MICHELIN – TRAVEL with DONG

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Timeless Cantonese Splendour at Spring Moon, Peninsula Hong Kong

Earlier this year in Beijing, I had the privilege of tasting a four-hand menu jointly presented by the head chefs of the Chinese restaurants at The Peninsula Beijing and The Peninsula Hong Kong. Chef Lam Yuk Ming‘s creations from the Hong Kong side left a deep impression on me. So on this trip to Hong Kong, I made sure to set aside time for a visit to Spring Moon.

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Sunset, Vinyl and Fine Dining: An Evening at Peninsula’s Felix Restaurant

Felix, perched on the top floor of The Peninsula Hong Kong, is one of the city's most recognisable sky-high dining destinations. Conceived by the renowned designer Philippe Starck, the space is avant‑garde and deeply artistic, shedding the formality and heaviness often associated with traditional French dining. Its minimalist, crisp interiors are paired with floor‑to‑ceiling windows that command an unobstructed panorama of Victoria Harbour.

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Textural Counterpoint: A Seasonal Cantonese Interlude at the Four Seasons

In the height of Guangzhou‘s summer, nothing beats gathering a few friends and heading to an elegant restaurant for a relaxed meal. This time I made a special trip to Yu Yue Heen, the Chinese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, and had the good fortune to be among the first to taste their new summer menu. With high expectations, I embarked on a seasonal culinary journey.

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Elevated Southern Italian Fine Dining atop Victoria Harbour

I made a special trip to Hong Kong and saved my most anticipated meal for Tosca di Angelo, on the 102nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Perched high above the city, the restaurant completely defies the stereotypical image of sky-high dining as flashy and superficial. Its design, inspired by Roman opera and the wine estates of southern Italy, is both warm and textured.

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Michelin-Starred Cantonese Cuisine Above Victoria Harbour

Perched on the 102nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, Tin Lung Heen is far more than a restaurant – it is an unforgettable experience in itself. This establishment has held two Michelin stars for years and earned one Black Pearl diamond. It is not only one of the highest Cantonese restaurants in the world, but also a cloud-level sanctuary overlooking Victoria Harbour.

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Warm French Flavors & Quiet Moments at Rosewood’s The Sky House

No matter how packed the schedule, a slow, unhurried reunion with old friends is the best cure for the soul. So this weekend, I finally gathered with a long-lost friend and deliberately avoided the crowded, noisy trendy spots, choosing instead The Sky House, a cozy French bistro tucked inside Rosewood Hong Kong that radiates warmth and intimacy.

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Modern Indian Fine Dining Redefined at CHAAT

Tucked inside Rosewood Hong Kong, CHAAT stands as one of the city's most distinctive landmarks for refined Indian dining. The restaurant's design recreates the spirit of Old Delhi's bazaars, with blue-and-white ethnic patterned trims, vintage domed ceilings, and handcrafted exotic furnishings – bringing the lively, convivial atmosphere of Indian street food into the serene elegance of a luxury hotel, striking a perfect balance between vibrant rusticity and refined dining.

Golden Horn Views & A Contemporary Reimagining of Turkish Flavors

At OCTO, the restaurant inside the JW Marriott Istanbul by the Golden Horn, the shimmering light of the strait is woven into a contemporary reinvention of traditional Turkish flavors. The restaurant’s philosophy, “Food From Home,” aims to use local Turkish ingredients to create a culinary map stretching from the Aegean coast to the heart of Anatolia.

Where Istanbul’s Breeze Meets Ottoman Elegance

As Istanbul's wind blows in, carrying the salty tang of the Golden Horn and the sweet aroma of the Spice Bazaar, I climb the stone steps beside the market. Slowly, the story of the century‑old Pandeli unfolds among its turquoise İznik tiles.

The Meal That Shattered Every Turkish Food Stereotype I Had

After wandering through Istanbul all day—from the cobblestone streets of the Old City to the evening breeze of Galata Port—I just wanted to collapse somewhere and gaze into space. So, led by a local friend, I ended up at Muutto, tucked away by the harbor, ready to reward myself with a good meal. Little did I know that this dinner would completely shatter every stereotype I had about Turkish cuisine.

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