Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants has been the indispensable dining guide for connoisseurs since 1984. With local food and wine experts covering over 250 of Hong Kong and Macau’s top restaurants, cafes and bars, the guide is the last word in good taste.
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THE T.DINING PANEL • Our in-house team including Charmaine Mok, Wilson Fok, Erica Fong, Emilie Yabut-Razon, Coco Marett, Charlene Co, Jacqueline Kot, Cherry Lai, Rosana Lai, Lee Williamson, Michaela Giles, Gavin Yeung and Johna Baylon are joined by:
THE DUMPLING CONNECTION • The tradition of yum cha may seem sacred, but for both seasoned veterans and a new generation of chefs, the possibilities of Hong Kong’s iconic meal are vast and unexplored. Charmaine Mok explains why T.Dining’s Dim Sum Duets is a project for our times
NEW BEGINNINGS • Hong Kong Tatler has published an annual dining guide since 1984—the essential directory for food and drink in Hong Kong and Macau. More than 30 years later, the publication received a major revamp at the end of 2017, and was unveiled at our biggest restaurant awards night ever
FULL STEAM AHEAD • V-ZUG’s suite of Combi-Steam ovens are designed for a world of infinite possibilities when it comes to flavour and creativity, whether you are looking to create gourmet restaurant-level cuisine or aim to cook without a recipe
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BUILDING BLOCKS THE CANTONESE PANTRY BASICS, REINVENTED • The city’s top Chinese chefs showcase the seven staples that shape our tasty traditions. Wilson Fok explores their creations
LA NOUVELLE VAGUE: FRENCH CUISINE AFTER ROBUCHON AND BOCUSE • After a challenging year that saw the departure of several culinary greats, Chris Dwyer speaks to the chefs who are following in the footsteps of giants
THE WHOLESOME TABLE • Dedicated to the provenance of their ingredients and with a commitment to sustainability, the art of eating well is redefined at these hotels
PORK LIFE • For Janice Leung Hayes, the king of Cantonese barbecue is the humble char siu—the mainstay of both cha chaan tengs and five-star hotel restaurants alike
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PORTUGUESE PARADISE • Capped by the option to have breakfast among the clouds, Chris Dwyer relives Madeira’s bounty of hearty meals, prized seafood and indulgent views to match some of the finest fortified wine
THE TASTE SPECTRUM • In her pursuit of translating wine’s enigmatic characteristics into relatable tasting notes, Sarah Heller, Master of Wine found a new way—through the language of art
CHAMPAGNE SISTERS • As a young girl, most aspects of champagne for Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt were fascinating, from the growing of the grapes, to the role of the cellar-master and the bottling and labeling process. All, in fact, except the taste
THE AWARDS
BEST OF THE YEAR • It’s a tough industry but, as these names show, giving your all reaps the most delicious rewards
TOP 20 BEST RESTAURANTS • Hong Kong and Macau has plenty to offer when it comes to exceptional dining experiences—but which restaurants pulled ahead to bring something just that little more special? Charmaine Mok explores the restaurants that have made the deepest impression on T.Dining’s panellists
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