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This photo taken on May 13, 2021 shows a dish called "zucchini flower with snow chrysanthemum, diplomat cream, guava sorbet and local honey mousse" after being presented by Vicky Lau, the only female chef in Asia with a double Michelin star, during a photo session at her restaurant Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong. - Despite the institutional status bestowed by her double Michelin star, Vicky Lau says the battle to improve gender parity in the male-dominated world of professional kitchens is a long way from won -- but small victories bring her hope. - TO GO WITH HongKong-China-lifestyle-food-gender,INTERVIEW by Jerome TAYLOR (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) / TO GO WITH HongKong-China-lifestyle-food-gender,INTERVIEW by Jerome TAYLOR (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images)