Catharina Cheung

Looking to make your weekend worthwhile? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to catch some live music, check out a new art exhibit, or just find a casual spot to relax with friends, Hong Kong knows how to keep you busy. Come rain or shine, day or night, here’s everything you need to plan the perfect weekend.  RECOMMENDED:  📆 Hong Kong events in July🎡 Top attractions in Hong Kong🛍️ Your ultimate Hong Kong checklist 2025

August 2025: It’s that time of year again, when summer nights get long, iced coffee never leaves your hand, and you’re constantly craving something ‘refreshing’. Dining good doesn’t necessarily mean leaving feeling heavy and somewhat sticky – here are the best restaurants in Hong Kong right now.With countless new restaurants joining Hong Kong’s dining scene, it’s no surprise that foodies in the city can easily get overwhelmed with options. Here at Time Out, we’ve taken the city’s gargantuan list of eateries and whittled them down to the 50 best venues that you need to try. Know of a restaurant that should be included? Tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #TimeOutEatList, and don't forget to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in Hong Kong’s city news, culture, and dining. RECOMMENDED:😋  The best new restaurants in Hong Kong🍸 The 50 best bars in Hong Kong

Not sure how to spend your free time this week? We’ve rounded up some of the best happenings across the city – from art exhibitions and food pop-ups to music nights and kid-friendly activities – so you don’t have to go searching. But if all else fails, you can always turn to one of Hong Kong’s best restaurants, or cross things off our ultimate Hong Kong checklist. Whatever you decide, we’ve got you covered for the next seven days. RECOMMENDED:  🎨 Art exhibitions to check out right now📆 June events in Hong Kong🥹 Free things to do in Hong Kong

August 2025: Gosh, we’ve had some really rotten luck with the weather lately, but don’t let typhoons and rainstorms put a damper on having fun in the city! The cute critters of Chiikawa have taken over our city with a large-scale show and a new ramen joint, while K-pop icon G-Dragon’s Übermensch media exhibition is keeping fans fed after his Hong Kong concert (there’s even a pop-up inspired by his pet cat Zoa!). We’ll see you out there, okay? We don’t like to brag (much), but Hong Kong is truly one of the most unique places to visit in the world. From vibrant street art to world-class exhibitions, classic street food to hot new restaurants, architectural feats to secluded islands – our tightly packed city has it all.  Whether you’re visiting Hong Kong for the first time or an OG resident looking for plans on the weekend, we’re here to help you experience all that the city has to offer. So here it is, our ultimate Hong Kong bucket list, personally handpicked and compiled by Time Out editors with all the things we reckon you should eat, drink, and do at least once in Hong Kong.  Since there are some pretty amazing stuff to do in town all year round, our list is constantly changing – bookmark this page so you don’t miss out! Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with us and tag us on Instagram @timeouthk or use the hashtag #timeouthk.

Hongkongers love a good cafe, which explains why our city streets are seemingly lined with coffee shops of all kinds. Forget Starbucks and its boring ilk – we’ve got pet-friendly cafes, record and vinyl cafes, bookstore-cafe hybrids, and so many other variations that are more worthy of your attention. The areas of Sheung Wan and Central are coffee hotspots, so here are six new cafes that have opened in the neighbourhood within the early part of 2025. From grab-and-go coffee spots to specialty indie cafes, there’s bound to be one to suit your mood.

Whether it’s street photography spots or world-class art galleries, Hong Kong is a city that’s bursting with creativity. To narrow things down and help you be well on your way to true culture vulture status (and level up your Insta-feed along the way), here are some of the best ongoing and upcoming art shows to visit around town. RECOMMENDED: Discover Hong Kong’s coolest hidden art spaces or pay a visit to the city’s top museums.

Hong Kong and Macau’s music scene has been thriving with activity. From homegrown talents performing at intimate venues to international stars taking on the big stage, there’s much to look forward to for eager concertgoers. If you want to be in the know on all the latest music performances, festivals, concerts, and gigs happening in Hong Kong and Macau, bookmark this page and come back regularly for more updates.  RECOMMENDED: In the meantime, check out our list of the best live music venues in Hong Kong. 

