Eli Bitan is a viewing committee member and board chair of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, which opens its 25th edition on November 9.
I grew up in Paris, which is arguably one of the world’s culinary destinations, so I consider myself a foodie although I work hard to control myself.
I grew up eating my mother’s cooking, a mixture of perfectly executed French classics like coulibiac and boeuf bourguignon, as well as traditional Jewish dishes like matzo ball soup and gefilte fish.
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Restaurant (UG 16-17, Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2369 3718) is wonderfully authentic. It has been around since the 1980s and I have tried most of the menu. I highly recommend the masala dosa.
For an all-round Jewish experience, visit Mendel’s Delicatessen (G/F, 66 Catchick Street, Kennedy Town. Tel: 9220 4344) before taking in a film. It is very close to the Golden Scene Cinema, where most of our Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival screenings take place this year.
