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    2-starred ARBOR's Nordic-Japanese autumn tasting menu by Chef Eric Raty
    Ellie Furuya
    • Oct 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    2-starred ARBOR's Nordic-Japanese autumn tasting menu by Chef Eric Raty

    I always find it such a treat to come back to Arbor, a restaurant that remains dear to my heart for all the wonderful anniversary and...
    [Hong Kong] Yakiniku Ishidaya, the first overseas outpost from Kobe, opens in Central
    Ellie Furuya
    • Feb 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    [Hong Kong] Yakiniku Ishidaya, the first overseas outpost from Kobe, opens in Central

    There's nothing Jon and I love more than a really, really good Japanese yakiniku, and while we usually frequent Great or Futago on...
    [Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer
    Ellie Furuya
    • Jan 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    [Hong Kong] Fabulous lunch at Michelin-starred L'Envol by Olivier Elzer

    Lunch at 1-starred L’Envol (“flight”) was a soaring rendition of modern French gastronomy at its finest 😉 Before I go into the food...
    [Hong Kong] Where to eat this Valentine's Day
    Ellie Furuya
    • Jan 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    [Hong Kong] Where to eat this Valentine's Day

    If you're at a loss for ideas on where to eat out (or eat in) this Valentine's Day, here's a list of Hong Kong restaurants doing special...
    [Recipe] Thai Stir-Fried Pork & Beans (Pad Kra Pow Moo)
    Ellie Furuya
    • Jan 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    [Recipe] Thai Stir-Fried Pork & Beans (Pad Kra Pow Moo)

    This time last year, I was eating my way through Pattaya and Phuket - so I decided to recreate one of my favorite Thai dishes that I've...
    [Recipe] Crispy Pulled Pork Carnitas
    Ellie Furuya
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    [Recipe] Crispy Pulled Pork Carnitas

    Another successful cooking result of a random Mexican craving I had one day... pulled pork tacos! Luckily, the Pacific Gourmet down the...
    [Hong Kong] Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant guide
    Ellie Furuya
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 5 min

    [Hong Kong] Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant guide

    More and more, I find myself eating out at Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon side due to the number of new restaurants popping up. Here's a list...
    [Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel
    Ellie Furuya
    • Jan 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    [Hong Kong] Asaya Kitchen, Henry and Bayfare Social at Rosewood Hotel

    Over the past months, Rosewood has been busy pushing out a host of new restaurant concepts, all headlined by familiar chef names....
    [Hong Kong] Sheung Wan Restaurant Guide
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 24, 2019
    • 4 min

    [Hong Kong] Sheung Wan Restaurant Guide

    Sheung Wan, the 'in-between' district that isn't really Central but not Sai Ying Pun either. Everything is a little harder to find, but...
    [Hong Kong] Causeway Bay Restaurant Guide
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 24, 2019
    • 5 min

    [Hong Kong] Causeway Bay Restaurant Guide

    Now onto Causeway Bay - the district full of hot pot, Japanese food and tons of other hidden gems that don't make it to the mainstream....
    [Macau] Michelin Gala Dinner 2020: 7 courses by 7 legendary chefs
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 18, 2019
    • 4 min

    [Macau] Michelin Gala Dinner 2020: 7 courses by 7 legendary chefs

    Last night marked the fourth annual Michelin Gala dinner, this time with the theme of Sustainability in Motion. The event was held at the...
    Full restaurant list: Results of 2020 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau revealed
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    Full restaurant list: Results of 2020 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau revealed

    Yesterday saw the anticipated reveal of Michelin-awarded restaurants for the 2020 Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau at City of Dreams,...
    [Hong Kong] Central Restaurant Guide
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 11, 2019
    • 11 min

    [Hong Kong] Central Restaurant Guide

    Since I did a neighborhood food guide for Hung Hom, I might as well cover all the other districts around Hong Kong. I'm a bit more...
    [Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 10, 2019
    • 2 min

    [Hong Kong] SOMM at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, my most-frequented restaurant of 2019

    People often ask me about how I juggle full time work and events, but it's not that hard once you establish a quota for events per week....
    [Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 7, 2019
    • 2 min

    [Hong Kong] Festive afternoon tea at The Murray + giveaway!

    Updated: 12.10.2019 Since opening in early 2018, I've visited The Murray on only two occasions - first for the exquisite Popinjay seafood...
    [Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room
    Ellie Furuya
    • Nov 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    [Hong Kong] Afternoon tea at The Butterfly Room

    I hear the Rosewood's The Butterfly Room is currently Hong Kong's hardest afternoon tea experience to book, with reservations filling up...
    [Hong Kong] Hung Hom Restaurant Guide
    Ellie Furuya
    • Oct 31, 2019
    • 5 min

    [Hong Kong] Hung Hom Restaurant Guide

    [Last update: Nov.1.2019]* Some of you may have guessed from my Instagram stories during the week that my 9-5 office is located in...
    [Hong Kong] 5 new bars to check out right now
    Ellie Furuya
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    [Hong Kong] 5 new bars to check out right now

