the list #250, apr 15, 2016

ISSUE 25015 APRIL 2016

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ISSUE 25015 APRIL 2016

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05 EDITOR’S LETTER

06 HOT TICKETS Hong Kong FutureIndie rom-com “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong” hits screens

08 GIVEAWAYPamper MeGet cash for beauty app BloomMe

09 DATE NIGHTHot DatesSweeten any date at Cobo House by 2am:dessert bar

10 WISHLIST About TownKikki.K launches its Mother’s Day range

LookbookLalie Chouffel shares her quirky items

Beauty and Wellness Vegan manicures and amazing brows

What’s InGuys can wear florals too

16 RECIPESKiss the CookEasy family meals

18 FEATUREPlaying FavoritesThree Hong Kong style icons tell us about their favorites spots in the city

25 HAPPENING ’HOODSTsuen WanCool eats and heritage at the end of the red line

26 WOMEN IN FOCUSSW WongThe Closeteur’s founder talks fashion waste in Hong Kong

28 SPECIAL FEATURE250 Things to Love About Hong KongUnique things to love (and laugh about)

42 MRS. KNOW-IT-ALLSpring CleaningWays to declutter your wardrobe

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EDITOR’S LETTER

We’re very pleased at The List to bring you our 250th issue! Since starting in July 2005, a lot of changes have come our way as a magazine, our team’s gotten stronger, Hong Kong has gotten way cooler, and we’re looking very much forward to the next 250 issues to come.

In this issue, we’re dedicating all our content to celebrating the city. We spoke to three style icons and top ladies of the fashion industry in our cover story (p.18), where they gave us style tips and words of wisdom about living in the SAR. In a break from our usual themed Know & Tel listings, we’ve brainstormed long and hard to bring you a special feature (p.28) of a whopping 250 favorite things about the city.

We hope you enjoy this issue, and learn to love the quirks about Hong Kong, and of course, The List.Kong, and of course, The List.

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HOT TICKETS

MAKE A DATEOur picks for the month

May 7

Blushing BubblesRosé lovers can get their fi x of pink bubbly on Mother’s Day weekend at the return of the Rosé Revolution, a rosé wine festival making its fi rst stop in Hong Kong before moving on to Singapore, Shanghai and Macau. Sip from 25 different types of rosé from international winemakers, and wash it down with a sausage sizzle barbecue. VIP ticketholders get a premium rosé cocktail as well as VIP lounge access.The Garden, Whisky@Stables, 1/F Hullett House, 1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $200-450 from ticketflap.com/roserevolution2016hk; $1,800 for four for dimsum and rosé at Loong Toh Heen with access to Rosé Revolution

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Walk and TalkAfter making its fi lm fest rounds, indie fi lm “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong” is fi nally getting its Hong Kong cinema release. Filmed here in 2014, Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg play a Chinese American visitor new to town, and an American expat who shows her the city. A walk-and-talk “Before Sunrise”-esque romance in the SAR? We’re in.Various times. AMC Cinema, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. $110 from amccinemas.com.hk

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Apr 22

Hemsworth BroSadly he’s not another of the hunky Aussie Hemsworth brothers, but Canadian DJ Ryan Hemsworth will still be blowing your minds when he takes over the decks at Studio. Known for his remixes of Grimes, Frank Ocean, Tinashe and Cat Power, it’s sure to be a hipsterstastic night.Studio, 1/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrance, Central. RSVP through pelago.events

Apr 28

Shop For a CauseYWCA’s annual Spring Bazaar is upon us again. Hit the YWCA Headquarters and check out their huge spread of jewelry, clothes, kids’ stuff, gifts, food, second hand books and more, while supporting women in the community. Don’t forget to swing by their bake sale for a cupcake for the road. YWCA Headquarters, 1 MacDonnell Rd., Central

COMINGUP

May 4 Onwards

Monet Ain’t the MotiveNeed some Monet in your life? Go check out the French impressionist’s masterpieces at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s “Claude Monet:

The Spirit of Place.” This exhibition will feature over 16 of Monet’s most emblematic artworks including the famous water lilies of “Nymphéas.”May 4-Jun 11. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd., Sha Tin. $10-20 at the door

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PAMPER YOURSELF FROM HEAD TO TOE WITH BLOOMMEWe’re taking you out of the April showers and into Hong Kong’s fi nest spas by teaming up with BloomMe: Hong Kong’s spa and salon booking app. One lucky reader of The List will win $1,000 in BloomMe cash to spend at a BloomMe Partner Spa of your choice to pamper and primp! BloomMe cash works just like real cash, and can be used for any spa or salon or treatment! As a plus, we’re also offering all our readers $150 in BloomMe cash instantly with code “list150”—so there’s plenty of beauty to go around!

ABOUT THE BRAND:BloomMe is Hong Kong’s top beauty booking app that delivers daily discounts at over 200 of the city’s fi nest spas and salons. In 30 seconds you can select a spa, treatment and time, then pay and confi rm your appointment, all in the app with no fuss or hassle. Download BloomMe from the Apple App Store or GooglePlay.Bloomme.com.hk

HOW TO ENTER:Where’s your favorite place to unwind in Hong Kong? Tell us in 50 words or less.Email: [email protected], with the subject line “The List Giveaway”Deadline: Apr 30, 2016

PSST… Congrats to our lucky winner Michelle H. who won a suite stay at newly opened Madera Hollywood in Central. We’ve been in touch, so don’t forget to check your email!

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DATE NIGHT

HOT DATESCouples’ night out

Sakura Blooms Cherry blossoms, sake and pink-themed tea sets set the romantic mood at Harbour City this spring, as guests delve into a Sakura-inspired world of Japanese-themed exhibitions and eats. There’ll be a “Sake & Food” tavern for you to try a range of almost 100 different whiskies on offer, as well as wagyu beef and sake pairings at various restaurants around the mall. Once you’ve fi lled up on food and drinks, head to the “Sake x Manga” exhibition, the fi rst overseas showing featuring 22 manga artists that have created custom bottles for 22 breweries in Ishikawa. Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2118-8666, harbourcity.com.hk

Late Night Sweets Fall in love over tiramisu and meringue at the hottest new dessert spot in town, Cobo House by 2am:dessert bar. Janice Wong, two-time winner of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, delivers mind-blowing dessert concoctions from the multi-textured Cassis Plum ($138) to the Chocolate H2O ($128) featuring aerated frozen chocolate. The beautiful edible art creations change by the seasons, so you can expect surprises every time you visit.G-1/F, 8-12 South Lane, Sai Wan, 2656-3088

Sundays at the Market A one-stop shop for food, drinks and shopping while getting some fresh air seems like the perfect date to us. Two popular Sunday markets return this spring. For island dwellers, the Discovery Bay Sunday Market is brimming with artisanal homeware and food against a picturesque waterfront set-up. If you’re in Sai Kung, head to the Sai Kung Sunday Market instead, which features over 50 vendors selling organic produce, handmade jewelry and clothing, with part of the proceeds going toward the Catherine’s Puppies charity.Discovery Bay Sunday Market, 11am-6pm. Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay Road, Lantau Island, handmadehongkong.com. Sai Kung Sunday Market, 11am-5pm, Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Rd., Sai Kung

Magic Hour Morton’s Hong Kong’s new Power Hour makes for the perfect opportunity to enjoy lighter bar bites and a few cocktails while making googly eyes at someone before the sun sets.

