Mexican-born Yamilet Cano is an entrepreneur, author, founder of the women-led business summit Louder Connect, former professional ballerina, and president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. She spoke with Andrew Sun.
I’ve been exposed to all kinds of food growing up, but interestingly enough, my favorite food has always been Asian food, especially Japanese food.
I love light flavors, fresh ingredients, lots of vegetables and seafood. By the way, I’m a sucker for spicy food that stimulates my taste buds.
When it comes to restaurants, we value the overall experience of food, ambience, and excellent service. For example, the places I often go for lunch are: Moxy (Shop 203, Alexandra House, 16-20 Chater Road, Central. Phone: 2718 8211). The creative ways to use fresh ingredients is amazing.
Kano says that when he eats at a restaurant, he pays not only attention to the food, but also to the atmosphere.Photo: Yamilet Kano
Water Bamboo Salad at Moxy in Hong Kong’s Central District.Photo: Jonathan Wong
I go here for a casual dinner little bao (Shop H1, Fashion Walk, 9 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay. Phone: 2555 0600).chef Meichou Her infectious energy for creating comforting East-meets-West cuisine makes each visit a memorable one.
Another place I like to visit is tokio joe (16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Tel: 2525 1889) is a place for fun and delicious food.
Little Bao Crab Bao.Photo: Little Bao
Tokio Joe’s sushi set.Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Kudos to the newly opened Mexican restaurant El Taquero (Shop B/F, G/F 119 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai. Tel: 2811 1998) for a trip down memory lane. Perfect for. Aguachile,Taco de nopal And a selection of mezcals. A plate full of tacos is truly Mexican. micheladasceviche.
Other top places where I can remember home and feel the warmth of Mexico are: Chicano (15 Gough Street, Sheung Wan. Tel: 5595 3334) Taco ceviche tostadas and tacos are the best Delengua and Cafe de Ora.
Also, Te Quiero Mucho (G/F, 1/F, Ovolo, 286 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan. Phone: 3423 3290) guacamole,salsa, Anthojitos.
Many of Te Quiero Mucho’s dishes.Photo: Te Quiero Mucho
Depending on your tolerance to spices, I take friends visiting Hong Kong to the following places: ChongqingSichuan (18 Elgin Street, Central. Tel: 2810 8868) Dinner is a mixed experience. Sichuan cuisine Along with her best companions, her owner Brenda and her dog Momo.
Lunch is a unique Hong Kong experience dim sum at city hall Maxim’s Palace (2/F, City Hall, 5-7 Edinburgh Place, Central. Phone: 2521 1303).
When I celebrate, I love going to the place where the magic started with my husband. difficult to understand (3/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central. Tel: 2728 0178) by Chef Shane Osborne. The location is perfect, the food is excellent, and the service deserves recognition. michelin star.
Seasonal main course featuring Arcane green asparagus with morel mushrooms and Spanish sea bass.Photo: Instagram
Chef Shane creates combinations and balanced flavors that you will never get tired of. My favorite is the Japanese Fruit Tomato with Seared Scampi and Smoked Scampi. stracciatella And truffle dressing. Finish your magical celebration with Shine Muscat and Kyoho grapes, yogurt mousse with blackcurrant, and cider ice cream.
Japan is one of the best places to eat for me. The ingredients are incredibly fresh and the dishes are complex but simple, thoughtful, creative and traditional.
I found a small restaurant in Kyoto. Yokohama Tenka Street (418 Akuuji-cho, Karasuma-dori Gokajou-ru, Shimogyo-ku, telephone 075-354-9100).
Kano says Japan is one of her favorite places to eat.Photo: Yamilet Kano
My cousin and I went not knowing what to expect. It was one of our best experiences. We had grilled vegetables, seafood, and yakitori. And for the first time I had grilled onions which tasted like heaven.
The staff were friendly and the chef gave us a wooden sake shot glass as a souvenir. That night became a memory we will cherish forever.
