Jenny Leung

To some, Buddha’s Birthday is just another public holiday on the calendar, but to many others, the birth of the Buddha is a deeply meaningful celebration – but what is it really all about? Keep scrolling as we explain the ins and outs of this important day. RECOMMENDED: See what's happening in Hong Kong for the rest of the month.

Going for a quick trip across the border from Hong Kong to Shenzhen? Whether it's for a well-earned shopping spree, a satisfying meal, or a soothing massage, travelling across the border to Shenzhen is much easier than you think. But between pushing through the crowds at customs, trying not to get unnecessarily nervous when they check your ID, and navigating the area without Google Maps, it can all get a tad overwhelming. The good news is, we're here to help. From the fastest transport to border hacks and requirements, along with a few must-download apps to get you prepared, here's everything you need to know before you go.

With the influx of new and trendy coffee brands, Hong Kong’s café scene has been brewing strong for many years now, but thanks to our historical links to Chinese tea culture, and colonial past, tea drinking is still very much part of Hong Kong. So, whether you prefer traditional Chinese tea from decade-old shops or contemporary blends from modern teahouses, read on for some of the top places to stock up on some quality tea. RECOMMENDED: Need something stronger in your cup? Check out these limited edition boozy gifts for Chinese New Year.

There are a lot of television shows to watch as of late, but nothing beats the over-the-top love triangles, nightmare in-laws, hilarious caricature villains, and melodramatic deaths in Hong Kong TV dramas. Yes, it can be easy to laugh at the exaggerated – and always predictable – twists and turns, but many of Hong Kong’s most celebrated cinematic talents got their break working on TV dramas, including the likes of Wong Kar-wai, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Chow Yun-fat, and Maggie Cheung. While we anticipate more new shows this year, join us as we look back at some of the best Hong Kong dramas ever made. RECOMMENDED: If TV dramas aren’t your thing, try Hong Kong’s best movies, or for something more alluring, the sexiest Hong Kong movies ever made.

Mother's Day is fast approaching, and the pressure is on to find somewhere that will treat the leading lady in your life to something special. To save you the stress of scrolling through endless menus, we’ve narrowed down the city’s top offerings this year. From refined Cantonese feasts to seafood-heavy buffets and unlimited Champagne, here are the best places to book for a Mother’s Day meal she truly deserves. RECOMMENDED: Prefer something more intimate? Book a table at one of these secluded restaurants in Hong Kong.

A great steak relies on very little, which is exactly why the details matter so much. Whether it’s the origin of the cattle, the secret spice rubs, a specific rare cut, or the way it chars, Hong Kong’s chefs are finding plenty of ways to iterate on the classic. If you’re in the mood for a fine slab of meat, we’ve put together a list of our favourite steak restaurants in the city. Whatever your preference, you’ll find it right here. RECOMMENDED: Prefer something else instead? Grab a table at the best hotpot restaurants in Hong Kong.

We may live in a concrete jungle but nature has its way of enlightening us with its pops of colour. From dreamy pink cherry blossoms to fields of sunflowers, we’ve sorted out a list of flowers that bloom during different seasons and the best places to find them. Check them out below. Note: Blooming periods for different flower species may vary depending on external factors such as weather, location, and time of year. RECOMMENDED:  🌅 Lesser-known places to view Hong Kong’s skyline✨ Free things to do in Hong Kong💦 Best hikes in Hong Kong

Ask any Hongkonger and they will tell you that Leslie Cheung is one of Hong Kong’s lost gems, with debonair charm and striking presence, heightened by a baby-faced sweetness. This musical and film legend is also a major queer icon and was open about being bisexual in a time when ideals were way more conservative. It’s been over 20 years since the singer-slash-actor passed away, but every year on this anniversary of his death (April 1), fans still leave flowers, placards, and tributes outside the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central. To pay homage to ‘Gor Gor’ (a loveable nickname often used on Cheung, meaning ‘Elder Brother’ in Cantonese), we’ve gathered a few of the most iconic films he has starred in over the years. RECOMMENDED: Check out our list of the 100 best Hong Kong movies – that’s many, many weekends’ worth of plans sorted!

You never really need an excuse for an indulgent feast – but an Easter long weekend with four days off sure is a pretty great one. Whether you're in the mood for a lavish buffet, a free-flow brunch, or a chocolate-filled afternoon tea, we've rounded up the best Easter menus in Hong Kong right now. Here's where to book.