From Mon-Fri between 5-7pm, enjoy premium bar bites starting from $50, including their popular petit fi let mignon sandwiches for $80. Wash it down with a range of creative cocktails. 4/F, The Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2732-2343

Whisky FindsWe don’t want to say booze is necessary in fi nding love (or even lust) in Hong Kong—but it certainly doesn’t hurt. The Benromach Distillery Company recently revealed one of its rarest whiskies to date, the Benromach 35 Years Old. It features notes of cinnamon and beeswax polish, pear and oak—and goes down pretty smooth, we must say. It’s not cheap by any means, but it’s a gem for collectors and if you can dish out the dollars, it’s a gift guaranteed to impress. $14,800 from City’super, benromach.com

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HOT OPENING

Life in the Hong Kong LaneABOUT TOWN

Mother’s DatesGearing up for Mother’s Day, Swedish design stationery brand Kikki.K has just launched its new Mother’s Day Collection, which features beautiful gifts like memory books and story books for moms to record their words of wisdom and fill in your special moments together. Designed in Scandinavian florals and pastels, they’re perfect accessories and keepsakes for any trendy mom in your life. The range is rounded out with new whimsical wrapping paper, gift bags and greeting cards. Starting from Apr 18, any purchase will come with Kikki.K’s new heart-shaped erasers (set of two) for free.Shop B216, B/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Rd., Causeway Bay, 3101-1485, kikki-k.com

Taco FeverHot on the heels of the Taco Cleanse Hollywood fad diet, Taco Chaca began offering cleanse kits and vegan tacos at their restaurant. It’s all about filling up on nutritious vegan tacos without depriving you of comfort foods (aka carbs). Kits include Taco Chaca’s own tortillas, spice mix and hot sauce, salsa verde and pico de gallo, as well as a recipe list for you to make your own tacos at home. Our favorite? The meaty Portobello Spinach taco, perfect for the omnivores out there hesitating about a vegetarian cleanse.Three-day Taco Cleanse Kit starts from $225 from Taco Chaca, G/F, 119 Second St., Sai Ying Pun, 2559-9519, tacochaca.com

Sweet SensationsHere’s a fun idea for hen nights, birthdays and naughty get-togethers: Matt Lamming and Ed Rolston, founders of topless butler service Valley Butlers, have started running a new online sex shop Lovesations, which also organizes home sales parties for ladies to check out the wares in a private venue or the comfort of your own home. A consultant will attend the event to take you and your girls through the range of offerings, and you as the host will also receive some free goodies and discounts.lovesations.com

LIST LOVES

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1. Freelance bootsI wear these as much as I can: they have very high heels but are still miraculously comfortable. There is an iconic fl ower on the sole for Freelance shoes. They are very beautiful and durable, two thirds of my shoes come from this brand and have lasted me 10 years.

2. Cyril Carret photographyLiving surrounded by art is a great chance and a very important thing in my life. Lately I discovered the latest work of Cyril Carret, this is also the one I am exhibiting now at Charbon, and I am very impressed by this particular one: it’s very mysterious because you cannot see his face, and this graphic is very pure and beautiful.

3. Ear SculptureI’ve been collecting curious objects from all around the world for a long time. It’s a European tradition. I like to collect skulls: from bats to even a human skull. I bought this ear scupture from France; it’s strange, but beautiful and fun, too.

4. Hermes magnifying glass necklace

This necklace does magic to my outfi t and I wear it more than 3 days a week. I bought it in France 6-7 years ago. My wardrobe is very minimal therefore accessorizing brings more personalityto the total look.

5. Celine HandbagThis bag is huge but still beautiful. It is very convenient because it can carry all the numerous items I need every day like make up, pencils, tons of keys, billions of papers and also a hammer for the gallery. I need all that sort of things and every girl needs all those. Sometimes it gets very heavy – almost 8 kilos!

LOOKBOOKLalie Choffel is the gallery owner of Charbon Art Space, an art gallery and “cabinet of curiosities” boutique in Aberdeen which opened in fall 2015. Choffel moved to Asia from France almost 20 years ago and has been collecting art for 35. Specialized in management of cultural projects, she has produced and curated a number of art projects in Asia and France. She tells The List’s Jasmine Ng about her quirky and artful taste.8/F Sing Tek Factory, 44 Wong Chuk Hang St., Aberdeen, 2518-0035, charbonartspace.com

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Green FingersKnown to focus on organic and natural therapies and products, Iyara Hollywood Natural & Organic Spa has just brought in a new range of gel polishes by Bio Seaweed Gel, a Canadian brand of UV/LED-activated nail polishes that are all Big-5 Free and contain no formaldehyde. The List recently got to try it out using the bright, summery pink shade Watermelon, which is hot pink in bright sun but looks more classic red in yellow lighting. With fi ve coats in total including base, color and top coats, the manicure feels a little on the thicker, gummier side, though natural white nail edges still easily peeked through the translucent coats. The polish remains very shiny and durable through average wear and tear (and aggressive keyboard and phone typing habits!).Additional $200 on top of any manicure or pedicure service. Iyara Hollywood Natural & Organic Spa, 27 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2523-8700, iyarabeauty.com

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Your guide to looking fit and fabulousBEAUTY & WELLNESS

TRIED & TESTED

Sense of TouchThe Basics: It’s always said that the age of 25 is when the quality of your skin begins to go downhill. Hoping to remove fi ne lines on my face and enhance skin elasticity, I opted for the Signature Fresh Collagen Infusion Facial, one of the signature treatments at award-winning spa stalwarts Sense of Touch, which works to infuse pure collagen into the skin. This treatment features the latest products from their eponymous skincare line launched last year, Sense of Touch Laboratories.The Experience: Before the facial began, my therapist applied soothing essential oils to the face and neck with a gentle massage. It started with a two-step cleansing process to thoroughly clean off any residue and oil off my face. This was

followed by a fruit enzyme exfoliation process which helped slough off dead skin cells, followed up by aloe vera gel to calm and soothe the skin. After that, I had a fantastic and gently relaxing neck and shoulder massage. The facial rounded off with a thick, jelly-like fresh collagen mask which was left to set for about 15-20 minutes. The Takeaway: A solid, basic cleansing treatment with some immediately visible results. My skin looked fi rmer and plumped up, and I could notice right away that even the fi ne lines around my eyes were softly reduced too. A very relaxing mid-month pick-me-up! Isabelle HonSignature Fresh Collagen Infusion Facial, $1,180/80 minutes. Available at all Sense of Touch spas, including 1-5F, 52 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2526-6918, senseoftouch.com.hk

Your guide to looking fit and fabulousBEAUTY & WELLNESS

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Precisely PrettyThe High Precision Brow Pencil, Giorgio Armani’s newest eyebrow essential, is an easy-to-use,

double-ended pencil that features a retractable, high-precision tip to defi ne brow edges and a fi ne comb to groom stray hairs. It comes in three shades for everyone from blondes to dark brunettes. Plus it’s water-resistant—perfect for the sweaty summer months to come.$TBC from Giorgio Armani, various branches including Shop 109, Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd. Central, 2532-7733

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21Nice Brows, SonNewly launched at fashion retailers b+ab is Korean skincare and makeup brand Son & Park, created by infl uential makeup artists Son Dae-sik and Park Tae-yun, known for popularizing the dewy, Korean

makeup look du jour. Aside from their signature concealers, foundations and liner pencils, you can also pick up this inexpensive brow pencil for that iconic Korean straight brow look.$79, comes in two shades. Son & Park, three branches of b+ab including Shop UG113, UG/F, The One, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2677-0196

Fringe Benefi tPerfect to perk up a light, spring look, brow masters

Benefi t’s Gimme Brow stick is built like a mascara, with a brush and brow-volumizing gel formula that allows you to build up and defi ne those arches, whether you prefer them light and bright or dark and lush.$230 from Benefit (Brows A Go-Go Store), Unit 25D, 13-15 Hoi Kwong St., Quarry Bay, 3579-4000

’s newest eyebrow essential, is an easy-to-use,

liner pencils, you can also pick up this inexpensive brow pencil for that iconic

$79, comes in two shades. Son & Park, three branches of b+ab including Shop UG113, UG/F, The One, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2677-0196

double-ended pencil that features a retractable, high-precision tip to defi ne brow edges and a fi ne comb to groom stray hairs. It comes in three shades for everyone from blondes to dark brunettes. Plus it’s

Shop UG113, UG/F, The One, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2677-0196

Fringe Benefi tPerfect to perk up a light, spring look, brow masters

Benefi t’s Gimme Brow stick is built like a mascara, with a brush and brow-volumizing gel formula that allows you to build up and defi ne those arches, whether you prefer them light and bright or dark and lush.$230 from Benefit (Brows A Go-Go Store), Unit 25D, 13-15 Hoi Kwong St., Quarry Bay, 3579-4000

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WHAT’S IN

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EvisuShop 630, Level 6, Times Square, Causeway Bay, 2506-1931

Ted BakerShop 147, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-9609

Black and pink floral shirt, $2,199 from Evisu

Black and pink floral shirt,

Dollfin red and slate blue floral shirt, $2,750 from Ted Baker

Rootz faded floral t-shirt, $695 from Ted Baker

Florals for Dudes

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Dollfin red and slate blue floral shirt, $2,750 from Ted Baker

Green floral striped shirt with mandarin collar,$749 from RCANO

Subzero short-sleeved navy floral shirt, $1,195 from Ted Baker

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RECIPES

Monthly recipes from Mango Menus KISS THE COOKThis month, we have picked two of our favorite and easy-to-make meals that are perfect for family dinners.

