A 74-year-old woman in Taiwan secretly applied a prescription-strength pain gel for muscle aches—using three 60-gram tubes in just six weeks—triggering severe kidney damage that required emergency dialysis. The case, detailed by pharmacy educator Hung Cheng-Hsien of Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, reveals how even topical medications can become nephrotoxic when overused. The…
Whether you’re weathering a typhoon, pulling an all-nighter, craving a midnight snack, camping under the stars, or simply lounging at home, instant noodles are the ultimate comfort food. Quick to prepare, endlessly versatile, and available in a dizzying array of flavours, they can be turned into soupy bowls or dry tossed noodles in minutes.…
Hong Kong’s beloved restaurant chain Tao Heung Group has launched a limited-time promotion across its multiple brands—including Tao Heung, Tao Heung Tea House, Tao Heung Super Fishery, and Tao Fong—offering diners a crispy roast pigeon for just HK$9.9 and the chance to add a selection of signature side dishes for only HK$19.8 each. Available…
Lede: May-born Hongkongers are in for a treat this year as dozens of hotels, restaurants, and cafés roll out birthday perks ranging from complimentary buffet dinners and cakes to discounts on wagyu sets and free cocktails. UFood has compiled a comprehensive guide of 35 dining promotions valid throughout May 2026, offering everything from luxury…
For countless desk-bound professionals in Hong Kong, the battle against a persistent paunch feels futile—no matter how many hours are logged on the treadmill or how strictly calories are counted. Yet according to a Japanese fitness expert, the enemy might not be your diet or lack of cardio, but the way you sit. Yumi,…
Heart disease has overtaken cancer to become Hong Kong’s second most lethal condition, according to the Hospital Authority. With coronary heart disease alone responsible for 66.6% of all cardiac deaths as of 2015, and striking patients as young as their forties, recognizing early warning signs and adopting preventive nutrition has never been more critical.…
A recent comprehensive evaluation by Japan’s authoritative lifestyle magazine LDK has pitted nine popular food storage containers against one another, with Muji’s microwave-safe lid-on container emerging as the undisputed champion. Partnering with culinary professionals and a certified odour assessor, the judges scrutinised each product for stain resistance, smell retention, leak-proof performance, and everyday convenience—giving…
A small, family-run bakery in Kwun Tong is drawing crowds and online praise after introducing a limited-time promotion that offers four filled buns for just HK$20—a price that works out to HK$5 per piece in an era when most bakeries charge double or triple that amount. The deal, spotted by a customer and shared…
Hong Kong’s love affair with dumplings runs deep—affordable, filling, and endlessly versatile, these pockets of joy are found in every district, from Michelin-listed institutions to tiny family-run stalls. Whether you crave pan-fried, steamed, or soup dumplings, the city’s handcrafted offerings have never been more exciting. We’ve rounded up more than a dozen of the…
HONG KONG – In a move aimed at supporting the city’s elderly community, Maxim’s MX and Maxim’s Food² have unveiled a surprise promotional campaign offering a flat 20% discount on all dine-in and takeaway orders for senior citizens. The “Elderly Daily Enjoy” deal runs from now through May 28, 2026, and requires only the…