Richard Ekkebus, acclaimed chef and culinary director behind Hong Kong’s Amber, reveals his favourite city in Asia: Fukuoka in Japan, a place that has captured his culinary heart.
From the dish that dazzled him, to the local ingredient he can’t get enough of, and the chef who left a lasting impression, discover what makes this vibrant destination his top pick.
香港米芝蓮星級餐廳Amber 的廚藝總監Richard Ekkebus 分享他最鍾愛的亞洲城市：日本福岡。這座城市不僅俘獲了他的味蕾，更深深觸動了他的美食靈魂。
究竟是甚麼讓福岡成為Richard Ekkebus 心中的美食聖地？是一道道令他眼前一亮的佳餚？令他愛不釋手的當地食材？還是讓他留下深刻印象的廚師？讓我們一同揭開這座充滿活力的城市對他的獨特魅力，探索福岡如何成為這位國際名廚的至愛之選。
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The best new menus to try this month 🔖 bookmark this reel for dining inspiration
💎At Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic, the new lunch and dinner dégustation menus are nothing short of exquisite.
🦀Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira is making the most of the season with a menu focused on locally sourced produce, nutritional value, and sustainability.
🍅Chef Eric Räty’s latest offerings at Arbor are a sensory delight, blending creative Asian accents with both familiar and unexpected flavours.
🍢Nadagogo brings together three Japanese culinary experiences under one roof, featuring Tokyo- and Hakata-style yakitori, robatayaki, and washoku.
🥖Don’t miss the collaboration between Fortnum & Mason and young culinary talent Andrew Wong at their 181 restaurant, available until August 17.
📹: @fontimes
Tatler Dining 為你整合本月香港最值得一試的新菜單：
Anne-Sophie Pic 在亞洲的第二家餐廳 Cristal Room 推出全新午晚嚐味菜單，呈現精緻絕倫的味覺體驗。
美麗華酒店的 Cuisine Cuisine 餐廳充分利用當季食材，推出了一份注重本地採購、營養價值和永續理念的菜單。
主廚Eric Räty 在 Arbor 新菜單中融入創新亞洲元素，以意想不到的方式呈現熟悉風味，打造一場感官盛宴。
Nadagogo 匯聚三種日本烹飪體驗，包括東京及福岡風格的烤雞串、爐端燒及和食。
Fortnum & Mason 與21歲私房菜名廚黃國樑在181餐廳推出限時聯乘菜單，供應至8月17日。
Embark on a culinary adventure in Wan Chai
Discover the diverse flavours of Wan Chai with our guide to the district’s must-try cuisines. From Vietnamese bánh mì to sizzling Sichuan dishes and flavourful Spanish delights, there’s something for every palate in this eclectic neighbourhood.
Tap the link bio to view the full list
📹: @fontimes
細味灣仔的多元美食文化：從正宗越南式三文治、麻辣川菜到香氣四溢的西班牙佳餚，各國佳餚薈萃於此，保證能滿足你的味蕾。
What happened last night at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 awards ceremony? Keep watching to find out.
Featured bars and bartenders:
No. 47, The Haflington, Hanoi, Best Bar in Vietnam
No. 42, Fura, Singapore, Sustainable Bar Award
No 40, ZLB23, Bengaluru, Best Bar in India
No. 39, Barc, Kathmandu, Best Bar in Nepal
No, 33, The Curator, Manila, Best Bar in The Philippines
No. 30, Vender, Taichung, Best Bar in Taiwan
No. 29, Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya, Best Bar in Sri Lanka
No 22, The St. Regis Bar, Best Bar in Macau
No. 14, Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou, Best Bar in Mainland China
No. 12, The Cocktail Club, Jakarta, Best Bar in Indonesia
No. 8, Penrose, Kuala Lumpur, Best Bar in Malaysia
No. 5, Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo, Best Bar in Japan
No 3, Jigger & Pony, Best Bar in Singapore
No. 49, Atlas, Singapore, Legend of the List Award and Best Bar Design Award
No. 19, The Savory Project, Hong Kong, Best New Opening Award
No. 11, Virtù, Tokyo, Art of Hospitality Award
Nest by Pun, Taipei, Best Cocktail Menu Award
Dohyung ‘Demie’ Kim, Zest, Seoul, Bartenders’ Bartender Award
Yangdup Lama, Sidecar, New Delhi, Industry Icon Award
A look inside Jee, Hong Kong’s newest contemporary Cantonese restaurant.
