Description

1908BC is the first of its kind to debut in Hong Kong: a restaurant devoted to celebrating the dishes commonly found in the Chinese restaurants and “takeaways” of Britain, set up by the different waves of migrants, mostly from Hong Kong, who settled there.

Crispy shredded duck, chop suey and fried chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce are just some of the dishes that are ubiquitous in Chinese restaurants all over Britain and popular with western palates, yet are seldom if ever seen in Hong Kong.

The restaurant’s name honours the year the first Chinese restaurant was opened in the UK, in London’s Piccadilly, while BC stands for British Chinese.

1908BC is conceived by Suzanna Ho, a British-born Chinese of Hong Kong origin who grew up in a family that ran Chinese takeaways and restaurants in Britain.

More than just a remake of some traditional British Chinese dishes, 1908BC makes a point of elevating these classics. The quality of the ingredients is key, and the produce will always be fresh, in season and consistent. Adamant not to use MSG or flavour and colour enhancers, the 1908BC team are careful when selecting the right items to best extract their essential flavours in order to replicate and recreate dishes in the most natural way possible.