Catharina Cheung

With the relentless march of corporate globalisation and over-zealous bureaucracy edging out staples of Hong Kong’s societal tent-poles, it’s easy to forget about the traditional spots and pockets of culture that helped make this city what it is. From modest (in size) historical buildings to Hong Kong traditions and old-style eateries that are still among the best grub in the city, take a look at the top must-see local gems before they disappear forever.  RECOMMENDED: Feeling nostalgic? Go down memory lane and reminisce with us over things we miss from the Hong Kong of old. 

Romcoms tend to have a bad rap. We get it; there’s the often-predictable storylines, two-dimensional characters, and weak plot twists. But there’s something about quippy dialogue, relatable social situations, and emotionally charged confrontations that make audiences escape into romantic comedies time and again. Here are a few instances where Hong Kong filmmakers have made their mark in the genre.RECOMMENDED: If explosions and espionage are more your thing, check out some of our favourite locally produced crime thrillers. If you’re looking for even more laughs, you can’t go wrong with one of Stephen Chow’s masterpieces.

We’ve weathered the rough Covid times, but there’s no denying that the pandemic has hit our underprivileged communities hard. While we have all suffered in one way or another, there are some individuals who are undoubtedly facing more challenges than others. If you’d like to do your part and help out – whether it’s investing some time to care for a lonely elderly person or serving up a hot meal for the hungry – here are a few ways you can show Hongkongers in need that love and the Lion Rock spirit is still alive and well in our society.  RECOMMENDED: If you haven’t bought a Mother’s Day present yet, here are the best florists and flower shops in Hong Kong – you can thank us later.

Listen, Hongkongers need a break. We live in one of the world’s most densely populated, busiest, and most expensive cities, in an economy largely driven by fast-paced industries such as finance, banking, trade, and logistics. We are also notorious for our long working hours, and pulling overtime is largely considered the norm. So yes, it tracks that Hongkongers need the time and space to properly unwind every now and then. Thank god our city is also home to plenty of good spas and wellness facilities – here are some of the newest wellness treatments in town for this season. RECOMMENDED: Check out Hong Kong’s best healthy meal subscriptions, and ways to unleash your inner goddess

Beyond art galleries and cultural hubs, our city’s streets are forever vibrant and colourful thanks to artists who have turned buildings, shopfronts, and alleyways into their canvases. If you’re in need of some creative inspiration in the city, here’s our roundup of the best graffiti and murals around Hong Kong. RECOMMENDED: Catch the top art exhibitions on show right now, or visit the best Instagram and photography spots in Hong Kong.

Hallyu, aka the Korean wave, is still in full swing with more K-pop acts stopping off in Hong Kong and Macau on their tours. From long-awaited tours by second-generation bands and high-energy performances by emerging groups, to solo cons and exciting fan meetings, K-pop fans have so much to look forward to this year. If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest Korean music celebrity happenings in Hong Kong and Macau, bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates.  RECOMMENDED: In the meantime, check out our list of upcoming concerts and music festivals in Hong Kong and Macau and more about the city’s music scene.

In a world of peels, lasers, lifts, and various other cosmetic procedures, we reckon eyelash extensions are one of the best – and easiest – beauty treatments you can get done. After all, you can roll out of bed and already feel half made up, and won’t need to mess around with eyeliner or mascara for about a month each time. Worth it. There are plenty of lash techs around the city who perform eyelash extensions and lash lifts or perms, so keep reading to choose a lash salon for yourself.  RECOMMENDED:  💰 Hong Kong’s best cheap shopping✒️ Best stationery stores in Hong Kong🇭🇰 Iconic products that are made in Hong Kong

There are plenty of interesting buildings and places around the city. Some are beautiful and infinitely Instagrammable, while others are historical relics of a rapidly fading Hong Kong of yore. But it’s mostly the same usual suspects who repeatedly receive the most attention – the Monster Building, IFC, Tai Kwun, you know the lot. And don’t even get us started with Choi Hung estate. Bucking the trend, here are some rarely discussed buildings and spots that are aesthetically interesting, of historical note, or even just plain weird.   RECOMMENDED: Get to know the hidden side of the city; here’s a list of the most secluded islands to explore in Hong Kong. 

