How Hong Kong fell in love with pineapple buns, egg tarts and cocktail buns – a history

How Hong Kong fell in love with pineapple buns, egg tarts and cocktail buns – a history

“The baked goods in Shanghai and Shandong at that time were very much influenced by Russia,” says Ho. “When the war broke out, many people from these regions fled to Hong Kong and opened many bakeries that sold Russian-style baked goods.” Louisa Ho (left), winning a baking competition in London, in 1962. Photo: Louisa Ho … Read more

15 of the best places to eat on Cheung Chau, a Hong Kong island packed with restaurants and cafes where old meets new

15 of the best places to eat on Cheung Chau, a Hong Kong island packed with restaurants and cafes where old meets new

It is also easier to work with in Hong Kong’s brutal heat and humidity. Cheung Chau-based artist Louis To, better known as Sugarman, makes intricate candy figurines. Photo: Kylie Knott He can’t recall how many he has made over the years, but the most he has crafted in a day is 100. Today, a warm … Read more