Name: Hong Kong’s Bouncing Bamboo Noodles - Eat China (S2E9) @Goldthread
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Hong Kong’s Bouncing Bamboo Noodles - Eat China (S2E9)

Goldthread 2026-09-20 | Hong Kong’s Bouncing Bamboo Noodles - Eat China (S2E9)

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Authentic shrimp dumplings🍤 #shorts

Goldthread 2023-05-10 | What is your favorite dim sum?🤤 In Hong Kong, shrimp dumplings, or har gow, is the go-to dim sum dish at every yum cha restaurant. You can taste the textures of bouncy shrimps and smooth wrappers all in one bite. Watch our full video to know more about dim sum culture: youtu.be/rZJirawDlGY

This Salad Bowl in Singapore Comes with Soup

Goldthread 2023-05-09 | Singapore’s hawker food is known to be sinful. But there’s actually a dish that you can indulge a ton in without guilt. It’s called Thunder Tea Rice, a traditional Hakka dish made for generations.

0:00 What’s Thunder Tea Rice
01:08 Thunder Tea Rice expert
03:15 Savory tea?
04:01 Tasty and guilt-free

*Hakka Thunder Tea Rice 客家佬擂茶, 38A Margaret Dr, #02-34, Singapore 142038

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How to make bunny puddings 🐰#Shorts

Goldthread 2023-04-27 | Floating boba bunnies?! Yesss. And these bunny puddings are just as good on their own. Kat Lieu, the founder of online food community Subtle Asian Baking, shows us how easy it is to make them (p.s. it’s the Year of the Rabbit). The full recipe is on our official website. Aaaaand…we’re giving away freebies (U.S. only)! More details here: instagram.com/reel/CrhLm-JBn1o/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Discover HK’s Best-kept Secret: Hidden Indian Food Gem in Chungking Mansions

Goldthread 2023-04-26 | How do you know a restaurant’s any good? When it’s stood the test of time. Jacky Brar’s family has been serving authentic Indian food in Hong Kong’s Chungking Mansions since 1987, and his dedication to sharing the flavors of his culture with people in the city — so much so he’s perfected his Cantonese — has brought him many fans.

Shop address: Shop 96-97, 1/F, Chungking Mansions, 36-44 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

0:00 Best Cantonese speaker here
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1:43 The signature prawn curry
4:15 Life in Hong Kong

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Lucas Sin’s Fried Egg Over Rice | A Basic Chinese Dish

Goldthread 2023-04-21 | The simplest recipe for a satisfying meal🍚. Chef Lucas Sin, of Nice Day and Junzi Kitchen fame, shares his favorite childhood rice dish that’s made with just egg, soy sauce, rice, and aromatics and condiments you can find in your pantry. Try it when you crave a late-night treat 😈.

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00:00 Simple and good egg over rice
00:36 Ingredients
00:47 How to cook it
04:54 Behind the scenes

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Goldthread 2023-03-31 | Walk into a random breakfast shop in Wuhan, and you’ll definitely find something called doupi. It’s like an egg roll stuffed with sticky rice and crunchy bamboo shoots. And if you’re still hungry, there’s always a fried bun to grab — that’s made to Wuhan’s love for carbs.

This is the second episode of City Bites, Wuhan edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

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Goldthread 2023-03-29 | If you love breakfast, Wuhan should be on your list. It’s the breakfast capital of China with over 100 types of breakfast items. One that everyone loves is hot dry noodles, and we hunt for the best one in this episode.

This is the first episode of City Bites, Wuhan edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

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1:40 “Celebrating” mornings
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Fried sticky rice😯#shorts

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I lava bun…😍#shorts

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0:00 China’s answer to fried chicken
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0:00 Chinese illusion pastries
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Asian Bread Really Is Different. Here’s Why.