There’s no doubt that South Korean variety shows have been popular for quite some time now. We do love a good dose of nonsensical games, fake marriages, celebrity chefs, K-pop idol guest stars, and whimsical editing. But do you remember Hong Kong’s own variety shows that we grew up watching from the dinner table? Take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the best classic variety shows that have brightened the lives of many Hongkongers. RECOMMENDED: Check if you’ve already watched all of these classic Hong Kong romcoms, or the Stephen Chow movies that every local film buff needs to see.

For a city whose modern history began only a little over 150 years ago, Hong Kong is home to an abundance of beautiful architecture. There are plenty of old buildings and structures that have stood the test of time, but not all of it has survived our city’s pell-mell race to modernity. From Victorian private members’ clubs to Hong Kong’s old international airport, here’s a look at some of the marvellous structures we’ve lost along the way.  RECOMMENDED: Luckily, Hong Kong still has plenty of old buildings and structures that have stood the test of time. Explore some of the city’s oldest surviving buildings and structures. 

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. 

Hong Kong has no shortage of cinemas. You have the likes of big cinema chains boasting locations in shopping malls across the city, indie cinemas that showcase artsy flicks, as well as old-school venues that still keep things traditional. If you don’t know where to look, we’ve put together a list of the best cinemas in Hong Kong to suit every movie buff in town.RECOMMENDED: If movies are not quite your thing, check out our list of upcoming theatre productions, as well as our interview with The Sound of Music cast!

NCT Dream, a subunit of South Korean boy band NCT, will be returning to Hong Kong with their brand-new world tour. Expect to hear hits from their latest EP Dream()scape, such as Icantfeelanything and the Fruit Ninja-themed Smoothie, as well as from their ISTJ album which was released in the latter half of 2023. The seven members will perform in Hong Kong for two nights before doing shows in three more Southeast Asian countries, and then bringing their tour to Latin America, the US, and Europe. If you have an NCTzen Dream membership on Weverse, the special members pre-sale starts on April 30, while the Live Nation members' pre-sale starts on May 2. General sales will open to the public on May 3. Ticket prices range from $799 to $2,099 – VIP ticket holders will get early entry, access to the sound check party, exclusive merch like postcards and lanyards, as well as a dedicated lane for the merchandise stand. 

DBrasserie opens its doors bright and early at 6am with contemporary Asian fusion food, easing into the rest of the day with breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and tea time sets, before happy hour cocktails. They’ve got a big screen indoors that’s perfect for watching live sports on, while nighttime also brings live music performances.

If you’re on the clock app, then you’ll already know imase, the 23-year-old Japanese singer who went viral just one year after getting into music. His hit track Night Dancer has gone on to become the first J-pop song to chart within the top 20 on South Korean streaming platform Melon. It’s been wild seeing how imase has gone from making music from a desk underneath his bunk bed to performing and winning awards at the MMAs and the CCMAs last year – we can’t wait to see him live. Tickets range from $888 to the $1,288 VIP package, and will be going on sale from 11am onwards on April 25.

If you didn’t manage to see the acclaimed Japanese rock band Radwimps during their sold-out world tour last year, we hope you already got tickets for their concert in Hong Kong this year. The band have gone back on the road with their ‘The way you yawn, and the outcry of Peace’ world tour from early April, starting off with sold-out shows at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Stadium and Yokohama’s Pia Arena. For one night only, the tour will take Radwimps to our very own AsiaWorld-Expo on Tuesday, May 7. As if we need any more reasons to pull up, the band has announced that TikTok-viral singer-songwriter Toaka, who sung the eponymous title track for Makato Shinkai’s animated movie Suzume to great success, will be joining the Radwimps tour from their Chengdu show onwards on April 21. This means that audiences in Guangzhou, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Seoul will be in for a treat. There’s no doubt that they’ll collaborate to blow the roof off with a soaring live performance of the Suzume theme song. If you liked the soundtrack for Shinkai’s hit movies Your Name and Weathering With You, don’t miss the chance to see the band behind the scores play live. And if you see us crying in the audience, no you didn’t. Tickets are on sale from $799 to $1,099.

Celebrated Japanese singer Utada Hikaru has announced that she is coming to Hong Kong on her Science Fiction tour. This will be her first tour in many years, as well as her first-ever concert in Hong Kong. Tickets will range from $680 to $1,580 – registration for the priority ticket ballot will run from noon on April 22 to 6pm on April 23, and if chosen, priority sales will begin on April 29. General sales will then start on May 8. 

