I was born and raised in Hong Kong until the age of 15, when I moved to the United States for school, and stayed to study at New York University. I had a career as a graphic designer, and before I decided to pursue the culinary arts, I had hoped to return to Hong Kong to work with my sister in advertising.
But it was a different path that led me back to the city. Following my training at Le Cordon Bleu in Bangkok, I returned to Hong Kong to work under the tutelage of chef Sebastien Lepinoy at the Michelin-starred Cépage. In 2012, I opened my restaurant, TATE Dining Room, where I serve French-inspired dishes with Chinese influences from my upbringing here.
As a chef, I relish living and working in Hong Kong. We are spoiled with a fantastic food and innovative dining scene, and the city itself is vibrant, exciting and energetic. Here I’ve shared with you a mix of some of my favourite places to eat and drink, along with a few suggested cultural activities, markets to visit and more.