The mouth-watering aroma of egg waffles drew passersby to a community art space in Yau Ma Tei two weekends ago. At the fragrance's source was Ng Yuk-fai, better known as 'Uncle Egg-Waffle'.
He was behind his wooden cart and charcoal stove and making the beloved snack he has spent 30 years perfecting.
The 74-year-old had been selling his speciality in Tai Hang until last year when he was arrested for unlicensed hawking.
He has had all his equipment confiscated seven times over the years. His plight made headlines after his customers rallied round him, but to no avail.
Yet on that recent Saturday, he wasn't trying to make a comeback as a hawker. He was there to share the basics of waffle-making, and his experiences as a hawker, with a class of 12 street food lovers.
The workshop was co-organised by the Wan Chai Street Market Concern Group and the Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese.
