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Time Out
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Wing nabs Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award ahead of World's 50 Best Restaurants
Ahead of the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 award ceremony, scheduled for June 19 in Piedmont, Italy, Cantonese fine dining restaurant Wing has secured the prestigious Gin Mare Art of Hospitality award. This accolade is voted on by all academy members of the World's 50 Best Restaurants, and highlights an establishment for its excellence in restaurant service and dining experiences. This award comes after Wing's achievement of receiving the Highest New Entry award during last year's World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony. Plus, this marks the second time that chef-owner Vicky Cheng has secured the award, with Vea Restaurant taking the same award home in 2021. 'To be recognised by The World's 50 Best Restaurants for this is a dream come true, and I'm endlessly grateful to our team, our guests, and our community for inspiring us to pour our hearts into every detail', says Cheng. 'This is not just an award, it's a celebration of the connections we forge through food and care.' Since opening Wing in 2021, Cheng's restaurant has gained global recognition for its unique approach to Cantonese cuisine fused with refined French techniques. Each dish breathes new life into timeless Chinese classics, showcasing Cheng's culinary artistry and craftsmanship. Visit the
Tatler Asia
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Exclusive: Wing wins The World's 50 Best Restaurants hospitality award, leading a new era of Chinese fine dining
Vicky Cheng's Wing puts Chinese hospitality at the centre of global fine dining, and the world is finally paying attention Wing, the Hong Kong restaurant helmed by chef Vicky Cheng, has been named the recipient of the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025, presented by The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Announced today, on April 23, ahead of the official awards ceremony in Turin on June 19, the accolade celebrates Wing's exceptional service and steadfast commitment to hospitality. This win follows Wing's No 20 ranking on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list, where it also claimed the Highest New Entry Award. Yet for all the global acclaim, Wing's origins were far more unassuming. The story began somewhat unexpectedly during the pandemic, evolving from an invitation-only, midnight-supper test kitchen at Cheng's debut venue, VEA. 'The whole concept of Wing started when COVID-19 happened,' Cheng recalls. 'I needed the information, I needed the knowledge to learn more about Chinese cuisine so I could continue our Chinese-French concept at VEA.' That pursuit of knowledge transformed an underutilised bar space (below VEA) into Wing, a name symbolising hope, tenacity and perseverance. The original vision, Cheng admits, was more relaxed. 'Believe it or not, it was meant to be a casual Chinese restaurant,' he confesses. The idea of stacking two fine dining venues, one atop the other, felt counterintuitive—until it wasn't. 'It turned out to be the best decision we could have made.' Above Wing's story started as a midnight test kitchen and grew into one of the world's most celebrated Chinese fine dining restaurants What sets Wing apart is the architecture of the experience itself. Cheng has coined his approach 'temperatured hospitality', a philosophy that reaches beyond service choreography to something more elemental: emotional temperature. 'What stays with my guests is a sense of warmth,' Cheng explains. His team's task is to cultivate that warmth, an atmosphere where guests feel anticipated and well looked after. 'We know that we have roughly three hours to make you feel like you're in our world. And you're here to feel welcomed and pampered. You're here to feel like you're in our home.' Delivering that level of comfort requires more than training. It requires the right people. Cheng's 'red apple, green apple theory' governs hiring. 'Thankfully, my team are all red apples,' he says, referring to those who naturally embody Wing's culture of care. The 'green apple' hire will either 'turn red' or simply won't last. 'We'd rather work a little bit harder to keep the red apple mentality than to hire a whole bunch of green apples just because we're short [-staffed].' This shared sensibility creates a like-minded team that can anticipate guests' needs instinctively, whether that means reading body language or preparing an alternative, off-menu dish before a guest even asks. Above Oma abalone and South African abalone Above Sea cucumber spring roll with spring onion For Cheng, such attentiveness is inseparable from innovation. He's wary of tradition calcifying into dogma, a mindset that helped him push forward, even in the face of scepticism when launching both VEA and Wing. 