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Shinya Kobayashi beside a cedar, the wood he uses as much as possible in the construction of his “village”. Photo: courtesy Mujun
Louis Ho Kwok-biu, fourth-generation master carpenter of Sze Cheung, at his store in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Alexander Mak
A wig factory in Aberdeen in 1967. Photo: SCMP Archives
The stuffed crab shell at Seventh Son is dipped in egg and breadcrumbs twice before being fried. Photo: Alexander Mak
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South Asia curry specials at Curry Room. Photo: courtesy Curry Room
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