Your guide to what's happening in Hong Kong's F&B scene
From menu takeovers by renowned chefs to creative baked goodies and exclusive pop-ups, Hong Kong's food and drink scene is always hard at work to keep us happy, well-fed, and forever curious. If you're a bona fide foodie who's always on the lookout for the latest eats, turn your attention to these delicious happenings in the city right now.
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Gelato Messina and Lee Kum Kee have teamed up for two bold new flavours. The 'spicy coconut lime' flavour brings Southeast Asian zest with coconut-lime leaf gelato topped with chilli oil peanut crunch, while the 'soy sweet' flavour reimagines Hong Kong flavours with silky tofu gelato swirled with soy sauce brownie bits and chewy mochi.
Available at $70 per scoop and $85 for two scoops, both flavours can be found at Messina's Central and The Peak locations from now until June 20.
Starting May 21, Fortnum & Mason is launching Wellington Wednesdays, a monthly celebration where guests can enjoy 181's famous Beef Wellington for one Wednesday evening every month. Made from fine cuts of beef, roasted to perfection, and wrapped in mushroom duxelles and a layer of crispy, buttery puff pastry, the dish is served with unlimited sides of truffle mashed potato, green beans with confit shallots and peppercorn sauce, and a glass of Saint-Émilion red wine.
After the meal, be sure to browse the ground floor shop for Fortnum's new range of infusion teas. House in artsy recyclable boxes, the new tea range offers bright and fruity blends such as pomegranate and rose, mango and yuzu, rooibos and honey, and more.
Marking 13 years of cocktail innovation, Quinary is releasing a rare brick toy tribute to its iconic Earl Grey caviar martini. Only 200 sets will be available worldwide, with 10 given away in a public contest. The rest will be sold in-store from May 24 onwards at $150 per set. To build up the hype, Quinary dropped a playful teaser video featuring teams of bartenders who will race against the clock to assemble the toy. Viewers can guess the winning team and submit their answer for a chance to snag a set. Results will be announced in tandem with the official launch on May 24. A cult favourite since 2012, the Earl Grey caviar martini now gets immortalised in brick form, proving Quinary's creativity goes far beyond the shaker.
Twenty Fifth Hour's new cocktail menu, A Day in Hong Kong, explores the city's flavours from morning to late night. Designed with cha chaan teng's classic mosaic patterns in mind, along with subtle hourglass motifs, the menu is divided into four time-themed sections, each featuring three cocktails.
From a bright citrusy morning, like the 10:22am cocktail, a homage to the Cantonese yum cha with a lower ABV and refreshing citrus notes, to the nightcap-worthy Gold Night, a mango pomelo and sago-inspired creation paired with roasted pineapple tequila, imbibers will be able to taste the familiar flavour profiles of a truly Hong Kong dish.
Guests can even end the night with the bar's comforting house-made Chinese-style soup, loaded with Chinese medicinal herbs and vegetables, to ward off feelings of a hangover – because even the 25th hour should leave you feeling good.
Soft Thunder's signature egg tarts have long been a crowd favourite. Known for its flaky texture and rich filling, the popular treat is getting an upgrade with an extra crispy layered crust made with two types of premium Japanese flours and premium French butter, and a rich and smooth custard filling made using Japanese eggs, Chinese Hubei eggs, and premium French cream. There's even a coffee mochi version for those who want to try something different. While you're there, don't forget to give their unicorn puff a try, available in original and chocolate flavour.
This summer, enjoy bar-quality Guinness anywhere with the new NitroSurge device. Previously exclusive to select markets, this pocket-sized gadget recreates the iconic two-part pour, complete with that smooth, velvety texture and signature creamy head. The rechargeable device uses ultrasonic technology to generate perfect nitrogen bubbles, delivering the same roasted coffee and chocolate notes you know and love from draft Guinness.
Teaming up with graffiti artist Lousy, The Green Door launches Cocktail Menu Vol.II, a new menu blending playful, flirtatious designs with a touch of Dr. Seuss-inspired whimsy. The menu is split into two sides: Side A reworks classic cocktails with subtle modern twists, while Side B takes a more adventurous route with bold, inventive flavours.
Highlights include 'Rosaria' and 'Rose', a duo that reimagines the classic Rosita with Korean doenjang and a luxurious caviar garnish, as well as 'Charlotte' and 'Charlie', which transform the Bamboo cocktail into a rich 'bamboo milk tea' with local Da Hong Pao tea. For something unexpected, the 'Jenny' cocktail playfully channels the flavours of a Big Mac, while the 'Alex' cocktail combines masala chai, kiwi yoghurt, and a custom hazelnut chocolate bonbon.
The Green Door's food menu also had an upgrade, with hearty options like the chopped cheese sub and salmon lox with Japanese shichimi togarashi, plus the classic New York crumb cake for a sweet finish.
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