Foodie – Foodie https://www.afoodieworld.com Your Guide to Good Taste Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:46:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://www.afoodieworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Untitled-design-1-32x32.png Foodie – Foodie https://www.afoodieworld.com 32 32 Le Meridien celebrating arrival of Ocean Park’s new fluffy friends with panda-themed eats https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/16/le-meridien-panda-eats/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:17:42 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=85370 Le Méridien Hong Kong in Cyberport is celebrating the birth and arrival of four pandas to Ocean Park with new menu items at its restaurants.

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Le Méridien in Cyberport is celebrating Ocean Park’s recent panda-mania with the launch of four panda-themed menu items at the hotel’s restaurants.

Following on from the birth of Hong Kong’s twin panda babies and the arrival of two pandas from Sichuan this October, head to Chinese restaurant Nam Fong at the hotel to try the panda steamed assorted mushroom bun (HKD88/3pcs), a cutesy dim sum shaped like a chubby panda that’s filled with umami-strong mushroom.  On the sweet side, there’s the panda glutinous dumpling with egg custard (HKD88/3pcs). Both items are only available during lunchtime.

Le Méridien’s all-day restaurant Southside Bistro has launched a new dessert, the Panda Le Scoop vanilla ice cream with matcha cream and fruit (HKD70), to celebrate the fluffy occasion. The dessert is available from now until Nov. 30

If your fancy is Japanese food, Umami on the hotel’s ground floor is sharing a new kids’ menu item featuring a panda rice ball with tamago and kanikama, deep-fried chestnut sweet potato cake, Inaniwa udon, and juice for HKD210.

Le Méridien Hong Kong, Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Road, Cyberport, 2980 7788

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TANGRAM chef Hubert Goussard and Sofitel Macau’s Yvan Collet join for French wine dinner on Sep. 20 https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/11/tangram-sofitel-macau-dinner/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:44:54 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=85182 TANGRAM at AKI Hong Kong is inviting chef Yvan Collet from Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 to join executive chef Hubert Goussard for a French wine dinner on Sep. 20.

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The romance of France’s gastronomical scene has long been at the forefront of Hong Kong’s restaurant industry. The numerous cultural and gastronomical cuisines boasts of a charm beyond the food; it forms true connections embraced by people wining and dining over the wine and classic bistro fare.

For one night only on Sep. 20, diners in Hong Kong have the chance to soak in the tannins and taste of true French fare at The Breizh Night four-hands dinner, joining modern French restaurant TANGRAM Bistro & Bar at AKI Hong Kong – MGallery and Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16. The six-course wine-pairing dinner is priced at HKD1,238 + 10% service charge per person.

Grown up in Brittany, Executive Chef Hubert Goussard of TANGRAM is no stranger to the grandeur of France’s storied bistros, having trained at a litany of Michelin-starred establishments across his native country. This culinary collaboration in late September is enhanced by the history that Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 chef Yvan Collet brings to the table.

TANGRAM AKI Hong Kong Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 wine dinner
Executive Chef Hubert Goussard of TANGRAM

For 30 years, chef Yvan has commanded true dedication to his craft. In Macau, he imports worldly ingredients and innovates on modern French techniques to create striking French dishes. During his tenure at Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, chef Yvan has rendered the storied Macau hotel a fixture for a classic taste of his  country.

Chef Hubert and chef Yvan’s four-hands French wine dinner begins with notes of the sea and land, punctuated by a selection of canapés shared with guests. Black pudding sausage and apple compote, Breton oyster, and crab with black radish tartlet ignite emotion on the palate. Shared with a welcome drink of Grand Bellot Crémant de Bordeaux Brut NV, the blood begins flowing in anticipation of the grander flavours to follow.

The first of six courses, L’entrée froíde, the cold appetisers pairs beetroot, Breton scallop, artichoke mousse, and Cornish crab for a touch of the sea. The starter possesses an intoxicating texture of the scallop, aided by the soft crabmeat and beetroot. A glass of Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc Reserve 2022 is paired with this course, complementing the delicate flavours of the scallops and crab with crisp acidity and subtle fruit notes.

