#SHOWBIZ: HK singer Gillian Chung tries roti tisu, chicken wings at Jalan Alor
In a video shared on Xiaohongshu (Red Note), the 44-year-old gave fans a glimpse into how she relaxed after her work schedule ended.
Once filming wrapped, Chung—one half of the Cantopop duo Twins—headed to the bustling Jalan Alor in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, for dinner at a local Chinese restaurant.
Her meal included a variety of vegetables, grilled stingray, and satay, but the highlight for her was the street's famous grilled chicken wings.
Her food adventure didn't end there. Upon returning to her hotel room, the singer was delighted by a surprise from her staff: a towering roti tissue.
"How do you eat this?" she laughed, as she tore off a small piece and took a bite.
Netizens were quick to comment, expressing their joy at seeing Chung eat so heartily, while others praised her youthful appearance.
Many noted that she looks almost unchanged from her twenties.
"I'd believe her if she said she was in her twenties," one fan commented.
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