Easter in Hong Kong means a long weekend, bunny-shaped treats, and quality time with the family. This year's holidays fall on April 3 to 6, and if you're looking to fill up the calendar with more than just chocolate eggs, we've got your back. From egg hunts to hotel packages, here's what's worth your time this Easter. RECOMMENDED: 🎒 5 best cities in China for a quick weekend getaway🏝 Best day trips to take in Hong Kong

This list is from 2024. Our latest ranking for 2025 is live here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is

This list is from 2025. Our latest ranking for 2026 is live here. People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest n

Curated by local artist armechan, Pocket Art is Hong Kong’s first art collection card exhibition. Running at PMQ from May 29 to June 21, this unique showcase brings together 10 local and overseas artists – including comic master Li Chi Tak, Rex Koo, Lio Yeung, Erika Shiba, Abby Lee Yan Yee, and many more – to shrink contemporary art into palm-sized masterpieces. Visitors can hold, swap, and build their own mini art collection with various packs offering nearly 200 collectable cards, and there’ll even be grading and authentication services from Grading Eleven Authentication so you can seal your card inside exclusive protective slabs. If you prefer to wear your art, the exhibition has also partnered with local fashion brand Grocery to translate the visual motifs of the art cards into wearable daily items.

It's time to dine like royalty with Chinesology’s new ‘Tales of History’ tasting menu, launched in a unique collaboration with the Hong Kong Museum of History. Running from now until July 31, this limited-time menu offers a contemporary Cantonese reinterpretation of the legendary Manchu-Han Imperial Feast – a historic grand banquet famously known for serving more than 100 dishes over multiple days. Designed by chef Saito Chau alongside cultural scholars and culinary masters, the condensed eight or 10-course menu translates historic recipes into stunning modern delicacies, including stewed geoduck in 20-year-aged Huadiao wine, slow-simmered bird’s nest, and roasted Ningxia beach lamb. If you’re ready for a true feast fit for an emperor, remember to book your table at least seven days in advance to allow for the extensive preparation required.

Catch the ultimate golden hour experience at K11 Musea as its sixth-floor Sculpture Park transforms into Sips by the Sea, an open-air sky bar overlooking Victoria Harbour. Running from May 16 to 31 on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays, this breezy pop-up brings together a crew of veterans from Asia’s 50 Best Bars to serve a stellar lineup of exclusive cocktails designed to mirror the changing colours of the sunset. Guests can sip on bespoke creations from Bangkok's legendary Opium Bar, Seoul’s whimsical speakeasy Alice Cheongdam, as well as beloved local bars Tell Camellia and Socio. It all wraps up on June 6 with a massive closing party featuring live DJ sets and even more names from Asia’s 50 Best Bars, including Kyoto’s Bee’s Knees, CMYK from Changsha, and The Old Man Hong Kong. Admission to the Sculpture Park is completely free, with dedicated bar seating reserved for those purchasing drinks.

This June, culinary boundaries blur as Yong Fu Hong Kong and Ta Vie present ‘Journey’, an exclusive two-night collaboration dinner series. Taking place at Ta Vie on June 10 and moving to Yong Fu on June 11, the event sees chef Hideaki Sato and chef Liu Zhen stage a unique role reversal by swapping ingredients to bridge French-Japanese technique with Ningbo tradition. Diners can expect an extraordinary tasting menu featuring dual interpretations of seasonal produce, signature dishes like Sato’s black truffle guinea fowl pie, and exclusive custom creations like Liu’s stir-fried vermicelli with shredded eel and sea urchin.  With spaces limited to between 30 and 40 guests per night, the experience is priced at $3,588 per person. Reservations can be made via WhatsApp at 6627 9856 for the Ta Vie evening or 5573 0202 for the Yong Fu evening.

Festival Walk has teamed up with homegrown label Kyubi and the official Michael Jackson estate for a stylish pop-up that pays tribute to the forever King of Pop. Fans can explore an impressive display of MJ memorabilia – including old records, magazine covers, books, and stage photos – and snap pics by a giant vinyl-themed installation. To take a piece of the magic home, nearly 20 limited-edition fashion items are making their Asia debut, ranging from an exquisitely crafted cardigan and embroidery art crewneck in the King of Pop series to vintage tees, hoodies, and bomber jackets inspired by hits like Billie Jean, Thriller, and Smooth Criminal. The store is only sticking around until May 29, so don’t miss out.

