Hong Kong's Cuisine Culture

By Yunyi Yan & Jiuanhuan Zhou
HKU Journalism and Media Studies Centre

Hong Kong, a poly-centric amalgamation of East and West, is brimming with gastronomic delights waiting to be savoured. In this vibrant metropolis, where tradition confronts innovation, the essence of Cantonese cuisine thrives. Join us on a delectable journey through the heart of Hong Kong’s food culture. Through the scope of three culinary pillars – the traditional bread (傳統麵包), the two-dishes meal (兩餸飯), and the farewell cake (散水餅) – to explore the flavours and contexts that explicates Hong Kong’s culinary identity. Get ready to revel in the diverse and abundant flavours of Hong Kong cuisine, where each dish celebrates the city’s heritage, innovation, and cultural convergence.

Advisor: Uli Gaulke