Let’s face it: August is never the easiest month to get through in Hong Kong. One minute you’re sweating through your shirt in the stuffy summer heat, and the next you're running from a typhoon trying to stop your eye being taken out by people’s umbrellas. So if you need something to take your mind off our bipolar weather, we’ve got just the ticket. From the latest foodie happenings in the city to soaking up some sun at one of Hong Kong’s best beaches, there’s a slew of summer events happening across the city this month – read on for the best of the bunch. All you have to worry about is how to fit them all into your busy schedule!  RECOMMENDED: 🇭🇰 The 65 most incredible things to do in Hong Kong🖼 Top art exhibitions to check out in Hong Kong🎶 Upcoming concerts and music festivals in Hong Kong and Macau

Hong Kong was once the Hollywood of the East. At its peak around the early 90s, our local movie industry was the first in the world – in terms of per capita production and as the second-largest exporter of films – second only to the US.The influence of Hong Kong cinema can still be seen far and wide. Even 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains a global icon and his martial arts movies are classics. The groundbreaking action of The Matrix would never have come about if not for John Woo films and the action choreography of Yuen Woo-ping. Quentin Tarantino ripped off Ringo Lam’s City on Fire for his 1992 debut Reservoir Dogs. Moonlight owes much to the style of Wong Kar-wai films and the auteur was also acknowledged by Soffia Coppola as an influence when she collected the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Lost in Translation.So with such a massive cultural legacy, what are the best Hong Kong movies of all time? Some of our choices are forgotten classics, some are cult hits, while others define art born of this city. Read on for a definitive ranking of the best films made in Hong Kong dating as far back as the 1930s. RECOMMENDED: 😂 Classic Stephen Chow movies to watch🥋 The 20 best martial arts movies of all time🖥️ Best Hong Kong movies available on streaming services

Between luxury designer brands and independent boutiques, there’s not much you can’t find when shopping in Hong Kong. And while we love supporting local businesses, there’s just something about shopping malls that we love – whether it’s their convenient locations (a lot of them are attached to MTR stations), the diversity of shops, restaurants, and entertainment like cinemas and ice rinks, or just the fact that they’re a great place to hide out come rain or shine. Here are some of the best ones we recommend visiting. RECOMMENDED: Up your style with a pair of kicks from the best sneaker stores in Hong Kong, or pick up a paperback at Hong Kong's best bookstores.

Hong Kong is relatively safe from natural disasters, but we’ve definitely seen our fair share of typhoons. They’re a regular occurrence during summertime, and though they are mostly more Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day rather than The Day After Tomorrow cataclysm (not that we’re complaining), the worst ones can be pretty terrifying as our city’s history shows. Here’s a look back on some of the biggest typhoons that have ever hit Hong Kong. RECOMMENDED: Don’t let the drab weather stop you from exploring the city (as long as it’s safe, of course); here are the best indoor activities to escape the rain in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is packed with superb eateries, but for a truly local vibe, you definitely need to dive into our street food culture. Head to bustling spots like Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Kwai Fong, or Sham Shui Po, and you’ll encounter an amazing array of snacks sizzling away right on the sidewalks. We’re talking spicy fishballs, crispy egg waffles, chewy cheung fun, and even some seriously stinky tofu. These tasty treats are not only delicious but also super budget-friendly, so you can fill up without emptying your wallet.RECOMMENDED: Prefer something sweet instead? Indulge in Hong Kong’s coolest ice creams!

If you are experiencing post-concert withdrawals from G-Dragon’s Hong Kong shows, then head on over to his Übermensch media exhibition in Harbour City, which combines virtual reality, 3D motion graphics, and real-time hologram projections to bring visitors into an immersive concert experience like no other. From music video props and life-like 5G holograms of the singer dancing and ‘interacting’ with visitors, to a VR headset experience to bring you into a GD music video, fans can feel closer to the K-pop star than ever. Don’t miss the chance to film yourself with G-Dragon in a special video that’s tucked the corner at the end of the exhibition, and head on over to Gateway Arcade to see his giant Übermensch daisy installation.

This Korean-style cafe from the people behind Busan Night, Jeonpo Meat Shop, and Pecorino has been doing well in its original Yau Ma Tei branch and has recently expanded onto Hong Kong Island, taking over a two-storey shopfront on Queen’s Road West. The industrial vibes of the space are softened by intentional, retro decor such as sky-blue tiles outside the front, mismatched furniture pieces that look like they were plucked from vintage stores, and quirky but well-designed silverware. We loved their Kactus Coffee, which only comes iced and topped with a slightly salty hand-whipped cream.

