Chili Ma is the restaurant manager of LPM – La Petite Maison Hong Kong – which reopened in early September. She spoke to Andrew Sun.
I grew up in Germany, where my parents opened a Chinese restaurant. I was surrounded by Chinese food from a young age. Dishes like Peking duck, kung pao chicken, and fried bananas with honey became staples in our kitchen, and they hold a special place in my heart.
In Hong Kong, one of my favourite restaurants for lunch is Caprice (6/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, tel: 3196 8860).
As a bread lover, I particularly like their freshly baked bread, which takes me back to my years in Germany. The quality is exceptional, making it a highlight.
When it comes to late-night snacks, I can’t get enough of Glorious Cuisine (31-33 Shek Kip Mei Street, Sham Shui Po, tel: 2778 8103). This traditional dai pai dong has an authentic atmosphere that’s perfect after a long day of work.