HONG KONG — Hong Kong is a city of gastronomy, every year attracting millions of food-loving travelers from across the globe.

But few visitors are lucky enough to get a peek at what is going on in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant, let alone be a part of the Chinese cooking magic.

Keiko Sakurai of Japan is a rare exception. She has finished courses at dozens of local professional cooking schools and is now regarded as a noted Hong Kong food expert.