In an exciting collaboration highlighting the best of Cantonese cuisine, two rising star Cantonese chefs, Chef ArChan Chan of MICHELIN recommended and Tatler Dining’s Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong recipient, Ho Lee Fook, and Chef Jayson Tang of one MICHELIN-starred and also Tatler Dining’s Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong recipient, Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, will join forces for a special event occurring over two days on 11th and 18th October. Aptly titled, “A Duology of Cantonese Traditions,”, this two-part culinary exploration promises to delight food enthusiasts with an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
The first collaboration dinner will take place on Wednesday 11th October (Part I) at the renowned Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, followed by a second experience on Wednesday 18th October (Part II) at Ho Lee Fook. Each evening will showcase the unique talents of the two chefs, as they present a meticulously crafted collaborative menu infused with traditional Cantonese flavours and a modern twist.
Having started her culinary journey at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Chef ArChan is returning to where she learnt the basics of the culinary arts, setting the foundation for her future career. For Chef ArChan, “My cooking journey started in Hong Kong with JW Marriott and now, almost 15 years later and with more culinary knowledge, I am excited to return and to have the opportunity to create alongside such an excellent chef and friend as Chef Jayson Tang.”
The collaboration menus will pay homage to cherished Cantonese childhood dishes, masterfully reimagined to evoke nostalgia while impressing with bold and innovative flavours. With each dish showcasing harmony between the chefs’ distinct styles and expertise, guests can expect an exceptional dining experience.
Full collaboration sample menus, including Part I taking place at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant on 11th October and Part II at Ho Lee Fook on 18th October, are as below:
11th October at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant
HK$1,688 + 10% per person
Appetiser – Golden Coin Chicken, Goose Liver Parfait with Pepper
金錢野雞卷, 椒香鵝肝醬
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Dim Sum – Fish Maw & Chinese Cabbage Dumpling / Pork Bone with Dried Cabbage Soup
花膠白菜餃/ 菜乾豬骨湯
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Steamed Egg with Crab Claw and Crab Roe
蟹膏蟹鉗蒸滑蛋
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Wok-fried Razor Clams with Basil and Preserved Vegetables
九層塔味菜炒蟶子
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Crispy Skin Masterstock Pigeon
脆皮滷水乳鴿
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Black Pepper Wagyu Beef with Egg over Rice
黑椒窩蛋和牛飯
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Dessert Plate
Pandan Sugar Doughnut + Coconut Ice Cream
斑蘭沙翁 / 椰子雪糕
Petits Fours
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18th October at Ho Lee Fook
HK$1,488 + 10% per person
Cold Appetiser
Chinese Pig Trotter’s Sausage Slice / Braised Bamboo Shoots with Shrimp Roe /Honey-glazed Grilled Eel
懷舊札蹄/ 蝦子炆筍/蜜味燒風鱔
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Dim Sum
Seafood Dumpling / Deep-fried Radish Pastry
海鮮餃/ 蘿蔔絲酥餅
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Steamer Dumpling with Sour Vegetable Broth
酸湯灌湯餃
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Wok Fried Lobster with Black Bean & Fried Dace
豆豉鯪魚炒龍蝦油麥菜
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Suckling Pig with Glutinous Rice
糯米釀乳豬
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Chinese Kale in Claypot Casserole
啫啫芥蘭煲
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Dessert Platter
Steamed Layered Custard Cake & Lotus Seed Soup
蛋黃千層糕/ 蓮子露
Witness the culinary prowess of Chef ArChan Chan and Chef Jayson Tang as they come together for “A Duology of Cantonese Traditions”. Secure your reservations for the 11th of October at Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at HERE and the 18th of October at Ho Lee Fook at HERE, and indulge in a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure that combines the best of traditional Cantonese cuisine with a modern interpretation.