'ONE CANNOT THINK WELL, LOVE WELL OR SLEEP WELL IF ONE HAS NOT DINED WELL' – VIRGINIA WOOLF

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Casa Lisboa Brunch

Although I’ve never actually been to Portugal, stepping inside Casa Lisboa instantly made me feel a million miles away from Lan Kwai Fong; the white stone walls, stained glass windows and rich burgundy and dark wood could easily have belongedRead more

Sawali Club

We all know the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Much the same can be said about restaurants; what might not be the finest, fanciest-looking establishment could still serve up surprisingly delicious fare. Nowhere is this truer thanRead more

Something Fresh

Without generalising too much, nor aiming to insult too many people, the average Hongkonger I know is lazy. With so many restaurants within walking distance of pretty much anywhere, why would you not go out for dinner most nights? Or,Read more

Sijie Sichuan Restaurant

Some of the best meals I’ve had are not in uber fancy restaurants where you pay an arm and a leg for tiny portions that leave you feeling hungry. Rather, some of the best and most memorable meals I’ve hadRead more

Burger Box wtc

There are days when the only thing I need is a big, fat, juicy burger. Admittedly, for me, these days don’t come too often, but when I crave a burger, I really crave a burger. Burger Box, the ever-popularRead more

Bolaven

Southeast Asia is full of delicious produce, yet it is a sad reality that most Southeast Asian countries do not reap the benefits and continue to live in poverty. To see people making a conscious effort to do somethingRead more

Chiu Chow Mansion

We Hong Kongers are useless when it comes to travelling outside of our comfort zones. Anything that involves more than ten minutes in a taxi or two stops on the MTR is considered far by any standards. When TimeRead more

Common Ground

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, I decided to find a quiet spot that had wifi, where I could while away the hours, have some lunch and get some serious writing done. Brand new Common Ground on Shing Wong Street, justRead more

Eating Sai Ying Pun

In an effort to explore more local neighbourhoods, I recently found myself having dinner at four restaurants in one night. How else am I supposed to try as many restaurants as possible when I’m only allowed three meals a day?!Read more

Mr Bing

**THIS RESTAURANT HAS NOW CLOSED** Ask anyone who lives in Beijing what one of their daily staple meals is, and they will answer ‘jianbing’. These traditional Beijing-style crepes are sold on every street corner, usually prepared off the back ofRead more