Iconic Dishes – Hong Kong
In this article I spoke to five leading food professionals about what are the dishes that define Hong Kong for them and where to eat them. The restaurants recommended, are on […]
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The future of fine dining?
With an increasing global focus on eating sustainably and environmentally consciously, more diners are turning to alternative, and, in some cases, unusual, protein sources. This allows them to indulge and […]
Hot Spots – Harbour City
As a dining destination, Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui has a lot of draw factors, including Michelin starred restaurants, celebrity chefs, overseas imports, cuisine variety and constant new openings. Click […]
Dish Origin – Prawn Crackers
Did prawn crackers originate from Malaysia or Indonesia, and which country has the better version? Find out the answer and more fascinating info about this classic Asian snack, click here […]
Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest
Said to have anti-ageing properties, and to promote cell regeneration, boost immunity and enhance sex drive, edible bird’s nests have become popular with Chinese millennials. In my latest origin series for […]
Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls
One of the most popular dishes associated with Vietnamese cuisine has its origin in China. Learn more about this and what makes a rice paper roll truly authentic in my […]
Dish Origin – Gnocchi
I remember vividly the first time I ever had gnocchi that was befitting of the description, light and fluffy pillows. It was in Verona, at Locanda 4 Cuochi. So it was […]
Dining Hotspot – Tai Kwun
I write the Hot Spots article for SCMP’s Good Eating Guide every issue and mostly I link it directly to the online version. This time however, I am including the […]
Dish Origin – Satay
As Disney’s Mickey Mouse makes an unlikely turn as a satay-serving street hawker, I explore the origins of the marinated meat found skewered on street corners across Southeast Asia, in […]
Dish Origin – Chicken Tikka Masala
Fact check: is chicken tikka masala actually Indian, not British? I talk to the experts to answer the question as well as delve into its origin story. Click here to […]
