https://www.scmp.com/rss/330379/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com For 14 years, Charmaine Cheung was executive chef at high-end supermarket City’super’s Superlife Culture Club cookery school, conducting classes in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Shanghai. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in Los Angeles. My mom insisted we didn’t dine out because of the amount of MSG that restaurants put in their food back in those days. My favourite comfort meals were steamed minced pork and steamed fish. But the most delicious thing ever, and my mom’s favourite, was egg rolls with... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3249564/just-old-days-where-hong-kong-chef-goes-authentic-fish-balls-dim-sum-wonton-noodles-and-hole-wall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3249564/just-old-days-where-hong-kong-chef-goes-authentic-fish-balls-dim-sum-wonton-noodles-and-hole-wall?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:15:16 +0000 Former fashion designer turned visual artist Jono Toh paints geometrical abstractions punctuated by a narrative of continuous lines. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I’m originally from Sydney, Australia and have been living in Hong Kong for five years. My father is Singaporean and my mother is Australian, so I grew up influenced by both cultures. I’ve always said I’m not a fussy eater as long as it’s good. To start, once a week I like going to Mon Kee Café (142 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai. Tel: 2528 2927) for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3234898/life-changing-pancakes-amazing-fried-rice-dog-friendly-muffins-australians-go-places-eat-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3234898/life-changing-pancakes-amazing-fried-rice-dog-friendly-muffins-australians-go-places-eat-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:15:17 +0000 Hong Kong’s minimum hourly wage increased to HK$40 (US$5.1) on Monday, with 60,000 of the city’s lowest-paid workers receiving an extra HK$2.5 per hour after a government-appointed body approved the rise last year. Approved by the Minimum Wage Commission in October, the increase is expected to mostly affect those in security and cleaning jobs, as residents contend with a host of rising living costs, such as food prices and electricity rates as well as looming hikes in ferry fares and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219040/how-far-will-hk40-go-hong-kong-new-minimum-wage-takes-effect-amid-citys-rising-living-costs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219040/how-far-will-hk40-go-hong-kong-new-minimum-wage-takes-effect-amid-citys-rising-living-costs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 May 2023 12:28:22 +0000 For decades, Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles have been haunted by preconceptions about the food they serve. And with the coronavirus pandemic bringing new challenges, many chefs have been forced to re-evaluate their vision for their restaurants. Nonetheless, some restaurateurs – such as Pearl River Deli’s chef-owner Johnny Lee; chef Ryan Wong of Needle and his wife and business partner Karen Dang; and Monarch’s Humberto Leon and family – have remained steadfast in their efforts to share their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3215510/its-huge-risk-do-kind-food-los-angeles-cantonese-dining-scene-gets-boost-new-generation-chefs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3215510/its-huge-risk-do-kind-food-los-angeles-cantonese-dining-scene-gets-boost-new-generation-chefs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:45:16 +0000 If you felt chilly earlier this month, it is because “great snow” – the 21st solar term – was in effect from December 7. The solar terms are an ancient way to mark the seasons, and the sun feels remote during this period. Traditionally, this was interpreted to mean we will experience cold temperatures from now until spring. Though “great snow”, also known as “heavy snow”, is not an absolute indicator of increased rainfall or snowfall, it is interpreted to mean we should expect more precipitation... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3203974/winter-solstice-how-eat-good-health-according-ancient-chinese-calendar-24-solar-terms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3203974/winter-solstice-how-eat-good-health-according-ancient-chinese-calendar-24-solar-terms?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:15:09 +0000 It has been said that Hongkongers are notoriously picky about food. A new survey carried out by polling agency YouGov on behalf of food delivery giant Deliveroo has revealed a few quirks about their dining habits. The “Hong Kongers’ Dining Rituals Survey” polled 1,000 eaters on a number of topics, including how diners enjoy eating a sunny-side-up egg and how they would add red vinegar to a bowl of wonton noodle soup. The myriad uses for chopsticks have also been quantified and ranked. The world... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3195677/how-do-you-eat-your-eggs-wonton-noodle-soup-or-crisps-survey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3195677/how-do-you-eat-your-eggs-wonton-noodle-soup-or-crisps-survey?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:45:08 +0000 Self-taught jewellery designer David Peereboom has lived in Hong Kong since 2020 but has been visiting for over 20 years. His bespoke label NFA embraces rock culture and philosophy, and he describes himself as a storyteller using precious stones and beautiful metals. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I would say I’m an “experience passionista”. I really enjoy the whole theatre of ambience, fare and service, and so a restaurant should hustle all my senses. Hong Kong is such an incredible global city with... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3179972/best-hong-kong-restaurants-whole-experience-recommendations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3179972/best-hong-kong-restaurants-whole-experience-recommendations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:25:50 +0000 Previously a vice-president of the Hyatt Group’s Andaz brand of hotels, Australian Jonathan Frolich is now the managing director of Carlyle & Co, the private members club in Victoria Dockside launched by Rosewood Hotel’s CEO Sonia Cheng Chi-man. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I love food, it’s that simple. I’m always looking to try new things and cooking is a favourite hobby as it brings people together. For me, food experiences are more social than scientific. I love going to Jean May (Shop A, 14... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3176317/best-wonton-noodle-soup-hong-kong-and-where-take-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3176317/best-wonton-noodle-soup-hong-kong-and-where-take-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 May 2022 08:15:19 +0000 Marissa Hu is the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong hotel’s executive housekeeper and sustainability champion for her efforts in waste reduction and resource conservation. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in Shenzhen [in Guangdong, southern China] so I always ate Cantonese food, but I moved to the UK as a teen and was exposed to all kinds of foods. I love pho, Thai grilled fish, and I prefer noodles over rice. I can be adventurous, but not with things like intestines. Other than that, I will try... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3174760/where-eat-best-beef-brisket-noodle-soup-hong-kong-and-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3174760/where-eat-best-beef-brisket-noodle-soup-hong-kong-and-best?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:15:18 +0000 Erguang Wonton is a mom-and-pop shop known for its plump, juicy wontons. But after it became famous, it lost the rights to its name, thanks to loopholes in China’s trademark laws. https://www.scmp.com/food/how-someone-stole-name-famous-shanghai-wonton-shop/article/3000511?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/how-someone-stole-name-famous-shanghai-wonton-shop/article/3000511?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:42:48 +0000 Although many people think of wonton noodle soup as a proper meal, the dish was originally introduced as a light snack to be eaten before or after the theater. A few decades ago, folks in southern China would grab a tiny bowl consisting of a few bites of noodles and a couple of dumplings as a quick snack. In Hong Kong, the dish is called sai yung (細蓉), literally “small hibiscus.” There are many stories about the name’s origin, but the most common one has to do with a pun related to Tang Dynasty... https://www.scmp.com/food/tiny-snack-kept-hong-kong-moving/article/3000179?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/tiny-snack-kept-hong-kong-moving/article/3000179?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:39:39 +0000