Edward Voon, a native of Singapore, has trained under the wing of El Bulli alum Paco Roncero; apart from this he is mostly self-taught, demonstrating talent and tenacity through competition wins such as the Igeho Salon Culinaire Mondial in Basel early in his career. After several years as private chef to Hong Kong tycoon Pan Sutong, Edward was appointed to lead Le Pan, one of a handful of fine dining establishments in the quietly growing business district of Kowloon East. Here, chef Voon shares his picks around the neighbourhood where, between contemporary French dishes, he satiates hearty cravings for Asian fare.
1. Mr Laksa
Above (Photo: Megabox)
I grew up in Penang and Singapore, so steaming laksa brings back a flood of fond childhood memories. This noisy, lively place is crowded at lunchtime, but it is worth the wait to satisfy my craving for spicy Peranakan noodle soup. I’m not saying it is as good as home, but it hits the spot.
11/F, Megabox, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong; +852 2388 8284
2. Congeodle
Above (Photo: Congeodle)