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0:00 Soft and Sweet
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04:52 The Science Behind It

*Morimori Yogashi, 1 Everton Park, #01-31, Singapore 081001

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Smooth and strong Hong Kong milk tea #shorts

Goldthread 2023-03-02 | Silky hot milk tea for winter, anyone🥰?There are so many variations of milk tea around the world. In Hong Kong, people like the tea flavor to be extra strong while making sure it still goes down smooooth. Here’s how it is made at the oldest existing Cha Chaan Teng in town.

General Tso’s Chicken | A Basic Chinese Dish

Goldthread 2023-03-01 | It’s now an iconic Chinese-American food, but General Tso’s Chicken was actually invented in Taiwan and named after a Chinese war hero as an homage to Hunan, a province in China. Here’s how you can make it at home!

Recipe: https://gt4.life/GeneralTsosChicken

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00:00 General Tso’s Chicken
00:34 Ingredients
00:42 How to cook it
03:17 Behind the scenes

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The Way to Eat Oysters You’ve Never Heard Of | In Season

Goldthread 2023-02-24 | Love oysters but can’t eat them raw? You’ll thank the people who live along China’s southeastern coast then! They love them dried. You can pan-fry these oysters, or cook them with other ingredients to give the dish an umami punch.

So how do you harvest and dry these oysters? We visited one of Hong Kong’s oldest oyster farms to learn their secrets.

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00:00 What are dried oysters?
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#hongkong #seafood #travel

All You Need to Know about Cart Noodles | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep6

Goldthread 2023-02-20 | Hong Kong people eat fast. In Hong Kong, you’d see people grabbing a bowl of noodles and gobbling it up in less than 10 minutes. How did this street-side food become a city staple, and how do you make sure it cooks fast and still tastes good?

This is the sixth episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

0:00 Cart noodles
4:00 Fish ball factory
7:30 How to eat it like a local

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Why is Hong Kong a Dim Sum Paradise | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep4
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Must-eat Dai Pai Dong Street Diners in Hong Kong | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep3
youtu.be/FCw6DjaDPYw

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Producer: Lyn Yang
Videographers: Erin Lo, César del Giudice
Editor: César del Giudice
Animation: Stella Yoo
Narration: Dai Qian
Mastering: Victor Peña

#hongkong #cartnoodles #fastfood

Kaya jam showdown 🥥 #shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-19 | Who can turn down kaya toast 🤤. It’s a Southeast Asian breakfast/snack where a generous serving of sweet coconut jam and butter is slathered on toast🥥🍞. Did you know there are two types of kaya? Watch our full video to know the difference: [youtu.be/9SvE2j8A1oo]

Cooking Hacks Part 3 - Peeling Garlic , #shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-18 | Ugh, it’s been 15 minutes and you’re still trying to get the skin off them garlic without crushing them😫. Here’s a trick!

Inside the white rabbit candy factory🐰 #shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-16 | Aren’t white rabbit candies the best snack to celebrate the year of the rabbit🐰? Follow us to their factory in Shanghai to see how these iconic candies are made 👀: youtu.be/CF1nrA4mk0M

Why Kaya Toast Is Singapore’s Favorite Breakfast and Where It Came From

Goldthread 2023-02-15 | A smear of velvety coconut jam, and generous slab of cold butter between two slices of crispy, toasted bread — that’s how many Singaporeans and Malaysians love to start their day or take a tea break. How did kaya toast, with its European roots, become a beloved mainstay in Southeast Asia?

0:00 What is kaya toast?
0:30 A 100-year-old shop making kaya toast
01:54 History of kaya toast
02:40 A Hainanese fusion dish

*Chin Mee Chin’s address: 204 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428903

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Hainan Chicken Rice Isn’t From Hainan
youtu.be/4PZddZJqMTU

“Put My Own Passion Inside”: Why This Couple in Singapore Love Cooking Laksa Noodles
youtu.be/jSAVEKrxu-4

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Editor: Gavin Wong
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#Singapore #Travel #Kayatoast

Cooking Hacks Part 4 - Peeling Egg Smoothly #shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-11 | Want your hard-boiled eggs to be smooth and perfect after peeling them🥚? We’ve got the method for you

We Went on a Food Hunt in Chungking Mansions | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep5

Goldthread 2023-02-10 | From Ghanaian to Indian, Chungking Mansions is home to nearly all of the world’s cuisines. The landmark is also a representation of Hong Kong’s cosmopolitan nature, and what better way to connect people and cultures than through food?

