Jeong Kwan, a Korean nun chef famous for creating temple food. Temple stays are popular in South Korea for visitors to learn more about Buddhism and living as a monk or nun. Photo: SCMP/Xiaomei
How Netflix’s Chef’s Table star Jeong Kwan put temple food on the map in Korea – and where to taste the best
South Korea’s answer to culinary tourism, temple food, is made from home-made, meatless ingredients and locally-sourced vegetables, and is used to practise Buddhism
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Health & Fitness
Jeong Kwan, a Korean nun chef famous for creating temple food. Temple stays are popular in South Korea for visitors to learn more about Buddhism and living as a monk or nun. Photo: SCMP/Xiaomei
Peggy Chan’s progressive, plant-based cuisine at Nectar is among the upmarket restaurants in Hong Kong to offer ‘healthy’ fine dining. Photo: Nectar
5 healthy fine dining restaurants in Hong Kong you probably didn’t know about
From Michelin-starred wellness menus to elevated vegan dishes, these upmarket restaurants around the city are cleaning up their act
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Where to eat in Hong Kong
Peggy Chan’s progressive, plant-based cuisine at Nectar is among the upmarket restaurants in Hong Kong to offer ‘healthy’ fine dining. Photo: Nectar