Tim Ho Wan is dialling back the clock at its K11 Art Mall branch with a one-night-only ‘Nostalgic Cantopop Dim Sum Party’ on Saturday, May 23. Running from 7pm to 10pm, the evening promises a trip through the golden age of Hong Kong teahouses, featuring a curated soundtrack of iconic Cantonese hits from the 1960s to the 2000s. For $500 per person, guests can indulge in unlimited servings of selected dim sum, desserts, and beverages – including a bottle of the brand's own beer – alongside five signature dishes from the limited-time ‘Nostalgic Dim Sum Series’. Registration is now open, but spaces are exclusively for those who have dined at Tim Ho Wan within the past 30 days, so get eating!

Clear some space on your shelves as Swire Properties’ Books for Love @ $10 returns to Taikoo Place for its 14th edition. Running across two weekends from May 7, this massive charity sale features over 320,000 pre-loved titles all priced at just $10 each. Beyond the rows of books, visitors can dive into a programme of family-friendly activities, including the Wonderland Walk parade, interactive storytelling sessions, and traditional craft workshops. All proceeds from the event benefit The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong and the Agency for Volunteer Service, making it the perfect opportunity for local bookworms to hunt for treasures while supporting a worthy cause.

Celebrate 10 years of pasta with Pici at this one-day-only street market at PMQ. Take a walk down Pici Lane for tastings and pasta-rolling workshops, explore a decade of history at the Pici Wall, and wet your whistle at the Partner Pantry featuring an official Aperol Spritz station alongside artisanal gelato, premium wines, and other tipples. Fans of Netflix’s hit show Culinary Class Wars will also be delighted to see season one winner Napoli Matfia in action for the Young Pasta Chef Competition, where five talented kids shortlisted from the FWD Max Academy will roll, wrap, and garnish their own ravioli live under the chef’s mentorship. To top it all off, Napoli Matfia will be rolling up his sleeves for a live demonstration to recreate his signature dish, and if you’re brave enough to volunteer for the Pasta Challenge, you might even get some direct feedback from the champion himself on stage.

The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is arguably one of Hong Kong's most unique festivals, where thousands of locals and tourists gather on the island to celebrate traditional festivities such as the Piu Sik parade and Bun Scrambling competition.  This year, the event kicks off with a Climbing Carnival on May 10, where the public is invited to enjoy fun activities including stall games, handicraft workshops, a variety of performances, climbing demonstrations, and more. Then, on May 24 and 25, the finale of the iconic Bun Scrambling Competition will take place, where participants must climb giant bamboo towers covered with buns while trying to grab and stuff as many of them in their bag as possible. Yes, it's as weird and exciting as it sounds. Don't miss the chance to experience this unique piece of cultural heritage that's been celebrated for over a century!

This spring, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is hosting a two-part exhibition that combines interactive multimedia with a collection of rare historical treasures. The first section, Meet Mona Lisa, uses an immersive multimedia installation to follow the five-hundred-year journey of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, featuring a personal narration from the lady herself. The second half, Portraying the Renaissance, showcases over 100 precious works from leading European institutions, including four of da Vinci’s original manuscripts on the human body and faces exhibited in Hong Kong for the first time. The exhibition runs from May 1 to July 27, 2026, and is completely free to enter from 10am to 6pm on weekdays (except Tuesdays) and until 7pm on weekends and public holidays.

To mark 85 years since Bruce Lee’s return to Hong Kong, this special exhibition brings the martial arts icon back to the very site of his childhood home in Jordan. The centrepiece of the showcase is ‘Be Like Water’, a new 1:1 scale permanent sculpture that captures Lee in a moment of philosophical stillness. Visitors can explore a dedicated gallery space, featuring a curated treasure trove of rare posters and previously unreleased private photographs that offer an intimate glimpse into his early life in Kowloon. Located at the Prudential Centre – the former site where Lee lived as a boy – this exhibition is free to enter and will remain open to the public daily until May 31.

Step into a world where imperial grandeur meets Impressionist beauty at ‘Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West, a massive new showcase at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Bringing together more than 100 sets of rare artefacts and paintings from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Palace of Versailles, the exhibition explores how nature has been shaped and celebrated by kings, scholars, and artists alike. The real highlight is the arrival of Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies (1906) and Water Lily Pond (1900), which are on loan from Chicago for a limited time. Alongside works by masters like Zhang Daqian and Wen Zhengming, visitors can wander through an immersive display and interact with virtual wine cups in a digital recreation of the famous Orchid Pavilion Gathering. Running until July 29 at HKMoA’s Special Gallery, the exhibition is completely free to enter – so there’s really no excuse not to visit.

