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Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

Les Élites, the Upscaled Pizza Hut, Takes On Fine Dining

2021-04-22 - By Hank Fan

Corporate dough spent on rising ambitions. Did it pay off? Read more...
[On the Radar]: Root Down

2021-02-24 - By Hank Fan

Japanese style vinyl bar serving up signature cocktails to record-loving audiophiles. Read more...
Ancient-Themed Restaurants Are Trending Right Now. Are They Any Good?

2019-09-04 - By Hank Fan

Of course we had to have an opinion. Read more...
[The Argument]: A Defense of Din Tai Fung

2019-05-21 - By Hank Fan

There is no better soup dumpling in the city. Read more...
[Eat It]: Fu's Claypot Rice

2019-01-09 - By Hank Fan

Crispy crunchy rice crust and Canto sausage in a perfect winter dish. Read more...
[Eat It]: Hong Kong Braised Brisket

2018-11-19 - By Hank Fan

Hong Kong does braised brisket better than anyone else. Fact. Learn it. Hank Fan gives a masterclass and a few recommendations. Read more...
[Eat It]: Sanuki Udon

2018-09-10 - By Hank Fan

Tripping out to Gubei for a rare and elusive variant in the udon oeuvre. Read more...

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