Musicus Society brings the English Chamber Orchestra (ECO) from London to Hong Kong, performing a couple of ensemble concerts over May 17 and 18. They will present from their classic English repertoire, including works by famous English composers, as well as Johann Sebastian Bach and his son C.P.E Bach. The theme ‘The Art of Rejuvenation’ has also inspired commissioned artwork from local, new media artist Phoebe Hui, who works with upcycled stepper motors and presents musical input visually. Tickets for each of the concerts are available for $320.

After a Hong Kong fan meet with his Bad Buddy co-star Ohm early last year, Thai actor and singer Korapat Kirdpan – better known as Nanon – will be returning to our city with his own concert. The Thailand ‘Born to Beo’ concert wrapped up in March but still left fans wanting, so the 23-year-old is bringing his solo concert to us. Tickets range between $688 and $1,688, and while a random selection of attendees from the most affordable tier will receive photos and get picked to go to Nanon’s send-off session, VIP ticket holders will receive photos, signed posters, and access to both sound check and send-off. Sales start at noon on April 22.

An event venue within the new Go Park Sai Sha complex, Zaha Hadid’s first sports, retail, and entertainment project in Hong Kong. 

Freespace at West Kowloon Cultural District will be hosting the first-ever Hong Kong International Shakespeare Festival (HKISF). This event brings the renowned European Shakespeare Festivals to Asia, featuring global troupes and artists from locations including Hong Kong, Romania, Italy, South Korea, UK, and Australia. There will be five productions and one associate programme performed over two weeks, and audiences can expect to see an all-female version of King Lear, a dance-centric Lady Macbeth, the opera Roméo et Juliette by Opera Hong Kong, Hamlet_Avataar featuring an unlikely mix of Korean clown performances and Indian music, and more.  Prices for each performance differ, with tickets ranging from $220 to $450. These early-bird tickets are on sale until April 21, while public sales will begin on April 26 at a higher price point.

As part of their Earth Day programme, Eaton HK will partner with National Geographic Explorers to present a series of interactive sessions and a photography exhibit that all delve into indigenous preservation and archipelago stories – these voices then feed into greater conversations on climate change. On the weekend of April 13, youth groups can participate in workshops ranging from art and tapestry making to photography and even a form of cartography that empowers marginalised groups called counter-mapping.  To complement these sessions, Eaton HK will also host a photography exhibition called Island Constellations, featuring images captured by frontline and indigenous youth who were given cameras to capture their respective regions. Join a screening of Bigger Than Us on April 21, a documentary produced by Flore Vasseur and actor Marion Cotillard, which follows an Indonesian girl who is an activist against plastic pollution in her country.  Attendees can register their interest here.

K-pop band Riize will be performing in Hong Kong for one day only on June 1. Despite only debuting in August 2023, the seven-strong group has already made a mark with their impressive debut album sales, and was also the opening act for IU on the second day of her H.E.R. world tour. For their own Riizing Day fan-con tour, the group will be performing in nine locations, including Hong Kong. Since they’ve just announced a new mini album, concert attendees will be the first to hear their new tracks live. Tickets range between $1,099 and $1,799, and fans who have registered for a Briize fanclub membership can access the pre-sale on April 17. General sales will then start on April 18.

Straight off the back of their single Grab Me, the four-man band AB6IX embarked on a fan concert tour that will take them to our shores in May. The last time these guys were in town was during their debut year of 2019, so this is a great chance to see them live after five years. Tickets run from $880 to $1,680, and the highest tier guarantees access to either the fan sign, a group photo session, the soundcheck rehearsal, the high-five goodbye session, a signed polaroid, or a signed poster.

