Author: THE LOOP HK
Museum of Illusions to Open Asia’s Largest Location at The Peak This Autumn
Hong Kong’s latest edutainment attraction is heading to The Peak. Museum of Illusions will open its largest location in Asia at Peak Galleria this autumn, spanning over 11,000 square feet with more than 50 interactive exhibits designed to challenge perception and spark curiosity. The pet-friendly museum welcomes visitors of all ages, from friends and families…
Aqua Restaurant Group Opens Two Penthouse Dining Destinations at One Peking
Aqua Restaurant Group has opened two new culinary destinations at the penthouse of One Peking in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Canton Library occupies the 29th floor, while Vesu Pizza Bar reopens above it on the 30th, giving diners a two-story destination high above Victoria Harbour. The Canton Library celebrates the culinary heritage of Lingnan, the…
The Greater Bay Area Just Got Its First Space Park, and You Can Play Astronaut
Ever wanted to press the ignition button on a rocket? A new museum across the border in Shenzhen is betting you do. The Tiangong Space Science Exploration and Art Museum (天·宮闕) opened September 10 in Luohu, and it’s being called the Greater Bay Area’s first immersive aerospace “space park.” The concept is simple and kind…
Dairy Queen to Open First Hong Kong Flagship in Causeway Bay This November
The wait is almost over. Dairy Queen, the American ice cream brand with an 85-year legacy, is officially arriving in Hong Kong this November. The first flagship store will open in Causeway Bay, kicking off a rapid citywide expansion with four locations set to launch this quarter — covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New…
Chef Levi You Brings Modern Fujian Fine Dining to H Queen’s
Chef Levi You, a Zhangzhou-born chef with nearly two decades of experience, has opened Hokkien House at H Queen’s in Central. The restaurant marks his first solo venture, bringing modern Fujian cuisine to Hong Kong’s fine dining scene. You’s culinary journey began early—he learned to cook at age eight, growing up with the home-cooked dishes…
AOI by KAIYO Opens at K11 MUSEA, Serving Interactive Japanese Dishes and Premium Ingredients at Accessible Prices
A new Japanese izakaya has landed at K11 MUSEA. AOI by KAIYO, the younger offshoot of Gaia Group’s KAIYO, opened August 20 with a menu spanning over 100 dishes across 20 categories — from sashimi and creative sushi to charcoal-grilled items, tempura, and Kansai-style sukiyaki. The concept is designed to feel more casual and approachable…
W Hong Kong and ELEMENTS Turn The Rink Into a Nightlife Destination With “Vibes Below Zero”
W Hong Kong and ELEMENTS are teaming up to turn an ice rink into a dance floor. “Vibes Below Zero” takes over The Rink at ELEMENTS on September 11, bringing Korean DJs, a bar takeover by Asia’s 50 Best Bars talent, and MICHELIN-recommended bites to the city’s iconic skating venue. The lineup features Korean DJs…
IL PRESIDENTE Brings Italian Glamor and Cocktail Theater to Duddell Street
A new Italian restaurant and cocktail bar has landed on Central’s Duddell Street. IL PRESIDENTE, from the founders of Wan Chai’s Trattoria Felino, opened this summer with a 70-seat dining room designed by Dix Design and a bar program that treats the aperitivo hour as a main event. The space sets the tone with rosewood…
Central Market Turns Five. Reflex Challenges, HK$5 Bites, and a Milk Tea Market Follow.
Central Market is celebrating five years since its revitalization with a month-long summer festival. “HIGH5 @ Central Market” runs through August, highlighted by an 8.23-second reflex challenge where players who hit the timer at precisely 8.23 seconds win HK$300 cash vouchers. For every game played, Central Market donates HK$5 to The Salvation Army. The main…
Bistrot’s Suzette Brings French Bistro Cooking to Kai Tak
A slice of Paris has landed in Kai Tak. Bistrot’s Suzette opened August 4 at Cullinan Sky Mall, bringing an all-day menu of French classics to the neighborhood. The bistro marks a partnership between Silver Spoon Restaurants and Chef Tiff Lo, who joins as Consultant Chef to shape the menu from stock reductions to the…
New Taikoo Shing Restaurant Canto Jade Brings Back the Dim Sum Trolley
Canto Jade, a new modern Cantonese restaurant at Cityplaza in Taikoo Shing, has opened with a menu rooted in traditional techniques and a design inspired by Song Dynasty aesthetics. The 5th-floor space seats guests across a main dining hall and a private room for up to 24, with window-side tables for everyday meals and flexible…
Hot Opening: General Provisions by Alfred’s Lets You Buy Bottles at Retail and Drink Them On-Site
Leading Nation Hospitality has opened General Provisions by Alfred’s at LANDMARK’s Gloucester Tower, a new all-day destination that blends specialty coffee and tea, retail, gifting, fine wines and spirits, and gourmet provisions under one roof. The space also serves as the new reception to Forty-Five, greeting guests on the 3rd floor. The concept bridges retail…
