Hong Kong Cuisine: At the Intersection of Tradition and Innovation

If you've ever been to a Hong Kong-style restaurant, you may have noticed the wide array of Western food choices on their menu. Hong Kong-style French toast. Image from Migrationology. French toast in a Cantonese style cafe? Chateaubriand steaks in a Chinese restaurant? Mille-feuilles next to Manchurian sachimas in Cantonese bakeries? What’s with the Western …

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Hong Kong’s Holey Skyline: Spirit Dragons or Aesthetics At Work?

Allow me to introduce you to Hong Kong’s magnificent skyline: Hong Kong's skyline. Image by bady qb on Unsplash. Ah, the architectural prowess. The beauty of the fragrant harbour. Here’s a view of the skyline on the southwest side: Bel-Air Residence, Hong Kong. Image via CNN. Wait a minute, do those buildings have holes? The …

Hong Kong vs China: Identity Crises, Political Tensions, And Why It Matters

When asked what ethnicity we are, many Hong Kongers, including myself, will say we’re Chinese, but when asked where we’re from, we say Hong Kong. Oh, so like, China, right? No. Hong Kong. We adopt an adamant view that, no, Hong Kong is different from China, and no, we’re not the same as all other …

A Guide to Cantonese Baked Goods

Snack options in Hong Kong are diverse and omnipresent — turn any corner and you’re bound to see either a Cantonese bakery, a street-hawker stall, or a cha chaan teng (Hong Kong style diners) peeking out from the streets of boutiques and storefronts. All three spots showcase different facets of Hong Kong dining, but bakeries …