Hong Kong chocolate enthusiasts have a new reason to queue up at McDonald’s dessert stations. Starting May 14, 2026, the fast-food giant is rolling out the Chocolate Crispy KITKAT Parfait and a discounted KITKAT Sundae Cone, both created to mark the first anniversary of its strategic partnership with Nestlé Hong Kong. The parfait, priced…
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has issued a stark warning after testing 30 common brands of ham and turkey slices, revealing that nine out of ten samples contain dangerously high sodium levels that could increase the risk of hypertension. The watchdog also detected preservatives and nitrates in every product, with two samples containing trace amounts…
Hong Kong’s beloved Shanghai-style restaurant chain rolls out three major promotions, including discounted set dinners, birthday surprises, and Dragon Boat Festival specials. Hong Kong — As summer approaches, Shanghai Grandma (上海姥姥) is offering Hong Kong diners fresh reasons to gather with family and friends over authentic Shanghainese home cooking. The popular restaurant chain, known…
HONG KONG — Popular Shanghainese restaurant chain Shanghai Laolao is rolling out a trio of limited-time promotions, including a 60% discount on its signature two-person dinner set, a complimentary handcrafted “Wanshou Peach” dessert for birthday diners, and a special Dragon Boat Festival zongzi series starting at HK$36.5 per piece. The offers apply across most…
Hong Kong households are being urged to immediately discard black plastic cooking utensils after new research uncovered that the majority contain hazardous flame retardants linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental damage—risks that skyrocket when used alongside non-stick pans. A comprehensive investigation by environmental health organization Toxic-Free Future has sent shockwaves through the culinary…
Hong Kong coffee lovers are flocking to AI-powered cafés this month as “Heart Coffee” rolls out a limited-time promotion offering freshly brewed cups for just one Hong Kong dollar. The innovative coffee chain, which launched in the city last year under the Chinese name “靈犀咖啡,” is leveraging artificial intelligence and robotic arms to replace…
Hong Kong’s May-born food lovers are in for a treat this year. From complimentary hotel buffets and Wagyu “cakes” to free cocktails and birthday pastries, over three dozen restaurants and cafes are rolling out special offers for 2026 birthday celebrants. Every birthday deserves a memorable celebration, and Hong Kong’s dining scene is stepping up…
A routine hospital visit for weight management led to a devastating discovery for a 40-year-old woman in Hangzhou, China—she was simultaneously diagnosed with thyroid and breast cancer, with doctors pinpointing her 13-year struggle with obesity as the sole culprit. The patient, identified only as Ms. Li, stood 168 cm tall and weighed 88 kg…
HONG KONG — Taiwanese tea brand NAP TEA (formerly known as “再睡5分鐘”) is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a month-and-a-half-long campaign themed “Healing Universe Terminal,” rolling out a new fruit tea, exclusive merchandise, and its first-ever collaboration with fellow Taiwanese tea brand 3:1 Tea (3點1刻). The festivities run from May 16 to June 30,…
Lede: After a two-month hiatus that left loyal customers in mourning, Michelin-recognized Neapolitan pizzeria Little Napoli has returned—this time in Wan Chai. The restaurant, which shuttered its original Happy Valley location on October 4, 2024, officially reopened its doors on December 10, bringing with it a larger dining room, custom vintage tiles imported from…