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Time Out
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Treat yourself to premium Japanese fare at Sakakibara without breaking the bank
Hong Kong's dining scene is brimming with global cuisines, but Japanese fare is undoubtedly a soft spot for many foodies. If you're searching for an authentic Japanese restaurant offering top-notch dishes at wallet-friendly prices, look no further than Sakakibara in Tai Hang. Tucked inside an intimate 25-seater restaurant with a panoramic view of Victoria Park, Sakakibara offers a refined dining experience without breaking the bank. This restaurant gets its name from an ancient Japanese warrior and is helmed by chef Leung, a local chef with 25 years of experience at several high-end Japanese restaurants. Under his leadership, Sakakibara presents monthly rotating omakase menus, all crafted with refined seasonal ingredients. What's more, Sakakibara stands out as one of Hong Kong's must-visit Japanese eateries for its exceptional value for money. Dig into their satisfying lunch sets, featuring 13 premium pieces of freshly prepared sushi for just $400 – a price you won't easily find at Hong Kong's top Japanese restaurants. For dinner, consider Sakakibara's light omakase menu at $1,100 or its premium counterpart at $1,500, both featuring jet-fresh ingredients such as Hokkaido bafun uni and Kagoshima A5 nigiri. Regardless of which option you pick, you're bound to enjoy a luxurious meal at an unbeatable cost. For those looking for extra indulgence, Sakakibara's menu also boasts a curated selection of unique and rare sakes sourced from Japan's countryside, perfectly complementing your dishes and elevating your dining experience. Additionally, for special occasions, Sakakibara features two elegantly designed private rooms that can be combined for larger gatherings of eight to ten people. Whether you're enjoying a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner, Sakakibara promises an unforgettable culinary journey to Japan for an absolute steal.
RTHK
2 days ago
- Business
- RTHK
'New subsidised homes meet needs of young families'
'New subsidised homes meet needs of young families' A lawmaker said on Wednesday that subsidised homes to be put on the market from this year are more suitable for young families. The flats will be missing traditional fixtures such as a kitchen stove and a hanging rack. But speaking on RTHK's In the Chamber programme, Scott Leung said people don't cook as much as they did in the past, and they have other ways to dry their clothes. "Nowadays, how many young families will cook at home, or even hang laundry? Many homes now come with a washing machine that has clean and dry functions and that does not require the need to hang clothes out to dry," he said. The new subsidised homes will also see another change, with the main door facing a window instead of a toilet. Leung, who is also a member of the Housing Authority, said the old design aimed to maximise the number of flats that could be built, but is considered unfavourable for feng shui and raises privacy concerns. The Housing Bureau earlier said it would be looking into ways of cutting down unnecessary expenses, for example by not installing lights activated by motion sensors in public spaces at housing estates. Leung welcomed the idea, but said that facilities such as security gates should be kept in place unless technology can be used instead to enhance security.
Business Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Love is in the air at Pan Pacific Orchard
IMAGINE THIS SCENARIO: YOU'RE INVITED to a wedding in the city and your view is one of azure sky, drifting snow-white clouds, and a lush tropical landscape. This is the Cloud Terrace, high above the streets of Orchard Road. Poised on the 18th storey of Pan Pacific Orchard, this landscaped outdoor space is where guests can mingle before entering the Claymore Ballroom – the highest ballroom in Singapore. The building, designed by award-winning Woha Architects, has become an iconic landmark, with the Cloud Terrace as its crown. The other terraces are located in 'voids' cut into the striking orthogonal structure. Jason Leung, general manager of Pan Pacific Orchard, points out that this is the hotel's most celebrated quality, offering 'a rare blend of nature, architecture and elevated hospitality across four open-air terraces – Forest, Beach, Garden and Cloud'. On the 11th floor, the Garden Terrace is another special location for wedding ceremonies. A gargantuan, greenery-wrapped column and a massive mirrored ceiling reflecting the wedding festivities beneath accent this capacious venue. The Garden Terrace. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD 'Each wedding venue is intentionally designed to offer beauty, versatility and emotional impact, whether couples are planning an intimate solemnisation or a large-scale celebration,' Leung says. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up For instance, the Claymore Ballroom, while providing a traditional large-scale setting, is special due to its elevated location – most enclosed hotel ballrooms are typically on the ground floor with the reception areas. The hotel's culinary team can help couples craft bespoke wedding menus. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD 'With floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic city views, the ballroom is filled with natural light in the day and looks out to a glittering skyline at night,' says Leung. In contrast, the Chairman's Lounge offers utmost privacy and intimacy. The private dining space serves up exquisite Chinese cuisine for pre-wedding meals, and is suited for solemnisations and tea ceremonies. These thoughtfully crafted spaces mean the wedding possibilities at Pan Pacific Orchard are limitless. The nearly 12,000 square metres of greenery across the four themed terraces give the hotel the ambience of a secret garden – right behind the shopping street, but away from traffic bustle, and featuring pockets of vertical gardens. To fully indulge in the hotel's best offerings, couples can select the Pristine or Euphoria wedding package. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD This uniqueness inspired six wedding themes for 2025 and 2026 that the couples can choose from. These include Enchanting I and II, which comprise eight-course Chinese or four-course Western menus, champagne toasts and other perks. To fully indulge in the hotel's best offerings, couples can select the Pristine or Euphoria wedding package and enjoy two nights' stay at either the Garden Terrace Suite or Cloud Terrace Suite. Pan Pacific Orchard is dedicated to crafting a personalised experience for its clients. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD Of course, the team at Pan Pacific Orchard tailors these packages to suit each couple. 'We love working closely with each couple to personalise their big day – whether it's transforming the venue for a specific theme, accommodating cultural traditions, or creating a menu that tells their story,' says Leung. For architecture buffs, choosing Pan Pacific Orchard for their celebration means a rare chance to wed in a world-famous building – since opening in June 2023, Pan Pacific Orchard has received numerous accolades, including the Prix Versailles World Selection title for Most Beautiful Hotel. But it is not just the prized architecture that takes the cake – the hotel's statement biophilic architecture means that couples need not travel far to have a 'destination wedding'.
South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police could deploy facial recognition technology in CCTV system by end of year
Hong Kong police will incorporate facial recognition technology into their surveillance cameras as early as the end of this year, enabling officers to identify suspects and missing people in real time, the force has revealed. Senior Superintendent Eric Leung Ming-leung said that from the end of July, the force would also expand its 'SmartView' surveillance camera installation programme to mobile cameras installed on 60 patrol cars that would be able to identify vehicles and licence plates. 'We will see if it's possible to use facial recognition in our SmartView systems by the end of this year,' Leung, of the force's operations wing, revealed. Police launched the SmartView project in April last year after conducting a pilot scheme to install 15 sets of cameras in Mong Kok in March. As of Wednesday, the force had installed 3,162 cameras across the city. Leung said the force aimed to install no fewer than 2,000 sets of surveillance cameras each year from 2025 to 2027. These roughly 6,000 sets, containing more than 15,000 individual cameras, would be installed across Hong Kong by the end of 2027. He said police would install the cameras on road signs and traffic lights, and also erect pillars for more sets this year.
RTHK
7 days ago
- RTHK
Police eye year-end facial recognition use in CCTVs
Police eye year-end facial recognition use in CCTVs Senior superintendent Eric Leung (centre) says facial recognition can be activated once the force's backend system is ready. Photo: RTHK Police have revealed plans to adopt facial recognition in their citywide surveillance network by the end of this year, with officers looking for "strategic locations" to deploy the technology to investigate crimes. Eric Leung, a senior superintendent from the force's operations wing, said many new security cameras were already equipped with facial recognition functions. "We are identifying what the strategic locations we need to install [the cameras at]... When our backend is ready, then facial recognition can be activated," he said. "If there is a suspect or if there is a high-risk missing person, you have his or her identity or facial features, you can input that data into a system, and ask the system if any camera captures that person, to alert the investigation officers." The force has been setting up surveillance cameras across Hong Kong since last year under an initiative called "SmartView". Apart from stationary vantage points, the devices were also installed on about 60 police vehicles as of July. Discussions were also under way for the force to gain access to video surveillance feeds from the Transport Department, the Housing Department, and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, as well as the MTR Corporation. Police said they would begin incorporating surveillance footage from other government departments and organisations in the coming months, with hopes of completing the process in "two to three years". "Our system, with other systems, may have different specifications. We may need some upgrades or install some equipment…so that both systems can be integrated," Leung noted. The next step, according to the senior superintendent, is to study the feasibility of incorporating surveillance feeds of public places captured by private properties such as malls, industrial buildings and commercial towers. He was confident the scheme would receive support and cooperation from the private sector.