If you’ve ever wanted to dine like an emperor but lack the patience for someone to invent a time machine, Chinesology’s new ‘Tales of History’ tasting menu – created in collaboration with the Hong Kong Museum of History – has just the imperial feast you’re looking for. Led by chef Saito Chau, the menu uses contemporary Cantonese techniques to recreate the opulence of a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast, a famously extravagant banquet from Chinese history where over 100 dishes are served over multiple days. Specifically, it draws inspiration from the legendary Golden Dragon Restaurant’s 1960s menus, a rare artefact currently on display at the museum's newly upgraded ‘Hong Kong Story’ permanent exhibition. To ensure everything is historically accurate, the restaurant has also sought the help of culture and history scholar Dr Sonia Ng Shui-hing, as well as Master Wan Tat Kong, who notably contributed to the 1977 Manchu-Han Imperial Feast once served at the historic Kwok Bun Restaurant. Photograph: Courtesy Chinesology‘Tales of History’ tasting menu at Chinesology So, what’s on the menu? While this exclusive dinner won’t require a multi-day commitment, the condensed lineup is no less impressive. The feast includes dishes like stewed geoduck in a Chinese marinade sauce, where fresh elephant trunk clams are steeped in 20-year-aged Huadiao wine to lock in a crisp texture; a slowly simmered bird’s nest with Japanese lily bulb hearts; and braised pork with shiitake mushrooms and dried sweet

Central’s Statue Square Gardens is set for a four-year partial closure to make way for a new pedestrian underpass. Once complete, the tunnel will seamlessly connect the Central MTR station straight to the upcoming open space at the massive Central Harbourfront Site 3 development. Slated to wrap up by the second quarter of 2031, the project means that a chunk of the gardens near the northern end of Chater Road will be turned into a construction zone where, for the next few years, the square fountain, park benches, and shelters will be strictly off-limits. While a large portion of the garden’s leisure space and walkways remain open to the public, the temporary barricades will cut into a crucial space for Hong Kong’s domestic worker community. For decades, Statue Square Gardens has been a vital social hub where domestic workers would spend their weekly rest day connecting with friends and sharing food. Commenting on the plans, the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body expressed concern, noting that losing even a portion of this highly accessible spot reduces the already limited public spaces available to the community in the heart of the city. The project will roll out in three separate phases, with the first two stages spanning roughly 45 months for all the heavy excavation and tunnel construction, followed by about 12 months to fully restore the gardens. To maintain pedestrian flow, a temporary walkway at least 1.5 metres wide will be set up near the Mandarin Oriental hotel to keep

There are very few things in life that can top the genuine excitement of jetting off on holiday, but shuffling along a seemingly endless check-in queue comes pretty close to ruining the vibe. Thankfully, the brand new Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport is officially opening at the end of May, just in time to help ease the crowds during summer peak season. With a handful of airlines relocating and new transport routes, navigating the airport is going to look a little different – so let’s make sure you know exactly where you’re going. When does Terminal 2 open? The official opening date for the brand new Terminal 2 departure facilities is May 27. Which airlines are moving to Terminal 2? If you’re planning a quick getaway within the region, you’ll likely be heading straight to T2. The first stage of operations will see 15 airlines relocate to the new terminal, focusing almost entirely on short-haul and regional routes. The move will take place in phases – here’s a breakdown of the relocation schedule and the airlines’ corresponding check-in aisles: Effective date (2026) Airlines Check-in aisle May 27 Hong Kong Airlines Q May 28 AirAsia V Batik Air W Hainan Airlines V Philippines AirAsia V Thai AirAsia V Thai Lion Air W June 2 Air Cambodia W IndiGo W VietJet Air W June 3 Bangkok Airways V Greater Bay Airlines Q Jeju Air V June 9 Cebu Pacific P June 10 HK Express U   Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong International AirportTermi