First is teriyaki salmon, a simple but nutritious recipe with the homemade Japanese sauce, scattered with sesame seeds and coriander leaves. We like New Zealand Ora king salmon, which has the highest natural oil content of all the species. It’s chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids, the “right” kind of fat for bodies. The sweetness of the teriyaki appeals to children and the brown rice that the dish is served with is an excellent source of fi ber, making us feel fuller for longer.

For dessert, this croissant and berry bake is a fruitier and more decadent variation on the traditional bread and butter pudding. While traditionally served hot, it is also delicious cold for breakfast!

YOU’LL NEED

• Brown rice, quantity to your liking

• 2 cups broccoli fl orets

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 salmon fi llets weighing 150g-250g each.

• 1 cup brown rice

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

For the teriyaki sauce:

• 100ml Japanese Kikkoman soy sauce

• 200ml mirin

• 2 tbsp caster sugar

METHOD

1. Begin by cooking your brown rice according to the instructions on the packet. Do remember that brown rice can take considerably longer than white rice.

2. Wash and chop your broccoli and coriander during this time.

3. Prepare the teriyaki sauce by pouring the mirin in a pan and heating it over a low heat for a couple of minutes. Then add the soy sauce and sugar and simmer for another two minutes until it thickens slightly. Leave it to keep it warm in the pan while you cook the rest of the meal.

4. Eight minutes before your rice is ready, start cooking your broccoli and salmon. For the salmon, melt the butter in a non-stick pan and cook the salmon gently for around 1 minute on each of the four sides, depending on the size and shape of the fi llet. This timing is suitable for a 200g

fi llet of NZ Ora King salmon. For the broccoli, put a pan of water to boil and place the broccoli in a steamer above for a few minutes until al dente.

5. Serve the brown rice onto a plate next to the salmon fi llet and broccoli. Pour a little teriyaki sauce onto the salmon fi llet then scatter with chopped coriander and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Serves two

Salmon Teriyaki with Sesame, Coriander and Brown Rice

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RECIPES

Founded by Helen Scott, Mango Menus creates unique, mouth-watering recipes that contain healthy and nutritious ingredients. mangomenus.com

Croissant and Berry Bake

YOU’LL NEED

• 4 fresh croissants

• 3 tablespoons of berry jam

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 eggs

• 1.5 cups milk

• 1 cup cream

• 50g caster sugar

• Seeds from 1 vanilla pod

• Zest of half an orange

• Single cream (optional to serve with)

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Take an ovenproof dish and grease it with butter.

3. Slice your croissants in half lengthwise and spread the insides generously with butter and jam. Layer the bottom halves, bottoms down, along the dish. Then layer the tops of the croissant above them, trying to cover up any holes.

4. Whisk the eggs together with a fork. Then add the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and orange zest and combine with an electric handheld mixer.

5. Pour the milk mixture over the croissants then scatter the berries on top.

6. Bake for 30 minutes then check that the interior is cooked by tilting the dish slightly. It should be fi rm, but if it still appears runny, return it to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.

7. Serve warm with more fresh cream if desired.

Serves four to six

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insides generously with butter and jam. Layer the bottom halves, bottoms down, along the dish. Then layer the tops

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Whisk the eggs together with a fork. Then add the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla and orange zest and combine with

Pour the milk mixture over the croissants then scatter

Bake for 30 minutes then check that the interior is cooked by tilting the dish slightly. It should be fi rm, but if it still appears runny, return it to the oven for

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Toronto-born and Hong Kong-based Michelle Lai’s travel and style accessory brand Mischa is known for its iconic hexagonal print tote bags. What started as a passion project in 2004 grew to a cult following and soon international renown, thanks to its simple and timeless styles. Lai shares her thoughts on classics in the SAR.

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Michelle Lai

Three Hong Kong style mavens take us through their tastes and their Hong Kong favorites. By Evelyn Lok

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The List: What does style mean to you?

Michelle Lai: Style is a natural quiet confi dence. It’s the way someone carries themselves no matter what they’re wearing. My go-to outfi t changes depending on the occasion. I wear a lot of all-black and during the day, ripped jeans and a shirt, or dresses in the summer time. It has to be something I’m comfortable in.

The List: Food is so important in Hong Kong. What’s your go-to meal here?

ML: That’s very dependent upon the company, but I like my mom’s fried shrimp roe noodles. No one can make it as well as she does. And it reminds me of home—my grandma used to make this when I was little.

The List: What place is your best kept secret in Hong Kong?

ML: It’s not so secret if I share it, is it? It would probably be one of the many trails you can take to get away from the city.

The List: Do you shop a lot? What are some of your favorite items?

ML: Besides shoes, I’m not a big shopper. I have a bad habit of buying more shoes than I’ll ever wear. I wouldn’t say I’m addicted, but it’s the thing I spend the most on besides travel. I go through phases—right now it’s heels from Gianvito Rossi and sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger or Nike.

The List: What do you do to unwind?

ML: I really enjoy spending time puttering around home. If I’m feeling social, then a meal with friends is a great way to relax.

The List: What’s the most romantic thing your partner has done for you?

ML: Taking the time to write letters. I feel like people don’t do that enough anymore.

The List: What quality do you think is the sexiest?

ML: You can’t go wrong with a witty sense of humor.

The List: Do you believe in a higher power?

ML: I believe there is something much greater than ourselves, but also that we have the ability to manifest anything we want.

The List: What quality do you strive to have in your everyday life?

ML: To have an open heart, and to be positive. It can be challenging especially when things don’t go as planned or you come up against obstacles. I fi nd yoga and exercise are very effective in clearing my mind and helping me take a step back. When you see the big picture, you realize everything works out for the best in the end. Also, surrounding yourself with positive and supportive friends and advisors is so important.

Toronto-born and Hong Kong-based Michelle Lai’s travel and style accessory brand Mischa is known for its iconic hexagonal print tote bags. What started as a passion project in 2004 grew to a cult following and soon international renown, thanks to its simple and timeless styles. Lai shares her thoughts on classics in the SAR.

mischadesigns.com

GET MICHELLE’S

PICKS Ü Fried shrimp roe noodles: Cheung Wing Kee Shrimp Roe Noodle Factory (張榮記蝦子麵廠), G/F, Rammon Mansion, 3-5 Station Lane, Hung Hom, 2954-0694

Ü Gianvitto Rossi, Onitsuka Tiger, Nike All from Lane Crawford, Podium 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2118-2288, lanecrawford.com

Mischa’s latest collection for spring/summer 2016

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The List: Working in fashion, what are your thoughts on style?

Maya Yuen: Style to me is about how you present yourself as a person. It’s not just about fashion or what you wear, but also your manner, your vision, your creativity and your principles. My go-to outfi t is always something minimalist. I am interested in sleek, simple shapes in a monochrome and toned-down palette. Sharp, smart and practical. Black is defi nitely my best friend: 90 percent of my wardrobe is black. It’s a no-frills hue that always works. It also saves me a lot of time in picking my outfi t… especially in the early morning.

The List: What’s your favorite under-the-radar place to shop?

MY: Pantry Magic. I admit I am a hopeless foodie who loves food and loves to cook food. I can fi nd many kinds of unusual cooking tools here. My most recent purchase was an Italian pasta making machine and a piece of pizza stone. I’ll get a paella pan in the near future.

