We’re on record as being big fans of bistro Le Garcon Saigon for its shredded chicken salad and DIY lettuce and rice paper rolls. Newly appointed Head Chef John Nguyen has just crafted a dazzling new menu of mouth-watering dishes inspired by both his Vietnamese heritage and American upbringing. Get stuck into the bánh xèo …
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Calling all homesick Brits! 1908BC has arrived to make all your English-style Chinese takeaway dreams come true. This Sheung Wan spot was conceived by the former owners of the popular Dynasty restaurant in Bristol, who saw a gap in the market here for British-style Chinese food, catering to curious Hongkongers, BBCs and British people nostalgic …
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Roll up your sleeves: the Island Shangri-La Lobster Bar is kicking off the New Year by launching a Louisiana-style Lobster Boil Sunday Brunch. What is a lobster boil, we hear you ask? A Cajun tradition, it’s an informal meal where heaps of shellfish and sides are placed on sheets of paper, and everyone gets stuck …
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Indulgent Vietnamese for your next Cheat Day.
TMK is a graffiti-covered sushi hotspot in Sheung Wan that serves up delicious fusion Japanese in unexpectedly novel ways.
Extra Gallic The annual Le French May arts and culture festival is in full swing, and that means the city’s French restaurants are laying on special menus in celebration. Amber, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s signature restaurants (and one of the world’s top 50 restaurants) is laying on a special French supper menu from 9pm every …
If you’re looking for food that’s healthy, delicious and satisfying, it’s hard to beat Middle-Eastern cuisine. There are plenty of variations depending on which country you’re looking at, but Middle-Eastern cuisine is typically high in lean protein and low in fat, with plenty of plant-based options. Healthy dips, fresh fruit and veg, olive oil and …
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Pastry lovers, rejoice! Bakehouse has launched its second location in the heart of Soho. Unlike the Wan Chai flagship, it is takeaway only here, with a dazzling display of handcrafted breads and pastries that are easy to grab’n’go. Crowd favourites like the sourdough egg tarts are still on the menu, along with new additions like …
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We love a good afternoon tea (it’s what cheat day is for, after all!), and the latest afternoon tea collab between The Upper House and local brand Cookie DPT is honestly one of the best we’ve tried. Cookie DPT has created three sweet treats for this limited-edition afternoon tea: the earl “gray” cookie, a mini …
A NEW LEAF Sohofama, one of our fav modern Chinese restaurants, has launched a new vegan menu that can even satiate the most avid of carnivores. Already known for its use of local and MSG-free ingredients, Sohofama has created a menu of traditional and comforting Chinese favourites that are entirely plant-based. We kicked off with …
Crystal Healing Everyone’s favourite Shanghai spot, Crystal Jade, has just launched a new “Eat for Good” menu created in collaboration with seasoned nutritionist and columnist Cynthia Wong. The menu still delivers those feel-good flavours that we’ve all come to expect from the fast n’ friendly restaurant chain, but with tons of new vegetarian options. It …
ANDY KUN Andy Kun is the co-founder of Urban Health, a private kitchen and catering service that also aims to spread the gluten-free gospel. He tells Liv Magazine about founding of the company, and why going gluten-free is more than just a fad diet. I came back to Hong Kong 10 years ago. My partner …
Melissa Chu, Founder, RUMI X athletic wear Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. I’m not a picky eater. I eat everything, but I listen to what nourishment my body needs in the moment. What do you usually have for breakfast? I have a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in the morning before I …
What do you usually have for breakfast? Avocado on multigrain toast with egg and chia flax seed toppings. I wake up hungry for a good, hearty breakfast. What’s your go-to for a healthy meal? Wholewheat organic roti smeared with organic A2 Gir cow ghee and served with okra, cherry tomatoes and scallions sautéed in virgin …
What Do Healthy People Eat? Gianni Melwani, co-founder, IRIS yoga and wellness festival What do you usually have for breakfast? I usually have either a fried or scrambled egg with lightly melted cheese on brown toast and a bowl of oatmeal or whole grain cereal with raisins. I’ll also drink a cup of hot water …