Hong Kong’s undisputed home of rock is officially back in business. The Wanch, a beloved live music fixture in the city since 1987, has officially reopened its doors following an intensive, top-to-bottom renovation. For nearly four decades, The Wanch has been the ultimate stomping ground for homegrown musical talent, hosting everyone from local indie trailblazers to international punk royalty like Big Country, Skids, and Buzzcocks. Thankfully, the raw, artist-first spirit that made the venue an icon remains completely untouched. Instead, the upgrade is all about future-proofing the experience for a new generation of music lovers. Photograph: Courtesy The WanchThe Wanch reopens after venue upgrade The headline change is a completely overhauled, enhanced sound system designed to make everything from heavy metal to solo acoustic sets sound better than ever. The acoustics refresh was spearheaded by Paul MacLean, the venue’s booking agent and drummer for the cult Cantonese post-punk band N.Y.P.D. – meaning the new setup has been fine-tuned by someone who knows exactly how a live room should and needs to sound. Beyond the stage, the space has been reimagined as an elevated gastropub. Guests can expect a fresh food menu loaded with crowd-pleasing plates like classic fish and chips, roast chicken, fillet steak, new signature loaded nachos, and a surprisingly good spag bol. If you’re looking for a quick escape from the office, a dedicated lunch menu is also available from 11.30am t

Sneakerheads and toy collectors, make some space on your shelves. In celebration of its 45th anniversary, 7-Eleven Hong Kong is partnering with New Balance for a playful crossover that shrinks some of the most iconic footwear silhouettes into miniature, collectable puzzles. Dropping as part of New Balance’s global Grey Days celebrations – a month-long tribute to the brand’s signature colour – this collaboration introduces a series of mini building model magnets that let you recreate your favourite kicks in pint-sized form. Each miniature sneaker is a fully functional puzzle that can be disassembled and pieced back together. Comprising six separate components – including the sole, the upper, the support frame, shoelaces, and two ‘N’ logos – these models are a micro-sized tribute to the brand’s craftsmanship. Measuring at just over seven centimetres in length, the details are all there, from the ‘Made in USA’ lettering on the miniature 990v6 to the 204L’s silver piping made famous by brand ambassador IU. Photograph: Courtesy 7-Eleven Hong Kong7-Eleven x New Balance mini sneaker blind box series To complete the experience, each sneaker puzzle comes tucked inside its own translucent miniature shoe box complete with barcode labels and stickers. Pop the lid to find your puzzle pieces wrapped up neatly in a mini piece of tissue paper stamped with the New Balance logo. Once assembled, the magnet built into the soles means you can stick it on your fridge, filing cabinet, or any meta

We’re always on the hunt for a truly spectacular cocktail, so you can imagine our excitement when we heard that Employees Only is making a nostalgic return of sorts to our shores. Having closed its Hong Kong outpost in 2019, the legendary speakeasy brand is back for one single evening on May 21, as the team from Employees Only Singapore takes over the bar at Terrible Baby. If you’ve never had the pleasure of dropping by their permanent home on Amoy Street, the award-winning Singapore outpost is a neo-speakeasy famous for its art deco interiors, hidden entrance tucked behind a fortune-teller’s lair, and an energetic, hospitality-first atmosphere centred around a curved main bar. Having earned consecutive slots on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, Employees Only Singapore is known globally for putting on an absolute show behind the stick. Photograph: Courtesy Employees Only Singapore Leading the charge for the night in Hong Kong are principal bartender and bar manager William Melo Camcam, who recently scooped up the first runner-up at the Giffard West Cup, alongside bartender Darren Prasad. The duo will be serving up three custom creations throughout the evening, including the ‘Dilly, Don’t Dally’, a smooth, milk-washed gin cocktail blended with falernum, housemade chamomile cordial, botanical extracts, basil, lemon juice, and finished with a splash of Maison Perrier Forever Lemon. Tequila fans can opt for ‘Nightshade’, which combines José Cuervo Blanco tequila with blueberry shrub,

