Leave bustling shopping centres behind and wander into the nooks and crannies—unearth local shops between the old and the new. Savour the feeling of old Hong Kong in traditional shops, and experience the creativity and vitality of newly established shops.
Read MoreIrene is the owner of Sing Heung Yuen, one of Hong Kong's last and most popular dai pai dongs, nestled in the backstreets of Central. Each day, office workers, students and tourists pack the outdoor seating, feasting on Irene's famous macaroni in tomato broth, among dozens of other favourites. Despite being the owner and boss, Irene works in the kitchen alongside her staff, some of whom have...
Read MoreKelvin is the owner of a magic-themed cafe. He is passionate about food, magic, and Harry Potter which inspired him to quit his job a few years ago and open 9¾ Cafe in Mong Kok with his friends. He claims that Harry was able to overcome evil in the first Harry Potter book because of an affinity and openness towards love. He believes that if Hongkongers can share more love, a culture of mutual respect for others will develop and the contradictions and conflicts in Hong Kong society will lessen.
Read MoreEmily is an experienced food editor and proud Sham Shui Po resident of more than 40 years. She previously worked for Weekend Weekly, and is currently a freelancer and occasional PR representative for restaurants. Emily’s food journey includes bringing chefs and foodies from all over the world to food hunting in Sham Shui Po.
Read MoreChanging the ingrained beliefs takes a long time. Only by standing on your own grounds could the business survive in such difficult times. If the older generations could reap the success of the present from bitter days of the past, could we do the same for our next generation?
Read MoreWhen someone mentions ‘Tomato C Hing’ now, many will immediately associate me with being a ‘yellow’ (pro-democracy) business owner. Because of my political stance, many customers choose to ‘punish’ me by frequenting my restaurant. As a result, there is a long queue outside every day. Nevertheless, I strongly believe that the key to attracting patrons is the quality of the food and service. I will never forget my original aspirations when I first opened this place.
Read MoreDo you know what the world's best seasoning is? It's hunger —because as long as you are hungry, anything will taste delicious!
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