Tong Chong Street Market, nestled in the bustling shopping and business sector of Quarry Bay’s Taikoo Place, is a far cry from the granny-run dai pai dong, a type of open-air food stall that is found on all corners of Hong Kong.
Starting of the new year with fresh eats and all the energy that comes with the B12 to spare, the market will host its “Healthy Living” theme over January and February, and will run every Sunday (except 3 February). Highlighting from its hearty fare include Impossible Foods x Guest Chef Pop-ups, which will host May Chow, Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2017 and founder of Central-based eatery Little Bao, and John Anthony‘s (which we reviewed last October) Executive Chef Satio Chau.
Those seeking to extend healthy habits past their protein portions can participate in Rooftop Republic’s complimentary upcycling workshops, and See Network’s guide to planting edible herbs and flowers, along with a workshop on how to craft upcycled paper pencils that will take place inside the upper deck of the market’s iconic bus.
Nike Training Club and Man Cha will also be present holding fitness classes for the public, and in a heartwarming move, also for underprivileged children and their families.
Healthy living extends beyond healthy eating, and acknowledging that, the market is collaborating with Honestly Green to ensure that the vendors are eco-friendly and working towards sustainability. Market-goers can enjoy different levels of discounts upon presenting their own utensils, they can also opt to borrow cutlery from TCSM’s Sustainability Corner. Recycling bins will be featured throughout the market with ambassadors from WWF giving tips on how to use recycling effectively.
With 31 different food vendors and 40 stalls taking part in the “Healthy Living” theme, health-conscious market-goers are sure to be spoilt for choice trying to narrow down which eats to try, and would hopefully come back wiser on how to make a positive impact through the right choices.
Date: 6 January to 17 February 2019 (Every Sunday, except 3 February 2019)
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Address: Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay