The tale of the Persian spread with Ali G Studios

The aroma of barbecued chicken and lamb chunks hung deliciously in the air. The restaurant had opened only a few months ago. But the minute Ali stepped into it, he was hit by a gust of nostalgia. LOVEAT read the board, but to him… this wasn’t just a restaurant in the bylanes of Hong Kong….

The tale of the beef brisket

Part 2 The answer struck her like a bolt of lightning. “What was I going to do with it? Well, I know.” A look of determination seeped into her eyes as she thought of Plan B. No, she was not going to be just another corporate slave. This was a city of dreams and after…

The tale of the fishballs

Part 1 A 20-something girl from Vancouver finally stepped onto Hong Kong soil. She found an apartment that fit herself and her suitcase down Nathan Road and worked as an HR assistant at a reputed organisation. Every other day, she found herself walking down to 48 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei. She stood by the…

The tale of the fish balls @wahkee snacks

Put your hands together, For the mockery of democracy. You are in the midst of a show of a lifetime. So brace yourself for the drama. Hold onto your pot bellies, And laugh your heart out. And with that heart of yours, Laugh out your good morales. Just so that you leave no room for…