The List: What’s your go-to comfort meal in Hong Kong?

MY: Law Fu Kee, The Congee Expert (羅富記粥

麵專家). When I’m feeling under the weather, a good bowl of beef congee will do the trick as an instant pick-me-up and a natural remedy. These guys have been doing business for more than a few decades. There’s a reason why they’re one of the best in town!

From Lane Crawford jewelry marketer to Central Saint Martins-trained jewelry designer, Maya Yuen launched her eponymous brand in Hong Kong in 2015, retailing at accessories stalwarts The9thMuse as well as online. Her debut range features bold geometric shapes and clean lines referencing architecture. We pick her brain about her sleek aesthetic and how it translates across to her everyday style.

Maya Yuen

The9thMuse as well as online. Her debut range features bold geometric shapes and clean lines referencing architecture. We pick her brain about her sleek aesthetic and how it translates across to her everyday style.

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The List: What’s the best meal you’ve had recently?

MY: The Chairman (大班樓) is totally worth the hype! I love the authentic and yet traditional Cantonese cuisine, using only fresh and local ingredients and no MSG. There are some traditional Cantonese dishes that always take me down memory lane with fl avors from my childhood.

The List: What’s your personal favorite spot in the city?

MY: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park. The open atmosphere and the greenery, which is rare in Hong Kong. When the weather is good, I’ll have a lunch picnic over there while working on my design sketches. I’ve found my creativity fl ows better when I am surrounded by greenery and a relaxing environment.

The List: What was the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you?

MY: Leaving love memo notes in random places in the house.


MY: Being a good listener and in turn being able to introduce some philosophical insight into a conversation.


MY: My foremost concern is a rational understanding of how the world works rather than a sense of connection to something larger than myself. That said, faith is important to me because it helps us cope with the struggles and hardships of life and encourages love and moral behavior.

The List: What’s your favorite thing to do to unwind?

MY: Hiking! All the way from Conduit Road up to the Peak via Lung Fu Shan Country Park [Central Green Trail] is my most frequent route. It is very soothing surrounded by the nature and greenery. It allows me to take a slow pace and clear my mind.

The List: And on a day when you feel like treating yourself?

MY: Deep tissue massages followed by a nice haircut.

The List: What quality do you strive to have in your everyday life?

MY: To maintain a positive mental attitude! I believe a positive mindset can help us to overcome many unexpected obstacles in life. It is a habitual way of thinking that encourages me always endeavor to do better.

GET MAYA’S PICKS

Ü Pantry Magic, G/F, 25 Lok Ku Rd., Central, 2504-0688

Ü Law Fu Kee The Congee Expert (羅富記粥麵專家), G/F, 142 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2543-3881

Ü The Chairman (大班樓), G/F, 18 Kau U Fong, Central, 2555-2202

Ü Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, 16 Eastern St. North, Sai Ying Pun

Ü Central Green Trail (via Lung Fu Shan Country Park) hike: Start at intersection of Kotewall Road and Conduit Road, 5km, around 1.5-2 hours

The waterfront area at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park

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Kayla Wong

The List: What does style mean to you?

Kayla Wong: Style to me is the way someone shows their character and personality. It is very personal and allows us to be creative and think out of the box. My style varies with my mood, but my go-to outfit is usually a plain tee with comfy worn out jeans and sneakers.

The List: What’s your favorite spot in the city?

KW: My secret place is actually a spot in Causeway Bay called Dream On Cafe. They have nice drinks and yummy snacks, and they feature different local artists from time to time which is a great plus. I love to discover new artists so getting the chance to do that while sipping on a warm drink is great.

The List: What’s your favorite meal in Hong Kong?

KW: There are too many to choose from! I love food so it is impossible for me to pick one, but I’d say my go-to comfort meal would be a bowl of fishball noodles from Kong Chai Kee (江仔記) in Causeway Bay, just a few steps away from Times Square.

A budding philanthropist, Kayla Wong has promoted causes from the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Fund to speaking openly about LGBT causes through her public profile as the daughter of supermodel Janet Ma and actor Michael Wong. Wong also launched her own fashion label, Basics for Basics, which emphasizes fair trade practices and clothing that is made with love and care. Wong chats with us about spreading love and living simply in Hong Kong.

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GET KAYLA’S

PICKS Ü Dream On Café, Unit 2A, Po Foo Building, 1-5 Foo Ming St., Causeway Bay, 2504-1137

Ü Fish Ball Kong Chai Kee, G/F, 2 Kau U Fong, Central, 2815-5281

Ü Pure Yoga, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 2971-0055

Ü Flawless Spa, 4/F, Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham St., Central, 2869-5868The List: Favorite under-the-radar place to

shop in town?

KW: I normally shop online, but if I were to choose a shop that I like in Hong Kong it would be The 9th Muse in Central. I am a big fan of jewelry and I love collecting rings—The 9th Muse always has interesting brands and designers. They even recently launched their own in-house designed jewelry!

The List: What do you do to unwind?

KW: At the moment my favorite thing to do is yoga—I go to Pure. I’ve been practising for a few years now, but I’m not the most diligent student. On a day I feel like treating myself, I go for a spa massage. It’s the ultimate relaxation time where I get to just enjoy my own company. I don’t really have a go-to place for a spa treatment as I don’t go that often and I always like trying new places. But if I were to pick a place that never fails, it would be Flawless in Central.


KW: I believe there is a higher power and I believe in the power of prayer.

The List: What was the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you?

KW: The most romantic thing my partner did for me was when I was very sick in bed but she wasn’t in town, she had fl owers sent to my home. It made my day!


KW: I think a creative mind is the sexiest. I love being around creative people because they inspire me and they make me feel more alive.

The List: What quality do youstrive to have in your everyday life?

KW: I think perseverance is a very important quality to have. In anything you do, whether if it’s work or being in a relationship, it is important to never give up no matter how hard times may be.

being around creative people because they inspire me and they make me feel more alive.

The List: What quality do youstrive to have in your everyday life?

I think perseverance is a very important quality to have. In anything you do, whether if it’s work or being in a relationship, it is important to never give up no matter

inspire me and they make me feel more alive.

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own company. I don’t really have a go-to place for a spa treatment as I don’t go that often and I always like trying new places. But if I were to pick a place that never fails, it would be Flawless in Central.

strive to have in your everyday life?

KW: I think perseverance is a very important quality to have. In anything you do, whether if it’s work or being in a relationship, it is important to never give up no matter how hard times may be.

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Tsuen WanTired of the same old city center bores? Hop on the MTR and stay ‘til the very end of the red line for a pleasant surprise: Tsuen Wan embodies the blend between old and new and is full of cultural heritage, good eats and extraordinary views of the city.

2. Sam Tung Uk MuseumA great cultural day trip in Tsuen Wan starts at the older part of town. Declaired a historical monument in 1981, the Sam Tung Uk Museum is a restored 200-year-old traditional walled village. It now displays the remnants of this once bustling village—an ancestral hall, two rows of side houses, an exhibition hall and a lecture hall, with displays of period furniture, handicrafts and old farming tools. 2 Kwu Uk Lane, 2411-2011

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4. Dragon Stream Village At the foot of Tai Mo Shan in Tsuen Wan lies one of Hong Kong’s oldest farming villages—Chuen Lung Tsuen, or “Dragon Stream Village.” It’s a gloriously green little enclave that sees visitors popping by to explore one of its famous tea houses. While you’re here, don’t miss Choi Lung Restaurant: This family-run spot uses the local fresh spring water to brew its tea , perfectly paired with fresh dim sum. Chuen Lung Tsuen. Get there: Take minibus no.80 from Tsuen Wan MTR station

5. Kala Cheese Toast SpecialistWho says cheese has to be yellow? Kala’s stirred up the Hong Kong food crazy scene with its inventive creation—the rainbow cheese toastie! Take time to pull this photogenic toastie apart and admire the amazing strings of red, blue and green, all made with natural food colorings.Starts from $35, Shop 6, G/F, Cheong Tai Building, 4 Tsuen Hing Path, Tsuen Wan, 3706-5432

