by lareine | Sep 26, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
I last visited Tate Dining Room in 2018, (Today as we speak the pictures popped up as a reminder on my phone!) and here I was back with a fresh new look in the dining room after a refurbishment. When it comes to chefs, I have a soft spot for women doing things their...
by lareine | Sep 23, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
Man Wah is the only restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental that has managed to keep its status and star intact. It has been twelve years now, whereas in that time many restaurants globally have not managed to survive. This should make us respect even more the grand chefs...
by lareine | Sep 22, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
Navigating the streets of Hong Kong, and trying to find where a restaurant is, always challenges me—let’s say that! Yep, I got lost again. Uncle Quek is the new kid on the block. I hadn’t been here before, I wasn’t familiar with the building, and it wasn’t exactly the...
by lareine | Sep 20, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
Noi is a two‑star Michelin restaurant in the Four Seasons hotel in Hong Kong. Taking our seats at a curved, lounge‑style table facing the open kitchen, we waited for the curtain to rise. In Hong Kong, it is not unusual for hotels to house some of the best restaurants...
by lareine | Sep 19, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
I have the book at home, and until now I had always wondered what it would be like to eat at Yardbird. Flicking through the pages, I saw some adventurous skewers featuring every part of the bird you can imagine. Finally, this curiosity became a reality when we flew...
by lareine | Sep 17, 2025 | Stories, Paris
A good start at Hemicycle. After eating at bistros for a few days and then returning to the stars, it was immediately clear just how much sophistication is present. Lime and white melon lured us in with a confident introduction to Hemicycle’s snacks. The butter for...
