Full Moon Rising

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a season of big, round tables, glowing lanterns and dishes that arrive steeped in history. Mooncakes may draw the spotlight, but the true measure of the celebration is found in the savoury and the fragrant, the lavish and the delicate, each with its own story to tell. The one you reach for first might say more about you than you think

- By Fontaine Cheung

FOR THOSE WHO FAVOUR TARO AND LOTUS ROOT

At Ming Pavilion, roots run deep. The pan-seared taro dumpling with minced pork and shrimp offers crisp edges and a yielding, earthy heart. Alongside sits a colourful stir-fry of baby lotus root, French bean, eggplant and okra.

In Mid-Autumn lore, taro is a charm for good fortune, while the lotus root's interlinked chambers speak of unity across generations. Choosing them together suggests a nature grounded yet forward-looking—someone who values connection and heritage but delights in seeing tradition dressed with a little artistry.

FOR THOSE WHO PRIZE TANGERINE PEEL