Full Meal - How social media has shaped the London food landscape: Kar-Shing (Ks_ate_here)

Your professional life is sometimes so ingrained in the way you view the world,  sometimes  you have to remind yourself that not everyone is up to speed on the things you may consider elementary, so for me that's the London food scene. But something that has changed the way we all view the world is social media. When it comes to food that normally means that pizza you're eyeing up - Or that restaurant that looks perfect for a date night.

Kar-Shing or ‘Ks_ate_here’ is the person whose photos you would have been saving, sharing and commenting on over the last decade and his influence in shaping the London food scene is undeniable.  

His intention are still as pure as when he uploaded his first post -  “most people eat 3 meals a day, I just choose mine wisely and share them on instagram” he says with a smile. 

His knowledge of the food industry extends beyond just posting photos though, working in his parents restaurant most his formative years before moving to London to work in the financial sector.

In our conversation we talk about societal changes in the ways we can now enjoy food since the rise of social media and how it's been a major driving force in shaping the landscape of London. 

 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ks_ate_here/?hl=en-gb

 

I've selected some of the best bits from this full episode or as I call it, the 'meal' and created some podcast 'snacks' & 'nibbles' if you're short on listening time.

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