Ben Sears, the new head chef at Twist Pasta Bar, shares his favorite eateries in Hong Kong, from tiny tofu shops to famous noodle joints.
Ben Sears, a Perth-born, Melbourne-raised chef, has a diverse career spanning fine dining, pastry, and various cuisines, including Korean, Middle Eastern, and European.
As head chef at Twist Pasta Bar, Sears brings global influences to traditional Italian pasta, including a signature bone marrow macaroni with curry brisket ragu inspired by Kau Kee.
We enrich the macaroni with rendered bone marrow, then fold it through a slow-cooked Wagyu brisket ragu seasoned with Koon Yick Wah Kee curry powder, soy sauce and coconut cream.
Author's summary: Ben Sears explores Hong Kong's culinary scene as head chef at Twist Pasta Bar.