Searching for that special occasion type of restaurant that’s worth getting dressed up for, for more reasons than one? We visited Lai Bun Fu, Master Chef Chung Kin Hung’s outpost in Central, and we were wowed.
In Cantonese, “lai bun” translates as “hospitality,” while “fu” refers to “sifu” or Master Chef. Lai Bun Fu has the lofty vision of presenting the finest traditional Chinese cuisine and Hong Kong hospitality – and it doesn’t disappoint. The ‘arrival experience’ is immediately impressive, combining a luxurious interpretation of old Hong Kong with splashes of British colonial influence.
Lai Bun Fu
Master Chef Chung Kin Hung is at Lai Bun Fu’s forefront. He has spent more than a decade as a mainstay in the Hong Kong Government House’s kitchen. He’s renowned as one of the few Hong Kongers who have prepared feasts for world leaders such as U.S. President George Bush and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Traditional Chinese cuisine notoriously demands a high level of technical expertise to be presented gracefully. Chef Chung’s specialty is in creating classical dishes that showcase not only his exquisite technique but also his heart. The result is food that elicits the ultimate foodie-gasm: Comfort.
During our shoot, we had to exercise utmost discipline in allowing the camera to “eat first.” We’re on a mission, after all, to share Lai Bun Fu’s delights far and wide. But eyeing masterpieces-on-plates such as Sifu’s Crispy Chicken with Five Flavour Sauces, Crispy Chicken Wings Stuffed with Bird’s Nest, Foie Gras Prawn Cutlets on Toast, and Whole Crab Claw with Stir-Fry Milk called on all of our willpower in order to not be devoured on the spot.
After the shoot, we happily tucked in.
Three words.
Oh. Em. Gee.
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