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From 22 June to 21 July, TKO Gateway will host the “Scent and Taste Laboratory”, a showcase of around 30 food scents that creates a unique olfactory experience.
The first-in-Hong Kong “Scent and Taste Laboratory”, derived from the food lab concept, showcases 30 food scents in five thematic zones.
What kind of scent can best represent Hong Kong as a culinary paradise? Jacqueline Chak, winner of the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award, will trigger your Hong Kong food memories through the scent of signature local favourites.
Want to buy some fresh ingredients and spices? The Fresh N Spices Zone at the entrance of TKO Market is your best choice. Mixing the delightful scents of fresh fruits with herbs and spices, customers will be refreshed by the natural smells and flavours.
In addition to offering more than 20 popular eateries catering to the diverse tastes of customers, TKO Gateway’s Food Lane is home to the Global Flavour Zone, featuring the scents of a variety of international cuisines, including pizza and ramen, that will surprise your taste buds!
Want to enjoy a refreshing drink after your meal? You can discover your own thirst quencher in the Beverage Taster Zone, which features a wide range of beverage options, including espresso, orange juice, imperatae cane drink and even mojito.
Dessert is an indispensable part of life. You can taste by your sweet tooth in the Sweet Delight Zone, where the aromas of vanilla ice cream, chocolate cookies, apple pie, almond paste and green bean soup hang in the air. All these tasty sweet treats will whet the appetite of every dessert freak.
Customers can use Link’s “Park & Dine” mobile app to scan special QR codes and collect e-stamps at TKO Gateway’s “Scent & Taste Laboratory”.
Customers with accumulated spending of HK$1,500 or above using electronic payment methods* in a 7-day period during the campaign period can redeem a Portable Aroma Diffuser by presenting maximum of 5 original receipts issued by different shops. (450 items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
The Aroma Bazaar offers a diverse range of home fragrance products, allowing you to bring your favourite aroma home.
Link’s TKO Gateway is offering the first-in-Hong Kong “Scent and Taste Laboratory” together with Jacqueline Chak, a local designer, to tempt your taste buds and senses! From 22 June to 21 July, TKO Gateway will host the “Scent and Taste Laboratory” as it creates and exhibits food scents across five different themes: Hong Kong Delicacies, Fresh Fruits and Spices, International Cuisine, Signature Beverages and Sweetie Desserts. An Aroma Bazaar and two redemption programmes – for portable aroma diffusers and for Food Lane cash coupons – will also be held during the campaign period, providing customers with innovative and rewarding olfactory experiences!
The 5 Themes of the “Scent and Taste Laboratory” Demonstrate the Connection Between Taste and Smell
Smell can contribute to taste to make food more delicious, but can you identify different foods using their scents only? The “Scent and Taste Laboratory” will showcase up to 30 food scents to test people’s olfactory sensitivity. The HK Foodie Zone, designed by Jacqueline, winner of the “DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award”, presents signature local delicacies, including pineapple buns, mini egg puffs and curry fish balls, using the innovative forms of scented candles and aroma essence oils. The Fresh N Spices Zone at the entrance of TKO Market harmonises the delightful scents of fresh fruits with herbs and spices. The Global Flavour Zone at Food Lane is the ideal place for foodies to indulge their taste buds and olfactory palates in different international cuisines. The Beverage Taster Zone provides a wide range of refreshing drinks. The amazing aromas in the Sweet Delight Zone will trigger delicious memories of sweet treats and desserts! In addition to offering these olfactory experiences, the “Scent and Taste Laboratory” includes 2D cartoon-like decorations and furnishings, making it an Insta-worthy spot for customers to create a visual image to complement their smell and taste adventure!
Enjoy Multi-Sensory Dining and Exclusive Privileges
Want to gratify your taste buds as well? At the “Scent and Taste Laboratory”, you can collect e-stamps by scanning QR codes in Link’s “Park & Dine”mobile app. Upon collecting 4 e-stamps, customers can redeem a HK$10 cash coupon for Food Lane, which features more than 20 popular eateries that cater to the tastes of foodies.
Bring Your Favourite Aroma Home with a Portable Aroma Diffuser
Customers with accumulated spending of HK$1,500 or above using electronic payment methods in a 7-day period during the campaign period can redeem a Portable Aroma Diffuser by presenting maximum of 5 original receipts issued by different shops. In addition, from 22 June to 23 June and 28 June to 1 July, the Aroma Bazaar will offer a diverse range of home fragrance products, allowing you to bring your favourite aroma home.
Terms and conditions apply to the above activities. Link reserves the right to change the programme without further notice.
For event details, please visit Linkhk.com.