Taste of Hong Kong: Landmark Flavours with UK Ingredients

Discover how Hong Kong's food culture, often mistakenly believed to be solely derived from Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Shanghai, has evolved through a complex interplay of local and Western influences.

This event will delve into the historical development of Hong Kong’s “ice rooms (冰室),” a blend of British-style tea houses, ice cream parlours, and traditional Cantonese tea houses, highlighting their role as social and cultural landmarks.

Explore the nuanced history and flavours that define Hong Kong's culinary landscape, and learn how the Hong Kong diaspora in the UK is preserving and adapting these traditions with locally available ingredients.

This participatory event is a celebration of cultural exchange, community heritage, and the enduring legacy of Hong Kong’s gastronomic landmarks.