3. Tsuen Wan Pier After the end of a long busy day roaming around town, why not head to Tsuen Wan Public Pier? This vantage point offers swoon- and camera-worthy views of the sunset that haven’t been Instagrammed to death...yet. Adjacent to Tsuen Wan West MTR station exit

1. Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail This is called an ancient trail for a reason: the route used to be a vital trade artery connecting the 18 villages of Shap Pat Heung in Yuen Long, and the market town of Tsuen Wan. It’s a steep and tiring climb to the top of Shek Lung Kung, but you’ll be glad you did it for the views of Tsing Yi harbor. Get there: Take KMB bus 39M from Tsuen Wan MTR to Allway Gardens

Who says cheese has to be yellow? Kala’s stirred

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SW Wong is the co-founder of The Closeteur, Hong Kong’s newly launched online shopping mecca which features preloved items offered by celebrities, fashion infl uencers and industry professionals. It also works to support charities too: Half of the profi ts go to environmental charities 1% For The Planet and Aquameridian Conservation & Education (ACE) Foundation. Charmaine Ng talks to Wong about fashion waste and how she hopes to change Hongkongers’ view towards secondhand clothes.

Before starting The Closeteur, I worked in the fashion industry. On the side, I did charity work and was part of Shark Savers Hong Kong.

One year ago, we began forming our business idea [for The Closeteur]. Our goal was to combine our love for fashion and our passion about helping the environment together.

Many people do not know that they are indirectly contributing to pollution by partaking in fast fashion. Today’s popular culture is one where clothes are cheap, so people are always purchasing without thinking about the quality and whether or not they really like the items.

The more we buy, the more we end up not wearing and throwing away, which in turn causes us to buy more.

This fashion waste contributes to the landfi ll problem—more than 10,000 tons of clothes are thrown away each year just in Hong Kong.

However, Hongkongers do not like to purchase secondhand clothes.

The Closeteur is different from other secondhand stores because we teach you how to mix and match the pieces we sell.

I previously lived in Australia, where people recycle as a part of their everyday lives. Here, the government has to do a lot just to educate people on the subject. Nowadays, it has improved.

We want to change Hongkongers’ views on secondhand clothes, not just to convince people to buy them and that’s it. To change the industry, we must change ourselves and our spending habits fi rst.

People always ask: are they from superstars? Why should I buy these secondhand clothes if I can get brand new ones?

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SW WONG“Fast fashion in Hong Kong won’t change as long as the demand is still there.”

Everyone wears a piece differently and the fi rst owner will have thought of how to style the piece when they bought it.

A large number of celebrities are selling their old clothes through The Closeteur. They will model their items themselves to provide inspiration of how to wear their pieces for buyers.

We also have an interactive magazine online, where we give information on fashion waste and tips on taking care of your clothes to make them last longer.

Half of our profi ts go to environmental charities, including 1% For The Planet and the ACE Foundation.

Fast fashion in Hong Kong won’t change as long as the demand is still there. But I feel that education can slowly change the industry, just like our recycling habits and consumption of shark fi n. It just needs time.

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FlavorsAn essential part of Hong Kong is food, glorious food

1. The unique taste of Cantonese dim sum

Lin Heung Tea House has been here since the 1920s to cure your dim sum cravings.Tsang Chiu Ho Building, 160 Wellington

St, Sheung Wan, 2544-4556

2. The slightly bittersweet taste of local iced lemon tea

Ki Kei Cafe replaces lemon slices with lemon peel and fresh lemon juice.

G/F, 8 Kut Hing Street, Tai O

3. Black herbal jellyWhile best eaten with just a sprinkle of

sugar, Kei Kee Dessert serves the dessert with heaps of fresh cut fruits.

33 Kam Fai Path, Yuen Long, 2479-4743

4. The herbal tea craze in the hot summer months

Chau Ka Yuen supposedly sells a bowl of their ”Chicken bone grass” tea (雞骨草涼茶)

every fi ve minutes. G/F, 52 Ap Lei Chau Main St.,

Ap Lei Chau

5. Eating a hot peanut butter waffle in cold weather

Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffl es serves up piping hot waffl es with your

choice of topping—think Nutella or condensed milk.

492 King’s Rd., North Point

6. Navigating the maze at Chungking Mansion to eat like

you’re in IndiaCrowned as the King of Curry, Khyber Pass

Mess Club is a Chungking gemFlat E2, 7/F, Block E, ChungkingMansion,

36-44 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui

7. Silk stocking milk teaYou can’t go wrong with Lan Fong Yuen’s

legendary milk tea. 2 Gage St., Central, 2544-3895

8. Warm and wobbly straight-out-of-the-oven egg tarts

The hardest decision is choosing between the puff pastry and the shortcrust variety.

Violet Cake Shop, 94A Electric Rd., Tin Hau

9. Black market cookies: Jenny Bakery

There are always long lines outside the shop, with people aiming for their prized

“teddy bear” butter cookies. Why so popular? Try a box for yourself.

Shops 24, G/F & 42, 1/F, Mirador Mansion, 54-64 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha

Tsui, 2311-8070, jennybakery.com

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250 Things to Love about Hong Kong

“teddy bear” butter cookies. Why so popular? Try a box for yourself.

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10. Creamy scrambled eggs at Australia Dairy Company and the

hivemind service thereOne of the top cha chaan tengs

in town—but be prepared for an intimidating(-ly fast) dining experience.

47 Parkes St, Jordan, 2730-1356.

11. Freshly baked pineapple buns with a cold slab of butter

Kam Wah Café claims to be the inventor of this guilty pleasure—and they do

take their buns seriously. 47 Bute St., Prince Edward,

2392-6830.

12. Next level desserts seem to get crazier every summer

Try this honey toast-ception: a toast box fi lled with sweet honey-fl avored mini toast pieces, garnished with fruit and ice cream.

Dazzling Café, Shop 22, 3/F, The One, 100 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2312-6099

13. Expensive food items that still get customers because of

the hypeI Cremeria’s signature soft serve cream parfait is served in a sweet green melon half—and will set you back $220 a pop.Shop F-9, 1/F, 11-19 Great George St.,

Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay

14. Sipping a locally made craft beer

Hong Kong Beer Co. was the fi rst micro-brewery in Hong Kong.

Get a pint at Inn Side Out. 2/F, SCAA, 88 Caroline Hill Rd.,

Causeway Bay

15. Chowing down on humble seafood in a sampan

Shun Kee Typhoon Shelter Seafood, Typhoon Shelter, Causeway Bay,

8112-0075

16. Old school, almost extinct street snacks always make a

welcome cameoPsst... We often notice an elderly man

selling authentic sugar “scallion” wraps near Kowloon Tong’s Festival Walk.

17. Curry fish balls are an emblematic food of Hong KongWong Lam Kee Chiu Chow Fishball

Noodles makes them fresh every morning.Shop A, 10 Shau Kei Wan Main St. East,

Shau Kei Wan, 2886-0068

18. Cantonese soups from home or a quick fix on the MTR

We love the nourishing teas and soups at Healthworks in most MTR stations.

Shop W7, Central MTR Station (Exit A near Worldwide House), 2840-0518

19. Eating fried food and getting told you’re too “hot air”

Get some “24 herbs” tea or “gweilo herbal tea” aka ice cold beer, stat!

20. A double dose of caffeine in a milk tea-coffee hybrid, yuan yeung, to

start a morning off right.China Café offers an extra icy variation.

G/F, 1077A Canton Rd., Mong Kok, 2392-7825

21. Eating dai pai dong grub while watching the

world pass bySing Heung Yuen has the most amazing tomato soup noodles

2 Mei Lun St., Central, 2544-8368

22. Chinese New Year puddings get crazier every year, from coffee-

flavored ones to cakes decked out in gold leaf

23. Indulging in comforting hot pot with a huge group

Want some trendy hot pot? Check out The Drunken Pot in Tsim Sha Tsui

2/F, 8 Observatory Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2321-9038

24. Soy sauce western cuisineSammy’s Kitchen is a sure-fire classic.

204-206 Queen’s Rd. West,Western, 2548-8400

25. Hiking across Lamma to get to the seafood restos

Lamma Hilton Shum Kee Restaurant (no relation to the hotel) is a strong favorite.

