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3 Mins Read On Saturday 26th October, TREEHOUSE will be hosting a party to celebrate their grand opening and contribute to a great cause: fight climate change through planting trees. The event is free to join, and it promises to be an evening full of delicious plant-based bites and drinks, buzzing music and money raising to plant trees, […]
7 Mins Read Yes, he’s back! Right at the centre of Hong Kong’s plant-based food scene with his latest concept in the heart of Central’s Soho, TREEHOUSE. In an exclusive interview, Green Queen sat down with the man behind Hong Kong’s newest healthy veggie haven, Christian G. Mongendre, who shared his story about falling in love with plant-based […]
3 Mins Read The University of Hong Kong‘s Department of Earth Science released a study last year revealing the significant greenhouse gas contributions that Hong Kong generates, predominantly fuelled by the city’s excessive appetite for meat. Results from the study indicate that if citizens cut back on meat and dairy intake in accordance with recommended nutritional guidelines, the […]
2 Mins Read Many of us in Hong Kong lamented the departure of HOME Eat To Live back in 2017. But now, founder Christian Mongendre is back with a new plant-based concept dubbed TREEHOUSE, to open in early September this year. The flagship restaurant will embody Mongendre’s passion for spreading healthy, ethical, mindful eating with the world. Located […]
4 Mins Read In the wake of our current biodiversity and climate crisis, which is putting the future of food, health and the environment under severe threat, Hong Kongers are still consuming meat and dairy at a higher rate than ever before. Comparative figures from a range of global data reports show that the import-dependent city alarmingly consumes […]
3 Mins Read Following the success of Pret a Manger’s three Veggie Pret locations in London and an initial “Not Just For Veggies” campaign in Hong Kong last year, Pret Hong Kong has upped the #plantbased ante and unveiled an all-new vibrant summer menu filled primarily of vegan options. Inspired by the British standalone restaurant recipes and encouraged by Asia’s […]
4 Mins Read A go-to for fresh, handmade foods and organic teas and coffees, Pret A Manger is one of our favorite choices for an affordable and tasty lunch. One of the reasons we are always banging on about Pret is convenience: with 20 locations across Hong Kong (and many in MTR stations), #HKLife is that little bit […]
4 Mins Read Pizza. One of the few words that can penetrate the language barrier. No matter what part of world you’re in, pizza is universal and while each country might have a different process for baking their pies, the end result is the same: warm, happy, cheesy (or not) goodness. Hailing from the UK, with over 20 locations all across […]
5 Mins Read The new spring vegan omakase from Dining at MURASAKI is an experience in gastronomic luxury. Set against an ascending skyscraper with exclusive views of Victoria Harbour, the Japanese-French hybrid features lavish private rooms and 10,000 square feet of stunning dining space. Led by Executive Chef Alfred Poon, the vegetable-forward carte du jour brings a ton of surprises beginning with […]
4 Mins Read Vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters…listen up and rejoice! Everyone’s favorite British fast-casual chain, Pret A Manger, has launched a new, delicious meat-free campaign with a wide new range of salads, sandwiches, hot foods, and sweet treats. After the unprecedented success of Veggie Pret, an experimental pop up in London last year, which was so popular that is has now […]
4 Mins Read It is a great time to be a vegetarian in Hong Kong with what feels like new plant-based openings every week! Gone are the days of struggling with waiters to get a side of steamed greens, there are now oodles of options all over Hong Kong. Green Queen has pulled together the below list of five gorgeous […]
5 Mins Read With dishes that could each warrant their own food tableau so beautiful are they, adorned with accoutrements like gold leaf, sliced truffle and edible flowers, the Vasco vegetarian menu is an exercise in gastronomic posturing and far from your average Meat Free Monday restaurant set, as the front of house humbly referred to it. Throw in […]
5 Mins Read Looking for a meatless meal away from the hustle and bustle of Central that is worth the drive taste-wise? Hong Kong now boasts a plethora of delicious dining options for even the most discerning veggie food-lover. So skip the beef and check out some of these (more hidden) choice eateries serving up gourmet plant-based dishes! 3/3rds September 2017 […]