Ahead of the Paris Summer Olympic Games later this year, Hong Kong’s gold medalist swimmer Siobhán Haughey and gold medalist fencer Edward Cheung Ka-long have both won the Best of the Best award at the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards (HKSSA) – referred to in the industry as the ‘Oscars of the sports sector’. This is the third time Haughey has received this HKSSA honour, and the third consecutive year that Cheung has won the same category for men. Haughey holds two silver medals from the Tokyo Games, and has more recently clinched Hong Kong’s first gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships. Cheung has brought home gold medals at both the Hangzhou Asian Games and the World University Games. Other male athletes who also won awards at the HKSSA ceremony on Wednesday, April 24 include golfer Kho Taichi, table tennis player Wong Chun-ting, tennis player Coleman Wong Chak-lam, and para-badminton player Chu Man-kai. Meanwhile, the female athletes honoured apart from Haughey include fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai, three-time world snooker champion Ng On-yee, karatedo martial artist Grace Lau Mo-sheung, and table tennis player Doo Hoi-kem. We’re really looking forward to seeing how well Hong Kong’s athletes fare in the Paris Olympics, which will run from late July to mid-August this year. Keep an eye on updates regarding the Olympics as we’ll be following the Games closely come summer time! Recommended reading: Clockenflap releases discounted blind bird ticketsGo Park Sai Sha, a new ret

Clockenflap has just announced the return of their blind bird ticket discounts for the 2024 edition of the festival. The line-up is a pretty long way from being announced, but die-hard fans who trust that the music will be banging can already go ahead and purchase three-day weekend tickets for $1,690. This is a 15 percent discount off the three-day pass from last year. Each person can only purchase a maximum of four blind bird tickets while stocks last. This special discount is the best possible price for a full festival pass – prices only get increasingly more expensive with each wave of details released – so grab these discounted tickets before they’re gone. Clockenflap’s lineup will be released in the summer, so check back for more details as we hear about them. Recommended reading: Guide to S20 Hong Kong Songkran Music FestivalHong Kong Observatory predicts bad weather until May 1Cast your votes for our Time Out Bar Awards 2024 Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city.

Hongkongers waking up to overcast skies and booming thunder on Tuesday morning, April 23, can unfortunately expect more bad weather for the coming nine days. According to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), a trough of low pressure is affecting coastal areas around Guangdong, bringing heavy showers and squally thunderstorms.  This trough of low pressure will depart slightly on Wednesday, April 24, but return in the latter part of the week, which essentially means that at the time of reporting, the only days with relatively good weather will occur on April 29 and 30, both predicted to be mainly cloudy with a few showers and sunny intervals. Hongkongers can otherwise expect to trudge through rain and puddles until next Wednesday, May 1. The Amber rainstorm warning was issued this morning at 8.30am, marking the fourth such warning in a week since the first Amber rain alert of the year was hoisted last Thursday, April 18. This means that heavy rainfall, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, could bring about flash floods, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas. As of 10am, the HKO has warned that rain is particularly heavy in Sai Kung, with more than 70 millimetres of rain in an hour, so residents should be on high alert for serious flooding. Recommended reading: Guide to S20 Hong Kong Songkran Music FestivalInterview: ‘The Sound of Music’ cast is reviving the original music for Hong Kong audiencesHong Kong’s new sports and retail complex Go Park Sai Sha will open soon Foll

Broadway International Group will bring the International Tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music to make its Hong Kong stage debut. Led by the original director of the North American tour and three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, this popular musical is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, and still remains as beloved as ever. You may already be familiar with the 1965 film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, but the stage production is a whole new experience that deserves to be seen and appreciated in its own right. Read on to find out more about this revival. Photograph: Courtesy Harmony Studio SG How long will The Sound of Music run in Hong Kong? Due to overwhelmingly positive responses from Hong Kong audiences, The Sound of Music has decided to add an extra 24 shows to the season, so the musical will be in town from April 16 to June 9. Shows will run from Tuesdays through to Sundays, with weekend matinee performances. The Sound of Music will be performed in English with Chinese subtitles provided. How much are tickets for The Sound of Music? Tickets range from $588 to $1,188, and can be purchased on their official website. Its seasons in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the soon-to-open Shanghai are all sell-out shows, so grab those tickets if you haven’t yet. Photograph: Courtesy Harmony Studio SG What is The Sound of Music about? Based on the 1949 memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta von Trapp, the

Hong Kong’s annual monsoon season generally stretches from May to September, but it seems like the rain has hit the city a little early. During the early afternoon of April 18, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) hoisted the first Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal of this year. This alert means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue. With the rain pelting down and roiling clouds sweeping by since the morning, HKO has warned that violent gusts may affect the city and advises those who are outdoors to seek safe shelter immediately. If you were around for the Super Typhoon Saola of 2023, you’ll remember that heavy rain could bring about flash floods in Hong Kong, so this Amber Rain might cause flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Gusts measuring approximately 90 kilometres per hour were recorded in Cheung Chau just after 1pm. The thunderstorm warning has also been issued since the early morning, and will be in effect until 4pm. Citizens are to expect severe squally thunderstorms over Hong Kong today. We hope you wore sensible shoes and packed a brolly with you today! Recommended reading: Nominees announced for Time Out Bar Awards 2024Movie tickets to sell for just $30 on Cinema DayNew sports and retail complex Go Park Sai Sha to open soon Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city.

