char siu

Dim sum in Hong Kong: how chefs stand out from the crowd with their modern delicacies

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Dim sum in Hong Kong: how chefs stand out from the crowd with their modern delicacies

At The Chinese Library in Tai Kwun, in Central on Hong Kong Island, chef Junno Li has been putting his heart and soul into tempting the discerning palates of his customers. His latest seasonal menu includes items such as a foie gras and Fuji apple dumpling, and a Wagyu beef pastry. When asked how he … Read more

‘Giving birth to char siu is better than giving birth to you’: Cantonese insult goes viral after Singapore restaurant promo

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‘Giving birth to char siu is better than giving birth to you’: Cantonese insult goes viral after Singapore restaurant promo

The restaurant is offering a free plate of char siu on selected days in June if diners bring their parents and have them recite the phrase – “saang gau caa siu hou gwo saang nei” in Cantonese – in front of staff. In a promotional video on the restaurant’s social media platforms, a stern mother … Read more

Where a Hong Kong culinary institute director goes for roast meat, dumplings and a quiet meal with friends

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Where a Hong Kong culinary institute director goes for roast meat, dumplings and a quiet meal with friends

Swede Per Henrik Jonsson is the programme director at the International Culinary Institute (ICI), in Pok Fu Lam. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Working as a chef and culinary educator has taken me to many countries, but I grew up in Dubai and Athens, so Mediterranean and Middle Eastern hospitality has been ingrained in me … Read more