong’s largest restaurant operator will slash prices on all dine-in orders at more than 200 outlets, no minimum spend required, as it celebrates the city’s return day with a “Thank You” event. On July 1, Tai Hing Group—the powerhouse behind beloved chains including Tai Hing Roast, Minhua Cafe, TeaWood, and Asam Chicken Rice—will…
A seemingly slender woman who survived on black coffee, crackers, and boiled vegetables discovered she had dangerously high visceral fat and prediabetic blood sugar levels—a startling case that reveals why calorie restriction alone can backfire. Taiwanese weight-loss physician Dr. Hsiao Chieh-Chien recently shared this cautionary tale, warning that eating too little, especially the wrong…
A recent investigation by the Macau Consumer Council into 15 popular tofu and dried bean curd products—staples in hotpot and everyday cooking—has returned a clean bill of health, with every sample passing stringent tests for banned industrial colorants and heavy metals. The probe, conducted by staff purchasing items as ordinary consumers from Macau supermarkets,…
Hong Kong’s iconic sweetener brand marks a milestone with café partnerships, custom sugar packets, and exclusive gift boxes. Taikoo Sugar is celebrating its 145th anniversary with a second wave of activities centred on the theme “One Sugar, Keep Charging.” From June through July 2025, the brand is teaming up with local coffee shops, bubble…
After months of anticipation, McDonald’s Hong Kong is reigniting the breakfast frenzy with a globally exclusive creation: the Chocolate McGriddles. From July 1 to July 3, the chain will offer the new cocoa-infused pancake sandwich as part of a limited-time all-day breakfast event—complete with a free upgrade to crispy hash browns and a collectible…
Hong Kong football fans stocking up on snacks and cold drinks for late-night matches now have an extra reason to visit 7-Eleven. From July 1 to July 21, the convenience chain is launching its first-ever miniature stainless steel cup blind box series, featuring 15 collectible designs inspired by popular beverage and snack brands, as…
A Taiwanese nutritionist has sparked fresh debate in the culinary world by naming hazelnut oil as the most versatile and health-promoting cooking oil available today—one that can even replace the beloved olive oil on household shelves. In a detailed comparison of six common vegetable oils, Li Wanping outlines why this nut-based oil deserves the…