Tattooing has been around in Hong Kong since World War II, when James Ho set up the first parlour in Tsim Sha Tsui. But for years, getting a tattoo was taboo for most city residents. A main source of business for tattoo artists until 2019 was the American warships that used to make regular rest … Read more
Many years ago, while he was studying in the English city of Nottingham, Hogan Cheng Ho-hang was stumped when a British friend asked him how he would describe the culture of his home city, Hong Kong. “I couldn’t say anything. I said, ‘Well, we have some really famous milk tea,’” says the 28-year-old sheepishly. “I … Read more
With the unstable weather in Hong Kong as of late, is there anything more comforting than nursing a hot cup of coffee in the comfort of a cafe while the rain lashes against the windows? These days, we are fortunate to have an abundance of options, each venue with its own character and vibe to … Read more
“The white fermented bean curd was not manufactured by Liu Ma Kee, the authorities told the truth. It was imported from another manufacturer,” he told a radio programme. His remarks came after the centre said last week that the family business did not churn out its own tofu locally, triggering intense online criticism against the … Read more
The finished product has a distinctive pungent aroma and yielding texture that has been likened to ripe soft cheese, and it is an essential ingredient in traditional Cantonese dishes such as stir-fried water spinach, and lamb stew with bean curd sheets. A bottle of Liu Ma Kee Limited preserved bean curd. Photo: Stanley Shin Liu … Read more
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