Simple yet sophisticated

Farm-to-Table

“The Hotel is a landmark in Tsuen Wan. So does our Cantonese cuisine,” said Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West’s Executive Chinese Chef Edmond Ip while gazing the Rambler Channel out of the window. A rising star already making waves in the food industry, the young chef is best known for revitalising classic dishes with modern cooking ideas. “Cantonese cuisine demands a lot of basic skills and great respect for traditions, but having said that, we should stay open to new interpretation.” Putting the Farm-to-Table philosophy into practice, the restaurant sources locally to support domestic farmers, minimise cross- border delivery, and cut carbon emission. The concept of sustainability is manifested in finer details such as sourcing seafood in accordance with WWF guidelines, using hydroponic veggies as well as featuring plant-based menus. Green initiatives also include donating food waste to those in need via an NGO. Food, in Chinese culture, plays a unique role in strengthening interpersonal ties. Edmond hopes fine dining experiences at RÚ will form part of customers’ happy memories with their friends and families. “We not only enjoy good food, but also the jolly atmosphere.”

Executive Chinese Chef Edmond Ip

Finer Details Count

The concept of simplicity was also upheld when Mountain Yam, a celebrity fashion designer in Hong Kong, redesigned staff uniform. “Customers come primarily for good food, so it sounds more appropriate for restaurant staff to stay subtle. Diners will appreciate the details when they look carefully at their new uniform.” While he strived to improve uniform appearance and its comfort level in the regeneration process, he also made use of old uniform and novel cloth cutting methods to reduce waste. The fashion designer views staff uniform from a new perspective because of its ability to bring about profound positive changes. While catering operations habitually use different uniform materials to differentiate job grades, a high-quality eco-friendly fabric has been used across-the-board at RÚ. “All staff work as a team. Using one fabric for all helps improve staff confidence and service quality,” said Mountain.


Fashion designer Mountain Yam