Justin Tsang (@justin_the_dustbin)
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Justin ‘Dustbin’ Tsang is a cook specialising in indulgent, home-cooked Asian food with a twist. Inspired by his upbringing and work as a chef in his parent’s Chinese restaurants, he shares his knowledge on cooking techniques and making Asian cooking more exciting and accessible. Incorporating lifestyle and music into his nonchalant style of cooking, he shares his recipes online to spread his expertise. An associate of Mob, he regularly features on their platform. Justin’s debut cookbook ‘Long Day? Cook This.’ will be published August 2025.
Where do you live most of the year?
London (best city in the world)
What do you look for in a restaurant when you walk in?
Friendly service but most importantly atmosphere. Not too packed but definitely not quiet.
What is your final meal?
Stir fried black bean garlic clams and a bowl of steaming hot jasmine rice
3 guests for dinner, dead or alive?
Arsene Wenger, Notorious B.I.G, Julia Roberts
Justin’s Taste Maker Guide
Breakfast:
Nuvit Cafe Bistro, London
Spicy Lamb and Cheese Gözleme
Pimlico Fresh, London
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Brioche
Coffee: Caffeine free for 10 years so rarely step foot in a cafe.
Order: If I were to get a hot drink, it would be a strong mint or ginger tea. No sugar.
Lunch:
Colbeh, London
Order: Mixed Kofte with Green and Red Chilli Sauce
Wong Kei, London
Order: Beef Brisket Ho Fun Soup Noodle and Chrysanthemum tea
Special dinner:
The Delaunay, London
Loud, grande and traditional/classic decor, plenty of seafood.
J. Sheekeys, London
Order: Ham cheese schnitzel, fruit de mer.
Casual dinner:
Kanada-ya, London
Order: Truffle Tonkotsu (Extra Firm Noodles, Soft Boiled Egg, Takana Mustard Greens on the Side). Always crave a noodle soup in the evening, even in summer. Something comforting about that first sip of the broth after a long days work.
Cay Tre, London
Order: Beef Pho with Tripe
Special shoutouts
Bleeker Burger, London - Double Bacon Cheeseburger - best in London
Kam’s Roast Goose, Wan Chai, Hong Kong - 1/2 Roast Goose, Dau Miu with Garlic (Snow Pea Shoots), Jasmine Rice
Din Tai Fung, London/ Hong Kong - Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao, Pork Xiao Long Bao, Hot and Sour Soup, Chilli Oil Cold Cut Chicken and Cucumber
Mercat de l’Olivar, Palma, Mallorca - Grilled Octopus, Bechamel + Potato Puree, Truffle Oil (Super Cheap around 9 Euros)
Kapraow Daeng Thai, Mong Kok, Hong Kong - Chilli Paste Clams, Chicken Feet Salad, River Prawn Tom Yum Soup (Creamy)
Dumbo Marais, Le Marais, Paris - Cheeseburger, Don’t forget the pickled chillies by the tap water - essential!
Los Tacos No.1, New York City - Taco Al Pastor, Flour Tortilla, Con Todo - Don’t forget the salsa bar. Squeeze of lime, one fried dried chilli, both salsa’s. Chase with a bite of radish.
