The charming seaside town of Sai Kung offers Hong Kong’s best hiking and nature activities, which are sure to kick up an appetite. Luckily, it’s also filled with excellent eateries, including its own seafood street, bakeries, and more. So here are my favorite places to grab a bite in the “backyard of Hong Kong.” Sai …
Bangkok is easily one of the most bustling cities in Asia, with a loud and chaotic mix of food, culture, nightlife, and luxury. The food is especially exciting, with a huge diversity of street food, Michelin-rated dining, and markets. Here is a quick list of some of my favorite places I’ve eaten over 3 trips …
When you think of Filipino food, there’s a huge chance you picture a tray of lumpia or spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce. And while this version of a spring roll known as lumpiang shanghai is undoubtedly the most popular, its vegetable counterpart is the kind that my family is most famous for. My …
The Philippines is a country comprised of over 7,000 islands, and while destinations like Boracay, Palawan and Cebu are internationally well-known, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Siargao before. Even as a 100% Filipina who grew up surrounded by Filipinos, I only learned about Siargao from my non-Filipino friends when I moved to …
Siargao may be best known for its surfing and natural wonders, but it’s quickly become a destination for some of the Philippines’ best dining. Unlike many beach destinations where good restaurants can be few and far between or grossly overpriced, Siargao just has so many great places to eat that we didn’t even make it …
Part of my guide on Where to Eat in Hong Kong Every neighborhood in Hong Kong has an indoor market and cooked food centre where the ground floor of the building sells fresh produce, the next floor up sells meat and seafood, and the floor above that has restaurants that cook the fresh produce, meat …
Did you even go to Seoul if you didn’t eat BBQ? While Korean BBQ has made its way around the world, it’s so much better and cheaper from the source (almost all of the restaurants listed below averaged US$20-35 per person including drinks!). We love it so much we’ve had it 3 nights in a …
If you ever plan to hike to Dragon’s Back or visit the best beach on Hong Kong Island, then you should add a stop to Shau Kei Wan to your itinerary. This neighborhood in the Eastern District has become one of my favorite neighborhoods to explore for local Cantonese food, filled with long-running, highly reputed …
Hong Kong’s favorite bread is unequivocally the pineapple bun, or bolo bao 菠蘿包. This sweet Cantonese bun can be found in Chinatowns across the world (I personally grew up enjoying the versions from NYC Chinatown institution Mei Lai Wah), but the best versions are of course in its birthplace of Hong Kong. So here are …
If you’re visiting Hong Kong for a short trip and want to try as many iconic foods in one neighborhood as possible, then look no further than this list! After 8 years of eating and walking through Central on a daily basis, I’ve compiled this ultimate guide to the neighborhood’s best local foods and dishes …
