Two-Dish Rice

A typical “rice with two sides” establishment usually provides over a dozen side dishes, encompassing meats, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and more Classic dishes like sweet and sour pork, salt and pepper pork chop, broccoli with beef, steamed egg, curry fish balls, and others cater to diverse taste preferences. […]

The “two-dish rice” culture in Hong Kong, while appearing as a recent culinary trend, actually had its roots as early as the early 2000s, though it wasn’t mainstream at that time. To understand its rise, one must look back at the changes in the economic environment of Hong Kong and how society, amidst various adversities, gave birth to this popular dining style. […]