Billed as the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, Tim Ho Wan is one of those places you just have to try to see what the fuss is about. So on a business trip to Hong Kong in January 2010, I simple had to go there and see for myself. I went there first on a … Continue reading Tim Ho Wan, Hong Kong
Author: Albert Chau
The Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury, United Kingdom
I had hoped that, with Daniel Galmiche taking over from John Campbell at the Vineyard, the standard would not have gone into a freefall, despite the loss of 2 Michelin stars due to the departure of Campbell. The evening started off well (well, the restaurant anyway, the hotel is another story which will be covered … Continue reading The Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury, United Kingdom
Uzbek Plov
Plov is the national dish of Uzbekistan that I fell in love with when I visited the country in 2003 - it's a rice dish consisting of lamb and a variety of vegetables, all cooked to a golden colour. For many westerners, this dish could be considered rather fatty and unhealthy, but for me this … Continue reading Uzbek Plov