ポルトガル名物のエッグタルト「パステル・デ・ナタ」で熱狂的な支持を集めるリスボンのアルチザンベーカリー「Manteigaria（マンテイガリア）」　が2026年5月下旬、香港に初上陸し　旗艦店をオープンする。 場所は、セントラルのメインストリートであるクイーンズ・ロード・セントラルの一角。忙しい通勤客やデザート好きが、ポルトガルの伝統菓子を気軽に味わえる場となりそうだ。 香港では、艶やかな焼き色の広東式から、香ばしく焦げ目の付いたマカオ式まで、エッグタルトはすでに馴染みのある存在。しかし、2014年に創業したManteigariaは、この定番菓子をさらに一段上のレベルへと押し上げている。 また、同店はパイ生地を手作業で折り込む工程から、カスタードを丁寧に流し込む作業まで、製造の一部始終を目の前で見られるオープンキッチンでも知られる。 Manteigariaのパステル・デ・ナタは、薄く、砕けるようにパリッとした生地が特徴。これは、生地を手作業でこねて何度も折り込むという手間のかかる工程によって生まれるものだ。フィリングは全卵を使い、たっぷりの砂糖とマーガリンではなくバターを用いた、クリーミーでキャラメリゼされた味わいが特徴で、保存料や添加物は一切使われていない。 一日を通し、パステル・デ・ナタは一つひとつその場で作られる。焼きたてが提供されるため、パイ生地の状態は常にベスト。シナモンを振りかけて味わうのがリスボンでの伝統的な楽しみ方だが、セントラルの新店舗でも、その本場の流儀が持ち込まれること期待したい。 新店舗では、リスボンのシアード地区や「タイムアウトマーケット」内の店舗を訪れたことがある人には覚えのある、あの音が再現される。出来たてのパステル・デ・ナタがオーブンから出るたびに、通りに向かってベルが鳴り響くのだ。これは、温かく、誰かと分かち合える菓子が焼き上がったことを知らせる、リスボンならではの名物的習慣といえる。Manteigariaの香港旗艦店は、26日（月）15時にソフトオープンし、6月2日（月）にグランドオープンする。毎日8時から20時まで営業し、いつもの朝を少し贅沢なものに替えたい人に向けて、温かいタルトとともにコーヒーも提供する。 関連記事 『Famous Lisbon bakery Manteigaria set to open its first Hong Kong flagship（原文）』 『東京、中国発のスペシャルティコーヒーショップ3選』 『東京、ひと足先に夏を感じるかき氷5選』 『世界で最も奇抜な「自販機天国」東京ガイド』 『東京、ビーガンアイスが味わえる店10選』 『東京、おまかせデザートコース4選』

A rare meeting of culinary minds is coming to Central this June, as Yong Fu Hong Kong (one Michelin star and one Diamond recognised) and Ta Vie (three Michelin stars and two Diamonds recognised) come together for a two-night-only dinner series. This special event, titled ‘Journey’, sees the two kitchens swap more than just recipes for a unique exchange between Ningbo and French-Japanese cuisine. Photograph: Courtesy Yong Fu Hong Kong x Ta Vie In a deliberate role reversal, Ta Vie’s chef Hideaki Sato has hand-selected ingredients for Yong Fu’s chef Liu Zhen to interpret through the lens of Ningbo tradition, while Liu has offered up Chinese staples for Sato to reimagine with his refined French-Japanese approach. Sato, whose restaurant name translates to ‘your life’ in French and ‘journey’ in Japanese, expressed a long-standing fascination with the history of Chinese ingredients, viewing the event as a way to understand another culture through ingredients. For Liu, the collaboration presents a welcome opportunity to step outside of the restaurant’s usual frameworks, work with unfamiliar ingredients, and view their own cuisine from an entirely different perspective. The experience begins with a series of appetisers that set the stage for this exchange, including French white asparagus prepared two ways – one version by each restaurant – and a course of Ningbo winter melon, also presented in dual interpretations. What follows is a sour broth with fish maw, shrimp, and tofu ribbo

It’s time to dust off those childhood memories and prepare for a battle of a different kind, because Flower Years is hosting a one-night spin top beer party, where guests can relive the thrill of the nostalgic game with plenty of brews to go round.  Photograph: Courtesy Flower Years Taking place on Friday, May 22, the evening kicks off with a live DJ setting the mood before the main spin top showdown begins at 9.30pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own spin tops to face off in a makeshift arena made using beer glasses. If your top stops spinning, you drink, and if you win, you spin again. The ultimate spin masters of the night will take home a seven-day Flower Years draught beer pass! Photograph: Courtesy Flower Years And because no party is ever complete without a bit of fuel, there’ll be three hours of free-flow beer from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. The taps will be pouring Gweilo Lager, IPA, and Pale Ale, offering a range of profiles that move from crisp and refreshing to bold and hoppy. To keep the hunger at bay (and soak up the hops), there’s an all-you-can-eat selection of spicy snacks. Expect frankfurter sausages glazed in spicy barbecue sauce, crispy chicken soft bones with spicy salsa, and spicy sweet potato fries with thousand island dressing. Early-bird tickets are now available for $285 per person until May 21. After that, regular tickets will set you back $325 each. Spin top pro or not, the party promises all the simple joys of a school recess – but with the bonu

