Time Will Tell
IN GOOD COMPANY
DAVID YIP
Canton porcelain from the 19th century to mid-1900s
A truly wonderful dining experience goes beyond a thoughtfully curated menu, says David Yip. For the chef, restaurateur and food journalist, it is the tableware that sets the tone and mood of the meal. “It shows implicit respect for the guest and also makes a great conversation subject and enriches the entire experience.”
The seasoned host is the owner of a Guangcai famille rose set of classic Canton porcelain pieces dating back to the 19th century. But that’s not all, as his two cabinets of porcelain objets d’art also include Geisha lithophane sets from pre- and post-World War II as well as a set of 24 karat gold cutlery from the early 1900s, among many others.
The Guangcai famille rose set was manufactured in Jingdezhen, a city in the Jiangxi province renowned for its high-quality porcelain, and boasts various unique hand-painted designs produced during the Qing dynasty in Guangzhou. The Geisha lithophane is a white porcelain decorated with a moulded Geisha design.
Yip ran the now-defunct restaurants Bar of Soup, Shiok and underground bar 37+ in Hong Kong, so a meal prepared by him is always a treat. He pulls out all the stops and spares no expense when it comes to serving his best dishes on exquisite chinaware. He shares his affinity with
