Hong Kong new openings, from home-grown coffee to burgers with harbour views
NOC Coffee Co
NOC Coffee Co's Cityplaza location offers a 'noc.turnal' menu for the health conscious. Photo: NOC Coffee
Hong Kong's home-grown NOC Coffee Co has unveiled its newest location, at Cityplaza, in Taikoo Shing. The branch's warm timber and greenery featuring upcycled tree trunks create a rare tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The new branch also marks the debut of noc.turnal, an evening menu of
health-conscious dishes and drinks to be enjoyed with the
rich sounds of vinyl from the brand's first in-store LP player.
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Shop 005-006 & 009, G/F, Cityplaza, 18 Tai Koo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing
Food Parc
Food Parc's bar lounge. Photo: Food Parc
Food Parc has finally opened its doors at the Hopewell Mall in Wan Chai. Spanning more than 20,000 sq ft, the supermarket boasts nearly 10,000 premium products and six food counters featuring delights such as Dixon Ip's Bean & Brew coffee, fresh artisan pastries and
locally farmed Rén eggs . Families with little ones are welcomed with kid-friendly carts, self-checkouts and the playful 'Little Store Manager's Challenge' workshop. And don't miss Hong Kong's first on-site MoneyBack VIP Lounge, where weary shoppers can unwind and indulge in refreshments.
15/F, Hopewell Hotel Mall, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai
Phyx
Phyx aims to make physiotherapy accessible to Hongkongers. Photo: Phyx
Making physiotherapy widely available in Hong Kong at HK$850 per 30-minute session, Phyx founders Sebastian Swarbreck and Christie Mak blend their global expertise and local insight to deliver effective treatments tailored to busy city lives.
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