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Celebrating Hong Kong’s ‘abalone king’ Yeung Koon-yat, chef Adam Wong recalls his mentor

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Celebrating Hong Kong’s ‘abalone king’ Yeung Koon-yat, chef Adam Wong recalls his mentor

Chef Adam Wong Lung-to, anointed Yeung’s culinary heir to carry on his legacy, knows he has big shoes to fill. Chef Adam Wong Lung-to at Forum Restaurant in Causeway Bay. Photo: Xiaomei Chen Wong, who has been at Forum Restaurant for 32 years, is determined to honour his si fu (teacher) by preserving his signature … Read more

The ‘quiet luxury’ trend in Chinese dining: how showy ingredients like bird’s nest are out with young epicures, who eat without breaking the bank

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The ‘quiet luxury’ trend in Chinese dining: how showy ingredients like bird’s nest are out with young epicures, who eat without breaking the bank

The salad might seem like a random compilation of ingredients, but each component represents a desire for the year ahead. You see, the Chinese are obsessed with eating to manifest wealth just like the British drink for … well, just like the British drink, full stop. Yusheng originated in Malaysia and Singapore, but has become … Read more