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Photograph: Courtesy Arcane/dth.photo
Photograph: Courtesy Arcane/dth.photo

What's on: The latest foodie happenings to catch in the city

All the hottest food events, new menus, product releases, and more

Cherry Chan
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From new openings and hot events to product launches, Hong Kong's food scene is never short of exciting happenings. So, we've conveniently gathered this month's foodie happenings that you need to know to stay in the loop. 

Bookmark this page for more updates! We'll keep dropping the freshest news as it comes in.

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Dining news

  • Soho

Central’s Cantonese-spirits-focused bar, Kinsman, has revamped its offerings with a new menu that pays homage to Hong Kong’s largest indigenous communities – Cantonese, Hakka, Chiuchow, Hoklo, and Tanka. Each community is represented by two cocktails that capture their cultural identity and beloved flavours. Try the Gulu Fizz, a refreshing monkfruit wine-based drink inspired by sweet and sour pork; Chiuchow Children made with rice-scented baijiu and sacha paste; or the Orh Nee topped with sweet potato foam to reimagine a classic southern Fujian dessert.

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If you thought food events in Hong Kong couldn’t get any more obscure, think again. Hong Kong’s anti-corruption organisation, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year by opening the 1974 cafe at its headquarters, inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s film In the Mood for Love.

The government body teased the event on its Instagram account in a reel that emulated the iconic movie’s cinematography. The promotional video featured a couple dressed in a suit and cheongsam, in a nod to the costumes that Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung wore throughout the film. The film was also referenced through one of its memorable lines – “If I had one more boat ticket, would you go with me?” – by adapting it to “If there was one more cafe, would you go with me?”. 

The 1974 cafe is set to open on November 15 and will allow members of the public to enjoy coffee while learning about ICAC's work and recent developments. Pop in for a visit at the ICAC Headquarters Building, 303 Java Road, Tsat Tsz Mui, North Point.

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  • West Kowloon

If you’ve binge-watched Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars and been tempted to book a table at Mosu Hong Kong to try chef Anh Sung-jae’s sensational dishes, you’ll have even more reason to visit soon! On November 30 and December 1, chef Anh himself will be in town to collaborate with chef Jimmy Lim from three-Michelin-starred Singaporean restaurant, JL Studio, for two exclusive four-hand dining experiences.  

Diners can look forward to a delightful fusion of chef Anh’s contemporary Korean cuisine and chef Lim’s innovative takes on classic Singaporean dishes. Reservations for this special four-hands dinner will open at noon on October 30. For more details, check out Mosu’s Instagram and website.

  • Chinese
  • Admiralty

Step into Island Shangri-La’s poolside eatery, Ming Pavilion, to savour authentic Hokkien cuisine. This season, the head chef Lam Yeung has refreshed the restaurant’s menu to showcase Fujian’s culinary traditions with plates such as Australian rock lobster tossed in red wine lees, Futian Hetian chicken drizzled in spring onion sauce, and Japanese squid poached in premium soy sauce. Additionally, customers can flick through the restaurant’s tea menu to find a wide variety of premium teas brewed by Ming Pavilion’s tea master, Tiffany Chan. Menu highlights include Yashixiang Dancong, an oolong tea with floral flavours, and Yiwu raw pu’er for a gentler variation of classic pu’er tea.

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  • Central

On November 12, the international restaurant group La Petite Maison (LPM) is holding its inaugural World Tomatini Day to honour its signature savoury tomato-based cocktail. Each of LPM’s worldwide locations will be partaking in the celebrations, and the Hong Kong outpost has organised a week full of exclusive events. Diners can drop by the French restaurant on November 12 to catch bartenders from three of Hong Kong’s acclaimed drinking dens – Bar Leone, Coa, and Zuma – as they shake up time-limited tomatini-inspired cocktails. Throughout the week of celebrations, LPM also allows diners to add on tomatinis for $88 during lunch, or to enjoy free-flow tomatinis during weekend brunch. What’s more, all diners will receive the signature cocktail for free on November 18 to wrap up the Tomatini week celebrations.

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  • Causeway Bay

Stranger Things fans, this one’s for you. Local artisan ice cream vendor Teemtonefai has collaborated with the popular Netflix series to recreate the show’s fictional ice cream store, Scoops Ahoy. From now until December 31, head to this special pop-up shop in Hysan Place to delight in time-limited ice cream flavours like mango black pepper sorbet, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and strawberry balsamic – available in cups, waffle cones decorated with sprinkles, or in a banana split topped with whipped cream and Maraschino cherries. Additionally, customers can get their hands on exclusive Teemtonefai and Scoops Ahoy merch like t-shirts, mugs, and more.

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  • Central

This November, fine dining restaurant Arcane is celebrating its tenth anniversary by collaborating with sustainable food suppliers to create three time-limited menus. From November 11 to 16, Arcane will join forces with premium food grocer Gourmet en Provence to whip up offerings like caviar-topped blinis with crab mayonnaise, herb-crusted limousin veal rump with roasted butternut squash, as well as glasses of RSRV Champagne. On the following week (November 18 to 23), the restaurant will work with seafood supplier Waves Pacific and Australian food product supplier To-Plate to create dishes such as Australian white asparagus with Taiyouran egg mayonnaise, lightly seared yellowfin tuna with edamame hummus, and more. Finally from November 25 to 30, the fine dining venue will team up with Farmhouse Productions to showcase locally grown produce in dishes like drunken ma yau fish with Cévennes onion fondue or local yellow chicken with pea shoots and Yunnan mushrooms. Book your tables for these milestone menus by visiting Arcane’s website

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  • Eating

Japan’s widely popular doughnut chain, Mister Donut, has finally its first Hong Kong location in Tsim Sha Tsui. What’s more, the pastry brand is also bringing its sweet treats across Hong Kong to a second branch in Kwun Tong later this year! This Japanese franchise is best known for its signature mochi-like Pon de Ring doughnuts, along with other delectable variations of the fluffy pastry. Before you go on a mad dash to find these sweet treats, read up on all the important info on our blog to know everything about Mister Donuts’ stores in Hong Kong.

Before The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 awards ceremony takes place in Barcelona on October 22, the prestigious list of drinking venues that are ranked 51 to 100 have been announced. After earning spots within the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list this July, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong’s cocktail bar, Argo, secured its place on The World’s Best list at number 58; while the recipient of the London Essence Best New Opening Award, The Savory Project, cliched a position at number 82.

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Hong Kong hospitality group Lai Sun Dining has collaborated with Korea’s leading food company CJ CheilJedang to launch Bibigo Bapsang, a casual Korean venue in the heart of Central.  Aside from providing diners with affordable and authentic Korean dishes, this all-new eatery is the brand’s global flagship location. Visit our blog to learn more about the brand new Korean restaurant's location and menu.

  • Central

Planning your next ladies' night with friends? Singular Concepts' The Trilogy is launching a series of events tailored for women. From September 12, October 10, November 7, and November 21, from 8pm to 10pm, guests can enjoy a night of celebration with like-minded women at nightlife club Keyz. The events will feature free-flowing bubbles and wine, canapes (vegetarian options available), and complimentary wellness and beauty services from sponsored female-owned businesses.

All you need to do is RSVP with your name and the names of your friends for the events via singularconcepts.com.

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