This is crazy . . . but Bryan and I are MOVING TO HONG KONG!
It’s a bit surreal for me. I’ve lived in the US my entire life, and I have lived in Boston for over 20 years. It’s where I went to college, law school, and spent the entirety of my adult life. It’s where I met Bryan, where Tiny Urban Kitchen was born, and where my one and only sister lives.
It was in Boston where I discovered the joys of rooting for the local sports teams (ha ha, it didn’t hurt that our teams have done quite well in the last 20 years). I found some amazing friends and an awesome church community. I’ve met so many inspiring people from the food/restaurant industry here in Boston (it is such a close-knit community!). I have become good friends with many of them.
Boston has been my home for over half my life, and it is very dear to me. I know I will miss it much.
Why Hong Kong?
Bryan found an incredible opportunity to work as an expat at Huawei, a Chinese technology giant. In fact, here’s a blog post he recently wrote introducing his company to his American friends. Although it was a tough decision, we decided it would be a unique opportunity for us to see what it was like to live and work in Asia. I speak fluent conversational Mandarin Chinese, and Bryan has been taking Chinese tutoring lessons from my dad for the past six months.
What About Tiny Urban Kitchen?
Nothing will change too much with Tiny Urban Kitchen. I still plan on blogging actively, as well as posting about my eating adventures on my various social media platforms. The focus of the content will likely shift more towards Asia, but I’m sure I’ll still be visiting the US on a regular basis. After all, my entire family (and many very good friends) all live in the US.
Maybe I’ll take some cooking classes in Hong Kong and share with you all what I learn. 🙂 We’ll see!
If you’re based in Hong Kong, please reach out! I would love to meet and get to know the food blogging community in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has absolutely amazing food, and I can’t wait to explore it with knowledgeable people who share the same passion about food.
The next couple of days will be crazy as I prepare to move out to Hong Kong. Apologies in advance if the blog is quiet for the next couple weeks. Please follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to get live updates. Otherwise, see you in a couple weeks!
Warmly,
Jen
P.S. I leave you with a few fun photos from my past Hong Kong trips
Getting tropical fruits in an open air market
mid-level escalators!
Walking along the water on Hong Kong Island
Stunning view from Victoria’s Peak
Hong Kong Waffles!
Traditional Hong Kong style breakfast!
This is exciting!
I’m predicting you will be visiting and eating around more of Asian countries nearby.
I’m sure you’ll have crazy and wonderful experiences.
Ha ha, yes! Japan is MUCH closer to me now. 😉
Jen
I lived in HK for a while in the late 1980s and loved it. I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time living there, and your kitchen will almost certainly remain very tiny!
Hey there! Congratulations on the big move. FWIW, I was able to take some classes at the Sichuan Institute of Higher Cuisine earlier this year. Its something that I suspect that you’d enjoy.
I’m happy to put you in touch with some folks who can expedite the arrangements…
That sounds fun! Thanks for the suggestion. Once I get settled maybe I’ll take you up on your offer. 🙂
Jen
Congratulations on the exciting news! Hope you and Bryan much luck and success in your new endeavors. Looking forward to your many new food adventures.
Thank you!
Congrats!!! Very exciting opportunity, but sorry to see you go. Looking forward to following along on your Hong Kong adventures!
Thank you!
Best wishes to you and your family on this new adventure! Your blog is great and I am impressed by the creativity you and your husband show. Boston will not be the same. Joanne Chang will sense something missing in the air…
Oh, congratulations! This is an amazing opportunity. I look forward to all the HK-based posts!
Hi Jennifer!
My wife and I have been following your blog for a few years now and use it as a foodie guide when we travel! Great to hear you’ve moved to Asia.
We also live in HK and have lived here for the past 7 years so if you want any recommendations feel free to contact us! (Although I’m sure you’ve extensively researched all the good spots on this tiny island!)
Thank you for the warm welcome! Happy to hear your recs! jen@tinyurbankitchen.com
Jen
Congratulations on the exciting news!! I am excited that one of my favourite food bloggers is moving to Asia as well. I pray that the transition will be smooth!
Thank you!
Jen
I hope you have been enjoying your new home in HK! I haven’t had the chance to read your blog over the past few months and decided to take a look and was so shocked and excited to hear of your move! My father is from HK and I have visited family there a few times over the years. Can’t wait to see (and catch up on what you’v already posted) your wonderful adventures there!
I just found your blog through a random Pinterest search. But I just have to comment because my husband and I (both Americans) lived in Hong Kong for three years! We LOVED it! And still miss it so much! You’ll love it! If you get lonely, let me know, I can hook you up with some of our friends that are still there (depending on where you end up living.) But you’ll love it! Good luck!
I’ve been reading your blog since my high school days in Beijing, China. Excited to hear more about your adventures on this side of the world! I’m currently in Shenzhen (working in tech) and previously lived in Shanghai, Providence, and Beijing. Would be happy to give more tips on mainland China if you ever find yourself in any of these areas 😀
Wow, high school days sounds like a long time ago (heh heh, but then I guess I’ve been blogging for a long time!). Wow, that’s cool that you’ve lived in so many places in China already. Shenzhen is fun and I’ve started exploring Futian area a bit but there’s so much more to explore. Let me know if you have any favorite restaurants in SZ!
Jen