Kylie Kwong: ‘For the last 30 years I’ve been a boss … Now I’m really enjoying letting the softer me come through’

Kylie Kwong: ‘For the last 30 years I’ve been a boss … Now I’m really enjoying letting the softer me come through’

After decades running some of the most famous restaurants in Australia, Kylie Kwong called it quits. What’s next?

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Kylie Kwong is meant to be on a walking interview, but she wants me to try some chicken first.

It’s Tuesday morning at Sun Ming BBQ House in Parramatta, in Sydney’s west, and the dining room is already full of Asian elders brunching on the restaurant’s famous siu mei (Cantonese roasted meats). The soy chicken lands on the table, bone-in, glossy-skinned, and with a side of ginger and spring onion dipping sauce. Then: a plate of fried rice, studded with glistening jewels of lap cheong and curls of chopped omelette; and roast duck, ordered to the table by David Chan, whose family has run the restaurant for 31 years.

Continue reading… After decades running some of the most famous restaurants in Australia, Kylie Kwong called it quits. What’s next?Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailKylie Kwong is meant to be on a walking interview, but she wants me to try some chicken first.It’s Tuesday morning at Sun Ming BBQ House in Parramatta, in Sydney’s west, and the dining room is already full of Asian elders brunching on the restaurant’s famous siu mei (Cantonese roasted meats). The soy chicken lands on the table, bone-in, glossy-skinned, and with a side of ginger and spring onion dipping sauce. Then: a plate of fried rice, studded with glistening jewels of lap cheong and curls of chopped omelette; and roast duck, ordered to the table by David Chan, whose family has run the restaurant for 31 years. Continue reading… Life and style, Australian lifestyle, Restaurants, Museums, Food 

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