This is the fifth episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

0:00 What’s inside Chungking Mansions?
2:35 Ghanaian cuisine
5:01 Indian cuisine
6:54 How food connects people

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Why is Hong Kong a Dim Sum Paradise | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep4
youtu.be/rZJirawDlGY

Must-eat Dai Pai Dong Street Diners in Hong Kong | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep3
youtu.be/FCw6DjaDPYw

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Producer: Angie Hon
Videographer: Nicholas Ko
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Animation: Stella Yoo
Narration: Dai Qian
Mastering: Victor Peña

#hongkong #chungkingmansions #food

Golden century eggs🤯🥚?! #shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-08 | Have you tried a GOLDEN version of century eggs🏅🥚? We went to a factory in Sichuan to find out how they make these special century eggs, or pidan. Are you wondering why these century eggs are different from the usual black ones? Answers here: youtu.be/jIybRPJXXDM

Ants Climbing A Tree 🐜🌲 #shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-07 | Ants Climbing A Tree — that’s not some nature reference. It’s actually the name of a spicy, pungent Sichuanese dish made with ground pork, mung bean noodles, and fermented bean paste (no ants involved!). Learn how to cook it in under 15 minutes! Full recipe here: https://gt4.life/Ants-Climbing-Tree

China’s crocodile crawls 🐊?#shorts

Goldthread 2023-02-06 | Who says old folks in China only dance and walk in the park? This fitness group in eastern China’s Hangzhou province gathers at 5 a.m. every day to practice crocodile crawling👀🐊. Learn more about what exactly this exercise is here: [LINK]

Ants Climbing A Tree (Sichuan Minced Pork Glass Noodles) | A Basic Chinese Dish

Goldthread 2023-02-03 | Ants Climbing A Tree — what is that?! It’s a delicious mung bean noodle dish fried with ground pork that got its name from how it looks. This Sichuanese dish is spicy, savoury, and pungent. Let’s learn how to cook it in under 15 minutes!

00:00 What is Ants Climbing A Tree
00:23 Ingredients
00:37 How to cook it

*Full recipe: https://gt4.life/Ants-Climbing-Tree

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Lucas Sin’s Lunar New Year Egg Dumplings | A Basic Chinese Dish
youtu.be/S8LWegVn364

Better Than Hot Sauce! Ultimate Sichuan Chili Oil | A Basic Chinese Dish X The Woks of Life
youtu.be/b3UwAauYTS0

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Producer: Clarissa Wei
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#chinesefood #cooking #tutorial

Why are These People Crawling at Parks in China?

Goldthread 2023-02-01 | Would you like to crawl in a park with these folks? This fitness group in eastern China’s Hangzhou province gathers at 6 a.m. every day just to practice an exercise called the crocodile crawl. Videos of people doing this fitness regime all over the country have lit up Chinese social media. Watch this video to find out what’s behind the craze.

0:00 What’s the crocodile crawl?
01:25 What’s behind the craze?
03:09 GT team tries it out
05:10 Does crawling really help?

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The Hidden Side of A Tough Guy That You’d Never Have Guessed
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How to Build a Computer with a Radish and $50
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Producer: Yoyo Chow
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Mastering: Victor Peña

#China #Trend #Crawling

This Super Fit TCM Doctor Says Doing Asian Squats is Good for You

Goldthread 2023-01-28 | Feeling sluggish working from home? We got @DanielLauEC, a super fit — and good-looking — traditional Chinese doctor/fitness trainer/financial trader to give us the lowdown on TCM and simple exercises all of us can do to feel better.

