Andrew Wong

5 Hong Kong food and drink Christmas gift ideas, from whisky glasses to cakes and cookies

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5 Hong Kong food and drink Christmas gift ideas, from whisky glasses to cakes and cookies

Christmas is almost here, and that means finding gifts for friends or loved ones. Gifts of food and drinks are always crowd pleasers. We have put together a short list of our favourite ones available in Hong Kong and beyond. 1. Panettone from chef Andrew Wong Panettone has long been a staple for the holidays, … Read more

How Cantonese cuisine is being borrowed from around the world – but is it a threat to authenticity?

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How Cantonese cuisine is being borrowed from around the world – but is it a threat to authenticity?

A growing number of chefs around the world are borrowing techniques, recipes and ingredients from Cantonese cuisine, and using them subtly or overtly in dishes as diverse as Italian, Turkish, German and Japanese. Blue crab dumplings at Gallada, at The Peninsula Istanbul, in Turkey. Photo: Victoria Burrows Chefs taking inspiration from other cultures is, of … Read more