The founders of premium South Korean barbecue restaurant and beef butchery Born & Bred have officially opened Moo-Lah, an upscale noodle restaurant in Hong Kong. Moo-Lah, in SoHo on Hong Kong Island, is the first international project for the Seoul-based Korean beef specialist, which is currently Michelin-recommended and ranks 64th on the extended Asia’s 50 … Read more
Hongkonger Ruth Lee, a registered Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, is the founder of Master Ruth TCM Clinic in Central, on Hong Kong Island. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I am a food lover and I enjoy everything that different cuisines have to offer. However, Chinese is my preference for the great varieties of cooking … Read more
At his eponymous sushi bar, Leung – taking a cue from sushi bars in Japan – has copies of Hong Kong Market Sea Fish by Keith Lai (a fish enthusiast and expert) to educate diners about the fish on his menu, which is sourced from local supplier Davey Wong. Nigiri might include threadfin, lightly torched … Read more
Bulgarian former model Teodora Lazarova is the founder of skincare line La Thea. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I love a diverse range of foods, flavours and spices, from everything from Italian to French to Vietnamese to Bulgarian cuisine. Growing up in Bulgaria, we were fortunate to have access to high-quality ingredients, which we now … Read more
Philippine-born CJ Jalandoni is the head chef of pioneering Sai Ying Pun restaurant Brut. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up eating simple, home-cooked meals, with the same dishes rotated every week. When we did eat out, my family would usually go to simple Filipino restaurants. It was not until later that I started … Read more
Originally from Australia, Kate Oliver is the Hong Kong executive producer of the theatrical version of The Sound Of Music, the first musical to be staged at Xiqi Centre’s Grand Theatre, running until June 9. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up, dinners were often a simple affair, focused around family. Our usual staple was … Read more
Originally from Shanghai, Shirley Kwok is an ex-banker turned baker, launching The Cakery, Maya Bakery and vegan fermented cheese and dips label Cultured. She spoke to Andrew Sun. My mum is Shanghainese, so she cooks a lot of small dishes and we always go back for a feast. She likes making everything from scratch. About … Read more
Laila Harilela is public relations director of the Harilela Hotels group, which includes The Hari and the Holiday Inn Golden Mile. I’m a real foodie who eats everything. I guess it comes from my father, really. When all my sisters went off to study and moved out after marrying, I was left and he would … Read more
