About Me

I am Jen, an expat who moved from Boston to Hong Kong 7 years ago. Born and raised in Ohio to Taiwanese immigrant parents, I am a chemistry nerd, patent attorney by day, blogger by night, church musician on weekends, and food enthusiast always.

I've eaten at over 800 restaurants, developed close to 350 recipes, and have traveled to over 50 cities spanning 20+ countries and 5 continents. Have a look around, and enjoy!

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Most Recent Articles

Walking Tour of SeoulNovember 17, 2025
Geumdwaeji Sikdang (Gold Pig) Pork Korean BBQNovember 15, 2025
Namsan Seoul TowerNovember 12, 2025
Street food at Gwanjang Market Seoul KoreaNovember 9, 2025
Noodles and Dumplings at Hwangsaengga Kalguksu Seoul KoreaNovember 5, 2025
Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup at Tosokchon Samgyetang (土俗村蔘雞湯)October 3, 2025
Alla Prima Seoul Korea - 2-Michelin StarsSeptember 26, 2025
Born and Bred Seoul Korea (Hanwoo beef)September 21, 2025
Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul KoreaSeptember 4, 2025
A Week in London in Pictures 2025August 21, 2025
Barrafina London (Spanish Tapas)August 16, 2025
Moro Exmouth Market LondonAugust 13, 2025

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GLOBETROTTER

I travel A LOT, and I always do extensive research about food before going to a new location. Therefore, if you’re planning on visiting a new place, definitely check out the places I’ve visited and written about in these locations when you’re planning your trip.

United States

I grew up in Ohio (where I ate mostly my mom's cooking - see recipes above!), but spent 20+ years living in Cambridge, a college city right next to Boston. I've spent a lot of time trying food all over the US. There are certain places I visit almost annually, and thus know especially well, such as New York, Las Vegas, and both Northern and Southern California.

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North / South America

Aside from the US, I did grow up only an hour from Canada, so we would often drive to Windsor for dim sum and Chinese groceries! I've only been to South America (Argentina) once, but it was a fascinating experience!

Asia

I have lived in Hong Kong for the past 5 years and thus have traveled quite a bit around the region (heh, until the pandemic came). Hong Kong and Japan are both magnificent food cities. One could spend a lifetime just exploring those two places alone. Taiwan is the place of my roots, and I have nostalgic memories visiting it with my family. Finally, these past several years I’ve been able to taste my way through numerous cities in Mainland China, as well as explored many locations throughout Southeast Asia.

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Europe

I love Europe's rich history, stunning architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible food. There's a sense of familiarity, perhaps because I spent so much time in Boston, a most "European-like" city in the US. Through the years I've had unique opportunities to explore many parts of this continent, both for work and pleasure. I never tire of it.