'Traditions are meant to be made, rules are meant to be broken,' he says, drawing comparisons to corporate complacency. 'Nokia, for example, didn't do anything wrong. Except that they failed to do anything at all.' For Chinese cuisine to remain vital, it must evolve. 'People change, our palates change, our ingredients change, climate has changed. So, it's not wrong to look at the possibilities of change while fully respecting cultures.' Part of pushing boundaries involves seeking out and sharing the lesser-told stories of Chinese heritage through its vast and diverse ingredients. Recent trips have fuelled this passion. 'I recently went to Yunnan and I just came back from Guangzhou,' Cheng shares. He finds immense pride in featuring exceptional produce from China itself, often finding it more compelling than imported luxury items. 'I feel more proud, and I feel people are more interested when we present fruits that are from China, more so than the expensive Japanese fruits.' He mentions discovering 'the freshest blueberries from Yunnan and the most delicious mangoes from Sanya.' His Yunnan trip yielded a particularly fascinating discovery: Mu jiang zi , or tree ginger seeds. 'It's kind of like this tender green Sichuan peppercorn', he describes excitedly. 'The pods themselves are soft and floral,' while the bark, intriguingly, is shaved tableside like zest over noodles. 'I've never seen it in Hong Kong. This is just one of the things that I encountered and found very interesting.' For Cheng, discoveries like this aren't just curiosities, they open up a world of possibility. 'I want to learn more, showcase and use more Chinese ingredients and herbs'. This award feels particularly significant in a global dining landscape where French service standards still dominate perceptions of refinement. Cheng hopes this win signals a broader shift. 'I hope we're just the beginning. The ones opening the doors, not only for Wing, but for Chinese cuisine to gain the recognition it deserves.' In Cheng's eyes, true success isn't measured solely by awards or full dining rooms, though he's grateful for both. For him, these accolades are affirmations of a larger mission: to act as a cultural ambassador. He sees Wing as a platform to showcase the depth, warmth and evolving narrative of Chinese cuisine and its inherent hospitality to a global audience. He speaks of this responsibility not just as a goal but 'almost like a duty. It's like an obligation for me to continue'. Above At Wing, Vicky Cheng continues to push the boundaries of Chinese fine dining, blending heritage, innovation and heartfelt hospitality on a global stage Through its warm, 'temperatured hospitality', Wing is serving more than an exceptional dining experience; it's fostering understanding and rewriting perceptions. As Cheng passionately declares, 'It's time for us to shine. It's time for us to express ourselves on a stage where people will listen.'
Bahrain News Gazette
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Bahrain News Gazette
Two Hong Kong Restaurants Achieve Top 3 Status in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Together with No.1 Ranking at Asia's 50 Best Bars, Hong Kong Shines as a Culinary Powerhouse Celebrated chefs from Hong Kong who made it to the 50 Best Restaurants Celebrated chefs from Hong Kong who made it to the list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, with The Chairman and WING ranked 2 nd and 3 rd on the list. (Credit: The Forks & Spoons, Forklore) HONG KONG, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hong Kong has solidified its position as a culinary powerhouse in Asia, boasting three spots in the top three of both Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 were revealed at a ceremony in Seoul last night, Gaggan in Bangkok was named the best restaurant, while Hong Kong's The Chairman and WING secured second and third places, respectively, each improving their standings from last year. Vicky Cheng, Chef and Owner of WING, also secured the coveted peer-voted Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award. The achievement caps a remarkable 12 months for Hong Kong's gastronomy scene, which began when Hong Kong's Bar Leone stunned the hospitality world by debuting at number 1 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024, the first ever bar to do so. Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman (Credit: Asia's 50 Best Restaurant) Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, elevates Chinese cuisine to fine dining, showcasing its rich flavours and artistry. (Credit: The Chairman & Asia's 50 Best Restaurants) Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, said: 'I would like to dedicate this recognition to everyone in Chinese restaurants who harness the beauty of Chinese cuisine to connect with friends from all corners of the globe. We're thrilled to share our culinary journey on the international stage, inspiring others to explore the richness of our cuisine and the vibrant essence of Hong Kong's dining scene.' WING_Chef Vicky Cheng Vicky Cheng, Executive Chef and Owner of WING , invites diners to experience the perfect fusion of flavours, where Chinese culinary art meets French fine dining. (Credit: WING) Vicky Cheng, Chef and Owner of WING, said: 'Being recognised among the best restaurants in Asia is an incredible honour for our team and a reflection of our commitment to pushing culinary boundaries, and we are proud to contribute to Hong Kong's rich culinary tapestry. We are excited to share our culinary story on such a prestigious stage, and this recognition fuels our passion to explore new gastronomic horizons.' Hong Kong has long been renowned by global gourmands and culinary tastemakers as one of the world's great gastronomic cities, known for its incredible breadth and depth of restaurants and cuisines. This latest recognition underscores Hong Kong's position as one of the world's best cities for food and drink enthusiasts, with a hospitality scene that continues to go from strength to strength and that remains at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Hong Kong's success at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and Bars firmly establishes the city as a premier destination for gastronomic excellence. With The Chairman, WING and Bar Leone leading the way, the city showcases an unparalleled richness in culinary artistry and innovation. Food and beverage enthusiasts from around the world are encouraged to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant dining scene, exploring the celebrated establishments that make Hong Kong a true gastronomic haven. Looking ahead, Hong Kong will also host the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 for the first time on 8 October, at the iconic Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, ensuring that this extraordinary year will further elevate the city's reputation in the hospitality world. Key points at a glance: Top Rankings for Hong Kong Establishments: 3 establishments from Hong Kong are currently ranked in the top 3 of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024: The Chairman at no. 2 and WING at no. 3 for restaurants, along with Bar Leone , which holds the top spot at no. 1 for bars. This remarkable achievement solidifies the city's reputation as one of the world's great gastronomy hubs. Additional Honorees in Asia's 50 Best Lists: A number of the city's other establishments hold spots on current Asia's 50 Best lists. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 includes 7 Hong Kong Restaurants : The Chairman (no. 2), WING (no. 3), Caprice (no. 18), Neighborhood (no. 21), MONO (no. 24), Estro (no. 32) and Andō (no. 41) while the 51–100 long list features VEA (no. 53), Xin Rong Ji (no. 56), Testina (no. 60), Ta Vie (no. 64), Feuille (no. 93), and 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo Bombana (no. 94). Recognition of Hong Kong Bars: Including the top-ranked Bar Leone, Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 includes 9 Hong Kong bars: three-time number one COA (no. 4), ARGO (no. 9), The Aubrey (no. 10), Darkside (no. 17), The Savory Project (no. 19), Penicillin (no. 24), Quinary (no. 26), and Mostly Harmless (no. 45). About 50 Best: 50 Best is one of the world's leading authorities on international hospitality, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants and bars from all corners of the globe. The annual lists are compiled by votes by local industry tastemakers, and celebrate excellence in gastronomy, from innovative dishes to exceptional beverages. Media can download photos at the following link: Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 Restaurant Photos: Bars Photos: Ceremony Photos and Press Materials from 50 Best: Ceremony Photos and Press Materials from 50 Best: For media enquiries, please contact: Ms. Holly Chan Tel: 2807 6206 Email: [email protected] Ms. Natalie Chan Tel: 2807 6216 Email: [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9411213
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two Hong Kong Restaurants Achieve Top 3 Status in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Together with No.1 Ranking at Asia's 50 Best Bars, Hong Kong Shines as a Culinary Powerhouse Celebrated chefs from Hong Kong who made it to the list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, with The Chairman and WING ranked 2nd and 3rd on the list. (Credit: The Forks & Spoons, Forklore) HONG KONG, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong has solidified its position as a culinary powerhouse in Asia, boasting three spots in the top three of both Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 were revealed at a ceremony in Seoul last night, Gaggan in Bangkok was named the best restaurant, while Hong Kong's The Chairman and WING secured second and third places, respectively, each improving their standings from last year. Vicky Cheng, Chef and Owner of WING, also secured the coveted peer-voted Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award. The achievement caps a remarkable 12 months for Hong Kong's gastronomy scene, which began when Hong Kong's Bar Leone stunned the hospitality world by debuting at number 1 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024, the first ever bar to do so. Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, elevates Chinese cuisine to fine dining, showcasing its rich flavours and artistry. (Credit: The Chairman & Asia's 50 Best Restaurants) Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, said: "I would like to dedicate this recognition to everyone in Chinese restaurants who harness the beauty of Chinese cuisine to connect with friends from all corners of the globe. We're thrilled to share our culinary journey on the international stage, inspiring others to explore the richness of our cuisine and the vibrant essence of Hong Kong's dining scene." Vicky Cheng, Executive Chef and Owner of WING, invites diners to experience the perfect fusion of flavours, where Chinese culinary art meets French fine dining. (Credit: WING) Vicky Cheng, Chef and Owner of WING, said: 'Being recognised among the best restaurants in Asia is an incredible honour for our team and a reflection of our commitment to pushing culinary boundaries, and we are proud to contribute to Hong Kong's rich culinary tapestry. We are excited to share our culinary story on such a prestigious stage, and this recognition fuels our passion to explore new gastronomic horizons.' Hong Kong has long been renowned by global gourmands and culinary tastemakers as one of the world's great gastronomic cities, known for its incredible breadth and depth of restaurants and cuisines. This latest recognition underscores Hong Kong's position as one of the world's best cities for food and drink enthusiasts, with a hospitality scene that continues to go from strength to strength and that remains at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Hong Kong's success at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and Bars firmly establishes the city as a premier destination for gastronomic excellence. With The Chairman, WING and Bar Leone leading the way, the city showcases an unparalleled richness in culinary artistry and innovation. Food and beverage enthusiasts from around the world are encouraged to immerse themselves in the city's vibrant dining scene, exploring the celebrated establishments that make Hong Kong a true gastronomic haven. Looking ahead, Hong Kong will also host the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 for the first time on 8 October, at the iconic Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, ensuring that this extraordinary year will further elevate the city's reputation in the hospitality world. Key points at a glance: Top Rankings for Hong Kong Establishments: 3 establishments from Hong Kong are currently ranked in the top 3 of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024: The Chairman at no. 2 and WING at no. 3 for restaurants, along with Bar Leone, which holds the top spot at no. 1 for bars. This remarkable achievement solidifies the city's reputation as one of the world's great gastronomy hubs. Additional Honorees in Asia's 50 Best Lists: A number of the city's other establishments hold spots on current Asia's 50 Best lists. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 includes 7 Hong Kong Restaurants: The Chairman (no. 2), WING (no. 3), Caprice (no. 18), Neighborhood (no. 21), MONO (no. 24), Estro (no. 32) and Andō (no. 41) while the 51–100 long list features VEA (no. 53), Xin Rong Ji (no. 56), Testina (no. 60), Ta Vie (no. 64), Feuille (no. 93), and 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo Bombana (no. 94). Recognition of Hong Kong Bars: Including the top-ranked Bar Leone, Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 includes 9 Hong Kong bars: three-time number one COA (no. 4), ARGO (no. 9), The Aubrey (no. 10), Darkside (no. 17), The Savory Project (no. 19), Penicillin (no. 24), Quinary (no. 26), and Mostly Harmless (no. 45). About 50 Best: 50 Best is one of the world's leading authorities on international hospitality, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants and bars from all corners of the globe. The annual lists are compiled by votes by local industry tastemakers, and celebrate excellence in gastronomy, from innovative dishes to exceptional beverages. Media can download photos at the following link: Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 Restaurant Photos: Bars Photos: Ceremony Photos and Press Materials from 50 Best: Ceremony Photos and Press Materials from 50 Best: For media enquiries, please contact: Ms. Holly ChanTel: 2807 6206Email: Ms. Natalie ChanTel: 2807 6216Email: Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
