As part of our series celebrating the vibrancy and community within Hong Kong’s dining scene, we spoke to several of the industry’s leading lights about why they love the city’s unique food culture. Here, Gisela Alesbrook – head chef at Sri Lankan restaurant Hotal Colombo tells us about the ingredient that reminds her of both Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, and why one of her most memorable dishes comes from a small canteen on Peel Street.
Tell us about some of your favourite Hong Kong food moments.
There are a few dishes in Hong Kong that I love and never fail to remind me of what a diverse city I am living in. As many people know, I have a bit of a sweet tooth and some of my favourite baked goods include the pineapple buns from local bakeries here. Perfectly crispy on top, they are best served hot with a thick slice of butter almost melting to the bun and sticking to your fingers; the ones at Happy Cake Shop are a particular favourite.