26 Sok Kwu Wan Second St., Lamma Island 2982-8290

26. The city’s silkiest Tofu Fa Ah Por Tofu Fa, 1 Yung Shue Wan,

Lamma Island

A double dose of caffeine in a milk tea-coffee hybrid, yuan yeung, to

start a morning off right.offers an extra icy variation.

G/F, 1077A Canton Rd., Mong Kok, 2392-7825

Eating dai pai dong grub while watching the

world pass bySing Heung Yuen has the most amazing tomato soup noodles

2 Mei Lun St., Central, 2544-8368

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27. Getting your wonton noodle fix anywhere, anytime

Wing Wah Noodle Shop’s hand-kneaded egg noodles make them extra delicious.89 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2527-7476

28. The 4pm after school rush for Indo Mie garlic noodles at any

nearby 7-Eleven

29. Weird starchy cream of mushroom soups in local restaurants

30. Dunking chinese fried donuts into a steaming bowl of congee

Dak Fat Congee (德發粥品) is popular for their fried donut sticks wrapped in rice rollsG/F, 9B & 11 Sze Pei Square, Tsuen Wan,

2498-8404/2408-7368

31. Steamed minced meatloaf with a salty egg yolk—the comfort food

served in a typical Hong Kong homeMan Sing Bing Sut (民聲冰室) or “People’s

Voice” offers homey huge meatloaf16 Wun Sha St., Tai Hang

32. The unique intense flavor from tea (and soy sauce) poached eggs,

mostly found in herbal tea shops.Farm Milk Company uses farm-fresh eggs.

Shek Kong Kap Lung, 78 Lui Kung Tin, Yuen Long, 2832-9218

33. The crazy following for anything matcha-flavored in Hong Kong

Get your matcha ice cream fix at Via Tokyo, which just opened a new TST branch.

29 Cameron Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2385-6388

34. Being able to get the daintiest, softest chargrilled char siu and the toughest construction worker tier

grilled pork both in CentralGet the fancy version at Mott 32,

which uses Iberico Pork. Basement, Standard Chartered Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Rd., Central, 2885-8688

35. The sweet and salty, tart flavor of dried wah mui prunes

Get them: Yiu Fung Store, Shop A, G/F, 2 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay

36. A freshly made bowl of bouncy fish ball or fish

cake noodlesTak Cheong Noodle (德昌魚蛋粉), G/F,

75 Electric Rd., Tin Hau, 2510-8783

ScentsSmells and odors of the

Big Lychee

37. Medicinal aroma of herbal tea at traditional herbal tea shops

Sam Bo Fong, Shop 4B, 55 Dundas St., Mong Kok, 2781-0728

38. The citrusy scent of potted kumquat trees adorning building lobbies during Chinese New Year

39. The fresh verdant smell of the Flower Market in springtimeFlower Market, Prince Edward

40. The smell of Aberdeen near the floating restaurants

41. The unique mishmash of fresh vegetables, sweet fruits and ferrous

smell of live produce at the wet markets

Want a high tech wet market experience? Head to Siu Sai Wan Wet Market,

revamped with wifi, phone chargers, and online live chicken orders.

G/F, Siu Sai Wan Market, Siu Sai Wan Plaza, Eastern

42. The floral scent of the lobby at Kowloon Shangri-La

64 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui East, 2721-2111

43. Pungent diesel engines of the Star Ferry

44. The humidity on your nose especially during April-May or upon

return from a trip abroad

45. The aroma of home cooking from the neighbors traveling into

your living room

46. The unique sweaty scent of food boiling away at a congee

or noodle shopSang Kee, 20-22 Cleverly St., Sheung Wan,

2541-8199

47. Charcoal-fired claypot rice and oily deep fried oyster cakes

in Yau Ma TeiFour Seasons Claypot Rice, 46-58 Arthur St., Yau Ma Tei

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picnicking on IFC roof

50. Eye-wateringly acrid burning incense at Chinese New Year’s

celebrations at Che Kung Temple 7 Che Kung Miu Rd., Tai Wai, 2603-4049

51. Milky and sweet scent of Bubble Tea

You can smell the aroma of TenRen Cha for Tea’s bubble teas from a block away.

TenRen Cha for Tea, Eslite, 10/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay,

3419-6780

52. The sweet smell of of fruits at the Yau Ma Tei Wholesale

Fruit Market

53. The smell of dried seafood on Wing Lok Street

Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan

54. Pungent stinky tofu in Mong KokKai Kee Snacks, 41 Dundas St.,

Mong Kok

55. The smell of wet tofu and fish fading into greens and fruits as you

walk up Graham StreetGraham Street, Central

56. Smelling wet fresh cut grass,Victoria Peak Garden,

Mount Austin Road, The Peak

57. The sweet smell of freshly cooked eggettes or egg waffles

Oddies’s got next-level chocolate eggettes.Shop 1F, G/F, 149 Wan Chai Rd.,

Wan Chai, 9551-7972

58. The intoxicating smell of Bee Cheng Hiang dried meat jerky

outside the MTR in Causeway Bay.Kong Mansion, 2-6 Yee Wo St., 2833-0128

59. The perfumed air when you step into the elevator lobby to get to

Vibes at The Mira hotelVibes, 5/F, The Mira, 118 Nathan Rd.,

Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-5599

60. The salty smell of dried seafood and shrimp paste still in

the making in Tai OTai O, Lantau Island

61. The smell of charcoal and honey at a

Hong Kong-style barbecue

62. The salty sea smell that sticks to the whole bus when you’re

heading home from the beachCitybus no.9 runs between Shau Kei Wan

(close to the MTR) and Shek O beach

63. The scent of fear when you’re locked in a room at Freeing HK

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64. The smell of the inside of a face mask when you have the

slightest cold

SoundsNoises and sound bites we

like to hear

65. The wailing and singing and percussion sounds from

Cantonese opera

66. Gushing sound of fountains at Hong Kong Park

19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, 2521-5041

67. Flapping of pigeon wings over our heads outside the Tsim Sha Tsui

Star Ferry pier

68. People oohing and aahing at Pui Pui the celebrity crocodile

Hong Kong Wetland Park, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, 3152-6666

69. Haggling with market vendors, and hearing them beg you to come

back when you do the “walk-away” technique

Ladies Market, Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok

70. The boisterous sounds of the Cantonese dialect and other native dialects like Hakka and Chiu Chow

71. Punters tuning into radio broadcast with rapid Cantonese

commentary on horseracing

72. The “ding-ding” noise that you hear on trams

73. The nonsensical restaurant terms and secret lingo used in local

cha chaan tengs

74. The Cantonese accent while speaking a foreign language

75. The sound of Star Ferry’s rattling engine noise

76. The jingle of the TVB newscast


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77. Eating at the night market at the noisy junction in Temple Street

Corners of Battery and Woo Sung Streets

78. Gym salesmen chasing you down the street yelling their

promotions at you

79. Large groups of domestic helpers dancing on Sundays

80. MTR staff holding up stop signs during rush hour telling

people to queue

81. Beyond’s song in every protest, “Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies”

(海闊天空)

82. The annoying sound of motorcycle engines speeding on the

highway in the middle of the night

83. Parents’ Asian-style disciplining in public

84. People yelling “where are you?” at the meeting point under

Times Square’s huge TV

85. The annoying sounds of Candy Crush on the MTR

86. Novice-level recorder skills for every kid who went to primary school here

87. The rapid beeping sound when the green light flashes: run!

88. Old people and their pet caged birds in parks

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Prince Edward

89. The sound of clinking china when Hongkongers rinse their

tableware before a dim sum meal

90. The firecracker and drumming sounds at the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance during Mid Autumn Festival

91. A tranquil nighttime walk along TST waterfront to Hung Hom,

hearing nothing but the harbor and distant cars

92. The trickle of water when hiking at Bride’s Pool

Get there: Take KMB bus no.75K from Tai Po Market MTR Station to Tai Mei Tuk, get

off at the green pavilion

93. The origin story of “Swiss Sauce” chicken wings—

how “Swiss” was a mispronunciation of “sweet” soy sauce.

