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Time Out
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
5 new Hong Kong restaurants that you need to try this July
We're a week into July, and with exciting events like international artist Joan Cornellà returning to Hong Kong for a large-scale art exhibition, the Hong Kong Book Fair, and an exclusive pop-up from British designer Anya Hindmarch, this month is shaping up to be a fun-filled one. But if you need a break from the sweltering heat, why not take shelter while grabbing a bite at some of the city's new dining venues? Here are five new must-try restaurants in Hong Kong you need to check out. 1. Shoo Loong Kan Eating hot and spicy food can help cool you down in hot weather. It sounds counterintuitive, but when you work up a sweat while eating, it cools you down as it evaporates. With that in mind, Sichuan-based fiery hotpot chain Shoo Loong Kan has opened its first Hong Kong branch in Lee Theatre Plaza. They've got a supreme beef tallow spicy broth made with blended chillies and spices that'll tantalise your taste buds, but the signature Tianfu yeast preserved soup base is a milder option if you'd prefer something more mellow instead. As for hot pot add-ins, the restaurant offers a wide selection of premium beef cuts, fresh seafood items such as fish heads and prawns, as well as a variety of fresh veggies. 2. Pineapple Bakery Ok, so they're not technically a restaurant, but we think Pineapple Bakery in Sheung Wan definitely deserves to be on your radar. Like their name suggests, this bakery specialises in pineapple buns, one of Hong Kong's most beloved staple baked goods, but they've jazzed them up by using premium ingredients like free-range Ping Yuen chicken eggs and French AOP butter. Since opening for business this month, Pineapple Bakery has been the talk of the town amongst local foodies, and their pineapple buns are selling out like hotcakes. Only 88 of their coveted buns are sold daily, so refer to their Instagram to see when the baps come fresh out of the oven. Don't forget to try their other offerings like classic and pandan-flavoured cocktail buns or pork floss bun filled with bacon and scallion cream cheese, and pair it all with their nitrogen-brewed silk stocking milk tea (which also comes with a cute mini pineapple bun). 3. Thai Pai Dong (Central) Since opening in September 2024, Thai Pai Dong has become one of the hottest spots in town for authentic Thai fare, and has recently opened a brand-spanking-new branch on Staunton Street, which means you won't have to commute to Jordan for their scrumptious Thai plates. Expect to chow down on Wagyu beef boat noodles, pad kee mao (drunken noodles), crab meat omelette, and more. Unlike its flagship venue in Jordan, Thai Pai Dong's Central branch offers Thai-inspired cocktails after 9.30pm, and we reckon this outpost will be popular for those unwinding after a long day. 4. Moodle by the Grand Moodle by the Grand is the place to be if you find yourself craving a big bowl of noodles. This restaurant in Wan Chai's Hopewell Centre specialises in regional noodle dishes from all across China, so you won't find any rice dishes on their menu. Whether you like Beijing's savoury zha zhang mian (black bean sauce noodles), Shaanxi's youpo biangbiang noodles tossed in oil, or Cantonese braised beef shank and tripe noodles, they've got it all. Don't forget to pair your dishes with Moodle by the Grand's curated tea set inspired by the five elements, or opt for delectable Chinese desserts like osmanthus jelly cake with bird's nest. 5. Peng Leng Jeng Chef Archan Chan and teammate Johnathan Leung of Ho Lee Fook have joined forces to open Peng Leng Jeng, a pop-up dai pai dong in the heart of Central. This joint venture gets its name from a popular Cantonese slang that directly translates to 'cheap, beautiful, and great', which represents the dining experience here. On their menu, you'll find all sorts of plates like crispy oyster omelette, Hong Kong-style mala chicken in a sizzling clay pot, crispy pork ribs tossed in mayonnaise, and plenty more. Be sure to pair your sizzling hot dishes with an ice-cold bottle of Blue Girl, or ask the restaurant's staff for their wine list if you'd prefer something classier. This neon-drenched venue will only be around until August 31, so you'd better book your tables fast if you want to experience this quintessential Cantonese dining experience. Click here for even more new restaurant openings in Hong Kong, and more information about these dining venues.
