The average Marathon runner will burn between 2900 and 3500 calories as they negotiate the 26.2 mile Virgin London Marathon course on 22 April 2018. With energy levels low, runners will need to recharge their batteries with a lunch of champions. To help replenish their depleted fuel tanks, the Royal China Group will be offering […]
Category: Food
Five Noodle Tips from Royal China Group
National Noodle Month (March 2018) celebrates all of the different methods and flavours of noodles that are enjoyed around the world. Originating in China over 2000 years ago, noodles are a staple to Chinese cooking and prepared in the right way can make for a simple yet hearty dinner. Below, the chefs at Royal China […]
Taking salt health warnings on Chinese food with a pinch of soy sauce
www.linkedin.com/in/konradshek The work that Action on Salt is doing is commendable, raising awareness about excessive salt levels in food. We could all do more to reduce our salt intake but I have to say it makes for distinctly uncomfortable reading when I see headlines like “Chinese meals should carry a health warning” Seriously? Born in […]
Sake No Hana commissions leading paper artist to create sakura inspired art installation
This spring, Sake no Hana, the contemporary Japanese restaurant by the internationally acclaimed Hakkasan Group, is set to host its annual Sakura celebrations signifying the start of Spring and the Japanese blossom season. The Mayfair restaurant will welcome a stunning seasonal art installation and a limited edition menu, collaborating with Perrier-Jouët Champagne, famous for their […]
London’s Chinatown needs more creative solutions to guarantee future
Reflections on the annual Ken Hom Lecture, 20th February 2018 at Asia House, London This year’s Ken Hom Lecture brought together distinguished figures from the food and hospitality worlds to explore the future of Chinatowns, at a time when many believe they are under threat as distinctive cultural enclaves. Ken Hom was joined by Freya […]
Sweet Mandarin Recipe : Crispy Pork Belly 脆皮烧肉
When I asked my closest friends, family, customers and students what their favourite dish was my brother Jim said he was a big fan of crispy pork belly. He said he even loves eating it cold and always ends up eating too much! This is the recipe for pork belly our grandmother used to make […]
Shu Xiangge – Authentic Sichuan Hot Pot Opens in Chinatown London
One of London’s favourite hotpot joints, Shu Xiangge, has opened its doors in Chinatown London, bringing authentic Sichuan Hot Pot from southwestern China to the heart of Gerrard Street. Pioneers of authentically mouth-numbing Sichuan hot pot, Shu Xiangge’s new Chinatown outpost features their signature fragrant and spicy beef fat oil broth, made with 12 different […]
Sweet Mandarin Recipe : 云吞汤 Cantonese Wonton Dumpling Soup
Literally translated, wonton means ‘swallowing a cloud’. Every province in China boasts their own version of wontons, all of them with different fillings – from prawn or pork to cabbage or pak choi – and their own trademark pleating technique. Throughout China, food is used to heal the body and this is THE ultimate get-well-soon […]
Chinese visitor restaurant review – The Fancy Crab at Marylebone
By Matsume Kai Great seafood is like a good shag on a Saturday night. Especially when it comes to crab. The work that you need to put into it to get to the creamy succulent meat that you sometimes need to slurp out. And if it’s the right crab and served the way you want […]
The inaugural British Chinese Food Awards – Hilton Hotel, Heathrow
Launching this Sunday 10th of December, the inaugural British Chinese Food Awards celebrates the best of Chinese cuisine across the nation. Held at the Hilton Hotel, Heathrow T5, the event will be hosted by Sky’s Propeller TV Presenter, Isabella Lei Carter with guest speaker, Lord Bilimoria. Many have already deemed it as “the Chinese food […]