Tatler Dining Guide - Hong Kong

MAY CHOW

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Our definition of a Local Champion is someone who has made a real contributi­on to promoting or championin­g Hong Kong food culture, both at home and abroad—and for the second year in a row, May Chow has proven to be a leader in this particular niche. With Little Bao and Second Draft already cemented on the dining scene, Chow’s mission to give Cantonese food and ingredient­s their time in the spotlight hit another high point with the opening of Happy Paradise. This raucous “neo-Cantonese” bar and restaurant, resplenden­t in cool neon, is an original homage to Hong Kong traditions with zero sentimenta­lity. Working in collaborat­ion with chef John Javier, the pair have created dishes that firmly plant Cantonese food into the realm of contempora­ry cool. Forgotten or unfashiona­ble

dishes such as braised pomelo peel and nostalgic shrimp toast have been zhuzhed up without losing any of their original essence, allowing locals and tourists alike to discover

more about our great food traditions.

Happy Paradise, 52-56 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong

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By setting up Honestly Green, Tong Chong Street Market and Poho
Market, Janice Leung Hayes is drawing our attention to Hong Kong’s local farmers and their produce while supporting local businesses.
RUNNER-UP By setting up Honestly Green, Tong Chong Street Market and Poho Market, Janice Leung Hayes is drawing our attention to Hong Kong’s local farmers and their produce while supporting local businesses.

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