09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Where a Persian in Hong Kong eats chicken feet, noodles, dim sum and Peking duck
Ali Ghorbani is a professional photographer, and a social media and Web3 educator. He spoke to Andrew Sun.
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I'm Persian by birth, raised in the UK, France, United States and Hong Kong. Despite eating my way through 30-plus countries, I still believe my mom is one of the world's greatest chefs, blending rich earthy flavours with tons of herbs for a variety of Persian stews. The best word to describe my eating habit is adaptable.
Dim Sum Square (LG/F, Tern Centre Tower 2, 78 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, tel: 3521 0868). I have been coming here for years.
I love a no-frills, solid
dim sum lunch at(LG/F, Tern Centre Tower 2, 78 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, tel: 3521 0868). I have been coming here for years.
At peak hours there's always a queue. I love standards like har gow and chicken feet.
Foie gras xiaolongbao at Man Mo Dim Sum, in Sheung Wan. Photo: Instagram/manmodimsum
Man Mo Dim Sum (Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). A fusion of East and West, they offer great combinations of flavours. There is also an extensive wine list. Try their five-spice lamb bun, foie gras
A more elevated experience is(Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). A fusion of East and West, they offer great combinations of flavours. There is also an extensive wine list. Try their five-spice lamb bun, foie gras
xiaolongbao and truffle Brie.
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A hidden gem for dumplings is Ho Hak Shan Tung (17 Burd Street, Sheung Wan, tel: 2562 0185). Most people don't know about this place, but the family- run shop has some of the city's best dumplings. There's no decor, but the juicy lamb dumplings and beef and celery dumplings are favourites.