Gulf Today
09-06-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Find out a quick, creamy garlic udon with chilli oil – the ultimate solo supper
This rich, sesame-laced noodle bowl comes together in minutes – perfect for when you're short on time but still want something seriously satisfying This is a quick udon to satisfy that craving for a warming bowl of noodles, says cookery writer Julie Lin – 'even when I'm in a rush'. She says: 'Sesame paste can be easily found in Asian supermarkets now. It's a brilliant store cupboard ingredient, which makes vegan broths nicely rich without being overpowering. This is one of my go-to meals for when I'm eating alone, as it's such a quick recipe.' Serves: 1 Ingredients: 200g fresh udon noodles 2 tbsp Asian sesame paste 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp white sugar 2 tsp Sichuan-based chilli oil, or to your taste, plus extra to garnish 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 3cm piece of root ginger, peeled and minced 2 spring onions, finely sliced 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Seasoning: Black vinegar, salt, light soy sauce Method: 1. Blanch the fresh udon noodles by plunging them into boiling water for 2 minutes. To stop the cooking process, submerge the noodles in icy cold water, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside. 2. To make the dressing, whisk together the sesame paste, both soy sauces, the rice vinegar, sugar, chilli oil and the minced garlic and ginger in a bowl until well combined. Add a splash of water until you get a creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. 3. Toss the cold noodles in the dressing, ensuring that each strand is evenly coated. Taste and add whichever seasoning station ingredients you feel like. 4. Pile the noodles into a deep bowl, scatter over the spring onions, then sprinkle on the toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of the chilli oil. Recipe from 'Sama Sama' by Julie Lin (Ebury Press). The Independent
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
China sees surge in worker protests over unpaid wages, factory closures and US tariffs
Worker protests over unpaid wages are increasing throughout China , reflecting a surge in dissatisfaction among millions impacted by factory closures due to hefty US tariffs on Chinese imports amidst an economic slump, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA). #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan From Dao county in Hunan province to Suining city in Sichuan and Tongliao city in Inner Mongolia, numerous frustrated workers have taken to the streets to voice their grievances about overdue wages and to contest unfair layoffs at factories forced to shut down due to US tariffs. The workers claimed that the Sichuan-based firm, which produces flexible circuit boards, had not compensated them for their wages since the beginning of the year and had withheld social security benefits for nearly two years from June 2023, according to the RFA report. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thon Hai An: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo Analysts at the American investment bank Goldman Sachs have estimated that at least 16 million jobs across various sectors in China are at risk due to US President Donald Trump's implementation of a 145% tariff on Chinese imports. They predict that the increased tariffs from the Trump administration will "considerably impact the Chinese economy ," with slower economic growth expected to further strain the labour market, especially in export-oriented industries. Live Events Earlier this week, more than a dozen migrant workers in Tuanjie village, located in the northwestern Shaanxi province's Xi'an prefecture, voiced their concerns at a local project office, stating that they had not received their wages since February 2025. On April 24, hundreds of employees from Guangxin Sports Goods in Dao county organised a strike after the company's factory shut down without providing their owed compensation or social security benefits, as highlighted by the RFA report. Workers at the factory, which specializes in sports protective gear and related products, alleged that Guangxin Sports wrongfully terminated over 100 female employees over the age of 50 in September 2024, citing "retirement age" as the reason, without issuing their owed wages or assisting them with retirement processes. As stated by the US-based nonprofit Freedom House's China Dissent Monitor, the majority of protests documented in China during the third quarter of 2024 were driven by workers, who made up 41% of all in-person and online dissent events in the country. Approximately three-quarters of all protests recorded were related to economic issues, including workers seeking unpaid salaries, homeowners contending with stalled housing projects, and rural conflicts regarding land confiscation, Freedom House noted in the report by RFA.
Reuters
24-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Laos signs $1.45 billion clean energy deal with Chinese industrial company
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - Laos has signed a $1.45 billion clean energy deal with a Chinese power plant equipment manufacturer as the Southeast Asian country furthers its push into clean power generation and transmission. China Western Power Industrial, along with a Singapore-based construction company, signed the agreement with Xekong Thermal Power Plant in Laos to design, supply, and build a 1,800-megawatt clean energy power project in southern Laos, according to a stock exchange filing by the Sichuan-based company on Monday. The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of 2030, with initial designs to be finished by the end of this year. The filing did not provide details on the energy source of the project. On the day, the Chinese company also signed a power transmission deal, valued at $228.8 million, with the same Laotian company. In 2022, China Western Power signed a supply and service deal worth $409 million with another power company in Laos. Last year, a Chinese state-owned power company signed an agreement with Laos to expand a wind and solar energy base in the north of the country. Laos, a mountainous country, has produced about 80% of its electricity from hydropower over the last decade but has struggled to scale up its solar and wind power. Electricity exports, which also go to neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam, have formed a key part of the development strategy of landlocked Laos, which has been dubbed the battery of Southeast Asia.
