“We soak the rice for eight hours, separate it from the water, and then for every 1kg [2.2lb] of rice, we add 2kg of water and grind it together to make the batter,” says Wong Wing-keung, Man ...

Despite its name, Metro Hong Kong Dessert’s savory Cantonese dishes are the main draw of this Chinatown diner.

It’s understandable why: Cheung fun in its true, freshly-handmade form is miles away in texture and quality from the rice rolls you’ll find languishing on a dim sum cart.

Ji cheung fun (rice rolls) with brisket at Rubato in Quincy. Matt Li Where to: Rubato, a casual, counter-service cafe serving Hong Kong-style snacks and comfort food in Quincy.

PUCHONG, Sept 29 — Despite its name, Fourteen Steam Roll in Bandar Puteri Puchong does not serve 14 varieties of cheung fun — it actually serves 18. The name comes from the original shop’s ...