Hello🖐
NOVA大阪本校です✨
本日は人気講師Eamonn👨🦲に好きな料理を聞き、
それをエッセイにしてもらいました！
英文リーディングに挑戦してみてください🔎
Why Hong Kong Holds a Special Place in My Heart
Hong Kong has always had a special place in my heart—it’s where my mother was born, and through her stories and my own visits, I’ve come to deeply appreciate its rich culture and incredible food. I’ve been lucky enough to visit multiple times, and each trip feels like a return to something familiar yet constantly evolving.
One of the things I always look forward to most is the food. Hong Kong is a true culinary powerhouse, shaped by a unique blend of Chinese, British, and Portuguese influences. Once a British colony and a historic trading hub for Portuguese merchants, Hong Kong has developed a vibrant, multicultural identity that’s reflected in every bite.
At the heart of Hong Kong’s food culture is Cantonese cuisine—known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and delicate, precise cooking techniques. Dim sum is perhaps the most iconic expression of this, with dishes like har gow (shrimp dumplings) and siu mai (pork dumplings) served in bamboo baskets across the city’s bustling teahouses.
British influence introduced items like milk tea—famously adapted into the smooth and strong “Stocking Milk Tea”—and pastries like egg tarts. Meanwhile, the Portuguese, with their early presence in nearby Macau, helped shape what’s now known as Macanese cuisine, a unique fusion of Chinese and European flavors.
Some must-try dishes in Hong Kong include:
Cantonese roast meats (siu mei) – especially Char Siu (BBQ pork) and Roast Goose
Claypot rice – warm, smoky, and comforting
Wonton noodles – light yet flavorful, often served in a clear broth
Street food favorites – such as curry fish balls, egg waffles, and Hong Kong-style egg tarts
Sweet treats – like pineapple buns (bo lo bao) and mango pomelo sago pudding
On a personal note, my all-time favorite dish in Hong Kong is roast goose. I always make a point to visit Kam’s Roast Goose, a Michelin-starred restaurant on Hong Kong Island. I usually go two or three times per trip—it’s that good! I also never skip a bowl of classic wonton noodles, and stopping by a local bakery for a warm, flaky egg tart is always a highlight.
If you ever get the chance to visit Hong Kong, I hope you experience the same sense of connection and wonder that I do each time I return. It’s a city full of energy, history, and unforgettable food. Trust me—your taste buds will thank you.
Eamonn👨🦲は生まれも育ちもニュージーランドですが、アイルランドと香港のハーフだそうです！
沢山の国に今まで行った事があるようですが香港料理が大好きだそうです💛
皆さんもぜひ好きな料理についてEamonnとお話ししてみてくださいね💁♀️
⭐😺⭐😺⭐😺⭐😺⭐
大阪駅・梅田駅・東梅田駅で英会話
韓国語・フランス語レッスンをお探しならNOVA大阪本校へ♪
地下鉄谷町線東梅田駅直結🚃御堂筋線梅田駅から徒歩5分🚃
JR大阪駅・北新地駅からディアモール経由で徒歩10分🚃
阪急大阪梅田駅、阪神梅田駅から徒歩10分と好アクセス🌟
各駅から地下で繋がっている大阪駅前第四ビル20階にございます(^^)/
★フリーダイヤル：0120-324-929
★NOVA大阪本校：06-6343-5080
⭐😺⭐😺⭐😺⭐😺⭐