At Jee, veteran chef Siu Hin-chi of @yingjeeclub collaborates with Oliver Li @jeehongkong to create a menu that blends tradition and innovation, redefining Cantonese cuisine with the likes of a century egg macaron, Wagyu and abalone pithivier, har gow-shaped lychee pudding, and more.
Tap the link in our bio to get to know Li and learn more about his culinary journey.
營致會館資深主廚蕭顯志與新派粵菜廳－志的主廚李韋傑合作，創作出揉合新舊派的菜單，如皮蛋馬卡龍、和牛鮑魚千層酥、蝦餃形狀的荔枝布丁等，重新定義粵菜。立即點撃Link in Bio 了解更多。
Quinary founder Antonio Lai and mixologist Samuel Kwok have launched The Opposites in Central, Hong Kong. Celebrating duality in cocktail pairings, the new bar features Lai’s avant-garde techniques alongside Kwok’s adventurous classics. Watch the full video to experience their unique blend of creativity and explore a food menu with snacks that complement the theme of opposites.
The Opposites
LG/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Quinary 創辦人Antonio Lai 和調酒師Samuel Kwok 在香港中環開設全新酒吧－The Opposites，展現既前衛又經典的調酒技術。立即觀看影片，體驗獨特的創意融合，並了解更多與The Opposites 酒品完美搭配的小食菜單。
The Opposites
香港中環荷里活道49號鴻豐商業中心地下一層
Discover Golden Gip, the newest pop-up from Shun Sato of Censu, open until the end of September. Led by chef Nigel Kim, this modern Korean restaurant features an innovative menu and a selection of signature Korean drinks. Watch our video to see the delicious dishes you can enjoy, and follow us on Instagram for updates.
Golden Gip
G/F Site A, 55 Tai Hong Street, Lei King Wan, Hong Kong
Golden Gip 是 Censu 的佐藤順最新推出的期間限定餐廳，將一直營業到 9 月底。在主廚Nigel Kim 的帶領下，這家現代韓國餐廳推出了創新菜單和精選招牌飲品。密切留意Tatler Dining Instagram，了解更多香港餐飲資訊。
Golden Gip
香港鯉景灣太康街55號地下 A 座
Shingo Gokan’s first Hong Kong venture: Gokan opens on Ice House Street in Central today.
Inspired by the concept of five, the bar offers a unique experience with exclusive craft cocktails and innovative dishes based on the five senses, tastes, colours, methods and appropriates. Watch the video for a look inside with Shingo.
Cocktails in the video:
Khun Tommy’s
Mezcal, pineapple, coconut, lemongrass, tom yum spice
Ume-ricano
Raspberry Campari, umeboshi vermouth, soda
Celebrating Andō’s 4th anniversary with chefs Agustin Balbi, alongside Ricardo Chaneton of Mono, Antimo Maria Merone of Estro, and Manav Tuli of Leela.
With dishes such as Estro’s home-style pasta mista, Mono’s langoustine, Andō’s kinmedai, and Leela’s lobster biryani, the evening was full of flavour and revelry. Watch the full video to see what was on the menu.
與星級主廚Agustin Balbi、Mono 的 Ricardo Chaneton、Estro 的Antimo Maria Merone 和 Leela 的 Manav Tuli 共同慶祝 Andō 四週年！
當晚更帶來Estro 的家常意粉、Mono 的挪威小龍蝦、Andō 的金目鯛以及Leela 的龍蝦燴飯等精彩菜式。立即觀看完整影片，重溫當晚盛況。
Explore Yuen Long with Hong Kong food and travel journalist Gloria Chung (@foodtravelhk) in the latest episode of Nearly Home.
Having grown up in Yuen Long, Gloria gives us an insider’s perspective on this charming neighbourhood. Celebrated for its heritage and family-run businesses, discover her top 3 must-try spots, where you can taste the tradition and feel a warm sense of community.
