Lifestyle Asia brings a luxury edge in the latest news and trends from Asia and across the globe.
REVIEW: MISS LEE’S HEALTH-CONSCIOUS TAKE ON CANTONESE CUISINE
Perched on the corner of Wellington Street in Sheung Wan is Miss Lee, a Chinese restaurant keen to disrupt commonly meat-heavy Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong with health-conscious, plant-based alternatives that do not compromise on quality or taste.
HOW TO NAIL THE ‘NO MAKEUP’ MAKEUP LOOK
While there is much to be admired about the art of full glam, most of us prefer a quick, more natural alternative for our everyday face. Enter: the ‘no-makeup’ makeup look.
THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN JOINTS IN HONG KONG
From trendy Korean fried chicken to classic Southern-style comforts, Japanese fried karaage bites to fried chicken served with rice or noodle soup, or even fast-food imports from abroad, Hong Kong’s extensive crispy fried poultry offerings are sure to satisfy even the most picky of self-proclaimed fried chicken connoisseurs.
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST ROAST GOOSE IN HONG KONG
Roast goose is an archetypal Cantonese staple — and for good reason. Done correctly, this dish is a tantalising tango of taste and texture, with light, crisp skin, rich, melty fat and tender, juicy meat, balanced by a sweet and slightly acidic plum sauce.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD AN EFFECTIVE HOME GYM
Building your own workout space at home has countless advantages. On top of being an incredibly convenient means to work up a sweat or build some muscle, it can also be a source of motivation for those of us who just can’t seem to bring ourselves to a gym.
THE BEST NON-TOXIC NAIL POLISHES
With everything going on in the world and in our daily lives, self-care may be the last thing on your mind. It’s important to make the time to change up your routine and give yourself a digital detox, even if it’s only for 10 minutes.
6 CLEAN MAKEUP BRANDS TO KNOW AND SHOP
Clean beauty is a contentious topic, particularly in a world where greenwashing is all too common and many skincare and makeup brands are quick to label themselves as ‘clean’ without having to follow any regulations on what exactly this claim means.
BRUNCHES IN HONG KONG TO WAKE UP YOUR WEEKEND
Brunch is a sacred tradition, a tried-and-true means of eating away the stress built up from a hard week’s work. Hong Kong’s new brunch offerings this season reflect the diversity of the city’s culinary makeup, from a classic British Sunday roast to refined Japanese fusion, Indian street food to quintessential Cantonese dim sum. Here are the best new weekend brunches to put on your calendar.