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 […]
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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 […]
Guo Yue interview – The revered musician and London restauranteur
The globally revered master of Chinese cookery, musician, author and restauranteur from London will bring his global cookery workshop to Rochdale’s Feel Good Festival on Saturday 20 August. Guo Yue is the author of ‘Music, Food and Love: A Memoir with Recipes’ and the award-winning children’s book ‘Little Leap Forward: A Boy in Beijing’ Guo gives demonstrations […]
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 […]
Jobs Section: Head Chef Position at FULUSHOU Restaurant – Leicester Square, London
Caesars Entertainment are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head Chef, to join their team serving great fresh food at the FULUSHOU restaurant based at Empire Casino. As Head Chef, you’ll be supported in leading the kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent standards. If you would enjoy being part of a strong and reputable company with […]
UK Chinese takeaways facing unprecedented crisis
By Tomos Povey – Nee Hao’s Political Editor Chinese takeaways are closing all over the UK at an alarming rate, with some predictions calculating as many as 10 closing weekly. The difficulties which Chinese takeaways encounter are truly enormous. The UK had seen a boom in the amount of Chinese restaurants and takeaways. This all […]
Theo visits the takeaway of Larkin’s Parents
Theo Paphitis visited the Chinese takeaway owned by the parents of MasterChef star Larkin Cen. The TV personalities were filming a feature for the One Show and Theo proved to be quite handy with the wok, cooking some fried rice to the astonishment of Larkin’s mum. MasterChef star Larkin Cen has recently been trying to […]