The ninth edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Bars live award ceremony will be held in Hong Kong for the second year in a row. On July 16, the event will bestow accolades on various bar talents from across Asia, including the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, which highlights outstanding service; the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender award, where bartenders themselves choose one of their peers who has further the craft of bartending the most; as well as the final Best Bar in Asia award. The Bartenders’ Feast will be hosted on the night of July 15, while the main Asia’s 50 Best Bars event will take place on July 16, along with red-carpet arrivals, interviews, a drinks reception, as well as the awards ceremony and countdown. Last year, Hong Kong’s own Coa was crowned The Best Bar in Asia, a title that they have held consecutively since 2021. “Asia’s 50 Best Bars stands as one of the most significant events in Asia’s bar calendar and, amidst Hong Kong’s vibrant culture and thriving food and drinks scene, the city emerges as the ideal backdrop for hosting once again,” says their head of content, Emma Sleight. This annual list of Asia’s best bars is curated from an anonymous group of 265 industry leaders from across the region, including bartenders, bar owners, drinks writers, and cocktail experts. Details such as the exact time and location of the awards ceremony have yet to be announced – check back for more updates as we hear them. Recommended reading: Time Out Bar Awards 2024 nominees h

The 42nd edition of the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) took place last night on April 14 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, honouring the best Hong Kong films from 2023. Legal drama A Guilty Conscience, Jack Ng’s directorial debut, took home the top prize of Best Film Award, while filmmaker Soi Cheang won Best Director with the mystery thriller Mad Fate.  Though having missed out on Best Film, The Goldfinger was the film which won the most categories, including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Costume and Makeup Design, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound Design. Notably, the legendary Tony Leung Chiu-wai also won Best Actor for his lead role in this crime drama starring opposite Andy Lau – this is the sixth time he has won Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Leung was up against Bowie Lam, Dayo Wong, Siuyea Lo, and Dong Chengpeng in this category but ended up coming up top with his portrayal of the unscrupulous businessman Henry Ching Yat-yin, a character inspired by the real-life founder of Hong Kong conglomerate Carrian Group, which was embroiled in a major corruption and fraud scandal before eventually collapsing. Actor and martial artist Sammo Hung Kam-po was honoured with the HKFA Lifetime Achievement Award for his film career which has spanned over six decades. Crime drama In Broad Daylight also won in three categories, with Best Actress going to Jennifer Yu, and David Chiang and Rachel Leung clinching Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, r

Cinema Day is returning this year on Sunday, April 21, when 63 participating cinemas will sell their regular movie tickets for just $30. Starting from noon on April 17, keen cinema goers can start buying Cinema Day tickets both online and in person at theatre counters. Hong Kong’s major cinemas and some smaller theatres are part of this promotion, including Broadway, MCL, Emperor Cinemas, Cinema City, Newport Circuit, Golden Harvest, Golden Scene, Lumen Cinema, and more. All tickets on the day – including special screenings for IMAX, 4DX, CGS Laser, and Real D Cinema format – will be priced at a flat rate of $30. Note that each person can only purchase a maximum of four tickets at in-person counters.  As part of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2024, which is themed ‘Arts and Action’ this year, Cinema Day will also screen a selection of films that match this theme, as well as some titles that won at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards. Recommended reading: Digital payment platform finally approved for Hong Kong taxisHistoric Lin Heung tea house has reopened after two yearsHong Kong MTR to raise fares in June Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city.