0:00 Who is Daniel
2:14 Consultation
4:21 DIY Chinese herbal drinks
6:21 5 simple office exercises
9:48 Review

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Do Acupuncture and Guasha Work? Here’s Our Verdict
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We get a kungfu doctor to crack our bones
youtu.be/8_JDMm5ZT6U

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Producer: Jingyi Liu
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Guest host: Tiffany Ip
Editor: César del Giudice
Mastering: César del Giudice

#Daniel 劉醫師 #TCM #gym #workout

Why is Hong Kong a Dim Sum Paradise | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep4

Goldthread 2023-01-24 | To many Hong Kongers, dim sum is more than just good food. It’s an excuse to hang out with friends and family for hours. And it’s no longer just a Sunday brunch thing. People in the city love it so much that now, they get it anytime, anywhere. Follow us to the best dim sum spots in Hong Kong to find out what makes these small plates of food so special.

This is the fourth episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

0:00 What is yum cha?
3:27 What dim sum to order
4:19 Dim sum chefs are everything
7:04 Midnight dim sum

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Must-eat Dai Pai Dong Street Diners in Hong Kong | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep3
youtu.be/FCw6DjaDPYw

Why Milk Tea in Hong Kong Tastes So Unique | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep2
youtu.be/wW3IxfFXfoQ

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Animation: Stella Yoo
Narration: Dai Qian
Mastering: César del Giudice

#hongkong #dimsum #yumcha

Five Things To Do on Lunar New Year

Goldthread 2023-01-20 | Happy Lunar New Year from the GT team🧧! It’s the most important festival for many folks in the Chinese community. Here are five Chinese customs the occasion is all about!

0:00 Give or receive red packets
0:29 Enjoy festive food
1:00 Toasting like a Chinese
1:43 What to decorate with

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The 8 Essential Dishes of Chinese New Year
youtu.be/bwEq46o-Z9I

Why People Are Tossing Their Food During Chinese New Year
youtu.be/QP04BJDX29k

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Producer: Angie Hon
Videographer: Angie Hon, Yoyo Chow, Edmond Ng
Editor: Victor Peña
Animation: Victor Peña
Mastering: Victor Peña

#festival #lunarnewyear #china

Lucas Sin’s Lunar New Year Egg Dumplings | A Basic Chinese Dish

Goldthread 2023-01-18 | What does your family eat during Lunar New Year🧧? Chef Lucas Sin, of Nice Day and Junzi Kitchen fame, is here to teach you how to make Chinese ingot-looking egg dumplings that symbolize fortune. They’re his family’s go-to dish during the festival! And they’re very easy to make.

Recipe: https://gt4.life/Lucas-Sin-Egg-Dumplings

This is “A Basic Chinese Dish,'' where we teach you how to cook classic, simple dishes from China — so easy to make, they’re like learning your ABCDs.

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00:00 What are egg dumplings?
00:40 Ingredients
00:51 How to cook it
03:35 Behind the scenes

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Easy Cooking: Tangyuan (Sticky Rice Balls) Made By Hanley and Toddler
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Easy Cooking: Pork Dumplings Made By Hanley and Toddler
youtu.be/Y__RNTfMo6o

#lunarnewyear #lucassin #eggdumplings

Candy floss sweet and sour pork😯?! #shorts

Goldthread 2023-01-13 | Plain ol’ sweet and sour pork? Yeap, that’s good. But how about a candied floss version 🤤? Instead of coating the pork cubes with melted sugar, this restaurant in Hong Kong makes a candy floss and adds it to the dish right before serving it so the pork stays crisp. Learn more about the diner here: youtu.be/FCw6DjaDPYw

Cooking Hacks - Sliced Scallions #shorts

Goldthread 2023-01-11 | Need some thinly sliced scallions 🔪 to top a dish? Here are two easy ways to shred them!

