Pearl of the Orient, a city of myriad lights – Hong Kong was promoted to 1930s visitors by China’s Nationalist government much as it would be for decades afterwards. No sedan chair rides these days, though.
What food is ‘from Hong Kong’? Is it momos and dosa as well as siu mei? Chefs reflect the city’s shifting identity by reinterpreting classic dishes and cooking innovatively using local ingredients.
Beyond Hong Kong s iconic cityscape lies a wealth of characterful neighbourhoods, many of which are lesser known to travellers but treasured by locals.