When the origin of a national dish is disputed, this can lead to “food wars”. And the most scorching culinary battle of the moment might be the “kimchi wars”, over the origin of the popular naturally fermented vegetable side dish. Click here to find out if kimchi is of Korean origin. Continue reading Dish Origin – Kimchi
Sai Ying Pun, particular the area from High Street down to First Street, is a great option for foodies, with an extensive and growing number of restaurants. High Street, for example, is home to restaurants offering such broad cuisine variety that many of the world’s most popular dishes can be found in one street. Click here for 7 of my top picks. Continue reading Hot Spots – High Street
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 original text below. Tai Kwun, an arts and heritage centre, occupying the former Central Police Station, is home to an interesting selection of restaurants, as is neighbouring Old Bailey Street. Aaharn Aaharn provides an exemplary … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Tai Kwun
Nestled between Sai Ying Pun and Kennedy Town, Shek Tong Tsui is home to busy restaurants, quirky cafes and hipster hang-outs serving all kinds of cuisines, including the best Singaporean and Malaysian food in town. I picked seven to highlight in this article for SCMP’s Good Eating magazine. Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Shek Tong Tsui
From fashionable French to the preferred cuisine of Chinese poets, from playful Seoul food to international classics, there is something for all preferences in Sha Tin. I wrote about seven of these restaurants for SCMP’s Good Eating guide, November issue. Read about them below, or click here for the SCMP online version (no images). My personal favourites of these are Fauchon, Dragon Inn, and Sushi … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Sha Tin
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