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JUDORAK Brings Seoul Flavors to Harbourside

JUDORAK Brings Seoul Flavors to Harbourside

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This July, Hong Kong diners will have the opportunity to experience one of Seoul's most talked-about dining concepts as JUDORAK arrives at Harbourside, Regent Hong Kong, for a limited culinary collaboration. Running from 6 to 26 July, the showcase brings together contemporary Korean creativity and time-honored traditions against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour. A celebrated name in Seoul's dining scene, JUDORAK has earned a reputation as one of Korea's most beloved modern dining pubs, known for its stylish industrial-chic interiors and elevated take on Korean comfort food. The brand is particularly admired for its refined interpretations of Korean classics, from slow-simmered oxtail and perilla oil buckwheat noodles to Yukjeon, the Korean-style battered beef pancake. It is equally reco...
Father’s Day Dining Menus at The Hari Hong Kong 

Father’s Day Dining Menus at The Hari Hong Kong 

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The Hari Hong Kong is marking Father’s Day with a weekend of dining experiences across its restaurants and lounge spaces on June 20 and 21. Guests can choose from Italian and Japanese brunches and set dinners at Lucciola and Zoku, as well as a special afternoon tea featuring a Father’s Day-inspired Chocolate Stout dessert served at The Lounge and The Terrace. Lucciola Italian restaurant Lucciola’s Father’s Day Brunch begins with an authentic Italian selection from the bar table including homemade porchetta roast, followed by dishes such as classic braised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto and desserts from a trolley including the restaurant’s signature tiramisu. For dinner, guests can enjoy dishes including USDA prime rib eye steak and roasted barramundi fillet, rounded off with des...
A Flavorful All-Day Dining Experience in Seminyak at The Restaurant

A Flavorful All-Day Dining Experience in Seminyak at The Restaurant

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When choosing a restaurant in Seminyak, travelers often look for more than a great menu. A welcoming atmosphere, diverse culinary offerings, and genuine hospitality all play a part in creating a memorable dining experience. Nestled within The Trans Resort Bali, The Restaurant brings these elements together through an inviting all-day dining concept that combines international flavours with local touches.  From the moment guests step inside, The Restaurant creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere inspired by contemporary Balinese design. Filled with natural light, elegant architectural details, and comfortable seating, the space feels relaxed yet refined, making it equally suitable for a leisurely breakfast, a casual lunch, or a memorable dinner. One of its most distinctive features ...
A Refined Thai Fine Dining Experience at Nimitr Restaurant, Bangkok

A Refined Thai Fine Dining Experience at Nimitr Restaurant, Bangkok

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Bangkok’s fine-dining scene is always evolving, but some places take a quieter approach. Nimitr Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, located at 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok, focuses on doing Thai cuisine well without overcomplicating it. Nimitr Restuarant Open daily from 17:00 to 23:00, the restaurant offers both indoor dining and an outdoor area with views of the Bangkok skyline. Inside, the space feels calm and understated, with soft lighting and a layout that naturally slows the pace of the evening. It’s a setting that encourages you to settle in, rather than rush through the experience. At the centre of the menu is the Nimitr Tasting Journey, a four-course experience that brings together familiar Thai dishes in a more refined setting. The approach here is not about reinv...
New Regional Spanish Menu at LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar

New Regional Spanish Menu at LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar

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Perched high above Bangkok’s emerging On Nut neighbourhood, LUZ, the awe-inspiring rooftop tapas bar at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, has unveiled a new menu celebrating the bold and diverse flavours of Spain’s regional cuisine. Crafted by the hotel’s Spanish chef de cuisine, Madrid-born Juan Ignacio Garcia Racionero, also known as Chef Nacho, who has honed his craft in some of Spain’s leading kitchens, LUZ’s new menu showcases Spain’s vibrant and diverse gastronomy.  Think San Sebastian-style pintxos and Basque-inspired dishes to Madrid street-food favourites, Andalusian seafood specialities and hearty rice and fideuà dishes synonymous with Spain’s eastern coastal regions.  Affording sweeping views of Bangkok’s skyline from the hotel’s 33rd floor, LUZ sits beneat...
Fashion Meets Flavor at Waldorf Astoria Osaka

Fashion Meets Flavor at Waldorf Astoria Osaka

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 Waldorf Astoria Osaka is turning afternoon tea into a stylish escape, inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2 and infused with a touch of New York glamour. The “Elegance in New York Mode” Afternoon Tea is presented in a special, film-inspired edition at the hotel’s iconic Peacock Alley lounge.  Every dish in this collection is a tribute to the film’s iconic aesthetic, blending the cutting edge sharp lines of modern fashion with the enduring grace of timeless elegance. Guests can experience a menu curated for the bold: vibrant, crimson-hued sweets paired with sophisticated savories that capture the restless dynamism of New York City. Allow yourself to be transported to the world of Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria New York, a setting synonymous with the film’s most refine...