South China Morning Post - Food & Drink

The Michelin Guide has handed out its first-ever stars in Australia to 11 restaurants in the state of South Australia. Two Michelin stars were awarded on October 14 to Magill Estate Restaurant, which overlooks the Penfolds winery in the Adelaide foothills. Owned by chef Scott Huggins, it serves tasting experiences for up to A$375 (US$260) per person. Among those awarded one star...

Mid-October is a tease for Halloween fans – spooky season feels tantalisingly near, yet still just out of reach. Luckily, Hong Kong offers plenty to keep you busy until then, and remember that Monday is a public holiday. Whether you are after a new piece of ink, a perfect pour-over, a night at the ballet or a deeper stretch, there is more than one way to fill the long weekend. 1...

As someone who lived in London in the late 2000s, when Asian food was not as popular, accessible or unburdened by tradition as it is now, Wagamama was one of the early options for a little taste of Japan. Founded in 1992 by Hong Kong-born British restaurateur Alan Yau Tak-wai, the Tokyo ramen bar-inspired restaurant quickly ballooned into a nationwide chain – despite the liberti...

Vivien Wong is the co-founder of wellness brand Shroommate, offering mushroom-infused coffee and matcha. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I’m not the kind of person who eats on autopilot. I am a fussy eater – well, in spirit more than practice. But I do try to eat with intention. For me, dining well is not merely good food. Who you are eating with also matters. Then there is the rest of...

Ask any regular at Tai Fung Lau Peking Restaurant in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district what keeps them coming back, and they are likely to mention its down-to-earth dishes, generous portions and value for money. This year, as the restaurant marked its 65th anniversary, second-generation owner Steve Wan remains committed to preserving both the hearty portions and the flavours of...