JOYETA NG X MNTD 18 FEB 2025
What: A Cantonese dinner that will hug your belly by Joyeta Ng
When: Tuesday 18 February 2025, starting 6PM
Where: My Neighbours the Dumplings, 165 Lower Clapton Road, London E5 8EQ
About
Joyeta (Joy) Ng was born in Hong Kong, educated in the UK, and culinary-trained in Japan.
Her first job out of university was in advertising, but her grandmother's passing reminded her of her love for sharing food and cooking for others.
She began her culinary career at DEN, a modern kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo in 2016, where she remained for 7 years before relocating to London two years ago. She then joined Kitchen Table for over a year before returning to Japan for Noma's Kyoto pop-up.
Joy took some time to travel after that, working at The Chairman in Hong Kong to further hone her skills and expand her knowledge about Chinese cooking. It was at this point that she realised that, although she had grown up eating Cantonese food, she never learnt to appreciate its complexity nor cook it properly, paying it the respect it deserves. She also noted that there are very few young Chinese chefs today who would like to take over the baton, as many would aspire to become a European or Japanese chef - both cuisines which are often perceived to be more prestigious.
Identifying a gap in the London restaurant scene, Joy has now returned to London to share her personal interpretation of Cantonese cooking, with an emphasis on nostalgia, nourishment and comfort, made with nothing but quality produce - "exactly how a Chinese mother would cook for her nearest and dearest."
The Menu
OMNI:
FRIED CUTTLEFISH CAKE WITH FIVE-SPICED HOISIN SAUCE
Cuttlefish paste, pak choi, dried tofu skin, deep fried in batter
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CENTURY EGG SALAD
Century eggs, pickled ginger, smacked cucumber, woodear fungus, coriander, chopped peanuts, black vinegar chili oil garlic vinaigrette
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DUMPLINGS WITH WINGS
Pork and Chinese cabbage dumplings with a crispy skirt
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STEAMED GLUTINOUS RICE IN LOTUS LEAF
Chinese dried meats, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, peanuts, chestnuts, pan-seared prawns
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SESAME TANGYUAN Glutinous rice balls, sesame paste, osmanthus and amazake syrup
VEGETARIAN:
FRIED TOFU SKIN ROLL WITH FIVE - SPICED HOISIN SAUCE
Tofu skin stuffed with Shiitake, carrots, Chinese cabbage, pickled mustard tuber, water chestnut
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SMACKED CUCUMBER SALAD Smacked
cucumber, pickled ginger, wood ear fungus, coriander, chopped peanuts, black vinegar chilli oil garlic vinaigrette
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DUMPLINGS WITH WINGS
Mushroom and fermented cabbage dumplings with a crispy skirt
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STEAMED GLUTINOUS RICE IN LOTUS LEAF
Chestnuts, peanuts, lotus seeds, shiitake mushrooms, swede, pumpkin, cashew nuts __________
SESAME TANGYUAN
Glutinous rice balls, sesame paste, osmanthus and amazake syrup
T&Cs
*We can’t guarantee that we can cater for all allergies but please do feel free to email us to check and we’ll do our best.
*Tickets are non refundable but can be transferred to another person.
*Please note that we will serve sharing plates family style, so be prepared to share the food with your table. Due to this all people in the same company who want to sit and eat together need to book together or email us and let us know who’s included in your company.
* There will be a photographer documenting the event on the night during a short limited time for promotional purposes. Please inform a member of staff if you don't want to be photographed.
We look forward to seeing you!
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