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TokyoLima opens in Central We’re not sure if the Pirata Group had wellness in mind when it opened Central hotspot TokyoLima, but it’s a happy coincidence that the menu is a health-conscious foodie’s dream. Rich in flavours, Nikkei cuisine is a mashup of Peruvian and Japanese flavours, with healthy root veggies and ancient grains …
Singapore-based snacking subscription company, Made Real, launches in Hong Kong Singapore-based snack box Made Real has launched in Hong Kong. This new snacking subscription company delivers tasty, health-conscious treats to your home or office. It’s simple: log onto the website and fill in a form that tells Made Real your snacking preferences. For instance, make …
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What do you usually have for breakfast? Organic multigrain cereal, fruit and scrambled eggs. I’m sponsored by Rude Health so I generally eat their cereals. What’s your main protein source? I’m a big meat eater. Meat in Hong Kong is more expensive than it is in the States, but I can’t live without chicken or beef. …
Vegetarian fine-dining at Arcane The vegetarian fine-dining scene might be somewhat nascent (read: nonexistent) in Hong Kong, but Michelin star-spangled restaurant Arcane is set to change all that with its vegetarian tasting menu, which is available every Monday starting January. With no meat served at all during the dinner service, this set dinner aims to …
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Céline Ivanoff, PR & Marketing Director, Maximal Concepts Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. The first wealth is health. In my kitchen you will not find any processed food or sugar. Eating healthy is more than your diet. Taking the time to choose your produce and cook for the people you love is …
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Superfoods with a View The festive season brings with it endless indulgent meals, but if you’re looking for something that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve overdone it, the folks at Ava Restaurant Slash Bar have come up with a five-course superfood-based fine-dining menu that feels celebratory, tastes delicious, and won’t require you to undo …
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Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. My mother taught me to “eat like your grandparents” and you’ll never have an issue – meaning simple food with few, but powerful, ingredients. What three items do you always have in your fridge? My fiance and I cook at home a lot, so we usually have a …
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Fast Good More healthy lunch options have landed at The Landmark. Plant-based superstore Green Common has opened another branch in Alexandra House, Central Station Exit H, offering its usual selection of packaged health-conscious vegetarian snacks, drinks and groceries. But this new outpost also has a cafe concept, with almond milk coffees and green meals that …
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Daniella Means, University sports consultant, powerlifter, and strongman competitor. Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. Eat clean 80 percent of the time, remember to live at little, and eat mindfully. #TreatYoSelf What three items do you always have in your fridge? Almond milk, eggs and chocolate What’s your main protein source? I’m a …
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Charlotte Tsuei, owner of Caelum Greene Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. My ethos is everything in moderation. What three items do you always have in your fridge? I can’t ever be without fresh berries, spinach and almond milk. What do you usually have for breakfast? Organic oatmeal topped with fruit and a tablespoon of …
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No Junk in this Trunk Warrior Muay Thai has just opened up a new training gym in Kennedy Town. Come for the kickboxing, but stay for a bite to eat at The Elephas, its adjoining cafe. It serves up Thai-inspired healthy dishes that are macro-balanced but tasty and free from refined sugars: think a spicy chicken …
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Salad Toss This summer, seven restaurants will be battling it out in the Reinventing Salads campaign. The contest will determine who makes the best salad in Hong Kong, with the eventual winner being crowned on August 1. The concept is simple: each restaurant – Linguni Fini, Common Room, Viet Kitchen, Beef & Liberty, Lily & …
Esther Ma, competitive runner and swimmer, PR agency owner and mum of two. Sum up your food philosophy in a sentence. You are what you eat so eat well, feel good, and live long. What three items do you always have in your fridge? Soda water, milk for my coffee and a packet of pumpkin seeds. What …