Updated, August 15, 2025: This quirky restaurant in Sai Ying Pun is the brainchild of chef Gavin Chin, who was recently featured in Red Hot Chef, Hong Kong’s answer to the hit Netflix series Culinary Class Wars. Apart from a bar countertop with chairs and some music playing, there’s nothing much to indicate what lies behind their doors, but the muted apricot and cave-like interiors of House of Culture are a welcome surprise – as is their menu. Their community-focused concept brings chefs into the wet markets of Sai Ying Pun for fresh, seasonal, local ingredients where possible, which means their food offerings can change at the drop of a hat.  You never quite know what you’re going to get with their omakase-style Chaos Menu ($598 for five courses and $728 for seven courses), but rest assured that they’re house signatures of comforting dishes with Asian inflections, plus exclusive items only available through this menu. Otherwise, there’s also a good selection of à la carte dishes – good for first-timers who want to get a feel of what to expect first. We particularly enjoyed their moreish onion tart with choi po pickled radish and parsnip purée, the butter dashi udon, a Hong Kong-style bibimbap with goose cured sausage, and the fennel-glazed pork chop with homemade black apple jam.  Definitely sip your way through some cocktails, many of which are also inspired by Asian flavour profiles and ingredients, and sustainably make use of kitchen waste. We’d order their take on a Bloo

Head to the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) to find our city’s first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Mughal art. The Mughal empire was one of the world’s most powerful kingdoms that encompassed much of modern-day Indian, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, ruling from the 16th to the 17th centuries. Though they ruled a mainly Hindu population, the Mughals were Muslim with Mongol origins, and were known for their rich culture and architecture – the Taj Mahal is one such legacy from this empire. Over 100 artefacts from the golden age of the Mughal dynasty, from paintings and jewellery to weaponry, architectural segments, and even some rare surviving textiles from this period are now on show – Hong Kong is this exhibition’s only Asia venue after its London premiere in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Under the rule of three emperors, the Mughal court greatly fostered artistic development and embraced cross-cultural influences, shown here in jade pieces that have incorporated motifs from the Chinese court. Highlights include a casket with mother-of-pearl inlays, a thumb ring from Emperor Akbar’s reign with western enamelling that shows the Mughal court’s hybrid aesthetic, and a beautiful dagger sheath and hilt lavishly decorated with gold and red gemstones. ‘Treasures of the Mughal Court’ runs until February 23, 2026, and tickets are priced from $150 which also grants access to HKPM’s thematic exhibitions in galleries one to seven.

New York-based curator and scholar Jie Xia has curated a collection of works from leading post-war and contemporary artists for Ben Brown Fine Arts. Invoking the heat and sultry haze of summer, this exhibition explores travel and the rituals of seasonal escape paired with nostalgia and longing. See pieces from a diverse group of global artists including Miquel Barceló, José Parlá, Ena Swansea, Nabil Nahas, Enoc Perez, Tseng Kwong Chi, Vik Muniz, Gerhard Richter, Hilary Pecis and Milton Avery. Through paint, photography, and collages, this exhibition looks at how we construct and consume the idea of paradise, and what we hope to find when we get there.

Kiang Malingue’s Hong Kong headquarters is currently hosting a collection of recent works by Liu Yin – remember her peach paintings with bright manga eyes at Art Basel? This show is a continuation of Liu’s exploration of nature beginning with her ‘Spring’ series in 2023, which portrays human emotions in greenery, flowers, fruits, and bodies of water. She continues to paint shojo manga eyes over nature, turning the environment into sentient beings. Among the bright, joyful works, there are also some quieter portrayals of nature at nighttime, where the peaches and a moon above a pond are more solemn and reflective. Don’t miss the intense and more powerful Waves and Rocks, which clearly take inspiration from Japanese ukiyo-e works. This exhibition is running until September 13.

Los Angeles-based artist Marty Schnapf is holding his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong at Perrotin. This new body of works are inspired by Schnapf’s dreams and personal recollections, featuring vibrant vignettes filled with symbolism, distorted reality, and the sensual unknown. His distorted dreamscapes are a joy to look through and dissect, and will be available until August 16.

Japanese-Korean hip-hop talent Chanmina will be returning to Hong Kong with her ‘Area of Diamonds’ Asia tour. The last time we saw her perform was back in March 2023, so it’s been a good while since we’ve been treated to her fierce blend of hip-hop, rap, pop, and R&B up close. Fans can expect to be electrified by Chanmina’s powerful rapping, dynamic choreography, and sharp lyrics that call out problematic social constructs.  Tickets are priced at $888, with an option $400 VIP upgrade to receive priority entry, a digitally signed Hong Kong poster, a group photo opportunity, and a VIP pass.