Tai Ping Koon’s famous variety has plenty of aromatic sesame oil and huadiao wine.

G/F, 60 Stanley Street, Central, 2899-2780

94. The mass of people crossing the road at Sogo, the busiest

intersection in the citySogo, 555 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay, 2833-8338

95. People swearing on the football/basketball pitch at Victoria Park

96. Local farmers showing off their wares at farmers markets

Tong Chong Street Markets, every Sunday through Jun 12, 2016, 11am-5pm. Taikoo Place, Tong Chong Street,

Quarry Bay

97. The difference in the sound of an adult and a concessionary octopus card on the MTR gates

98. The sound of mahjong shuffling when walking past

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99. Uncles gathering to play chinese chess in park pavilions

100. Iconic Hong Kong birds chirping and hooting in the early

evening and early morning

101. The MTR PA telling people to stand still on the escalator, and to

not look at their mobile phones

102. One of a kind Cantonese slang terms and swear words

103. The music coming from Mr. Softee ice cream trucks

104. Middle aged men discussing the latest races while yum cha

105. The tantalizing drilling sounds coming from construction sites


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106. Long, drawn out annoying horns by impatient drivers

107. Poor reporters shouting against the howling typhoon winds while doing

live reports outdoor

108. Classic TV ads that are still playing after 30 years

The Sze Hing Loong peanut commercial, anyone?

109. The chuckles at TakeOut Comedy

B/F, 34 Elgin St., Central, 6220-4436, takeoutcomedy.com

110. The sound of flipping pages in the City Hall study room before

public exam periods5 Edinburgh Place, Central

111. The delightful end-of-school-day chimes instead of jarring

school bells

SightsThings we see on the streets

112. The iconic Victoria Harbour skyline

Grab a drink at the Ozone for an unblocked view:

118/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, ICC, 1 Austin Rd. West, West Kowloon, 2263-2270,

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113. Cascades of long dark locks in whatever crowds

you go through.

114. The perennial traffic jam outside the Cross Harbour Tunnel.

Beat the traffic with the HK Road Info app, free on the app store.

115. The evening light show along the waterfront.

A Symphony of Lights, 8 pm daily.

116. Getting squashed like sardines during rush hour

on the MTR

117. The iconic green trams Ride all the way from the Shau Kei Wan

Terminus to the Western Market for a full experience.

118. Dim sum trolleysMetropol Hong Kong is one of the few

places that still serve dim sums in trolleys.4/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway,

Admiralty, 2865-1988

119. The impressive ridges of Lion Rock

For great views of the iconic mountain head to Lion Rock bar.

3/F, 193 Prince Edward Rd. West, Mong Kok

120. Rusty Signboards Check out the neon signs on Nathan Road.

121. Streetside karaoke along Temple Street

(Or is it just noise?)

122. Talkative fortune tellers in Temple Street

Wait til it’s dark before venturing into the rows of tents—go in and try your luck!

123. Hawker carts touting their delicious street snacks

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124. Wong Tai Sin Temple brimming with people during

Chinese New Year2 Chuk Yuen Village, Wong Tai Sin,

Kowloon, 2327-8141

125. Making a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree

Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, 2638-3678

126. “Mahjong School” signboardsKai Kee Mahjong School, Shop 3,

Cambridge Building, 25-39 Hong Ning Rd., Kwun Tong

127. Fishing boats in Aberdeen

128. The tallest floors of skyscrapers hidden in the mist

129. Old ladies “villain-hitting” with a slipper under the

Canal Road flyover

130. Gazing at bokehs of street lamps and neon signs through

a window on a rainy night

131. The observation elevator at Hopewell Centre

183 Queen’s Rd. East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

132. Standing along the piers at night, between

two distinct skylinesSee it: Hung Hom Ferry Pier

133. Local hair game: Strong

134. The fake sky above Sky Bar at Langham Place

It feels a little like the final scene of Jim Carey’s “The Truman Show”

Langham Place, 8 Argyle St., Mong Kok

135. Seafood with a view in Sai Kung

Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant, 87-89 Man Nin St., Sai Kung, 2792-6938

136. Beautiful scenic hikes just a stone’s throw away

137. The old juxtaposed with the new in our architecture

138. The cartoon-driven cafes where fans queue for hours

Gudetama Cafe by Izumi Curry, Yata, LG/F, apm Millennium City 5, 418 Kwun

Tong Road, Kwun Tong

139. The lively protests in Causeway Bay on important

public holidaysLabour Day’s coming up, so prepare yourself for the parade of workers.

140. Pristine, lesser-visited beaches, such as Hap Mun Bay.

Get there: Take bus no. 92 from Diamond HIll MTR station and get off at Sai Kung

Town, then rent one of the sampans by the waterfront.

141. Our city not being one flat boring terrain

142. The exploding street art scene everywhere you look

Our favorite is the colorful staircase in Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei

143. More shopping malls per square mile than probably anywhere

in the world

144. Having hot pot in Sham Shui Po beneath the neon lights

Wo Kui Hot Pot (鍋居火鍋專門店), G/F, 191 Fuk Wan St., Sham Shui Po, 2780-1618

145. Dragon boat racing at Stanley Beach

Catch the annual Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships on Jun 9.

8am-6pm at Stanley Main Beach

146. The temple fairs at Tai Kok Tsui, and foreigners dressed

up like ancient emperors

147. The record-breaking big fish on Lamma that’s worshipped at the

Tin Hau temple in Sok Kwu Wan Tin Hau Temple, Sok Kwu Wan,

Lamma Island

148. Getting lost around the brown Ma On Shan line—

because no one really gets it, still

149. Dispensary cats and social media pages for dispensary cats

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150. The first five and last three episodes of TVB soap operas.

You don’t really need to watch the rest…

151. Long lines of parents and children on kindergarten

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152. People reselling iPhones right outside Apple stores

The Toy House, 100 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

153. Kids doing homework in practically every café

154. Long queues outside newly opened restaurants

155. Long queues outside ladies’ restrooms

156. Girls with horizontal Korean-inspired brows, whether it

looks good on them or notGet the look: 3CE, 42 Sai Yeung Choi St.

South, Mong Kok, 2387-4577

157. People carrying UV-protective umbrellas on a sunny day

158. Men helping their female partners carry their handbags

159. Buses so packed the doors can barely shut

160. People pushing their dogs around in carriages

161. Schoolgirls wearing sweaters over their cheongsam uniforms in

30 degree weather

162. Older people running into MTR carriages to hog seats

163. People sprinting across the platform at Admiralty MTR

164. Pole-leaners on the MTR

165. Domestic helpers picnicking on pedestrian walkways

166. Shoe shiners on Theatre Lane, Causeway Bay

167. The Aqua Luna’s red sails

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168. Elaborate shopping mall Christmas decorations

169. Funny, badly phrased words on T-shirts

170. People taking selfies with the lazy pandas in the background at

Ocean ParkAberdeen, 3923-2323

171. Cruising to the top of Central on the Mid-Levels Escalator

172. Peering into each bag of tropical fish at the goldfish marketBute Street and Tung Choi Street North,

Mong Kok

173. Watching the sun set at Ha Pak Nai

Get there: Take green mini bus No. 33 at Tai Fung Street in Yuen Long Town and get off

at Tai Kok Miu

174. The view out onto the water at the “Instagram Pier” in Shek Tong Tsui

175. The Sai Wan Swimming ShedThis photogenic jetty at the western

end of K-Town was once popular with early morning harbor swimmers.