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Chef Yvan Collet of Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16

L’entrée chaude, the hot appetiser of the four-hands dinner, further explores France’s sea bounty with a clear crustacean broth that includes additions of shellfish and fennel for a snappy ending. The soup course pairs well with a glass of Domaine Weinbach Riesling Cuvée Théo 2021, landing on the sweeter side of the French winery’s product line. The Riesling’s crispy acidity and mineral notes will enhance the shellfish and fennel flavours of the dish.

The traditional fish course at the wine dinner, Le Poisson, sees an assortment of fish and shellfish decorate the plate with sea-salt tones. Milky flavours and snappy sour notes from the simmered monkfish, baby abalone, potato buckwheat pie, sea asparagus, and squid-ink crisp work well with the Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Treilles du Loup 2022, a Burgundy of aromatic and slightly off-dry nature that complements the rich flavours of the monkfish.

TANGRAM AKI Hong Kong Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 wine dinner
D. Weinbach Pinot Blanc Reserve 2022

Roasted Challans duck, a signature of chef Hubert’s cooking at TANGRAM, is the La Viande meat course. Tempered with open fire on the grill, the bird is met with fruity additions of cabbage, orange zest, and a sweet-and-sour jus. A pouring of palate-cleansing Domaine Weinbach Pinot Noir Clos des Capucin 2022, an excellent match for the duck dish, carrying a light to medium body and red fruit flavours that complements the rich duck meat and balances the sweet and sour jus with acidity.

The four-hands dinner course Le Prédessert features an inventive creation; the traditional Breton sablé is decorated with confit apple and an infusion of cider. Le Dessert hawks back to former generations of French cooking with a simple yet flavourful thousand-layer crepe cake topped with salted butter caramel.

TANGRAM AKI Hong Kong Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 wine dinner
D. Weinbach Pinot Noir Clos des Capucin 2022

Interested diners can book a table at TANGRAM here. Secure your seat before Sep. 13 to enjoy 20% off your final bill at the four-hands French dinner.

This feature is brought to Foodie in partnership with AKI Hong Kong – MGallery.

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The coolest rooftop bars in Hong Kong for incredible views and drinks https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/11/best-rooftop-bars-hong-kong/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:23:03 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=78158 If you’re on the hunt for new spots to drink and admire the view, check out our guide to the best rooftop bars in Hong Kong with sweeping vistas of the city.

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Ranking the tallest city in the world with 552 skyscrapers (as of October 2023), Hong Kong is not short of spots and buildings to admire the sensational views our city provides. 

If you’re in the mood for a drink in the stimulating foreground of Hong Kong’s sky-high beauty, read down for our recommendations of the best rooftop bars in the city.

The best rooftop bars in Hong Kong

OZONE

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The world’s highest rooftop bar, OZONE is our ultimate treat in Hong Kong, pleasing us with almighty views of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon below. Fit with a surround-sound music system and live DJs, OZONE’s cocktails are some to marvel at. One of Hong Kong’s most expensive cocktails, The Secret Garden (HKD398) meets the appropriate luxury of The Ritz, mixing Tanqueray gin, Grand Marnier, milk-clarified Aperol with grapefruit, citrus, and oak-wood smoke. The bar holds a wealth of gin, tequila, vodka, single malt, rum, cognac, and wine stored for inventive creations. 

OZONE, 118/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2263 2270, book here


WAV ROOFTOP 

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Recently opened WAV is making waves in Soho as The Trilogy nightclub takes over the former space of CARBON to reinvigorate H Code with glam relaxation. The 270-degree rooftop bar treats party-goers to views north of the city and the lights of nearby Mid-Levels. We recommend posting yourself up at the standing tables closer to the harbour or hide under the plush cabanas sharing fruity cocktails, wine, and champagne with friends. 

WAV ROOFTOP, 26/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Soho, Central, book here


Popinjays

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One of the city’s largest terrace and rooftop bars, Popinjays sizes up 420 square metres for beautiful happy-hour sips and partying through the night at The Murray’s uber-cool hang-out spot. The bar is open on weekdays till 12AM and weekends till 2AM. Amongst their wide selection of beer, wine, gin, and champagne, their classic Popinjays cocktail Jungle Bird (HKD158) is a tropical mix of rum, mezcal, Campari, and warm fruit flavours. Side Car (HKD168) mixes camomile tea-infused Hennessy VSOP with orange liquor and lemon, a real exclusive tipple.