New-gen Japanese singer-songwriter Yuuri will be coming to Hong Kong towards the end of the year as part of his Asia tour. This will be his first full concert in our city, and considering his shows in Seoul and Taipei were sold out very quickly, we have high hopes for this young talent. The one-night-only, open-air concert promises to showcase Yuuri’s most iconic songs, and we have our fingers crossed for his breakout hits ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Kakurenbo’, his opening track for My Hero Academia ‘Curtain Call’, as well as our favourite ballad ‘Dried Flower’. Yuuri takes the stage at AXA Wonderland on November 15. Tickets run from $880 to $1,980, with the most pricey ticket tier getting early access to the audience area closest to the stage. 

Well-loved K-pop group Twice have just embarked on their sixth world tour starting in July, and they’ve put both Hong Kong and Macau on their concert schedule. They’ve just released their This is For album and performed at Lollapalooza Chicago earlier this month, and will soon make their way to our shores. The nine-member girl group will perform at The Venetian Arena in Macau on September 27 and 28, then return to take over the Kai Tak Stadium on December 6.  We’ve heard that they’ll be setting up 360-degree stages to remove the traditional barrier between artists and audiences, allowing for a more immersive concert experience. Tickets for Twice’s Macau show run from $799 to $2,499, with the VIP package offering access to the pre-show soundcheck, a VIP laminate and lanyard, a postcard set, and an exclusive merch lane. The Live Nation pre-sale starts on August 14 while general sales open on August 15. Keep an eye out for Hong Kong ticketing details further down the line.

Finally, the King of K-pop G-Dragon (GD) is making his way to Hong Kong! He was originally scheduled to perform in Hong Kong for two nights on August 9 and 10. But due to overwhelming demand for tickets, GD has now added another date to the Hong Kong leg, so we can see him on August 8, 9, and 10, 2025, at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Tickets to GD’s Hong Kong concerts range from $799 to $2,399. VIP tickets will get you a VIP pass and lanyard, access to the soundcheck, and an exclusive photocard, while VVIP will give you all that plus priority entry for the soundcheck and a send off event.

The pet cat of K-pop star G-Dragon takes over our city with the Zo&Friends pop-up in Times Square. Inspired by his Scottish fold named Princess Zoa, GD has spent two years creating and designing this original IP, and the results can’t be any cuter. A large Zoa sits in the middle of Times Square’s second-floor atrium, surrounded by flowers and the daisy A&ne. According to the brand, Zoa looks cynical and even somewhat gloomy (it has a literal cloud hanging over its eyes) but hides a soft, gentle nature. Walk through and snap pictures at photo spots, explore Zoa’s room, and see plenty of artworks, decals, BTS captures, and more.

If you’ve always looked on in awe and jealousy at the kinds of balloon and float parades that take place in the US, be green no longer, as Hong Kong will have our very own large-scale balloon parade for the first time! Beloved international and local characters such as Spongebob Squarepants, Toy Story figures, and dogs from Paw Patrol will be blown up into giant balloons and set to soar over our city’s iconic Victoria Harbour. In addition to the balloons, the organisers will also set up festive surprises around the city’s bustling streets and quieter corners to transform things into a dream playground even past the waterfront. Photograph: Courtesy Merry Balloon Expect treasure hunts through Hong Kong’s major attractions as well, with festivities culminating in a grand finale parade. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a marching band, floats, and song-and-dance numbers à la Ferris Bueller, but let’s see what the celebration ends up bringing us! Merry Balloon will run this year around Christmas time, so check back for precise dates, ticketing details, and more. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Pret a Manger has released mooncake-inspired scones for Mid-Autumn Festival Hong Kong employers’ groups are calling for a minimum wage freeze for foreign domestic workers Pop Mart is releasing mini Labubu charms for mobile phones very soon

