Indulgent East Asian Cuisine

While embracing the same old options for meals is convenient, occasionally stepping out of your culinary comfort zone can add a certain spice to your life. These time-tested recipes from A Day in Hong Kong are perfect examples—with their intriguing mix of ingredients, flavors, and textures, they’re sure to delight.

This ubiquitous dessert in Hong Kong blends rich cream, sago pearls, and tropical fruits for a stunning dining experience.

Ripe tomatoes, red shallots, and Chinese dark soy sauce turn ordinary fried rice into mouthfuls of balanced perfection.

Recipes excerpted from A Day in Hong Kong by ArChan Chan, published by Smith Street Books. Photography © Alana Dimou.