1. Chee Kee Congee
Shop C10, G/F, Kik Yeung Road Food Market
2. Shing Lee Beef Ball
G/F, Cheung Fat Building, 20 Yu King Square
3. Tai Tung Bakery
G/F, 57 Fau Tsoi Street
All locations are in Yuen Long, Hong Kong
在最新一集Nearly Home 中，香港美食與旅遊記者 Gloria Chung 將與你一起探索元朗。
Gloria 在元朗長大，她以與別不同的視角為你介紹這個迷人的社區。元朗以其傳統和家族企業而聞名，她為大家帶來3間必去店家，讓大家感受傳統和溫暖的社區氛圍。
池記粥品
元朗擊壤路熟食市場地下C10號舖
勝利牛丸
元朗裕景坊20號祥發大廈地舖
大同老餅家
元朗阜財街57號地舖
Discover how three Hong Kong chefs find balance between the heat of the kitchen and the demands of athletic pursuits.
From marathon running to yoga and martial arts, these culinary maestros share how their dedication to physical fitness enhances their culinary prowess. Dive into their inspiring stories, both in and out of the kitchen.
Michael Smith, chef de cuisine at The Arcane Collective
Karys Plaxe, group pastry chef at Black Sheep Restaurants
Chan Yau Leung, executive chef at Duddell’s
Tap the link in bio to read the full article
與Tatler Dining 了解三位香港主廚如何在廚房的高溫和運動的需求之間找到平衡。從馬拉松長跑到瑜伽和武術，這些烹飪大師分享了他們如何透過堅持不懈地鍛鍊身體來提高烹飪水平。一起深入了解他們在廚房內外的勵志故事。
Michael Smith－Arcane Collective主廚
Karys Plaxe－Black Sheep Restaurants 糕點主廚
陳佑良－都爹利會館行政總廚
點擊Link in Bio 閱讀完整文章。
Welcome to Nine One, where self-taught chef Samaira Kavatkar, also known as The Bombay East Indian Girl, showcases Indian cuisine in a new light.
Drawing inspiration from her Indian-Portuguese heritage, Kavatkar offers an array of flavourful dishes that break away from the usual fare. Fair warning: there are no curries at Nine One.
Located in East Tsim Sha Tsui, this spacious eatery features standout dishes like ‘Summer on a Plate’ tomato burrata; cured tuna salad with kokum from a family farm; East Indian lamb stew, and much more.
Watch the full video to see more.
歡迎來到 Nine One！自學成才的廚師Samaira Kavatkar 以嶄新視角詮釋印度美食，從她的印度、葡萄牙血統中汲取靈感，推出了一系列風味獨特的菜餚，打破常規菜餚。（注意：Nine One 沒有咖哩。）
Nine One 位於尖東，空間寬敞，特色菜式包括蕃茄水牛芝士沙律、醃金槍魚沙拉配上來自家族農場的印度鳳果、東印度燉羊肉等。立即欣賞完整影片了解更多。
📹: @fontimes
Would you try a fish head curry ice cream bao? 🐟🍨
May Chow has unveiled a new seasonal menu at Little Bao, inspired by her culinary tour across Asia. This menu brings together experiences from Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, and beyond, celebrating Chinese culinary traditions with the innovative modern twists that Chow is renowned for.
Other highlights include the char siu bao with Kagoshima pork, beef tongue poached in white lo shui, and fries that taste like Hong Kong’s favourite stir-fried beef noodles seasoned with Kowloon Soy sauce.
你試過咖哩魚頭煲雪糕包嗎？
Little Bao 推出全新限定菜單，靈感來自主理人May Chow 的亞洲美食之旅，匯集了曼谷、新加坡、東京等地的美食體驗，以她的創新手法演繹中國烹飪傳統。其他新品更包括鹿兒島豬肉叉燒包、白滷水牛脷及乾沙牛河薯條。
Golden, crispy skin and succulent meat—Peking duck is a must-try in Hong Kong.
The city offers countless ways to enjoy Peking duck, from secret sauces to exquisite sides and dramatic presentations—the variety is endless.
Join us as we explore the best spots in the city and tap the link in bio for the full list.
金黃酥脆的外皮，鮮嫩多汁的肉質，片皮鴨絕對香港必食美食。在香港的餐廳呈現片皮鴨的方式更是數之不盡，從秘製醬汁到精緻配菜，以至華麗的擺盤，種類繁多。與Tatler Dining 一起，探索香港最佳片皮鴨。點擊Link in Bio 閱讀完整文章。
The Macallan House Hong Kong
Where whisky, entertainment and art converge, The Macallan House offers a never-before-seen retail experience that captivates all five senses. Embracing its core philosophy of “Nurtured by Nature”, this extraordinary venue is set to ignite fascinating ideas and conversations for all who visit, creating an unparalleled haven for whisky aficionados and connoisseurs alike.