Popinjays, 26/F, The Murray, Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 3141 8888, book here


Sugar

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Head eastwards to Taikoo Shing for the magic at Sugar, EAST Hong Kong’s glamorous rooftop bar boasting a wide vista of the east side of Kowloon and cool mountain range. The bar menu is beefy and offers classic pours, wine, sundowners, and draught beer. Sugar’s “The SS Journey” is one to watch, featuring planetary-inspired cocktails, including the gin-forward and creamy Earth (HKD135), mezcal- and Tabasco-filled Jupiter (HKD145), and VitaSoy- and whisky-binded Planet X (HKD155).

Sugar, 32/F, EAST Hong Kong, 29 Taikoo Shing Road, Quarry Bay, 3968 3738, book here 


SKYE

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The Park Lane hotel’s rooftop bar SKYE is sat beside Victoria Park and provides completely unobstructed, sweeping views of Victoria Harbour, central Hong Kong Island, and Kowloon opposite. The massive terrace is ablaze with blue light, pairing with the magical cocktails for a cool night of drinking. Open till 12:30AM, SKYE holds a creative star sign cocktail menu, with our favourites being the Grey Goose-marshmallow-passion-fruit mix known as Gemini (HKD120) and Taurus (HKD140), made with Casamigos tequila, citrus, and beef jerky.

SKYE, 27/F, The Park Lane Hong Kong, 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, 2839 3327, book here


Cruise Restaurant & Bar

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Located in North Point, Cruise brings together a cosy pan-Asian restaurant and  spacious outdoor terrace bar that captures both the imposing IFC and ICC skyscraping towers and the lights dotting the city. Beverage manager Mack Ross’s new “Sip Trip” cocktail menu pays homage to legendary Hong Kong flavours. Try the Gai Daan Jai Old Fashioned (HKD118) with egg-waffle bourbon, brown sugar, and cacao bitters and Little Fujian (HKD118), blending gin, Lapsang Souchong tea, Aperol, and lime.

Cruise Restaurant & Bar, 23/F, West Tower, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour, 1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, 3896 9898, book here


Eyebar

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Eyebar creates the magic at this rooftop bar framing the fabulous Hong Kong skyline on its terrace, looking spectacular at night when the sky lights up with colour and brightness. Our recommendations for fruity and special cocktails are Pomelo Fair (HKD120), uniting the flavours of Dewar’s 12 Scotch whisky with fresh grapefruit, yuzu wine, and lime, and Blueberry Smash (HKD120), bringing Bombay Sapphire gin to play with coriander, blueberry, and lemon.

Eyebar, 30/F, iSQUARE, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2487 3988 (no bookings)


Red Sugar

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Sat atop the Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom, Red Sugar may seem to be away from the action, but its distance from Tsim Sha Tsui or Central’s bar scene allows for a stunning view of the sun setting from it’s expansive rooftop terrace, one of the largest in Hong Kong. Try the Pomelo & Dill (HKD128) signature cocktail for notes of elderflower, dill, and pomelo, or the Rhubarb (HKD128) with a strong vanilla finish with rum. 

Red Sugar, 7/F, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom, 2252 5281, book here


KABOOM

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Fusion dining restaurant KABOOM is a relatively new entrant to the rooftop bar space in Hong Kong, opening last year in September and already wowing bargoers in the westside of Tsim Sha Tsui. Cocktails at this spot one to celebrate, including the Damn Pissed Off! (HKD128), fruity with a base of vodka, Life Sucks, Let’s Get Drunk! (HKD128) with rum and calamansi juice, the house gin & tonic I Don’t Want To Go Home (HKD128).

KABOOM, 20/F, Prince Tower, 12A Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3708 8114


TopTown

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TopTown, paired up with its downstairs Italian-American restaurant sibling Oro, serves the cheapest happy hour in Hong Kong. The Manhattan Prohibition happy hour at this rooftop bar has drinks starting at HKD10 for your first glass Monday through Saturday, and HKD50 for your next. A cover charge of HKD50 is included from 5PM to 9PM on Fridays and Saturdays with their new jazz performances lasting until early evening.

TopTown, 31/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, 2133 5769

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Book your birthday at Mr Wolf and receive a free bottle of wine from your birth year https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/10/mr-wolf-free-wine/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=85179 If you book your birthday lunch or dinner at Mr Wolf in Central, you can earn yourself a complimentary bottle of wine from your birth year.

