Inside Tai Kwun, a trendy new development in Central, situated in the restored Central Police Station compound.

Tai Kwun is a pretty large complex and I wasn’t sure exactly how to find The Chinese Library when I arrived. Fortunately, while I was studying the map at the entrance, a voiced piped up behind me: “Welcome!”

I asked the voice where I could find The Chinese Library and received a surprisingly detailed and courteous response. This treatment continued once I entered the building that houses the restaurant. As I approached these stairs, I was stopped by another Tai Kwun staff member, who asked which restaurant I was visiting, before motioning for me to go upstairs…