The Macallan House 是威士忌、娛樂和藝術的匯聚地，提供前所未有的零售體驗，滿足客人的五感。秉承 “Nurtured by Nature”的理念，這個非凡的The Macallan House 將點燃創意和靈感，為威士忌愛好者和鑑賞家創造一個無與倫比的天堂。
#TheMacallan #200YearsYoung
#TheMacallanHK #TheMacallanHouseHongKong The Macallan
Crafted without compromise. Please savour The Macallan responsibly. Do not share with anyone under the legal purchase age.
Paid partnership with The Macallan
Tatler Dining visits The Macallan House during its grand opening in Hong Kong today.
Joined by Korean actors Lee Jae-wook (@jxxvvxxk) and Ryeoun (@_ryeoun), along with Hong Kong actress Louise Wong (@l_for_louise), the event also celebrated 200 years of The Macallan in style.
韓國男神 #李宰旭、新星 #厲雲和香港女演員王丹妮驚喜亮相中環 #TheMacallanHouse，一同慶祝 #TheMacallan 200 週年。
🎥: @fontimes
To mark their sixth anniversary in Hong Kong, Shake Shack has teamed up with Lorenzo Antinori of Bar Leone to create the Carbonara Shake.
The shake is a blend of vanilla frozen custard, bourbon, sea salt, malt powder, black pepper and sweet egg yolk, and comes topped with whipped cream and applewood-smoked bacon. It’s available from June 5 at IFC and then June 6, at all other venues, to July 16, and can be made without alcohol.
Tatler Dining verdict: It’s rich and utterly distinctive. Would you try it?
為慶祝登陸香港六週年，Shake Shack 與 Bar Leone 的Lorenzo Antinori 合作推出Carbonara Shake，混合雲呢拿奶凍、波旁威士忌、海鹽、麥芽粉、黑胡椒和甜蛋黃，再配上忌廉和蘋果木煙燻煙肉碎，另有無酒精選擇。
Tatler Dining 評價：味道濃郁，與眾不同。Carbonara Shake 將於6月5日率先在ifc 分店推出，6月6日起至7月16日全線分店限定發售，你會去嘗試一下嗎？
🎥: @fontimes
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Introducing Nearly Home, a new video series where we ask chefs and F&B figures for hyper-local recommendations within 15 minutes walk from their home. First up is @anthonycheunggg, the chef-founder of @casacucinahk, who gives the lowdown on what’s good to eat in Hong Kong’s oldest neighbourhood, Aberdeen:
1. Aberdeen Fish Market 香港仔魚市場
Aberdeen Promenade, Aberdeen, Hong Kong; Opens from 4am daily
2. Sik Kee 食記餐廳
G/F, 42 Ap Lei Chau Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
Open 6.30am to 6pm, Thursday to Sunday; Closed Wednesdays
3. Lau Kee Boat Noodles 流記艇仔粉
Aberdeen Promenade, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Call +852 9140 2628 to find out his most up-to-date location. Cash only
Tatler Dining 為你帶來全新系列－Nearly Home，請來廚師和餐飲業界人士為我們推薦各區離家僅15分鐘步行距離的貼地美食。第一集請到Casa Cucina 的主廚Anthony Cheung 為我們介紹香港仔的本土美食！
1. 香港仔魚市場
香港仔香港仔海傍道；每日早上4時營業
2. 食記餐廳
鴨脷洲鴨脷洲大街42號地下舖位；星期一至二、四至日早上6時30分到傍晚6時營業，逢星期三休息
3.流記艇仔粉
香港仔香港仔海傍道
請致電 +852 9140 2628 聯絡店家洽談地點及營業時間；只收現金
#Aberdeen #NearlyHome #TatlerDining
Rich Rarities : Soy Sauce
The creation of soy sauce is an intricate process that embodies the essence of tradition, patience, and unparalleled attention to detail. In our first episode of Rich Rarities, join us as we visit Mu Artisan Soy Sauce, located in the heart of Kajang, known for its premium soy sauce.
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Chefs Taste Test: Can the pros tell the difference between luxury vs local?
In a city where fine dining meets local eateries and humble street stalls, can chefs and restaurant professionals distinguish between luxury and local eats? Join us for a blind-tasting challenge that puts their palates to the test and reveals surprising results that prove great food can come from anywhere. Blindfolds at the ready!
