To understand where Hong Kong recipes come from, one might first have to gain some understanding into Hong Kong. For many years it was linked with British Empire and over time developed cuisine that would adhere to the policies of the British people that were in the area. As China exerted more and more influence over the area, that influence began to bleed into the food.
The rise of communism in China saw many flocks to Hong Kong. These people of course brought along their own food and recipes as a result. With this clash of different cultures, Hong Kong recipes began to reflect the sentiments of the people who lived there and how they were influenced. A bit of the British, a bit of the Chinese and a bit from the people of Hong Kong has created what has become known as a cuisine paradise.