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Food and Drinks
How Okinawan food evolved with Chinese influences to become ‘truly unique’
Long ago, Okinawa was part of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a trade hub linking Japan to Asia. Today, dishes like goya champuru reflect this history.
5 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Art
Top Hong Kong bartender swaps cocktails for cameras for first photo exhibition
5 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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Forced to stop selling stinky tofu, this Taiwanese restaurant fought back
5 Apr 2026 - 4:15AM
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Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture rules South Korea’s viral food trends
Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
Texture, not taste, is driving South Korea’s viral food trends. Think chewy, crispy snacks like butter rice cakes (pictured) and gelatinous ice goby sashimi. Photo: courtesy of Mond Cookie
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A shaman told him to quit coffee. Now he runs a successful matcha brand
Rocky Xu, who started Rocky’s Matcha in 2022, focuses on selling quality, authentic Japanese tea rather than trying to be a viral sensation.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
Easter 2026 food highlights in Hong Kong, from brunches to hot cross doughnuts
Celebrate Easter in Hong Kong with delicious menus, festive treats and other family entertainment.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
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The Hong Kong chef giving remote Canadian town a taste of the city
Unique Chan’s Hong Kong-style bakery attracts many non-Chinese customers curious to discover dishes like pineapple buns and egg tarts.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:45AM
Unique Slow Rise Bakery’s menu includes items such as the pineapple bun, coconut cocktail bun and egg tart. Photo: Unique Slow Rise Bakery
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in April 2026
From fruit-flavoured brews to vinyl background music and HK$30 lattes, here are 5 new coffee shops worth a visit in Hong Kong in April.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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‘Delicious’ fried rice, ‘great’ Italian: a Briton’s Hong Kong food picks
Architect firm boss Richard Wood reveals where he goes for local Hong Kong food as well as his Italian, Japanese and French go-tos.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
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Where does ma lai go come from and why is the classic dim sum dish so special?
Also known as Chinese steamed cake and Malay sponge cake, ma lai go represents Hong Kong culture with its Western and Eastern influences.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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What China’s cow dung hotpot is really made of – and it’s not what you think
The dish from Guizhou is prized for its cooling and digestive properties, smells better than it sounds, and tastes like bitter beef broth.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:29PM
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A ladle of Guizhou’s famous cow dung hotpot in the Rong Jiang Niu Bie Huo Wo Dian restaurant in Zunyi city. The dish’s ingredients include bile and undigested grass from a cow’s stomach and intestines. Photo: Llewellyn Cheung
Food and Drinks
Can wine from ‘Bordeaux of China’ rival French bottles?
Emmanuel Macron ‘loved’ it. Now red wine from Ningxia, in northern China, is finding fans around the world while remaining ‘uniquely Chinese’.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:42AM
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10 new Hong Kong restaurants to try in April 2026, and a bonus one in Macau
Hong Kong diners can look forward to ramen, soba, Thai noodles, waffles and a high-end Tokyo sushi restaurant opening in Macau.
27 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29
Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:07AM
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SCMP Highlights
Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
Chocolate dessert by Leo Faler at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic. The restaurant has been promoted from one Michelin star to two. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Food and Drinks
Now you don’t have to go to Bangkok for a boat noodle fix. ThongSmith is here
ThongSmith has more than 25 locations in Bangkok. Luckily for Hong Kong’s Thai aficionados, it has opened its first overseas outlet here.
26 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
China’s private sector
Chinese coffee brands need more than low prices to compete globally: analysts
Luckin, Lucky Cup, Cotti and Nowwa are expanding quickly overseas, but analysts warn success depends on consumer experience and quality.
31 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
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Hong Kong’s The Chairman, Wing take top spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
The 2026 edition saw a strong showing from Chinese restaurants in the top 10, with representatives from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau.
26 Mar 2026 - 3:39PM
Representatives of the restaurants ranked by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026 on stage at the presentation in Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel on March 25. Hong Kong’s The Chairman was crowned the new No 1 while Wing took the No 2 spot. Photo: Charmaine Mok
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‘Classic’ Cantonese, Japanese: art curator’s Hong Kong restaurant picks
Art Central 2026 curator Zoie Yung shares her favourite spots for Hong Kong comfort food, brunches, Chiu Chow bites and late-night skewers.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:47PM
Wellness
‘A healthy meal helps you heal’: doctors on why food is the best medicine
What we eat has a significant impact on our health, but is rarely treated like medicine. Nutrition experts explain why it should be.
23 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Food and Drinks
Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.
24 Mar 2026 - 10:52AM
Food and Drinks
Trailblazing Chinese restaurant is showing Swedes what the culture is all about
From baijiu to Sichuan cuisine, Surfers in Stockholm has it all. Now, this Chinese culture hub is gearing up to celebrate 20 years.
22 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
Surfers chef Cao Dayu prepares a dish at the Chinese restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. The restaurant has come a long way from its humble roots on a Swedish island to become one of the capital’s most popular Chinese restaurants. Photo: Emil Lif
Food and Drinks
A quick guide to sake, traditional Japanese drink that’s as nuanced as wine
Junmai, honjozo, ginjo, daiginjo – find out how sakes are classed, their best food pairings and more with these useful facts.
21 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Food and Drinks
Annatto, saffron’s subtle stand-in, and 3 bold ways to cook it
The vivid annatto, or ‘lipstick tree’, seed adds colour – and a minty note – to rice, steak and lamb.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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‘A tough life’: the family behind Kowloon Walled City’s beloved fish ball maker
Roger Ha’s parents took Ha Ming Kee from a crude Kowloon Walled City venture to a successful fish ball chain. Now he has taken on the mantle.
20 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
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