It’s a puzzling circumstance that Indian and Chinese cuisines don’t cross paths more often. Both are celebrated for their unapologetic approach to heartiness and layers of complex, heavy hitting spice, yet they usually occupy entirely different corners of the dining room. That’s exactly why the new ‘Flavours of Hong Kong’ menu at Leela has got our mouths watering, offering a rare, thoughtful bridge between these two culinary worlds. After relocating from London in 2019, chef Manav Tuli has spent the last few years soaking up Hong Kong culture, and this eight-dish collection is the delicious result of that journey. Taking up a new section on the à la carte menu, the dishes focus on how Indian foundations can be reframed through a local lens, shaped by Tuli’s interactions with some of the city’s most respected culinary figures, including chef Adam Wong of the three Michelin-starred Forum Restaurant and chef Liu Zhen from the one Michelin-starred Yong Fu. Photograph: Courtesy Leela Diners can expect dishes that sit comfortably between two worlds. The lamb keema ‘ham sui gok’ ($98) takes the structural DNA of the classic Cantonese glutinous dumpling and stuffs it with spiced Indian minced lamb. There’s also a tandoori char siu ($158), which treats Iberico pork shoulder with Kashmiri chilli and traditional tandoor techniques – a combination inspired by a dining collab with Wong, from whom Tuli learned all about the art of Cantonese barbecue. Photograph: Courtesy Leela Seafood

If your weekend ritual involves chasing the perfect sunset with a drink in hand, then you ought to make your way to K11 Musea this month. Transforming its sixth-floor Sculpture Park into an open-air sky bar named Sips by the Sea, the waterfront landmark is bringing a world-class roster of mixology talent to the city. Running from May 16 to 31 on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays, this breezy pop-up experience has invited a crew of veterans from Asia’s 50 Best Bars to serve an exclusive lineup of drinks designed to mirror the sunset hues as day turns to night. Anchoring the entire pop-up period is Bangkok’s Opium Bar, which will be serving up two exclusive concoctions on Fridays, Sundays, and public holidays. Their first creation, Muse, is a vibrant butterfly pea gin sour that channels the romance of dusk with maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, white crème de cacao and butterfly pea syrup. If you prefer something moodier, the Sea cocktail is a smoky pineapple-lime highball that flips the script by mixing mezcal and tepache with fresh lime juice, orange bitters, and soda. Photograph: Courtesy K11 Musea Saturdays are reserved for guest shifts from some of the region’s most inventive mixologists. On May 16, Hong Kong’s own eco-conscious bar Socio takes over with Sundown, a playful, rum-based tipple infused with banana peel, macadamia distillate, pineapple, and pomegranate. They’ll also be shaking up their signature drink, Milk, which transforms leftover milk into house

MJ-mania is at an all-time high following the global release of the Michael Jackson biopic, and if the film has left you trying to moonwalk everywhere, you’ll want to dance your way over to Kowloon Tong this month for a one-of-a-kind tribute to the King of Pop. Festival Walk has just unveiled a stylish tribute to the star with the opening of the Kyubi x Michael Jackson pop-up, marking a first-ever collaboration between the homegrown fashion label and the official Michael Jackson estate in the US. Photograph: Courtesy Kyubi The space has been meticulously designed as an immersive experience, complete with a giant vinyl-themed installation. On the left side of the store sits an impressive display of memorabilia that looks like it’s been lifted straight from a dedicated collector’s vault. There are iconic Time magazine covers, a vast collection of records, intricate figures, along with stage photos and books documenting Jackson’s life and career. Photograph: Courtesy Kyubi Of course, the collaboration with Kyubi means there are plenty of fashion items to get your hands on, with nearly 20 limited-edition pieces making their Asia debut. The collection spans across 10 different themes, each one inspired by his most celebrated hits such as Thriller, Billie Jean, and Smooth Criminal. The centrepiece of this collab is the King of Pop series, which includes an exquisitely crafted cardigan and an embroidered art crewneck. Other items include vintage tees, hoodies, bomber jackets, an