Angela Hui
Contributor
Angela Hui is Time Out London's food and drink writer.
New UK Health Campaign Targets Chinese Restaurant Food
Action on Salt singled out Chinese takeaways this week for serving dishes with high levels of salt—but we shouldn't demonise the cuisine.
This Mapo Tofu Is the Perfect Vegan Drunk Food
London chef Julian Denis’ version of the spicy Sichuan dish might only take 30 minutes to make, but it’ll soak up tomorrow morning’s hangover.
The 118-Year-Old Deli Where No Sandwich Is Too Weird
Marylebone's Paul Rothe & Son has been in the Rothe family since 1900 and is still renowned for its handmade sandwiches. Fillings range from egg mayonnaise and anchovy to bacon and banana.
The ‘Tray of Togetherness’ Is a Lucky Dip of Sweets, Nuts, and Good Fortune
Traditionally shared with family at Chinese New Year, the Tray of Togetherness is a platter divided into either six or eight compartments that hold symbolic candies, fruits, nuts, and coins.
These Sticky Sweet Dumplings Are a Chinese New Year Essential
Tang yuan are glutinous rice balls flavoured with brightly coloured matcha or beetroot, and served in a syrupy broth.
Meet the Senior Citizens Fighting Loneliness with Lunch
“It’s the vibrant community spirit that keeps me coming back. Since my husband passed away, we’ve sold our Chinese takeaway and now that my five kids have grown up, life is a lot quieter.”
How One Family Started a Salt Empire on a Tiny Welsh Island
On the remote coast of Anglesey, Halen Môn sea salt factory produces fine fleur de sel for use in Walker's crisps and export to over 20 countries around the world.
Making Nian Gao with My Mum and a Masterchef Contestant
I've always loved nian gao—the steamed rice cake traditionally eaten at Chinese New Year—but have never attempted to make it. With some help from chef Ping Coombes (and my mum), I decided to give it a go.
People Share the Painfully Awkward Times They Tried to Retrieve Stuff from Exes
"Boys are crazy and I believe it takes breaking up with one of them to realize just how crazy they can be."
People Share the Painfully Awkward Times They Tried to Retrieve Stuff from Exes
"Boys are crazy and I believe it takes breaking up with one of them to realize just how crazy they can be."
What It's Like to Have a Pathological Fear of Vomiting
"As the train doors opened, I actually threw up in my hand. It wasn't even a small amount."
What It's Like to Have a Pathological Fear of Vomiting
As the train doors opened, I actually threw up in my hand. It wasn't even a small amount—we're talking projectile vomiting. Shortly after that, I hyperventilated so much that I passed out.