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are the quiet backbone of many households in the city, meeting the daily demands of housekeeping and caretaking in homes where younger and elderly family members require around-the-clock care that work-age adults often cannot provide themselves due to gruelling work schedules and careers, typically for a monthly salary that’s well below the statutory minimum wage. However, it seems not everyone thinks that foreign domestic workers should be financially appreciated for all the time and work they put into taking care of our households and families. A Hong Kong group representing employers of foreign domestic workers – the Quadripartite Alliance for Harmonious Employment Practices (QAHEP) – has recently petitioned the city’s Labour Department to freeze the minimum wage for domestic helpers to reflect the economic slowdown and align with current economic conditions. As the cost of living rises and financial pressures have grown in households, the QAHEP wants to implement firmer regulations on the wage adjustment system for domestic helpers. Photograph: QAHEP / Facebook To argue their case, QAHEP also presented the results of a survey they conducted with 392 employers of foreign domestic workers, where 93 percent of respondents detailed running into problems related to their domestic helpers, such as those who have borrowed money – 72 percent of such employers subsequently faced harassment from debt collection agencies. Some respondents have

Move over, Chiikawa – the kings are in the house! After teasing the possibility of a BTS collaboration two days ago, McDonald’s has finally confirmed on their social media channels that they are releasing a range of TinyTan Happy Meal toys, and Hong Kong is on their list. For non-Armys, TinyTan are official animated characters created by Big Hit Music, each based on a BTS member. In the announcement video, the seven characters are shown blowing glitter onto a McDonald’s Happy Meal container, transforming it into a TinyTan-themed box. Going by their hairstyles and clothes, these toys don’t seem to represent any of BTS’ eras or albums, but rather seem to be styled after the members’ looks just before they went into their respective military service in 2022 and 2023. For example, the Suga character has long hair, which was a style that the real-life Suga sported during his D-Day world tour just before he enlisted. The initial teaser showed seven figurines, but we’ve since heard that there will be two versions of toys to collect – the Throwback edition, and the Encore edition. The last time we saw a BTS-related event in McDonald’s was back in 2021, and even then it was just a meal with no specific merch, so we’re excited to see what’s been cooked up this time. The TinyTan x McDonald’s Happy Meal will be released on September 3, while the Encore edition of the toys will drop on September 23. We’ll be back with more information on the meals and if this BTS collab will include speci

If you’ve spent any significant amount of time in Hong Kong, you’ll probably have noticed that whenever something is popular here, it tends to start cropping up everywhere as brands frantically jump on the bandwagon. So we absolutely mean it when we say the fuzzy little guys from Chiikawa are all over Hong Kong at the moment – great news for fans of these characters from the Japanese illustrator Nagano. Here are the Chiikawa-related events and happenings you can find in Hong Kong right now. Photograph: Courtesy AllRightsReserved Chiikawa Days exhibition The highly anticipated Chiikawa Days exhibition has finally taken over K11 Musea! Expect to see multiple giant inflatable sculptures in the mall’s outdoor areas, including some adorable food-themed ones that we love. There are also over 100 3-D figures and lifelike recreations of scenes from the beloved manga. Observe the cute Chiikawa Days critters at play, in battle, in jail, at mealtime, and more. Don’t forget to stop by the merch store afterwards to pick up themed cookies and snacks, as well as the special Hong Kong collection of yum cha-themed plushies designed exclusively for this event by Nagano! Photograph: Courtesy Octopus Cards Limited Chiikawa Days Octopus cards Two special-edition Octopus cards themed after the popular Chiikawa Days characters have been released in honour of the large-scale exhibition in Tsim Sha Tsui. Featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi running around with their extermination sticks, thes

Get ready, music lovers! Live entertainment company Live Nation is unveiling Hong Kong’s first venue purposely dedicated to live music events, so it looks like we’ll have a great gig venue soon. Interestingly, this music destination designed entirely in-house by the Live Nation team will be housed in the iconic ship-shaped Whampoa complex. It only makes sense that they’ve named it Tides in a nod to the sea nearby and Whampoa’s maritime history. Once it fully opens, Tides will be a mid-sized music venue boasting fully integrated production capabilities with top-grade sound and lightning – perfect for touring music acts looking to perform in Hong Kong.  We used to have KITEC but that wasn’t a venue solely dedicated to music, so we’re excited to see the kind of artists and concerts that Tides will eventually host. Of course, it’s not only open to music events, but also welcomes all kinds of corporate functions, brand activations, and mid-scale productions. Apart from artist support areas, Tides also contains a VIP lounge with dedicated food and beverage services for pre- and post-show gatherings, which is very rare in Hong Kong’s music venues. Tides will be housed in 1/F and U1/F of The Whampoa, and is set to open soon in autumn. Who would you like to see perform in Tides? Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended stories: Chikungunya fever in Hong Kong: Symptoms, treatment, and what you sho

