Asia’s 50 Best Bars Lands In Macau This July

Nicholas Ng

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars from 11 to 19 July 2025. In the lead-up to the main awards night on 15 July, both resorts will present a full week of cocktail-fuelled events, featuring over 25 guest shifts, bar takeovers, chef collaborations, and exclusive pairing dinners. This marks the first time the prestigious awards are held in Macao, further cementing the city’s growing reputation as a cocktail and culinary destination. Continue reading →

Shanghai City Guide: An Insider’s Guide To China’s Most Cosmopolitan City

Nicholas Ng
Shanghai Skyline

Shanghai continues to evolve as a culinary metropolis, where global luxury collides with regional heritage. The city’s food scene reflects its layered identity: old-school Shanghainese, experimental bistros, coastal Chinese cuisines, and ambitious fine dining projects from international heavyweights. From lanehouse eateries in Jing’an District, the Former French Concession, to skyline-facing hotel restaurants in Pudong, this is a city best explored through its plates and pours. Continue reading →

The Bridge: Cathay Pacific’s Business Class Lounge

Nicholas Ng

The Bridge, Cathay Pacific’s Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, sits near Gate 35 and remains one of the airline’s most distinct offerings. Designed with a warm residential feel, the split-level lounge features cherry wood finishes, black granite, and curated art from Cathay’s own collection. It caters to a quieter crowd than The Pier, offering a more structured experience. Continue reading →

A Culinary Retreat at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau

Nicholas Ng

Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau is a destination that defines hospitality through design, dining, and detail. Spanning three individually styled towers—Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, THE KARL LAGERFELD, and Palazzo Versace Macau—the property presents an immersive experience that blends high fashion, curated gastronomy, and access to Macau’s slower, more cultural side. Whether it’s a kappo-style omakase or a fashion-branded suite, every element is designed with clear intent. This is a resort that doesn’t just house experiences—it orchestrates them. Continue reading →

Oh Chong Hau Wins Hennessy MyWay Malaysia 2025

Nicholas Ng

At the Hennessy MyWay 2025 Malaysia Championship, Oh Chong Hau of The Nest Cocktail Bar in Penang claimed the national title with a cocktail that told a layered, locally rooted story. Presented at the finals during Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW), his winning drink, “The Golden Fondue”, stood out for its bold composition and distinctive narrative. Continue reading →

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2025: The Complete Events Calendar

Nicholas Ng

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2025 marks a new chapter for Malaysia’s evolving cocktail culture, bringing together some of the most innovative bars, chefs, and spirits brands from across the region and beyond. This year’s edition promises more than just guest shifts—it presents a curated celebration of flavour, craftsmanship, and collaboration across five vibrant zones of the city: Bangsar, Damansara Heights, PJ/TTDI, KL City Centre and Chinatown. Continue reading →

Eastern & Oriental Express: Wild Malaysia’s Luxury Passage

Nicholas Ng
Eastern & Oriental Express | Wild Malaysia | Food For Thought

There are few experiences that capture the romance of rail travel quite like the Eastern & Oriental Express. On its latest iteration, the Wild Malaysia journey, Belmond reimagines the golden age of slow travel with a four-day adventure that traverses rainforest-cloaked terrain, cultural capitals, and coastal towns. From the moment the forest-green train glides out of Singapore, guests are ushered into a different pace of life—one where brass finishes glint under soft lighting, where velvet upholstery invites pause, and where the landscapes beyond the carriage windows become meditative theatre. In this world of teak and time, there is nowhere to rush to. Continue reading →

Seoul City Guide: Michelin-Stars and Hidden Bars

Nicholas Ng
Where to Stay | Seoul City Guide | Food For Thought

Seoul, where ancient palaces overlook futuristic skyscrapers, offers a vibrant blend of tradition and modern luxury. The culinary landscape ranges from Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy to humble street stalls serving age-old recipes. Speakeasy bars and wine lounges thrive amid dynamic nightlife, marrying Korean ingredients with global mixology trends. Accommodations span century-old hospitality reborn in modern splendour to chic lifestyle hotels. This guide showcases authentic Seoul—highlighting local heritage, flavours, and design, steering clear of typical tourist traps, inviting discerning travellers to experience the city’s true essence. Continue reading →

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Gaggan Reclaims The Crown

Nicholas Ng
A50BR2025 | Food For Thought

The 13th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards took place in Seoul, South Korea on 25th March 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. The ceremony crowned Gaggan in Bangkok as Asia’s Best Restaurant, celebrating a triumphant return to the top. This year’s list features 16 cities and introduces seven new entries into the top 50. Continue reading →