Hong Kong has a fantastic public transport system, including a fleet of approximately 18,000 taxis ferrying citizens around at a relatively affordable rate – though the one complaint that taxis garner the most is that the majority still only accept cash payments. Luckily, Hong Kong fintech company Wonder, a subsidiary of Bindo Labs, has won approval from the Transport Department to install its system in local taxis so they can finally accept digital payments. Taxi Pay x Wonder, called Taxi Pay for short, is a system that allows users to choose from 18 types of digital payment. Just like any other form of digital payment these days, users can expect to either scan a QR code or tap cards on a payment terminal. Passengers paying via UnionPay can enjoy a 10 percent discount on their fare, and will have the handling fee waived for two months, while Alipay users should take note of a 3.5 percent handling fee. Visa, MasterCard, JCB, WeChat Pay, Discover, Diners, and FPS users can enjoy a waived handling fee until June 30, with a possibility of extension to the end of the year. Of course, this new tool will be rolled out gradually, and Wonder is offering to install their smart taximeters and smart payment terminals for free for the first 2,000 taxis to sign up for the platform. The plan is for Taxi Pay to be installed in 8,000 cabs by this December. Recommended stories: Everything you need to know about IU coming to Hong Kong7-Eleven is giving away free onigiri this weekThe historic

One of Hong Kong’s oldest restaurants, Lin Heung Lau, has suddenly announced a grand reopening on April 1, 2024. A historic tea house on Central’s Wellington Street, this restaurant has been in our city for over 104 years, and is well-known for serving dim sum on old-school trolleys. Lin Heung Tea House has been through some rough patches in its time. Back in early 2019, their landlord failed to renew their lease and it was set to close, but the restaurant was saved by the skin of its teeth when its employees took over through a joint venture. Things went well until August 2022, when the management decided it could no longer go on as a result of the pandemic. Luckily, the sun has not yet set fully on this traditional dim sum parlour, as Lin Heung Lau has once again reopened after being away for two years. While tea and dim sum will be served as they always have in the restaurant proper, they’ve also made an effort to modernise their offerings, introducing trendy hand-shaken drinks to go from their ground floor space. We’re just glad this isn’t the last we’re seeing of its iconic bamboo steamers on trolleys. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Recommended reading: Hong Kong Airport is giving away flight tickets to Japan and Bali6 Hong Kong restaurants listed on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024MTR will raise its fares starting from June Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newslette

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is launching some exclusive rewards for the Easter season, most exciting of all being free round-trip flight tickets to Japan and Bali! From now until April 7, HKairport Rewards members who spend a minimum of $15,000 at any airport shop or restaurant, on HKairportShop.com, and on their food ordering service will receive one round-trip ticket to Japan or Bali. The expenditure amount can be accumulated from across all the above retail points.  Travellers who make purchases at the Luxury Concierge will also be eligible for this flight ticket giveaway. Each HKairport Rewards member can redeem this offer twice during the promotional period. During this giveaway period, members will also be able to earn two points for every dollar spent, while new members will receive a $100 shopping voucher which can be used when $300 or more is spent in a single transaction at designated retail shops. Visit HKIA’s official website to find more information. Recommended stories: Hong Kong MTR to raise fares by 3% in June South Korea's famous Waterbomb Festival is coming to Hong Kong McDonald's and Japanese artist Verdy collab for a special exhibition Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Almost 100 years after it first opened its doors in Hong Kong, the historic Jimmy’s Kitchen will return to Central following its closure back in 2020. This latest iteration by Epicurean Group will see the restaurant moving a little down the neighbourhood from Theatre Lane to the Pedder Building.  Photograph: Courtesy Jimmy’s Kitchen / Epicurean GroupChicken Kiev at Jimmy’s Kitchen Boasting a dining lounge, cocktail bar, crudo bar, main dining rooms, as well as a private dining room, the eatery will be helmed by Hong Kong-born executive chef Russell Doctrove – formerly of award-winning restaurant group Maximal Concepts – who has promised to retain the old Jimmy’s spark while giving dishes a contemporary spin. Since Jimmy’s Kitchen has always displayed influences from Russian, British, and Indian flavours, diners can still expect to enjoy classics such as their chicken madras ($228), chicken supreme kiev ($238), Angus beef mince on toast ($168), and baked Alaska ($228). Honestly, we’d be happy even just nibbling on their complimentary pickled onion appetisers.  Photograph: Courtesy Jimmy’s Kitchen / Epicurean Group The space itself has been given a revival in design for this new chapter, and while wood panelling is still heavily featured, the use of lighter accents gives Jimmy’s a more contemporary feel. Hongkongers can be happily reacquainted with the famously long lunches at this historic din