In early August, Hong Kong recorded its first case of chikungunya fever (CF) since 2019, and numbers have gradually risen to reach eight confirmed patients in the city as of August 15. With cases by the thousands just across the border in mainland China, the unfamiliar nature of the CF virus – more commonly seen in South and Southeast Asia, is giving rise to a lot of questions and concerns among Hong Kong residents fearful of an outbreak. From 2016 to 2019, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health recorded between one and 11 imported cases of chikungunya fever cases per year, with no new cases being reported in the city since then – until now, that is. Here’s what you need to know about chikungunya fever, the symptoms, how to prevent it, and more. What is chikungunya fever? Chikungunya fever is a mosquito-borne illness, transmitted to humans through the bite of the female Aedes mosquitoes, which carries the virus. Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, is common in Hong Kong and can transmit chikungunya by biting affected individuals during the early stages of infection, when the patient still carries a large amount of the virus in their blood, and passing on the virus through further bites. How many people in Hong Kong have chikungunya fever? As of August 15, there are eight confirmed cases of chikungunya fever in Hong Kong. While the ages of patients range between eight and 79 years old, all cases have been imported – that is, th

Every year, Time Out publishes an annual ranking of the greatest cities in the world. We survey over 18,500 locals on the nightlife scene, food, culture, walkability, and even the happiness index of their respective cities, so we get insider tips on the best cities to live and visit right now. But the things that make a city great tend to be different across generations, so this time, we’ve decided to zoom into what today’s twenty-somethings think. By filtering our Best Cities survey to show only responses from those under 30, Time Out has collated a global ranking of cities that Gen Z vibe with – and Hong Kong is on the Asia list! Photograph: Earnest Tse/Shutterstock Among the Asia-focused rankings, Hong Kong comes in at the sixth best city for Gen Z. And no wonder, what with our vast array of beloved local flavours and international cuisine from restaurants both fancy and down-to-earth; as well as top-notch bars and nightlife that are consistently ranked among the best in the world. We may be a concrete jungle where the bustle never ceases, but there are also plenty of nature escapes and beautiful hikes to transport you to somewhere serene – perfect for Gen Z with limited attention spans always looking to jump to the next thing of interest.  As a compact city, Hong Kong is a remarkably walkable destination with a fantastic public transport system, so whether you prefer pounding the pavement or getting around with your feet barely needing to touch the ground, our city make

LMO Freshly Baked brings back its acclaimed The Tastemaker Series for the fourth time, and this time they’re doing a collaboration with chef Vicky Lau, the culinary mastermind behind the two-Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room.  Known for her East-meets-West approach, Lau has created an exclusive menu for LMO Freshly Baked that’s rooted in Chinese heritage but framed through modern techniques and presentation. Four time-limited grab-and-go dishes will be available until August 31, featuring chef Lau’s take on the chicken scallion oil rice with the shredded chicken and scallion focaccia sandwich ($78), and a Hong Kong-style sour and spicy borscht soup ($48).  Photograph: Courtesy Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong Vegetarian friends are well catered for with the yuzu Sichuan pepper mushroom salad ($78), and there’s also a sweet taste of Hong Kong with the exotic manga sago drink ($48), an upgraded version of the classic local dessert enhanced with pineapples, bananas, and passion fruit. Curated by chef Richard Ekkebus of Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong, this Tastemaker Series pulls together some of the most influential names in our city’s culinary landscape, and has them reinterpret their signature flavours for a new, casual concept. Previous collaborations have included Yardbird, Bar Leone, The Chairman, and Little Bao, and we’re excited to see what’s next in the months to come.  Find LMO Freshly Baked and these exclusive casual dishes from Tate Dining Room a