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Birthdays just got that much better at Mr Wolf, Central’s meaty and boisterous European bistro. When diners join three or more guests on their birthday at the restaurant, they are entitled to a free bottle of wine from their birth year.

Sourced from the restaurant owner’s personal wine collection of hundreds of New and Old World bottles, guests are invited to enjoy the complimentary bottle with the table on the birthday boy or girl’s exact birth date.

A table must be booked at least seven days in advance and identification will be checked at the restaurant to ensure the reservation date matches up with the birthday. The complimentary bottle of wine is subject to availability from Mr Wolf’s wine collection.

Mr Wolf, 5/F, Crawford House, 70 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 2526 0838, book here

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A pyjama cocktail party is being hosted at The Holywell’s on Sep. 12 https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/06/pyjama-party-cocktail/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:14:36 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=85088 Secret British-themed cocktail bar in Sheung Wan The Holywell’s is hosting a pyjama cocktail party on Sep. 12 with plenty of nightcaps and comforting cocktails.

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British-themed speakeasy The Hollywell’s is getting cosy and comfortable next week with a pyjama party and guest shift.

On Sep. 12 from 8PM till 11PM, roaming bartender Florence Lee is representing N.I.P Gin at the bar’s first pyjama party, inviting guests to bring their favourite bedtime outfits, pillows, eye masks, and teddy bears to the bar.

Expect a menu of warm and inviting drinks made with gin by the home-grown brand. Whilst you might not be able to sleep at the bar overnight, stay put for a few nightcaps before dozing off after the guest shift.

The Holywell’s, G/F, 140 Hollywood Road, Central. 6848 5291

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New Japanese sake bar BAR SNK opens in Causeway Bay with cocktail omakase https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/06/bar-snk-sake-causeway-bay/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:44:17 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=85038 A new Japanese sake bar BAR SNK has opened in Causeway Bay on the edge of the harbour. The bar specialises in sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails.

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BAR SNK, a new Japanese sake and cocktail bar in Causeway Bay, swung upon its doors yesterday (Sep. 5), inviting guests to taste a glass of Japan.

For September and October, BAR SNK is offering mocktails for just HKD50, classic cocktails for HKD77, and signature cocktails for HKD100, exposing the quaint, fruity flavours of Japan with sake from Hyogo Prefecture.

The new bar is led by head of mixology Joker Shing, mixologist Paco Shun, and bartenders Karl Kan and Ivan To. BAR SNK is open until 2AM from Thursday through Saturday and until 1AM from Sunday through Wednesday

Located in Sino Plaza, the bar affords exclusive harbour views from the tip of Causeway Bay. Only a few bar seats are available, making for a more intimate experience with the skilled bartending team.

BAR SNK, Shop 103, 1/F, Sino Plaza, 255–257 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, 9052 2133

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The 8 best noodles in Hong Kong, from boat, beef, wonton, to cart noodles https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/06/best-noodles-hong-kong/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:42:11 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/celia-hu/2019-09-11-top-8-must-try-noodles-in-hong-kong/ In the mood for noodles? Look no further than our recommendations of the top places to find boat, beef, cart, wonton, and more noodle types in Hong Kong.

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Nothing quite says “comfort” like a bowl of hot, soothing noodles. Whether it’s slippery rice vermicelli, chewy wheat noodles, or toothsome strands of yellow egg noodles, there’s a bowl to fit every craving.

We’ve put together a list of our favourite noodle shops around town for whenever you feel the need for a delicious bowl of noodles that’s also comforting to the soul. You’ll be sure to see us at one of these spots at least once a week!

The best noodles in Hong Kong

Thai boat noodles at The Spice House Restaurant

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The boat noodles at The Spice House, one of Wan Chai’s many Thai eateries in the unofficial Little Bangkok area, are aromatic with herbs and spices, accompanied by tender stewed pork, pork meatballs, and a good helping of morning glory, topped with fried shallot and garlic. Be sure to try the garlicky and sour Thai sausage too.

The Spice House Restaurant, 35 Amoy Street, Wan Chai, 2804 2522


Cart noodles at Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar

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Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar began as a tiny hole in the wall in Wan Chai, doubling in size and expanding to two more locations providing classic servings of cart noodles. Diners at Ming Ming are spoilt for choice when it comes to the noodle toppings, although crowd favourites include the soft-boiled egg, turnip, fried bean curd rolls, and pork cartilage. To bypass the massive queue, try to arrive before noon.

