Christine Mei Wong
@vibrantveggietable.bsky.social
✨ 2025 James Beard Finalist
🥟 Culinary Wanderer. Dumpling Maker. Storyteller
😀 Let's collaborate!
🌿 Food. Culture. Sustainability
IG @thevibrantveggietable
🥟 Culinary Wanderer. Dumpling Maker. Storyteller
😀 Let's collaborate!
🌿 Food. Culture. Sustainability
IG @thevibrantveggietable
Have you ever tried sapodilla? I was at the market and another customer was buying lots of these. I've never seen them before and got a few, not knowing what they were at the time (I thought they were plums!) It was such a surprise to bite into a fruit and taste a rich caramel-like sweetness
December 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Have you ever tried sapodilla? I was at the market and another customer was buying lots of these. I've never seen them before and got a few, not knowing what they were at the time (I thought they were plums!) It was such a surprise to bite into a fruit and taste a rich caramel-like sweetness
Giant Brussels sprouts or baby cabbages? 😅 Spotted these at the open air fresh market in Taipei where we also saw kohlrabis the size of my head!
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Giant Brussels sprouts or baby cabbages? 😅 Spotted these at the open air fresh market in Taipei where we also saw kohlrabis the size of my head!
I feel so seen at Ijysheng Bakery in Taipei! They have so many Asian vegan bakery items, including lots of savory items. Their glaze looks like a normal egg wash and this sweet potato “yolk” was the perfect grainy texture with the right amount of umami 1000/10 impressed!
📍 Ijysheng, Taipei, Taiwan
📍 Ijysheng, Taipei, Taiwan
November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I feel so seen at Ijysheng Bakery in Taipei! They have so many Asian vegan bakery items, including lots of savory items. Their glaze looks like a normal egg wash and this sweet potato “yolk” was the perfect grainy texture with the right amount of umami 1000/10 impressed!
📍 Ijysheng, Taipei, Taiwan
📍 Ijysheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Oops, I completely forgot I had a Bluesky account. I'm currently trying to wean off of Meta platforms and hope to find an engaged community here. Any vegan foodies, friends who love dumplings, or slow travelers here? Let's connect!
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Oops, I completely forgot I had a Bluesky account. I'm currently trying to wean off of Meta platforms and hope to find an engaged community here. Any vegan foodies, friends who love dumplings, or slow travelers here? Let's connect!
I literally jumped out of my seat while I was picking my way through this salad at a vegetarian restaurant!! Any guesses what it is!? (Hint: It's not an insect)
August 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I literally jumped out of my seat while I was picking my way through this salad at a vegetarian restaurant!! Any guesses what it is!? (Hint: It's not an insect)
Lost in translation 🤣 When possible, I like to check out the menu before going to a restaurant, using Google Translate — I was intrigued by “Bamboo and the Treasure of Life and Death". And " Unicorn Tofu”? Yes, please! Alas, the menu had changed and I never got to find out what they were! 😅
August 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Lost in translation 🤣 When possible, I like to check out the menu before going to a restaurant, using Google Translate — I was intrigued by “Bamboo and the Treasure of Life and Death". And " Unicorn Tofu”? Yes, please! Alas, the menu had changed and I never got to find out what they were! 😅
July 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This tiffin was the best way to bring this Bún Chả home with me, don't you agree? 😋 For details, and the full list of 10 must-try food spots in Hanoi, check out my essential guide on Substack @ TheVibrantVeggieTable (recipes and map included) #tiffin #plantbased #travel
July 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This tiffin was the best way to bring this Bún Chả home with me, don't you agree? 😋 For details, and the full list of 10 must-try food spots in Hanoi, check out my essential guide on Substack @ TheVibrantVeggieTable (recipes and map included) #tiffin #plantbased #travel
FUN FRUIT FACT: Did you know that the "belly button" of a mangosteen shows how many segments are inside? There can be anywhere from 4 to 9 segments in this fruit
#fruit #mangosteen #tropicalfruit
#fruit #mangosteen #tropicalfruit
July 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
FUN FRUIT FACT: Did you know that the "belly button" of a mangosteen shows how many segments are inside? There can be anywhere from 4 to 9 segments in this fruit
#fruit #mangosteen #tropicalfruit
#fruit #mangosteen #tropicalfruit
Heavenly breakfast or breakfast in heaven? Fruit basket buffet with fresh mangosteen, rambutan, and longan (dragon's eye) ✨ #fruit #tropicalfruit
July 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Heavenly breakfast or breakfast in heaven? Fruit basket buffet with fresh mangosteen, rambutan, and longan (dragon's eye) ✨ #fruit #tropicalfruit
Hanoi, you were especially delicious! My Hanoi City Guide is dropping on Substack this Wednesday, have you subscribed yet?
open.substack.com/pub/vibrantveggietable
open.substack.com/pub/vibrantveggietable
July 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Hanoi, you were especially delicious! My Hanoi City Guide is dropping on Substack this Wednesday, have you subscribed yet?
