“With a penchant for being the underdog, and their commitment to pushing boundaries, and setting trends in hospitality and restaurant operations, Christopher Mark and Syed Asim Hussain built their restaurant empire in Soho way before it transformed into the cool, hip hangout spot that it is today. They walk us through the area and compare the days then and now, while also sharing the secrets to their consistent success.”

“You may have already fallen for Le Garcon Saigon in the Star Street precinct, with his cool, open-air facade and deeply flavourful grilled meats made from the Vietnamese chef's mama's recipes. Well, now you can sample the goods from this boy's little bro next door, and he's as uncomplicated as they come, serving only one thing, bánh mì thịt, or pork banh mi.”

“So how do you guarantee your pork chop is juicy AF? You brine it. Or, in the case of this Vietnamese-inspired chop from Bao La—chef of Hong Kong's Brasserie Le Garcon Saigon — you make a marinade that's fresh and sweet and savoury as hell.”

“The Star Street Precinct just got a little more interesting with the opening of Le Petit Saigon, the sister branch of Le Garcon Saigon, which serves nothing but a single item – the humble yet ultra-popular banh mi thit.”

“Buenos Aires Polo Club is inspired by the South American country’s penchant for the distinguished sport and dynamic grilling culture. Head Chef Luca Marinelli takes us back to the golden era in Recoleta.”

“As the name suggested, Buenos Aires Polo Club is more like an exclusive gentlemen’s polo club than your typical steakhouse and pays homage to the golden ear of the 1900s.”

“Stepping into Buenos Aires Polo Club bar, you can have a taste of the famous luxurious private club life of the time, as well as the iconic cocktails.”

“Maison Libanaise, SoHo’s favourite Lebanese restaurant, is kicking off summer tomorrow with the first of their weekend sessions, starring two Instagram favourites: skewers, and frosé: the picture-perfect combination of ice, rosé and fresh strawberry puree.”

"Chef James Harrison has never been to Beirut, but training under Melbourne's best Lebanese-Australian chef (and his slap-happy mother) made him fall in love with the cuisine."

“Calvert has been tasked with cooking whatever he wishes to as long as it is “inherently excellent”. The result is a delectable marriage of premium fresh produce and French-inspired flavours, albeit with a more modern and unique interpretation.”

“Behind Maison Libanaise’s versatile menu is Head Chef James Harrison, former star apprentice of Michelin-starred Chef Greg Malouf, the 'Godfather of Lebanese cuisine’.”

"Complacency comes when you look at a menu and say you're completely happy with this. That's when you should just call it a day, because that's when you stop being better than you were yesterday."

“Buenos Aires Polo Club’s strong red ale by Otro Mundo Brewing Company has a sweetness that goes very well with Malvaviscos, a nostalgic dessert which involves toasting marshmallow tableside. This is a great beer pairing with dessert.”

"From the neon cow on the sign at the entrance, to the dessert trolley coming round just when you think you couldn't eat another bite, La Vache! doesn't disappoint."

"Carbone started out life in Greenwich Village, New York – so you can be sure that the Hong Kong outpost understands the need of any would-be diner in search of carb-filled NYC/Italian fare. And it certainly delivers."

"On the menu a month after Belon’s opening, the wing was immediately revered for its taste and reviled for its elitism."

"Taiwan-born chef Jowett Yu has created one heck of a Hong Kong must-visit with his modern Chinese, Elgin Street restaurant in Central, Ho Lee Fook (say it out loud, you got it)."

"Soul Food is a gem of a Thai restaurant specialising in Bangkok-style street food."

"Having spent 10 years working in Michelin-starred kitchens, Daniel Calvert has brought his passion and precision to his role as chef de cuisine at Belon in Hong Kong."

"A champion of authentic Vietnamese cooking, chef Bao La’s Le Garcon Saigon is a grill house with a twist."

"Serving modern Chinese cuisine with fusion elements, the cheekily-named Ho Lee Fook is helmed by award-winning chef Jowett Yu."

"Service at Soul Food Hong Kong is impeccable. From the moment you walk in the staff are all smiles."

"I had a great dinner at Soul Food Hong Kong and think it would be the ideal spot for a catch up with the girls. It’s in a great location, the vibe is laid-back, and the dishes are best for sharing."

"The halved yellow chicken is beautifully grilled until crispy on the outside and juicy within, particularly great wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and pickled daikon and carrots."

"As one of the few Argentinian steakhouses in town, Buenos Aires Polo Club sets itself apart with not only grass-fed beef from the Argentine pampas, but also an array of nicely-executed dishes to impress."

"We start with home-made country-style bread with butter, which we could not stop eating. It is how bread should be made, warm and soft in the middle and hard and crusty on the outside."