This September, Northern Chinese restaurant Hutong, is set to celebrate the annual Mid-Autumn Festival with a dedicated menu. Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important dates in Chinese culture, falling on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, and is a time of gathering and thanksgiving. Head Chef Bing Luo, has […]
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Cha Chaan Teng comes to London: An original Hong Kong café reinvented
Post war Hong Kong, a bustling city teaming with hundreds of thousands of newly arrived immigrants from the Chinese Mainland;; alongside a renewed and revitalised British ex pat presence form the beginnings of a newly invigorated and flourishing cosmopolitan city. Amidst this backdrop of eastern and western cultures colliding, mingling and weaving through and amongst […]
Restaurant Profile: Shoryu Covent Garden
THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer and Shoryu’s newest branch in Covent Garden with 50% off all ramen until the 31 August. Simply pop in and choose from their signature ramen with double nitamgo egg marinated in ginger and sake or the famous white natural ramen made with unique […]
Top tips on which teas to order with dim sum from Royal China Group London
Drinking tea with dim sum is essential in Chinese cultures – with tea being equally as important as the dishes you are eating. Each tea has its own unique taste and aroma, so it is important to pair the dishes with the correct teas to experience the full flavours of the cuisine. Nee Hao Magazine have […]
Yauatcha London launches moon cakes to celebrate one of China’s oldest traditions
To celebrate one of the oldest and most respected traditions in the Chinese calendar – the Mid-Autumn Festival – Yauatcha will be serving moon cakes on their menus from 1st August to 15th September. Yauatcha has created a signature moon cake to mark the occasion – a sweet pastry exterior with a thick, Chinese custard […]
New generation of British Chinese heading back to roots to become chefs
By Alex Tan – Features Editor This is the first special article of three in which Nee Hao will be talking about the topic of a new generation of British Chinese chefs. Like our Facebook page to follow the series. Running Chinese takeaways and restaurants in the UK has always carried stereotypical ideals amongst Chinese […]
China The Cookbook – A guide to the world’s best-loved cuisine
China The Cookbook presents the most comprehensive guide to the world’s best-loved and oldest cuisine and its rich culinary history. This sumptuous, gilt-edged compendium brings together more than 650 authentic, traditional recipes from 30 distinct regions of the country. The book has been lovingly and painstakingly compiled by two bestselling Chinese food writers, husband and […]
The battle of the noodles – Team Italy Vs Team China
At China Exchange, they know how to pick their battles – see Team Italy Vs Team China as they go head-to-head on whose version of the noodle is superior. Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli and food critic and columnist, AA Gill will share the Italian story. Will they subscribe to the view that Marco Polo brought […]
The story of celebrity chef Ken Hom – My Stir-Fried Life
Ken Hom OBE is the man who showed the British how to cook Asian food. A leading authority on Chinese cuisine, he is one of the most respected and celebrated TV chefs of all time. His phenomenal success is easily measured. He is the author of almost forty books, which have inspired millions of home […]
Shoryu Ramen Restaurant Group to launch their sixth site in Covent Garden
The Shoryu Ramen Restaurant Group, who specialise in authentic Hakata cuisine, are to launch their sixth site in Covent Garden in Summer 2016. The restaurant will offer their signature Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Shoryu buns and Gekkeikan Royal Warrant Sake. The interior will feature a relaxed bar area, and an intimate sake lined dining area, decorated […]