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New restaurant Yurt brings Kazakhstan’s horsemeat tradition to Hong Kong
Horsemeat is a central part of Kazakh and Central Asian culture and, for the team at Yurt, there was no question of it not being on the menu.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:24PM
Food and Drinks
Hosting Christmas at home? Check out these gourmet Hong Kong catering packages
22 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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Christmas spirits: 10 Hong Kong bars shaking up festive cocktails
20 Dec 2025 - 12:36PM
Wellness
How to avoid gaining weight this Christmas while still enjoying great food
Diet experts weigh in on healthy festive eating to avoid weight gain, from foods with nutritional ‘superpowers’ to alternatives to sugar.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Experts suggest plant-forward dishes, lighter desserts and savouring meals for a healthier way to enjoy the festive period. Photo: Shutterstock
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How to use dried pomegranate seeds, or anardana, to give dishes a bold flavour
Dried pomegranate seeds, also known as anardana, offer a deeper, complex flavour that is perfect for stews, spice rubs and more.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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Hong Kong or Singapore? Top pastry chef with new bakery has big decision
At his Hong Kong patisserie Mimmo, Domenico Giammarella is blending French techniques with Italian flair. But another Asian city is calling.
19 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates
Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
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A luxury poon choi from Hong Kong restaurant Duddell’s. Poon choi is a popular meal for family gatherings during the winter solstice in China. Photo: Nicholas Wong / Sixteen Photography
SCMP Highlights
Hong Kong’s festive dining; music cuts dementia risks: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Hong Kong cinema’s female action stars to must-try festive meals in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
18 Dec 2025 - 1:29PM
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Why it’s still hard to get a table at Singapore’s Burnt Ends 12 years on
Burnt Ends’ chef-owner Dave Pynt talks about his searing success at the Michelin-star grilled-meat restaurant and his plans for the future.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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‘Crazy cocktail menu’ at Macau bar honours bartender’s travels in Asia
At Wynn Palace’s Wing Lei Bar, Scottish cocktail maestro Mark Lloyd pours his spirit into tipples inspired by places from Seoul to Singapore.
17 Dec 2025 - 5:22PM
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‘Excellent’ dumplings, tapas, Indian: Hong Kong hotel manager’s food picks
Julian Wipper shares where he eats dim sum and Catalan sandwiches, and top spots for casual Asian bites near his hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East.
17 Dec 2025 - 3:28PM
A sandwich at Casa Iberica in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan neighbourhood. Photo: Casa Iberica – The Iberico Shop
Food and Drinks
Best places to eat in Hangzhou, China’s rising fine-dining hotspot
Hangzhou has become a gourmand mecca in recent years, with its Michelin Guide full of top restaurants serving a range of Chinese cuisines.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:39AM
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What to eat on Peng Chau, food-filled Hong Kong island great for day trips
Peng Chau is full of spots serving everything from old-school dim sum to pizza. Be sure to visit at weekends when most restaurants are open.
14 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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Coffee isn’t just a drink. How to use the beans as a seasoning
Beyond brews, coffee beans can be used to season sweet and savoury foods and even alcohol. Here’s how to use them in ganache, gravy and more.
12 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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Kuala Lumpur restaurant brings Palestine’s rich flavours to Malaysia
Yafa Restaurant was set up to showcase Palestinian food and hospitality, with a little extra spice to cater to Malaysian tastes.
12 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
Maqluba chicken from Yafa Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which showcases Palestinian cuisine and flavours. Photo: Yafa Restaurant
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 12-14
Watch Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker, head to a beach beer festival, donate and shop at a festive thrifting event and more this weekend.
12 Dec 2025 - 10:49AM
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Must-try Christmas and New Year’s meals in Hong Kong to check out
Restaurants across the city are dishing up festive fare, from fine dining and buffets to brunches. Here is a taste of what is on offer.
12 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Unesco adds Italian cuisine and its rituals to world cultural heritage list
Italy’s culinary traditions have been recognised by the United Nations’ cultural agency as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:14AM
A dish of Italian spaghetti alla carbonara. Unesco added the rituals surrounding Italian food preparation and consumption to its list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. Photo: AFP
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‘Hong Kong taught me balance’: Hutong chef on Sichuan spice and new menu
Sichuanese chef Ren Dingxu of Hutong Dubai talks about exploring spice in his new menu available in Hong Kong and his aim to ‘evoke emotion’.
11 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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Dim sum, pig’s tripe, Ningbo cuisine: food entrepreneur’s Hong Kong picks
Foodie Gerry Ma is no cook, but he knows where to find great Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong and chefs who exhibit excellent technique.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
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Why are so many Hong Kong bars closing? Industry insiders explain
High rents, a drop in international tourists, changing tastes and the Shenzhen effect are taking their toll, experts say. But there’s hope.
10 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong-style cafe receives top recognition. Owner has been to the city once
Tarek Hassan fell in love with Hong Kong culture as a teen. Now his Gongfu Cafe & Bao in Ottawa, Canada, serves authentic tastes of the city.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Tarek Hassan is a 46-year-old Egyptian-Canadian who opened Gong Fu Cafe & Bao in Ottawa as an ode to Hong Kong’s traditional cha chaan teng cafe culture. Photo: Tarek Hassan
Food and Drinks
The story of Paris’ famed Chinese restaurant Davé and its Hong Kong-born owner
Stars from Madonna to Tom Ford ate there. Now, Hong Kong-born owner Tai ‘Davé’ Cheung reflects as a new book of photos gives a peek inside.
7 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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‘You’ll notice the difference’: French almond makers take on US growers
French almond producers in Provence are positioning locally grown almonds in a premium segment and promoting environmental awareness.
6 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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How to use lime leaves in a Thai fried chicken dish your friends will love
Seldom used by home cooks, citrus leaves flavour curries and Cantonese snake soup. Here’s a chicken dish that uses them to delicious effect.
5 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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