Known for its diverse cuisine, Hong Kong food is a mixture of Cantonese cuisine, European cuisines—especially British cuisine—and non-Cantonese Chinese cuisines, alongside influences from Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. From the roadside stalls to some of the most upscale restaurants, Hong Kong provides an unlimited variety of food and dining experiences. But with so much going on, it’s easy to get lost.
Hong Kong-based foodie Nicole Fung is here to show you the ropes. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Fung is the co-founder of the online platform That Food Cray !!!, created with her husband Eugene Kan.
“Living in Hong Kong is completely different than having a vacation in Hong Kong,” she remarked once in an interview with Exceptional Alien. “There was definitely an adjustment phase. I had to get used to the language and cultural differences (I can speak Cantonese, but not well), less space, faster pace, and how transient the city is. It took about a year to get used to and meet friends, but I love it.”
With more than 90k followers on Instagram, Fung has long outgrown her humble beginnings. Her platform allows her to share content that revolves around food, travel, and lifestyle, with a special focus on Hong Kong cuisine.
“Hong Kong is a major travel hub,” explained Fung. “Living in Hong Kong has made travel so much more accessible. I can fly to places like Tokyo, Bangkok, Bali, Shanghai, and Taipei fairly easily and it’s extremely affordable!”
Recent posts include quarantining at the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong, where she enjoyed a huge breakfast. “I wish we could quarantine there until COVID goes away,” Fung captioned the Instagram photo. Don’t we all…