In the wake of bad weather brought by Typhoon Podul moving across the region towards eastern Guangdong, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has issued the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal at 7.50am this morning. The rain is particularly severe in the Central and Western district, as well as on Lantau Island, with hourly rainfall exceeding 100mm in these regions when the threshold for a Black Rainstorm classification is 70mm per hour. HKO has also warned that with the heavy rain in the Southern District, there might be a risk of landslides.  As Typhoon Podul gradually departs from Hong Kong, its intense outer rainbands means heavy squally showers and severe squally thunderstorms for our region, with violent gusts of wind and swells. At the time of publication, the typhoon Standby Signal No. 1 is still in force, and the Drainage Services Department has already dispatched approximately 110 emergency response teams to tackle flooding across Hong Kong. The HKO will most likely downgrade the Black Rainstorm to a Red Rainstorm Warning Signal at 11am. The Education Bureau has announced that all schools – whether morning, afternoon, or all-day – will be cancelled for Thursday, August 14. If the Black Rainstorm warning is lifted before 5pm, evening school classes will resume. The Hong Kong Judiciary has also suspended morning hearings, including the contentious trial of media mogul Jimmy Lai – if the Black Rainstorm has not been lifted by 11am, sessions will be cancelled for the day. Looking

Museum-goers often pay a lot of attention to European, East Asian, or ancient Egyptian exhibits, but a region whose artistic ventures don’t receive nearly enough recognition is that of South Asia – in particular, the Mughal empire with its creative flair and worldly acceptance of artistic methods and craftsmanship from other countries. The Mughal empire was one of the world’s most powerful kingdoms that encompassed much of modern-day Indian, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, ruling from the 16th to the 17th centuries. Though they ruled a mainly Hindu population, the Mughals were Muslim with Mongol origins, and were known for their rich culture and architecture, which particularly flourished under three remarkable emperors: Akbar, his son Jahangir, and his grandson Shah Jahan. If you’re thinking you’ve never heard of the Mughal empire, you’d be wrong – the Taj Mahal is an architectural legacy from this very era, built by Shah Jahan to commemorate his beloved wife. Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Palace Museum The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is hosting our city’s first comprehensive exhibition on Mughal art, with over 100 artefacts from the golden age of the Mughal dynasty, from paintings and jewellery to weaponry, architectural segments, and even some rare surviving textiles from this period. After premiering in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, Hong Kong is this exhibition’s only Asia venue, so grab the chance to see this show without having to travel to the UK! Look out for

Hong Kong Carats, our time has finally come! Popular third-generation K-pop band Seventeen is finally set to perform in Hong Kong once again after seven whole years of being away.  The last time we saw these 13 members collectively in concert was back in 2018, so the fact that they’re playing in our city as part of their ‘New_’ world tour is pretty damn huge. Earlier in May this year, Seventeen celebrated their 10th anniversary with the release of their fifth studio album Happy Burstday, which included solo songs from all members for the first time in the band’s discography. Fans can probably expect these to all be performed during the concert – meaning more stage time for all your biases. Seventeen will perform at the Kai Tak Stadium on September 27 and 28. Tickets are priced between $899 and $2,899, and all highest-tier ticket holders will get access to the soundcheck session, an exclusive lanyard and badge, VIP admission, and a dedicated merch lane. Carat global membership holders who register on Weverse between 11am on August 12 and 10.59pm on August 14 can join the members’ presale on Cityline, which opens at 10am on August 26.  There will then be priority booking for Hang Seng Visa credit card holders on August 27, from 10am to 11.59pm. Tickets for the general public will go on sale at 10am on August 28 via Cityline. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox Recommended reading: Hong Kong’s ann

Hong Kong has just come out of a Black Rainstorm last week that lasted more than 11 hours and caused major flooding in various districts, but it looks like more bad weather is heading our way. According to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), the tropical cyclone Podul will enter within 800km of our city by the morning of August 13, and the Standby Signal No. 1 will be issued. While it’s difficult to say how strong the typhoon will become, it is expected to escalate into a severe typhoon by Wednesday, intensifying as it moves across the southern part of Taiwan, before making landfall over eastern Guangdong. As of today, authorities in Taiwan are already evacuating hundreds of citizens in preparation of Typhoon Podul heading towards the southeastern city of Taitung, while around 700 people in the eastern county of Hualien will be evacuated from their homes in case a dam overflows after being damaged in a previous typhoon. In Hong Kong, the weather on Wednesday, August 13, will be hot during the day with heat-triggered showers, and when Podul makes landfall over eastern Guangdong to southern Fujian a day later on Thursday, August 14, we can expect squally showers and heavy thunderstorms throughout the territories. Depending on Podul’s distance to Hong Kong, the intensity, and changes in local winds, the HKO will assess whether or not to issue higher tropical cyclone warning signals from later tomorrow to early Thursday.  We’ll be back with more news on Typhoon Podul as we hear them