Ming Ming Cart Noodle Bar, multiple locations across Hong Kong

Taiwanese beef noodles at Iron Cow Taiwanese Beef Noodles 

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Hong Kong’s favourite bowl of Taiwanese beef noodles can be found at Iron Cow, a Taiwanese import that has been warming up the lunch crowds with its soothing bowls of succulent beefy goodness. One of the top picks is their sweet, tangy tomato soup noodles with brisket and tendon. The strands of wheat noodles have a delicious, hearty chewiness and pair well with the tender beef. 

Iron Cow Taiwanese Beef Noodles, multiple locations across Hong Kong


Curry beef tendon noodles at Kau Kee

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A Hong Kong institution, the popular Michelin-recommended noodle shop Kau Kee has become a headliner in international foodie guides. Known for its heavenly beefy broth and tender beef brisket, this no-frills restaurant offers a wide selection of noodles to go with the various combinations of beef. Go off-piste with the beef tendon with e-fu noodles in curry broth, which are spicy, hearty, and incredibly aromatic.

Kau Kee, 21 Gough Street, Central, 2850 5967


Shanxi noodles at Yau Yuen Siu Tsui (有緣小敍)

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Come lunchtime in Central and you can spot this small restaurant by the massive crowd gathered at front. The must-order here is Yau Yuen Siu Tsui’s extra-wide Shanxi noodles, served in a complete strand that fills an entire bowl. The chewy strand of noodle is dressed with fresh garlic, crispy seaweed, crunchy wood fungus, and sweet cabbage. We highly suggest the stewed pork rib as your topping for this garlicky bowl of noodles. Tossed in a fiery chilli sauce, this bowl will have you slurping and reaching for a box of tissues whilst in complete food ecstasy.

Yau Yuen Siu Tsui, Shop B, G/F, 14–15 Wo On Lane, Central, 5296 6630

Yau Yuen Siu Tsui, 36 Man Yuen Street, Jordan, 5300 2682


Tonkotsu ramen at Kamitora Tonkotsu Ramen

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Be warned – once you’ve had Kamitora’s tonkotsu ramen, there’s no going back to other ramen shops. The eatery’s signature ramen comes in an incredibly rich, creamy pork-bone broth with a depth of flavour that only hours of slow-cooking can achieve. Complemented with crunchy bamboo shoots, homemade meatballs, and thin, buttery slices of roast pork, this classic bowl is a standout.

Kamitora Tonkotsu Ramen, G/F, Antung Building, 6–16 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 2811 0338


Beef hor fun at Ho Hung Kee

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Decorated with a glitzy Michelin star, Ho Hung Kee is dressed like a princess’ bedroom adorned with Tiffany blue and silver colours. Mastering their congee and noodle offerings, the restaurant’s beef hor fun is unlike any other in the city. Glistening in the light with a fatty glaze, the rice noodles hold a strong umami flavour, with the perfect bounce of wok-hei-fried striploin.

Ho Hung Kee, Shop 1204–1205, 12/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, 2577 6060


Doggie noodles at Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle

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Popularised during the 1950s and 60s in Hong Kong, the doggie noodles sold at the namesake chain of Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle are still an instant hit with Hong Kongers. The rice noodles are thick and soak up the broth of the robust pork-bone soup, flavoured with dried shrimp, garlic, and preserved vegetables. 

Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle, multiple locations across Hong Kong

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Singapore’s top ice-cream cookie sandwiches come to Hong Kong https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/04/ice-cream-cookie-sandwiches/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:38:45 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=84967 The Ice Cream & Cookie Co. from Singapore has come to Hong Kong, selling its ridiculously tasty ice-cream sandwiches at Circle K.

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The Ice Cream & Cookie Co. has arrived in Hong Kong from Singapore to sell its delectable and sugary ice-cream cookie sandwiches in stores here.

The home-grown Lion City brand sells ice-cream sandwiches, cakes, and pints of ice cream in flavours like double chocolate, yuzu, mint chocolate, watermelon, mango mochi, and vanilla bean.

