Where a Persian in Hong Kong eats chicken feet, noodles, dim sum and Peking duck

Ali Ghorbani is a professional photographer, and a social media and Web3 educator. He spoke to Andrew Sun.

I’m Persian by birth, raised in the UK, France, United States and Hong Kong. Despite eating my way through 30-plus countries, I still believe my mom is one of the world’s greatest chefs, blending rich earthy flavours with tons of herbs for a variety of Persian stews. The best word to describe my eating habit is adaptable.

I love a no-frills, solid dim sum lunch at Dim Sum Square (LG/F, Tern Centre Tower 2, 78 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, tel: 3521 0868). I have been coming here for years.

At peak hours there’s always a queue. I love standards like har gow and chicken feet.

Foie gras xiaolongbao at Man Mo Dim Sum, in Sheung Wan. Photo: Instagram/manmodimsum

A more elevated experience is Man Mo Dim Sum (Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). A fusion of East and West, they offer great combinations of flavours. There is also an extensive wine list. Try their five-spice lamb bun, foie gras xiaolongbao and truffle Brie.

A hidden gem for dumplings is Ho Hak Shan Tung (17 Burd Street, Sheung Wan, tel: 2562 0185). Most people don’t know about this place, but the family- run shop has some of the city’s best dumplings. There’s no decor, but the juicy lamb dumplings and beef and celery dumplings are favourites.

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