{"id":77264,"date":"2026-08-18T01:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=77264"},"modified":"2026-08-18T01:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:01:52","slug":"word-on-the-streat-6-hong-kong-chefs-share-pre-service-rituals-that-fuel-their-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=77264","title":{"rendered":"Word on the StrEAT: 6 Hong Kong chefs share pre-service rituals that fuel their kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Before the first ticket lands, every restaurant team prepares for a night of service in its own way. In kitchens where the pace can shift from quiet to chaotic<\/span> in minutes, those final moments are crucial for getting mentally and physically ready.<\/div>\n
From espresso shots and sparkling water to staff karaoke, rotating playlists and meticulous station checks, rituals \u2013 both practical and personal \u2013 help chefs set the tone for the hours ahead. Here, chefs from across Hong Kong\u2019s dining scene<\/span> share the routines, superstitions and small acts of self-care that help them find focus before their doors open.<\/div>\n

Chef Tony Mok, Path<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Chef Tony Mok (centre) leads his team at Path with a pre-service singing ritual. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWe have a fairly small team of four \u2013 including [a] dishwasher! We [start the night] by greeting everyone and checking on each other. Show a bit of love to everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe playlist changes from Cantopop to more casual lofi pop songs like Keshi. Andy Hui is one of Sean\u2019s (our Texan GM\u2019s) favourites. Our team ritual is to sing together. It opens up our voice more before the night starts. \u2060After service begins, we are definitely more locked in to serve our guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also always stash gummies inside our kitchen to sweeten our service \u2013 a bit of a sugar rush also helps!\u201d<\/p>\n

Chef Sean Yuen, Jija by Vicky Lau<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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(From left) Pastry chef Victor Hung, head chef Sean Yuen and Vicky Lau. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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