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Hong Kong Baekkki
Hong Kong Baekkki
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Book Introduction
From dim sum, hot pot, wonton noodles, to restaurants featured in movies,
The tenacity of the reporting team that visited 130 places over 50 days
The definitive Hong Kong cuisine


The essence of Hong Kong cuisine in a 100-meal itinerary.
In "Hong Kong Baekki," we introduce 100 of the best restaurants in Hong Kong, carefully selected after covering over 130 local restaurants and tasting over 500 dishes over 50 days.

From soul foods like dim sum, hot pot, and wonton noodles to unique high-end cuisine, alleyway restaurants, Michelin-starred fine dining, and even movie landmarks, it captures the city's three-dimensional landscape through taste.
Experts from various fields, including the first Michelin-starred Chinese chef in Korea, Wang Yuk-seong, chef and writer Park Chan-il, artist Ahn Chung-gi, and photojournalist Kwon Hyuk-jae, participated to complete the in-depth content.
In particular, all the food photos and street scenes are composed of high-quality pictorials taken on-site, conveying the vivid emotions of Hong Kong as you turn the pages.

All the restaurant information introduced includes a QR code that links to Google Maps, allowing readers to easily save restaurant information to their smartphones and use it right away while traveling.
If you scan the QR code inserted on each start page of each part, you will be connected to a Google Map list of 100 restaurants.
"Hong Kong Baekki" is a gourmet guidebook and also a book that provides a glimpse into the life and culture of Hong Kong.
Cha chaan teng (teahouses) showcase the background of Hong Kong's dining culture, street food showcases the city's vitality, and Michelin fine dining showcases the pinnacle of Hong Kong gastronomy.

“Hong Kong is a melting pot of food culture.
This book is the best contemporary Hong Kong food museum, tasting and recording the essence of each dish.”
- Chef Park Chan-il

Food embodies the life and times of a city.
"Hong Kong Baekki" is a reliable guide to Hong Kong cuisine that tells all these stories in the most delicious and practical way.
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Introduction | A Brief History of Hong Kong Chefs

PART 1.
A taste of Hong Kong's daily life


Dim Sum | The Secret of 26g in One Bite
Street Food | The Most Authentic Hong Kong Dishes
Exotic Cuisine | The world is vast and there are many different kinds of food.
Cha Chaan Teng | There's no home cooking in Hong Kong.
Dai pai dong | Hong Kong food and drink stalls
Noodle Road | Hong Kong's Noodles on a Different Level
Rice and Porridge | Foods that Start the Morning in Hong Kong
Hot Pot Road | Hong Kong is the city of hot pot.
Vegetarian Cuisine | The Vegetarian Craze in Hong Kong, a Carnivore City

PART 2.
Talking about Hong Kong's cuisine


Cantonese Fine Dining | Experience the world of exquisite fine dining with Cantonese cuisine.
Alleyway Restaurant | Hong Kong Alleyway Michelin
Green Star Restaurant | Michelin-Recognized Eco-Friendly Restaurant
World Cuisine | A City Where Foods from Around the World Come Together
Cocktail Bar | The Perfect Place to Complete Hong Kong's Nightlife

PART 3.
Heading to Hong Kong's famous attractions


Hong Kong Films: A Tasty Journey for Chow Yun-fat Kids
Dessert & Cafe | Hong Kong-style Afternoon Tea
Hong Kong View Restaurants | The Restaurant and View You Seen on Instagram
Hong Kong Island Tour | How Locals Experience Hong Kong
Hong Kong Theme Parks | Hong Kong's Leading Tourist Attractions
INDEX

*Special page introducing Hong Kong culture*

Things you need to know before going to Hong Kong
Four Heavenly Kings of Chinese Food
Hong Kong Traditional Market Tour
From ferry to tram: A summary of Hong Kong's public transportation essentials
Hong Kong's dining culture: if you don't know, you're rude; if you do, you're embarrassed.
Hong Kong's mixed-gender culture
Fat woman, handsome man… The cryptic food names of Hong Kong restaurants
Cantonese, a language often used in Hong Kong restaurants
Hong Kong supermarket raid essentials
7 Essential Hong Kong Travel Apps
Red and white soups aren't the only hot pots.
4 Must-Visit Temples in Hong Kong
A taste of Hong Kong in Seoul
Wine enthusiasts aim for autumn in Hong Kong.
30 Essential Chinese Characters for Deciphering Hong Kong Menus
Hong Kong Avenue of Stars
Hong Kong's 4 Most Beautiful Photo Spots
Enjoy Hong Kong Disneyland to the fullest

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Publisher's Review
“No other book has captured the world of Hong Kong gastronomy so perfectly!”
From dim sum, hot pot, and exotic cuisine to restaurants featured in movies, we've got you covered.

"Hong Kong Baekki" introduces 100 carefully selected Hong Kong restaurants after visiting 130 restaurants and tasting over 500 dishes over 50 days.
From fine dining to the Michelin 3-star restaurant Caprice, a century-old dim sum joint, a porridge restaurant frequented by Chow Yun-fat, and even the world's highest rooftop bar at 484 meters high... it's the epitome of Hong Kong gastronomy, encompassing both classic and modern, high-end and down-to-earth.
The journey is not just a simple food tour, but a documentary that captures the culture, history, and atmosphere of the city.

“Highly recommended to anyone who wants to seriously explore the flavors of Hong Kong.”
- Kim Yun-ho, Hong Kong Tourism Board Branch Manager

The reporting team tasted and carefully selected the products on site for 50 days.
100 Best Restaurants in Hong Kong
A book that both those visiting Hong Kong for the first time and those who have been there will read again.


The book is divided into three parts, covering everything from everyday food to fine dining, and from food to Hong Kong movie attractions.
There are 200 different types of dim sum, and people judge the taste by the transparency of the har gow.
Hong Kong is a city that is serious about food.

Beyond the story of eating, the authors explore Hong Kong's dining culture, urban structure, the tastes of the younger generation, and long-established restaurants that embrace history.
Through cha chaan teng, we understand the social structure in which home cooking has disappeared, read about the vibrant street culture in dai pai dong, and encounter the real Hong Kong in a Michelin-starred restaurant in an alley.

This book also has strengths in practical aspects.
All restaurant information is provided as links that can be saved to Google Maps, and the start page of each section includes a QR code that links to Google Maps, so readers can immediately refer to it and use it during their actual trip.


Must-read before going to Hong Kong
A single gourmet guide


『Hong Kong Baekki』 was serialized to great popularity on JoongAng Ilbo's subscription platform 'The JoongAng Plus', and was published as a book due to reader requests.
This journey, which included Chef Park Chan-il, who has written about taste for decades, Chef Wang Yuk-seong, who has been a part of the history of Michelin in Korea, and a team of reporters who went out and covered the story, is a record and history in itself.

“The book is a delightful read, thanks to its enticing story and mouth-watering photos.
“I want to go back to Hong Kong with this book tucked under my arm.”
- Chef Wang Yuk-seong

To truly understand Hong Kong, the city of gastronomy, you need this book.
Food speaks volumes about a city, and a city reflects its era and people.
"Hong Kong Baekki" is the most complete Hong Kong culinary guidebook, combining both sensational content and practical structure.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: April 15, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 552 pages | 160*210*35mm
- ISBN13: 9788927880820
- ISBN10: 892788082X

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