Honored to be featured on the acclaimed docuseries food. curated. by NY Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Liza deGuia. The cinematic storytelling highlights my food journey, sharing my nostalgia for Hong Kong, the importance of sustainability, coping with fear, and immersing myself in the Chinatown community – everything that brought The Vibrant Hong Kong Table to life.
the vibrant hong kong table
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Nominated for a James Beard Award! and listed as a 2024 best vegan cookbook at VegNews and Tasting Table, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table, a culinary journey through the streets of Hong Kong’s bustling metropolis, bringing you 88 iconic dishes with a modern, plant-based twist! Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a curious foodie, or simply love Hong Kong, this cookbook is the perfect harmony of tradition, creativity, and nourishment, painting a kaleidoscope of flavors that pay homage to the heart and soul of this ever-inspiring city!
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Christine Wong presents an evocative journey to her beloved Hong Kong–a great city, long dear to me–replete with spectacular photography of both Hong Kong itself and an irresistible selection of classic Cantonese dishes from dim sum to Singapore Noodles with a vegan twist. A vibrant celebration in every way!
GRACE YOUNG
Author of Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge and The Breath of a Wok
Fresh, seasonal and exciting, the cuisine of Hong Kong is deliciously multi-faceted. Now, Christine Wong gives it a thoughtful, modern twist with wholesome, plant-based ingredients. This is a fantastic reference for the food historian as well as the conscientious eater.
CATHY ERWAY
Author of The Food of Taiwan and James Beard Award-winning food writer
This cookbook is gorgeous, gutsy, and delicious. In Hong Kong, all manner of seafood, meat, dairy, and eggs reign, but Christine Wong bravely charts another path to enjoying beloved traditional tastes, while capturing the city’s unique energy and culture. The Vibrant Hong Kong Table is a supremely satisfying journey through iconic dishes for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. It's also a stunning visual feast of colors, textures, and a range of Chinese cooking techniques.
KAITLIN, SARAH, BILL, AND JUDY LEUNG
New York Times bestselling authors of The Woks of Life
I’ve long admired Christine’s work and and it’s safe to say that this book is one of the absolute best and most beautiful cookbooks I’ve seen. Every page transports you directly to the bustling streets of Hong Kong through stories and mouthwatering recipes that are masterfully crafted, beautifully presented, and iconic indeed. The Vibrant Hong Kong Table is so much more than a cookbook, it’s a love letter to a city, a culture, history, and family.
KIM-JULIE HANSEN
Founder & Creative Director of Best of Vegan
Christine Wong writes as beautifully as she cooks. Her book, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table recreates Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Teng menu using ingenious substitutions with plant based ingredients. Christine vividly explains the culture and history behind the dishes and writes beautifully about her life long ties to Hong Kong-creating a deep felt and generous narrative feast. This book makes a reader, a chef or the diner, fall in love with this unique cuisine. Be ready to be in the mood for delightful food and a beautiful read.
DEREK LAM
Fashion Designer
The book I’ve been waiting for. Christine has put together a stunning tribute to Hong Kong cuisine rooted in a deep understanding of its culture, with inventive recipes that make the canon finally accessible to all. This is a work of stylistic flair, exuberant flavor, and abundant heart.
HANNAH CHE
James Beard Award-winning author of The Vegan Chinese Kitchen
Christine's cookbook is a refreshing addition to my collection. Its vibrant colors and enticing recipes are reason enough to purchase the book, while the stunning photographs of Hong Kong help to create an exciting culinary journey making it an absolute joy to read.
TIMOTHY PAKRON
Author of Mississippi Vegan
Chefs say you eat with your eyes first, and nothing proves that adage more than this gorgeous cookbook, which brings to life both Hong Kong’s scrumptious cuisine and its vibrant culture. Christine Wong’s brilliance will make you hunger for her nostalgic dishes and her beloved hometown. The Vibrant Hong Kong Table is so much more than a mere collection of recipes: it is also a song of love and longing for a place and a history—a melody that will forever be remembered just as surely as this tome will be treasured and passed down, for generations to come.
QIAN JULIE WANG
New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood
unique vegan cookbook
An artful homage transforming 88 classic Hong Kong dishes into vibrant, plant-based masterpieces. Inspired by familial love and childhood memories, Christine Wong reimagines the city's iconic flavors, blending culture with sustainability. Explore Hong Kong's unique heritage through fresh, colorful flavors.
good for the planet
These vegan recipes offer a way to move toward a sustainable plant-based diet without sacrificing flavor. Based on time-tested Hong Kong cooking techniques and flavors, the recipes offer everything from easy, nourishing weeknight dinners to preparing foods enjoyed during festivals and banquets,
a tour of hong kong
Filled with beautiful and evocative food photography by Christine Wong and intimate Hong Kong images by local photographers, Jeremy Cheung and William Furniss, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table captures all the intoxicating sights, sounds, and nostalgia that the city is famous for.
informative highlights
Mama Wong (Chritine's college besie's mom) shares her tips for choosing the freshest ingredients like daikon and taro, and a home remedy for a sore throat.
"Hong Kong Highlights," included throughout, showcase iconic Hong Kong companies, nostalgic treats, dining etiquette, and more!