Lonely Planet World Food Hong Kong

Hong Kong cuisine is the world in your mouth. Emperors, colonialists, sailors and stylists have all brought ingredients to this culinary microcosm. And in turn Hong Kong has given the world the flavors of the orient, the occident and all in between. On yum cha trolleys, at chic bars and in this guide you’ll taste the invention and innovation of Hong Kong. So whether you crave Peking duck, snake soup or high tea, Hong Kong cuisine will surprise and delight. includes a culinary tour of Macau the essential guide to the culture of food & drink in Hong Kong markets & shopping in Hong Kong’s hidden alleyways celebrating moon festivals & appeasing hungry ghosts the definitive culinary dictionary, a quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food & drink occasion tantalizing photography and recipes