Monday, December 29, 2008

Wing Lai Yuen

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About


This restaurant has won lots of awards for its duck. I have tried it and think it is delicious, definitely worth the slightly long trip. Other Dishes, like the noodles, are also very good. Its not too expensive either.


The best (and some of the cheapest) dam dam noodles I have ever had. Their noodles are so good, they have a rule that limits each customer to only one bowl of noodles. The crispy duck has also won awards and is really really tasty. If you want to try this, it is good to book it in advance. You can order either half and duck or a whole one. I think almost everything here is delicious, although I would stay away from the overly sweet, award-winning sweet and sour fish. In my opinion, there´s nothing really special about the way they make it, and in general I´m just not really a fan of sweet and sour. There are much better things to try. The kung pao chicken, ants climbing on bean threads, and fish fragrant pork is quite good here; not THAT exceptional but very tasty and solid. Good value here too, although the service is often surly at best.  


Directions


This is a bit far out. Get the KCR from the TST MTR (metro) Station to Hung Hom. You are heading to a huge shopping complex called Whampoa Gardens. There may be maps, or you could ask, at Hung Hom Station. At Whampoa Gardens look for the Gourmet food plaza and go to the first floor.


Alternatively you can take the Hung Hom ferry accross from North Point and Wan Chai.



Whampoa Gardens 8th section 1st floor, Gourmet Building #106-107
San Francisco, CA 94199

Cost


Hk $100-150 per person


Notes


Its worth making a reservation.


Website: www.winglaiyuen.com.hk


 

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