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Spam musubi? How American flavours were absorbed and adapted in Okinawa
Okinawa’s post-war food story is a delicious blend of American ingredients given a Japanese spin – think taco rice and Spam musubi.
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13 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in May 2026, from steak to fondue
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong on Labour Day weekend, May 1-3
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5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in May 2026
From new branches of established coffee brands to newcomers offering comfort and even flowers, these 5 new Hong Kong cafes are worth a visit.
1 May 2026 - 7:15AM
A coffee from Tai Ping, a new coffee shop on Sheung Wan’s Tai Ping Shan Street that doubles as a florist. It is one of five new cafes opening in May 2026 that offer something exciting for caffeine fans. Photo: Instagram/taiping.hk
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Inside a notorious triad, simple tests for ageing well: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a 60-year-old Singaporean keeping fit with pole dancing to the birthplace of China’s chilli culture, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
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Asian-American mother challenges tough Chinese traditions for new mums
Clarissa Wei’s cookbook ‘Sitting the Month’ puts a modern spin on the traditional Chinese foods typically given to post-partum mothers.
30 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
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‘Exceptional’ steak, Chiu Chow cuisine: wine lover’s Hong Kong food picks
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel’s Sam Chong shares where he goes for Chiu Chow-style dim sum, charcoal-grilled meats and more.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Dry-aged bone-in ribeye at Prohibition Grill House & Cocktail Bar. Photo: Prohibition Grill House & Cocktail Bar
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At London restaurant Ikoyi, Jeremy Chan gives a taste of his Hong Kong childhood
Jeremy Chan spent his first eight years in Hong Kong. His menu on April 23 for two-Michelin-star restaurant Ikoyi, in London, reflected that.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:18AM
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Meet the Hong Kong chef serving tastes of city’s past using new techniques
Celestial Court chef Kan Wong talks about tapping into memories to recreate flavours of 1980s Hong Kong, and the ingredient he doesn’t miss.
27 Apr 2026 - 5:16PM
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He swore he wouldn’t be a chef. Now he has a 2-Michelin-starred restaurant
Josh Boutwood began with the belief that a chef’s life was ‘not the life for me’. Today, he has a culinary empire in Manila.
26 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
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Viral ube drinks and desserts are taking over South Korean cafes
Ube, a vibrant purple yam, is the latest craze in South Korean cafes. Here’s where to go for lattes, cakes, shakes, ice cream and more.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Ube-flavoured drinks from Korean coffee chain A Twosome Place. Photo: Instagram/atwosomeplace_official
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Not just home to Lao Gan Ma, Guizhou is where China’s chilli culture was born
Guizhou people were the first in Chinese history recorded as eating chillies. Now the spice-loving province is China’s top chilli producer.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:18PM
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11 of the best Mother’s Day 2026 menus in Hong Kong for a special treat
With restaurants spotlighting cuisines from around the world, you’re sure to celebrate Mother’s Day in style in Hong Kong.
24 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Alternative knee pain therapies; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Hong Kong’s upcoming drama The Season to the latest dessert shop in town, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
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The soy sauce artisans making the Chinese condiment with a dash of attitude
Two craft soy sauce makers in Sweden and Australia are turning away from ‘boring’ mass production methods to make the condiment in new ways.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Handcrafted soy sauce from Sweden-based producer Ramona Lee, aka the Soy Sauce Lady. She and Australia-based Mike Fung of Cinwaan Soy Sauce are producing the ancient Chinese condiment in exciting new ways. Photo: Ramona Lee
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Meet the women in whiskey breaking the glass ceiling in male-dominated industry
A growing number of women are becoming leaders in the traditionally male-dominated US whiskey industry, from making it to promoting it.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
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His wedding cakes start from US$23,500. Many of them cost much more
Bastien Blanc-Tailleur’s cakes are one-off, handmade and pure show-stoppers – just expect to pay a minimum of five figures for one.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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Top Macau dining spots for an F&B boss, from soup noodles to Portuguese ribs
Galaxy Macau’s Sammy Wu reveals his favourite Macau restaurants for everything from Portuguese to Cantonese to Shunde cuisine.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:45PM
Abalone and fish maw noodles from Coloane Pier Ribbon Soup Shop in Macau, one of Sammy Wu’s favourite restaurants in the city. Photo: Instagram/joyfoodie_hk
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Who makes the best panettone in the world? Ask this Taiwanese baker
Giovanna Chen Shih-chieh shares her journey to leading a team of Taiwanese bakers to victory in the 2025 Panettone World Championship.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
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Asia’s next cocktail capital? The rise of Phnom Penh’s vibrant drinks scene
Bars in the Cambodian capital are redefining the city’s mixology with their focus on local ingredients, creativity and sustainability.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
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Hong Kong’s famous Oi Man Sang dai pai dong opens dessert shop
At Oi Sweet by Oi Man Sang, a former Michelin-star-restaurant pastry chef makes sweet treats that honour Hong Kong culinary heritage.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:39AM
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Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations
Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.
19 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
A woman prepares to eat traditional tripe soup known as “patsas” in Greek and “iskembe” in Turkish, at Epirus restaurant in central Athens, on Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
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Kunafa prawn? From Shandong to the Nile, Cairo’s love affair with Chinese food
From a 63-year-old restaurant chain to high-end hotels, Cairo has no shortage of Chinese food, tweaked for the local palate.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:50PM
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 17-19
Trying to avoid the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend? Check out an exhibition by Marino Funahashi, then enjoy a rave or two.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:33PM
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Family of 7 ‘hot’ dentists; Hainan chicken rice roots: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From Joey Yung’s journey to Cantopop stardom to a mother’s inspiring weight loss story, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:45PM
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