Explore Hong Kong Taste
Explore Hong Kong Taste is an illustration and publishing project that Alison devoted a full year to completing, covering in-depth research, illustration, writing, and close collaboration on layout design. The project culminated in a book written in Traditional Chinese, published in 2019.
Before the English edition comes to life, Alison wish to invite global audience to experience selected content through an online exhibition, accompanied by immersive audio guides. This digital journey offers a taste of Hong Kong’s food culture, memories, and everyday rituals, told through visuals, stories, and sound.
Select a section below to begin your journey:
Hong Kong Street Food
Discover the vibrant flavors found on bustling streets, where quick bites tell stories of history, human touch of old Hong Kong daily life.
Hong Kong Tea Houses
A quiet cornerstone of local life, the tea house is where time slows down. From morning brews with dim sum to leisurely gatherings, these spaces reflect traditions of hospitality, conversation, and the art of tea drinking in Hong Kong.
Herbal Tea & Dessert Shops
Step into spaces of comfort and healing, where sweetness and tradition meet in bowls, cups, and long-held beliefs.
Nostalgic
Four short videos featuring selected shops filled with artist’s personal stories and unique memories, capturing moments of Hong Kong that linger beyond taste.
Hong Kong-Style Café
A look into casual cafés that blend East and West, reflecting the city’s fast pace and unique culinary identity.
Cha Chaan Teng
An iconic dining culture born in post-war Hong Kong,humble, energetic, and deeply rooted in collective memory.
Modern Café
Explore contemporary cafés that reinterpret local tastes through design, creativity, and promoting expertise coffee and milk tea tasting.
