Lonely Planet World Food Hong Kong (Lonely Planet World Food Guides) - Softcover

Sterling, Richard; Chong, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1864502886 ISBN 13: 9781864502886

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2001

Synopsis

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

About this title

From the Publisher:

Lonely Planet’s "World Food Hong Kong" provides detailed maps, delicious recipes and detailed accounts of rituals and customs so that anyone can infuse the flavor of Hong Kong into their own kitchen.

· 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 and appeasing hungry ghosts · the definitive culinary dictionary, a quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food and drink occasion · tantalizing photography and recipes

About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1864502886
• ISBN 13: 9781864502886
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228