New Vietnamese treasure sets the sizzling standard
2011-05-11 09:41:39
Susu, Beijing's newest and arguably best Vietnamese restaurant, is set in a charming and beautifully restored courtyard house in a secluded side street off Qianliang Hutong, the fabulous venue and wonderful food combining to provide one of the best dining experiences in the city.
Local dishes: Beijing and Hong Kong
2011-05-09 15:17:35
A nice, comfortable restaurant offering safe home-style food may be a better place to celebrate Mother's Day than an expensive posh five-star buffet. At least, you won't have your mother nagging you about the costs. Take her to Kai Xiao Zao - a little restaurant that's just opened, and whose owners are very modest about delivering the goods.
The hand that rocks the cradle
2011-05-09 15:15:55
Sunday is Mother's Day. You can buy her chocolates or carnations, but wine reviews Pauline D. Loh believes a hug, a kiss and a homemade cake will show your appreciation much better.
Royal Tokaji, a sweet treat fit for a king
2011-05-09 12:41:32
"It became my personal ambition to take part in the renaissance of this great wine," he says.
Recipe: Andrographis Salad (video)
2011-05-06 17:44:48
Add sesame sauce to the andrographis leaves and sesame sauce and mix well. Slice the tomatoes, lay on top of the mixture, then sprinkle with fresh dried mushroom cookies and fried garlic slices.
Micro-blogging 'auntie' wins fans
2011-05-04 14:21:22
"When I think about how I get this money by making one dish at a time, I can't help feeling that this is a tough way of life."
Local delicacies:Jiangsu, Hefei
2011-05-04 13:18:21
If you go to Jiangsu province in springtime, cattail is a delicacy that you should not miss.
Bite-sized stroll in Beijing
2011-05-04 13:16:09
Wangfujing's famous snack street gives locals and visitors some good food - and a bit of history - to chew on.
Diners' best picks
2011-04-28 15:42:23
According to a survey by the Da Zhong Dian Ping website, hot pot is Beijingers' top choice and the average bill for eating out in the capital, about 50 yuan per person, is the highest of the five cities, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing and Hangzhou.
Easter eats and treats
2011-04-25 18:22:42
It's that time of year again when the Easter bunny comes to town and visits many dining establishments in Hong Kong with chocolate eggs for the little ones and photo opportunities for all.
For global gourmets
2011-04-25 18:23:32
Sandeep Sekhri exploits opportunities in Hong Kong by offering an international platter of food and beverage choices. Rebecca Lo finds out what motivates him.
Hot buns and roast lamb
2011-04-25 16:43:57
As the world gets smaller, festive food is no longer restricted to particular cultures or beliefs. Pauline D. Loh remembers some traditional Easter food.