<strong>Hong Kong's first food trucks: </strong>As part of a two-year pilot program, 16 Hong Kong food trucks have been given approval to set up on city streets. <strong> </strong>Among these is<strong> </strong>Bao & Buns, which prepares American-Chinese fusion bao.
Hong Kong's first food trucks: As part of a two-year pilot program, 16 Hong Kong food trucks have been given approval to set up on city streets. Among these is Bao & Buns, which prepares American-Chinese fusion bao.
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<strong>Bringing food truck culture to Asia: </strong>The fluffy buns are stuffed with barbecued duck, chicken, beef or pork. "I learned about food truck culture in Los Angeles, and I wanted to promote that in Asian countries, starting in Hong Kong," says Bao & Buns operator Raymond Wong.
Bringing food truck culture to Asia: The fluffy buns are stuffed with barbecued duck, chicken, beef or pork. "I learned about food truck culture in Los Angeles, and I wanted to promote that in Asian countries, starting in Hong Kong," says Bao & Buns operator Raymond Wong.
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<strong>Pineapple Canteen: </strong>Dubbed Pineapple Canteen, this cheerful yellow truck specializes in traditional Hong Kong pineapple buns, named for their bulbous shape and thick crown of sugar.
Pineapple Canteen: Dubbed Pineapple Canteen, this cheerful yellow truck specializes in traditional Hong Kong pineapple buns, named for their bulbous shape and thick crown of sugar.
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<strong>Pineapple Canteen: </strong>The pastry purveyor was one of three food trucks to launch on February 3. By the end of March, 13 more foods trucks will join them.
Pineapple Canteen: The pastry purveyor was one of three food trucks to launch on February 3. By the end of March, 13 more foods trucks will join them.
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<strong>Ma Ma's Dumpling: </strong>Ma Ma's Dumpling, parked in Wong Tai Sin Square, was the third food truck to hit the streets over opening weekend.
Ma Ma's Dumpling: Ma Ma's Dumpling, parked in Wong Tai Sin Square, was the third food truck to hit the streets over opening weekend.
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<strong>Mein by Maureen: </strong>Well-known Hong Kong chef Maureen Loh will also launch her food truck this February. A pioneer of molecular gastronomy in Hong Kong, Loh is best known for her eponymous Maureen noodle bar in Wan Chai.
Mein by Maureen: Well-known Hong Kong chef Maureen Loh will also launch her food truck this February. A pioneer of molecular gastronomy in Hong Kong, Loh is best known for her eponymous Maureen noodle bar in Wan Chai.
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<strong>Maureen's beef noodles: </strong>"For the food truck, I wanted to create a dish that represents Hong Kong, as I was born and raised here," says Loh. "That's why I'm serving my signature noodles."
Maureen's beef noodles: "For the food truck, I wanted to create a dish that represents Hong Kong, as I was born and raised here," says Loh. "That's why I'm serving my signature noodles."
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<strong>Ho Yuen Express: </strong>Of 192 applicants, 51 candidates were invited to take part in a cook-off held last July. It was judged by a panel of government representatives, food experts and tourism officials.
Ho Yuen Express: Of 192 applicants, 51 candidates were invited to take part in a cook-off held last July. It was judged by a panel of government representatives, food experts and tourism officials.
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<strong>Crunch Munch: </strong>Before the pilot scheme, food trucks in Hong Kong only made temporary appearances at private events.
Crunch Munch: Before the pilot scheme, food trucks in Hong Kong only made temporary appearances at private events.
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