Cooking could be messy sometimes. So we’re going to teach you dozens of cooking hacks to make your time in the kitchen easier🍽️. Stay tuned and follow us @goldthread2 for more.

#cookinghacks #cooking #hacks #tips #cookingtips

Must-eat Dai Pai Dong Street Diners in Hong Kong | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep3

Goldthread 2023-01-11 | In the 1960s, there were hundreds of open-air food stalls, or dai pai dong, in Hong Kong. Now, only 21 of them are left. People love them for serving cheap lunches and stir-fried dishes with the heavenly wok hei taste. Follow us as we visit two of the most popular dai pai dong in the city!

This is the third episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

0:00 What is a dai pai dong?
02:49 Central’s queen of Macaroni
05:19 Stress busters
08:11 Oldie but goodie

*Sing Heung Yuen’s address: G/F, 2 Mee Lun Street, Central, Hong Kong
*Chorland Cookfood Stall’s address: Shop 2&4, G/F, 187 Ma Tau Wai Road, To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong

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Cook and Eat the Freshest Fish on a Fishing Boat | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep1
youtu.be/VkYBL2BvaUk

Why Milk Tea in Hong Kong Tastes So Unique | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep2
youtu.be/wW3IxfFXfoQ

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Producer: Yoyo Chow
Videographer: César del Giudice, Gavin Wong, Will Hon
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Animation: Stella Yoo
Narration: Dai Qian
Mastering: Victor Peña

#HongKong #Travel #DaiPaiDong

Cooking Hacks Part 1 - Peeling Tomatoes The Easy Way #shorts

Goldthread 2023-01-07 | Love tomatoes but don’t like having to chew on the skin🍅? Here’s an easy way to peel them!

Cooking could be messy sometimes. So we’re going to teach you dozens of cooking hacks to make your time in the kitchen easier🍽️. Stay tuned and follow us @goldthread2 for more.

#cooking #hacks #tips #cookingtips

Why Milk Tea in Hong Kong Tastes So Unique | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep2

Goldthread 2023-01-06 | Pineapple buns, egg tarts, and milk tea — you can get an authentic taste of Hong Kong just by visiting a Cha Chaan Teng. These Hong Kong-style cafes serve a plethora of dishes that’s both inspired by the east and the west. We visited the oldest existing Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong, as well as a newer one that’s trying to put a spin to the tradition.

This is the second episode of City Bites, Hong Kong edition, where we dive into the city’s unique food culture, and its roots.

0:00 How to make authentic HK-style milk tea
4:19 What locals love to eat
5:50 Giving Cha Chaan Teng food a twist
8:44 Should we reinterpret Cha Chaan Tengs?

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Cook and Eat the Freshest Fish on a Fishing Boat | City Bites Hong Kong Edition Ep1
youtu.be/VkYBL2BvaUk

Why People Fly Across the World for Her Offal Congee | City Bites Shunde Edition Ep3
youtu.be/-HQgjAe3bEM

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Producer: Angie Hon, Cassie Fei
Videographer: Gavin Wong, César del Giudice, Erin Lo, Cassie Fei, Ryan Putranto
Editor: César del Giudice
Animation: Stella Yoo
Narration: Dai Qian
Mastering: César del Giudice

#hongkong #chachaanteng #cafe

7-11 Food Combo - Tea Rice #shorts

Goldthread 2023-01-05 | With LESS THAN $3👛, you can make a bowl of warm and filling oolong tea over rice🤩. Convenience stores in Asia are known for having tons of food and snack options. We tried out some of the food combos popular in mainland China and Hong Kong.

What do you think about this combo? Stay tuned and follow us @goldthread2 for more!

(Just a disclaimer: We ate all the food so nothing was wasted🍗!)

#convenience #store #7–11 #foodcombo