Kennedy Town

176. Walk-up overpassesAnnoying to some, but you can cross the street safely, get a mini-workout,

and enjoy an elevated view

177. Dog-friendly hipster cafés are everywhere, if you

know where to lookThe Barking Lot Café is a café, adoption

center as well as an education center. 14 Stanley Main St., Stanley

HappeningsFunny observations, icons,

and daily occurrences

178. Forget your wallet? Your Octopus card’s got you covered

179. Road Beers from “Club 7/11”Grab a 7-Eleven drink and hang out at a

park. Hollywood Road Park, Sheung Wan

180. Food delivery is magicalDeliveroo (deliveroo.hk) and FoodPanda

(foodpanda.hk) are here to bring your favorite meals to you in less than an hour.

181. Tsui Wah at 4am in LKFNothing beats a warm, crispy butter

bun splattered with sweet condensed milk after a crazy night out.

G-2/F, 15-19 Wellington Street, Central

182. Feeling like you’re taking a mini trip when

you jump on a ferry

183. Great leisure biking trails are easily accessible

The Tai Wai to Tai Po route (14-20km) gives you a gentle, 2.5-3.5 hour workout.

184. The affordability of public transport

$2.30 gets you across Hong Kong Island on a tram. We’re not complaining.

185. Big events to look forward to each year

Art month and the Rugby Sevens in spring, Clockenflap and Beertopia in fall.

186. The relief you feel when you can snag a reluctant cross-

harbour taxi at 2am

187. Navigating the maze at the Wan Chai Computer Centre for all of

your dorky needs. 130 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, 5826-3698

188. Hikes on the Southside and Tai Tam

Get there: Take bus no. 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR Station

189. Being able to get your shoes fixed just about anywhere

The cobblers just outside Central MTR Exit D1 and D2 are your best friends.

190. Convenient laundry servicesToo lazy? The recently launched

Washie app will get your laundry done—without you moving an inch.

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191. Striking up a random conversation about politics with the

taxi driver while stuck in traffic

192. Heated conversations about reluctant taxi drivers.Still find it difficult to get cabs?

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193. Superstar tutors posing on the backs of buses

194. Bananas flying in Legco meetings

195. Having a good laugh browsing through the limitless creativity by netizens

on Golden Forumhkgolden.com

196. Browsing Shanghai Street for hotel-quality kitchenwareShanghai Street, Mong Kok

197. The fondly named “Li’s field” during typhoon season preventing

work days off for bad weather(Named after Li Ka-shing.)

198. Junk parties in the middle of sweltering August

Check out fully equipped boats from hongkongyachting.com

199. Ice-cold office climates

200. People racing for the $1 deals at the annual Hong Kong Brands and

Products Expo in Victoria Park

201. The “camera eats first” trendTrend, or shall we say rule?

202. Browsing all the art galleries and curios shops on Hollywood Road

Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan

203. Four firework shows a year against the stunning skyline

204. Dressing up for high tea at The Pen

The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2920-288

205. Praying with joss sticks at a temple

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206. Paying homage to the great Bruce Lee at

the heritage museumHeritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road,

Sha Tin, 2180-8188

207. Happy Wednesdays at the Races

It’s just $10 to get in at the public enclosure for awesome mid-week fun.

Happy Valley Racecourse, Happy Valley

208. Hong Kong Chic: innovative fashion startups based on

local elementsSocial enterprise Handsome Bag Co.

makes bags out of discarded taxi seats. handsomeco.com

209. Chilling at Chi Lin Nunnery 5 Chi Lin Drive, Diamond Hill

210. Hong Kong cinema is something to be proud of.Have you watched “Ten Years,”

the recent Best Picture win at the Hong Kong Film Awards?

211. The “Ting Hai” Effect (丁蟹效應)

Also known as the “Adam Cheng effect,” this urban myth refers to the sudden drop in the stock market Hong Kong actor Adam

Cheng is onscreen.

212. Rollercoaster-style buses when sitting on the top deck

213. The legendary “Four Heavenly Kings” of 90s Cantopop

Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai

214. Proximity to all of Asia—perfect for wanderlusters

215. Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui’s legacy stretching

from stage to screen.Check out their duet “芳華絕代”(Fong Wa

Juet Doi) and their 1988 film “Rouge”.

216. Walking along Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mong Kok on a Friday night

217. Crossing the border from Hong Kong to Shenzhen in literally

the same building Lo Wu Station, East Rail Line, MTR

218. The obsession with whitening skincare products

219. Old people working out on playground facilities

220. Vendors selling anti-government fai chun banners at the Chinese New Year fair

221. The vain attempts to create patterns in fireworks displays

222. Quoting Stephen Chow movies that everyone grew up with. That version of “Only You” in “A Chinese

Odyssey II: Cinderella”? Nailed it.

223. Hong Kong’s beloved cartoon pig, McDull

224. Stepping up and down Pottinger Street in Central, also known as “stone slab street”

225. Being deathly afraid of the monkeys at Shing Mun Country Park

226. Plush toys given as presents for university graduates.

227. The narrowing harbor and all the nostalgia that

comes with it

228. Beautifully sculpted parksTamar Park in Admiralty is the perfect spot

for spring picnics.

229. Red, white and blue canvas bags

230. Banyan trees adorning old streets

231. Flocks of mainlanders at Sheung Shui station hoarding

pharmacy essentials

232. The elderly doing tai chi in public parks

233. Feeling like you’ve left the city with a quick staycation

to the SouthsideWe love: Ovolo Southside, 64 Wong

Chuk Hang Rd., 2165-1000

234. Ducking into air conditioned shops every 30 seconds in

the summertime

235. Spending a chill sunday in half air-conditioned, half seaside

breezy goodness at The PulseLimewood, Shop 103-4, The Pulse,

28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2866-8668

236. Shopping on “sneaker street” in Mong Kok

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237. Sipping a cheap cold beverage at the top of Pier 3 for

a million dollar viewNew Discovery bar, Central Pier 3,

Man Kwong St., Central

238. Rooftop bars never get old here

We love: Sugar, 32/F, EAST, 29 Taikoo Shing Rd., Quarry Bay, 3968-3738

239. Being able to hop across mini islands when kayaking or stand-up

paddle boarding at the beachAh Kwok Water Sport Center, Sai Sha

Beach, Sha Ha, Sai Kung (Opposite Beach Resort Hotel), 9170-7513

240. All you can eat cha chaan teng food? It’s not just a dream

An all-you-can-eat meal of CCT classics starts at $88 at Cafe Hong Kong,

18 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2806-0220

241. Couples sneaking around love hotels and averting eye contact

242. Paying our bills at 7-Eleven

243. Squeezing all the fruit in the market before you buy it

244. Learning how to play “Big Two”

245. Taxi doors that open for us

246. Getting your $2 discount for the MTR fare

The Mid-Levels Escalator, Central

247. The “boat” that takes you across the river at the

Yuen Long biking trailMTR Yuen Long Station, Exit B

248. Gallery-hopping on opening nights

Usually Thursdays

249. Weird Asian-inspired pizzas with unusual ingredients

250. The fear of not being heard when you yell for your

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An obvious choice would be to send your items to charity. Oxfam’s long-run The Oxfam Shop (Shop LG8, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 2522-1765, oxfam.org.hk) has a list of what’s needed and what’s not on their website, and as of now it’s small items like books, clothes, houseware and accessories. Perfect for you!

If you’re looking for some return, well H&M has got to be the greatest deal, even if you are kind of contributing to the (fast) fashion industry. Bring your donatable textile waste and old clothes to any H&M store in town (various locations including G/F-3/F, Hang Lung Centre, 2-20 Paterson St., Causeway Bay, 3973-7123, hm.com/hk) and you’ll get 10 percent off your next purchase. You might want to consider calling ahead though, as each store seems to be giving a different policy: some give discounts per item, others per bag, and others per trip. Check before heading there!

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THE PEARLY GATESLocated up on Mount Austin Road at the Peak, the unassuming Gate Lodge was originally the living quarters for the keeper of the Mountain Lodge—the summer residence of the Hong Kong Governor back in the day. Built just at the turn of the century in 1900, it’s the only part of the estate still standing after the Mountain Lodge was demolished in 1946. Take a detour during your Victoria Peak hike to check out this little slice of Hong Kong history, and make a picnic date at Mount Austin Park along the way. Gate Lodge of the Former Mountain Lodge, The Peak

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