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South China Morning Post
16 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
‘Soul warming' noodles, ‘stunning' fusion: drinks expert's top Hong Kong restaurants
Terrence Tang is the head of wine and spirits for Asia at auction house Bonhams. He spoke to Andrew Sun. When I was growing up my family frequently dined out and we had a particular fondness for Chinese cuisine. We would go for dim sum every week, as well as explore new restaurants. Now, I seek out diverse flavours, from spicy Sichuan hotpot to delicate Japanese sushi, often pairing them with a glass of burgundy or champagne to elevate the experience. Whether it is street food or fine dining, I am always chasing the next unforgettable bite. On weekends, I enjoy going to Farm Restaurant (Shop S401A, Lakeside 2, 10 Science Park West Avenue, Phase 2, Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, Sha Tin. WhatsApp: 6011 6196) for dim sum with family. I can even bring my shiba there. Their cute dim sum and pet-friendly outdoor seating create a very relaxing atmosphere. Tang says he is 'always chasing the next unforgettable bite'. Photo: Bonhams For a refined experience, La Fleur Too (1/F, Johnston Building, 14-16 Johnston Road, Wan Chai. Tel: 2893 5891) is a small French restaurant that I love for lunch and dinner, particularly for its exquisite smoked baby eel salad.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's dim sum trolleys are a tradition worth preserving
Dim sum trolleys that entice customers with tempting dishes used to be a familiar sight in Hong Kong. They are one of the city's best-known traditions. But as tastes and dining habits change, the number of restaurants using the iconic carts is dwindling. They are on the verge of becoming extinct. The closure of the Metropol restaurant in September, after 35 years, will therefore be keenly felt. The traditional eatery at Admiralty's United Centre prided itself on the warm and efficient service offered by its 'dim sum ladies'. Regular customers and long-serving members of staff will badly miss the restaurant. The closure highlights two trends. The premises have been purchased by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, joining others in the building used for classes. The city is seeking to establish itself as an international education hub. It is natural for there to be growing demand for spaces in urban areas offering convenience to students. But the closure also comes at a time when the food and beverage industry is facing severe challenges which have seen many restaurants disappear , including some serving dim sum. The problems range from the shifting demands of consumers to high rents, labour shortages and the trend of Hong Kong people visiting the mainland on their days off. There is a need for a concerted effort to help eateries survive – and for the industry to help itself. Restaurants need to adapt if they are to continue to appeal to diners. This is not easy for traditional eateries to do. Young people are seeking new experiences and a dim sum cart is, for many, not an exciting option. But there is a need to preserve the tradition. The remaining restaurants – and any brave enough to adopt this time-honoured form of service – must maintain high standards and promote their business well. The once-ubiquitous trolley restaurants are now so few in number that they are almost unique.
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Bloomberg
This Hong Kong Dim Sum Spot Is Cheap, Tasty and Has a Michelin Star
Anyone in Hong Kong knows there's a trifecta when it comes to eating out. In English, it roughly translates to: affordable, beautiful and delicious. Add a Michelin star to the mix, and you truly have an unbeatable combination. I'm loathe to share one of my favorite dim sum spots. I wouldn't necessarily call it underrated (see said star) but it's sufficiently out of the way (read: not on Hong Kong Island) that it's off the radar for the uninitiated.
CBC
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How a beloved restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown upholds a family tradition
Food and wine columnist takes us through the history of the beloved dim sum restaurant Kam Wai
