About | May Chow Projects

FINALLY.

Unofficially dubbed the queen of Modern Chinese cuisine, May Chow is finally launching her own brand of products, expanding to London, and putting out a cookbook.

Perfectly toeing that fine line of modern tradition - May Chow has always been someone who thrives in balancing polar concepts and approaching everything with new perspectives.

May Chow

May Chow is the Canadian-born, Hong Kong-based chef/owner of Little Bao and Happy Paradise. The success of her work has propelled her onto the global food scene where she is widely considered one of the most dynamic and respected culinary figures. She was awarded Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2017 and has appeared on popular TV programmes such as Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, MasterChef Asia, MasterChef UK, and Top Chef, and was a speaker at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Chow has also been featured in international media such as BBC, CNN, Vogue, Forbes, Food & Wine, The Food Network, Eater, and more.

Chow is also currently on the board of Eat Forum, Save Hong Kong F&B and is an outspoken supporter for LGBTQ rights, diversity and female empowerment.

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Out Now

Festive New Year Cakes

This 2025, indulge in the turnip cakes of your dreams, reimagined with May Chow’s signature innovative, delicious, and heartfelt touch.

Modern Tradition

These one-of-a-kind goods have been perfected over a decade with a commitment to originality and quality that can only be described as a soul-imbued labor of love. These cakes are made without preservatives and entirely naturally coloured. Yes, you read that right. Dig in.

For a table of one to ten.