open.substack.com/pub/vibrantveggietable
open.substack.com/pub/vibrantveggietable
Happiness is a bowl of Phở for breakfast—especially when sitting on low plastic stools at a street stall 🍜
📍Vegan Pho Mrs Rose (Phở Chay Cô Hồng) is located near one of Hanoi’s biggest temples, Chùa Quán Sứ
#vegantravel #veganeats #plantbasedtravel #slowtravel
📍Vegan Pho Mrs Rose (Phở Chay Cô Hồng) is located near one of Hanoi’s biggest temples, Chùa Quán Sứ
#vegantravel #veganeats #plantbasedtravel #slowtravel
July 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Happiness is a bowl of Phở for breakfast—especially when sitting on low plastic stools at a street stall 🍜
📍Vegan Pho Mrs Rose (Phở Chay Cô Hồng) is located near one of Hanoi’s biggest temples, Chùa Quán Sứ
#vegantravel #veganeats #plantbasedtravel #slowtravel
📍Vegan Pho Mrs Rose (Phở Chay Cô Hồng) is located near one of Hanoi’s biggest temples, Chùa Quán Sứ
#vegantravel #veganeats #plantbasedtravel #slowtravel
This has got to be my favorite vegan bite in Hanoi! A "pork" crackling that's accurate both in its crisp texture and smoky flavor (it's made out of tofu skin!)
📍Phở Chay An Bình
#vegan #vegantravel #noodlelover
📍Phở Chay An Bình
#vegan #vegantravel #noodlelover
July 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This has got to be my favorite vegan bite in Hanoi! A "pork" crackling that's accurate both in its crisp texture and smoky flavor (it's made out of tofu skin!)
📍Phở Chay An Bình
#vegan #vegantravel #noodlelover
📍Phở Chay An Bình
#vegan #vegantravel #noodlelover
Life lately: Three weeks in Hanoi kicking off my slow-travels soaking in culture, veggie-focused foods, markets, farms, and more. I also started a Substack and YouTube channels. Find me @thevibrantveggietable
July 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Life lately: Three weeks in Hanoi kicking off my slow-travels soaking in culture, veggie-focused foods, markets, farms, and more. I also started a Substack and YouTube channels. Find me @thevibrantveggietable
Words cannot express how deeply honored and humbled by Emmy-nominated @skeeternyc.bsky.social's storytelling of my food journey in the most recent episode of @foodcurated.bsky.social 🌿✨
foodcurated.com/vegan-hong-k...
foodcurated.com/vegan-hong-k...
Vegan Hong Kong Recipes That Honor the Classics – From a James Beard-Nominated Cookbook - Food. Curated.
Discover the beautiful story behind The Vibrant Hong Kong Table cookbook by Christine Wong. Watch our food. curated. film now.
foodcurated.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Words cannot express how deeply honored and humbled by Emmy-nominated @skeeternyc.bsky.social's storytelling of my food journey in the most recent episode of @foodcurated.bsky.social 🌿✨
foodcurated.com/vegan-hong-k...
foodcurated.com/vegan-hong-k...
Pinch me!!! 🥹💕 So humbled and honored to be a James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee in the Vegetable-Focused Cooking category! 🇭🇰 THE VIBRANT HONG KONG TABLE has been an incredible journey and I'm thankful to the team @chroniclebooks.bsky.social for bringing my dream into a beautiful reality ✨🌿
May 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Pinch me!!! 🥹💕 So humbled and honored to be a James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee in the Vegetable-Focused Cooking category! 🇭🇰 THE VIBRANT HONG KONG TABLE has been an incredible journey and I'm thankful to the team @chroniclebooks.bsky.social for bringing my dream into a beautiful reality ✨🌿
POV when your sister mentions she's going to boil dumplings and you jump out of bed to make a full breakfast 😅
February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
POV when your sister mentions she's going to boil dumplings and you jump out of bed to make a full breakfast 😅
What a week it's been! Here are a few pics of my corporate office Lunar New Year dumpling making station 🧧🥟✨
February 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
What a week it's been! Here are a few pics of my corporate office Lunar New Year dumpling making station 🧧🥟✨
Last night someone (Asian) came up to me and asked me if I had a toothpick because I'm Asian 🤣 I don't carry them around with me, but my mom does, haha
January 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Last night someone (Asian) came up to me and asked me if I had a toothpick because I'm Asian 🤣 I don't carry them around with me, but my mom does, haha
Hosted a congee breakfast potluck today — ofc I had to bring my Chinese porcelain spoons 😆
January 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Hosted a congee breakfast potluck today — ofc I had to bring my Chinese porcelain spoons 😆
Lunar New Year festivities begin! Here's a little Year of the Snake tablescape for a news segment I styled 🐍
January 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Lunar New Year festivities begin! Here's a little Year of the Snake tablescape for a news segment I styled 🐍