Charmaine Mok

As someone who lived in London in the late 2000s, when Asian food was not as popular, accessible or unburdened by tradition as it is now, Wagamama was one of the early options for a little taste of Japan. Founded in 1992 by Hong Kong-born British restaura... See more

Advertisement History of mooncake moulds and their designs, and those preserving the craft Mooncake artistry flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, carved onto wooden moulds depicting flowers, birds and even deities 4-MIN READ4-MIN Listen As symbo... See more

Is New York’s Bar Leone a copycat of Hong Kong’s ‘World’s Best’ original? Hong Kong’s Bar Leone says it has no connection with its namesake in Lower Manhattan, which officially opened on September 10 I was at a dinner the other night when a guest excitedl... See more

6 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in August 2026, to avoid the summer heat Enjoy film-inspired drinks in Yau Ma Tei, visit a coffee shop with old-fashioned vibes, head out to Sai Kung for seafood pastas and more As we enter the height of Ho... See more

How Argentina’s 2026 World Cup meltdowns over losing echo restaurant award tantrums Just as Argentina suffered a sad case of sour grapes over losing to Spain, so too have restaurateurs and chefs been ungracious in defeat Like many, I recently watched the ... See more