    Hong Kong has seen a wave of new bars openings over the past few months, and I’ve rounded up some of my favourite new spots for a drink....
    [Hong Kong] Contemporary French fine dining at 2-Michelin-starred Écriture
    Ellie Furuya
    • Sep 27, 2019
    • 3 min

    [Hong Kong] Contemporary French fine dining at 2-Michelin-starred Écriture

    Located in the 26/F penthouse of arts and culture destination H Queen’s, Écriture is a contemporary French restaurant led by Maxime...
    [Hong Kong] Edible Stories menu by Chef Vicky Lau at 1-Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room
    Ellie Furuya
    • Sep 19, 2019
    • 4 min

    [Hong Kong] Edible Stories menu by Chef Vicky Lau at 1-Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room

    This was my first time visiting Tate Dining Room & Bar since it relocated from Elgin Street to Hollywood Road, and this time, I came to...
    [Hong Kong] The Chosen "8" omakase dinner at WHISK, The Mira Hotel TST
    Ellie Furuya
    • Sep 6, 2019
    • 3 min

    [Hong Kong] The Chosen "8" omakase dinner at WHISK, The Mira Hotel TST

    Last Friday night, I headed over to Tsim Sha Tsui after work to check out the the seasonal eight-course omakase menu by Chef Oliver Li at...
    [Shanghai] Gorgeous wines and innovative European gastronomy at Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen
    Ellie Furuya
    • Aug 15, 2019
    • 3 min

    [Shanghai] Gorgeous wines and innovative European gastronomy at Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen

    Located within Bund 22, a century-old structure along the Huangpu River, Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen is a charming little fine dining...
    [Hong Kong] 5 best boozy brunches
    Ellie Furuya
    • May 8, 2019
    • 4 min

    [Hong Kong] 5 best boozy brunches

    5 of some of the best boozy brunches in Hong Kong right now: La Rambla by Catalunya, Chaiwala, Old Bailey, Buenos Aires Polo Club...
    [Jan-Mar 2019] 5 best recent eats in Hong Kong
    Ellie Furuya
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 4 min

    [Jan-Mar 2019] 5 best recent eats in Hong Kong

    Admittedly, I've been getting lazy with the restaurant write-ups with everything going on, so here I'm compiling a list of the FIVE best...
    Favourite Restaurant Experiences 2018: YOUR LIST!
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 31, 2018
    • 3 min

    Favourite Restaurant Experiences 2018: YOUR LIST!

    Initially I was thinking of doing a post on *my* favourite restaurant experiences of 2018. But how boring. I opened this one up to all my...
    AULIS: Simon Rogan's chef's table & development kitchen concept comes to Hong Kong
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 27, 2018
    • 3 min

    AULIS: Simon Rogan's chef's table & development kitchen concept comes to Hong Kong

    Last week, I was one of the few lucky guests to experience AULIS Hong Kong's first service in their slick new 12-seater chef's table...
    Restaurant Uwe: creative, seasonal and ingredients-focused cuisine
    Ellie Furuya
    • Dec 25, 2018
    • 3 min

    Restaurant Uwe: creative, seasonal and ingredients-focused cuisine

    For over a year, I've wanted check out Uwe, renowned chef Uwe Opocensky's eponymous restaurant located in Sheung Wan. And I'm glad I...
    [New York City] Top 5 things I ate in Manhattan
    Ellie Furuya
    • Oct 9, 2018
    • 4 min

    [New York City] Top 5 things I ate in Manhattan

    Last week, I went on a flash trip to NYC to see friends and eat my heart out at some of the places that were recommended by all you...
    Arbor: Premium Japanese Ingredients & French Finesse by Executive Chef Eric Raty
    Ellie Furuya
    • Apr 28, 2018
    • 3 min

    Arbor: Premium Japanese Ingredients & French Finesse by Executive Chef Eric Raty

    Created and led by Chef de Cuisine Eric Räty (prev. Café Gray Deluxe in The Upper House), Arbor is the newest contender to shake up Hong...
    Blue Supreme: Hong Kong's best bar food?
    Ellie Furuya
    • Mar 11, 2018
    • 3 min

    Blue Supreme: Hong Kong's best bar food?

    Making its debut in a quiet Sheung Wan neighbourhood just off of Hollywood Road, Blue Supreme is a cool little concept revolving around...
    Delicious Hawaiian-infused modern fine dining at Town by Chef Bryan Nagao
    Ellie Furuya
    • Feb 19, 2018
    • 3 min

    Delicious Hawaiian-infused modern fine dining at Town by Chef Bryan Nagao

    Word on the TOWN is that there's a restaurant tucked away in the bustling heart of Causeway Bay that serves up an innovative blend of...
    [Dénia] #DNA Dinner Menu at 3 Michelin-Starred Quique Dacosta
    Ellie Furuya
    • Apr 22, 2017
    • 6 min

    [Dénia] #DNA Dinner Menu at 3 Michelin-Starred Quique Dacosta

    Quique Dacosta (Kee-keh da costa) is a restaurant I've always followed on social media and thought of more as a far-off fantasy that I...
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