Launched in August in Hong Kong, the brand is selling its gourmet English Early Grey, double chocolate, and pistachio ice-cream cookie sandwiches at Circle K.

It is expected that the brand will expand to other local retailers and supermarkets in Hong Kong later in Q4 and into 2025.

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FINI’S and Frank’s celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro Italian-American food festival in mid-Sep. https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/03/san-gennaro-festival-hk/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:59:32 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/?p=84911 FINI’S and Frank's of Red Sauce Hospitality celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro Italian-American food festival from Sep. 14 till 22 in Hong Kong.

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The world’s biggest Italian-American festival is coming to Hong Kong, celebrated by FINI’S, Frank’s, and Frank’s Records from Sep. 14 till 22.

Started in New York City in 1926, the Feast of San Gennaro festival is dedicated to the life of Saint Januarius, the patron saint of both Naples and New York’s Little Italy. The September festival sees Italian food, drinks, and music take over the downtown New York neighbourhood. 

The Feast of San Gennaro Hong Kong will feature activities at FINI’S Soho, FINI’S Wan Chai, Frank’s, and Frank’s Records across the week-long festival. The festival begins with an Italian-American street-food fair at FINI’S Soho on Sep. 14 from 12PM, serving up the best of Italian-American street eats.

Other activities over the week include a pizza masterclass at FINI’S Soho on Sep. 15 at 1PM and 4PM, an Italian wine-pairing dinner at FINI’S Wan Chai on Sep. 19 from 7PM, and an Italiano disco party at Frank’s Records on Sep. 20 from 9PM

The Feast of San Gennaro ends with a grand finale at Frank’s on Sep. 21 from 2PM with a street party sharing meatballs, pizza, music, and opera singing. Find more information, here on Instagram.

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The top meal plans to order in Hong Kong that make it easy to stay healthy https://www.afoodieworld.com/blog/2024/09/03/best-meal-plans-hong-kong/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:05:16 +0000 https://www.afoodieworld.com/foodie-ch/5778-best-healthy-meal-delivery-services/ Take the hassle out of healthy eating by checking out Foodie’s guide to Hong Kong’s top meal plans, including FITTERY, NOSH, and more

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Healthy meal-plan services can be huge time-savers, especially in a city like Hong Kong where people seem to be on the go 24/7. The freshly prepared meals are delivered on a predictable schedule, and all you have to do is reheat them in the microwave, oven, or on the hob. There’s also no washing up involved!

These meal-plan services cater to varied dietary requirements, from low-carb meals for those who have weight loss in mind, to high-protein meals for packing on the muscle, to gluten-free, ketogenic, and paleo options. Sticking to plant-based eating? Vegans and vegetarians are also well looked after with these meal plans.

For fuss-free healthy eating at its finest, we present you with Foodie’s list of our recommended healthy meal plans in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s top meal plans

FITTERY

FITTERY best meal plans in Hong Kong

Founded by a team of chefs and nutritionists, FITTERY is our best pick for its six calorie-controlled meal plans lasting for 1–4 weeks, with the unique option of two phenomenal menus; there’s a fusion menu courtesy of chef Hong, who boasts more than 20 years of experience at five-star hotels including the Four Seasons and Shangri-La, and a Chinese menu crafted by chef Shing, formerly of Michelin-starred Liu Yuan Pavilion. The plans include low-carb Light N Easy and Starch Zer0 for weight loss, Healthy Zen for staying fit with a balanced macro diet, Semi-Keto, Bulk Up, and the plant-based Green N Lean. The average calories per meal is 400 to 450kcal for all the plans except Bulk Up, which is all about building muscle. Even better, FITTERY’s packaging is completely biodegradable, and their thermal-sealing technology keeps the meals fresh for longer. If you want to customise your plan, the company offers a DIY option to create meals made with your favourite ingredients, selecting from more than 100 different ingredient combinations. You’re in very good hands with FITTERY, which also provides meals to the HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and Hong Kong Rugby Union National Team!

Prices start from HKD1,025 for a one-week (five days) Light N Easy meal plan, including your choice of two meals. Free morning delivery to HK Island, Kowloon, and New Territories.

Use promo code “FOODIE” at checkout to enjoy 18% off all signature meal plans.

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NOSH

NOSH best meal plans in Hong Kong

One of Hong Kong’s most well-established meal-plan services, NOSH’s meal plans, ranging from 3–20 days, are diverse and wide-ranging – tailored to your lifestyle and nutritional needs. Choose from NOSH’s Signature, Veggie, Keto, and Basics meal plans or NOSH Life plans, which include dietitian consultations. Once you’ve decided on your plan, it’s time to choose a goal, be that losing weight, increasing muscle, or living a balanced lifestyle. The veggie options are particularly recommended for those who want to reap the benefits of a plant-based way of life. NOSH’s food containers are made of biodegradable straw and sugar cane, and their insulated packaging can be reused or recycled – a big plus. In addition, NOSH is a go-to for healthy catering for events and junks, showcasing lunch and bento boxes and sharing platters.

Price starts at just HKD255 for three meals a day. Free morning delivery to HK Island, Kowloon, and New Territories (except Shek O and restricted areas like Ma Wan). 

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Eatology

Eatology best meal plans in Hong Kong
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With Eatology, nutritionist consultations are an appealing aspect of this meal-plan service, available free to those who book a two-week or longer meal plan, offering bespoke advice on lifestyle adjustments and more. The ingredients, selected by the company’s registered dietitians and nutritionists, are impeccably sourced, using hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and organic produce as much as possible. Eatology’s unique meal-plan options include the Mediterranean, a Med diet catering to diabetics, and the F45 Challenge, a 45-day programme combining nutrition and gym training for the ultimate total body transformation.

Prices start from HKD1,515 for a one-week (five days) Gluten-free Low Carb meal plan, including your choice of two meals. Free morning or evening delivery to HK Island and Kowloon; delivery charges to New Territories and Outlying Island vary according to distance and mileage.

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Nutrition Kitchen

Nutrition Kitchen best meal plans in Hong Kong
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Nutrition Kitchen was launched in Hong Kong in 2015 and has since expanded to Singapore, and the company also owns and operates ONE PT gyms here and in the Lion City. The diversity of global flavours is what most impresses us about the brand; they offer more than 270 unique meals in their repertoire, promising no repetitions across a six-week period. Within each of the five meal plans – Low Carb, Balanced, Veggie, Flexitarian, and Asian – there are further calorie-regulated Regular and Small options. As soon as an order is placed, you’ll get a handy-dandy guide (with images) of each of the meals you can look forward to eating in the week ahead, annotated with calorie, fat, protein, and carb counts. We also like the minimal packaging, made using biodegradable materials.

Prices start from HKD940 for a one-week (five days) Small Low Carb meal plan, including your choice of two meals. Free morning delivery throughout Hong Kong (except Discovery Bay).

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Nutrichef

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Rebranded from Bain Marie, the meal-plan side of this premium catering service is now known as Nutrichef. Nutrichef’s meal plans notably feature recipes developed by a French nutritionist. The four calorie-controlled plans – Light Diet, Balanced, High Energy, and Vegetarian – each offers two levels, depending on how many calories you wish to consume; if you go for the high-calorie option, an extra snack will be included each day. All the fruit and veg used are organic, and the meat and seafood are GMO, hormone, and preservative free.

Prices start from HKD705 for a three-day low-calorie Light Diet meal plan, including your choice of two meals. Free morning delivery to HK Island, Kowloon, Tseung Kwan O, and Lohas Park.

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Mealthy

Mealthy best meal plans in Hong Kong
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Focused on high-protein, low-carb eating, Mealthy’s healthy, sustainable meal plans are a bit different from the rest as they involve delivery of all your meals just once a week (the sealed meals will last for 3–7 days in the fridge). They pare it further down with two plan options – Low-Carb and Balanced – and then you simply select how many meals you’d like delivered each week: four, six, eight, 10, 12, or 18. This makes Mealthy the most flexible of the meal-plan brands in that you can mix and match the meals according to your lifestyle and plans for the week ahead, and it’s also the most affordable – a great way to dip your toes into the world of meal plans. Their menus are interesting and varied, with dishes ranging from East to West.

Prices start from HKD540 for a four-meal weekly meal plan. Charged morning delivery to HK Island and Kowloon, charged morning and afternoon delivery to New Territories, and self-pick-up shops and lockers for Outlying Islands.

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This guide is brought to Foodie in partnership with FITTERY.

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