All reviews of category "Cantonese"
📍 Hong Kong Causeway Bay
A comfortable environment | Delicious food at this dai pai dong 🇭🇰🥘
I found this restaurant through a Hong Kong YouTuber’s introduction, which is different from the typical dai pai dong on the streets of Kowloon.
This one has a pretty nice indoor setting 👍🏻 with private rooms and air conditioning, very similar to the regular stir-fry shops in Taiwan.
On Friday night, I met up with my Hong Kong friends at this restaurant, and it’s recommended to call ahead to make a reservation! After about 7 PM, there is a long line outside.
After ordering, you have to wait a while before the dishes are served.
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Dish Ordered:
🎖️ Golden Medal Mixed Sausage Clay Pot Rice ($178):
The clay pot rice in Hong Kong is really amazing!
This dish is definitely worth the half-hour wait 😆
When it’s served, the staff will pour the sauce and mix it evenly. The seasoning is fantastic, with plenty of crispy rice crust, which pairs very well with the sausage and Brussels sprouts.
We finished this huge pot of clay pot rice in no time 🤤
🥬 Silver and Golden Egg Minced Pork with Seasonal Greens - Kai-lan ($108):
There are several vegetables to choose from, including spinach, choy sum, and kai-lan.
When it arrives at the table, it’s a massive plate! The kai-lan is stewed in the sauce of century egg, salted egg, and mushrooms.
It’s very appetizing and delicious, and goes well with rice.
🐖 Sweet and Sour Pork with Sugar Coating ($138):
This is my absolute favorite dish! I still miss it very much.
I thought it would taste like sweet and sour pork, but the outer layer is genuinely sugar-coated 🤤🤤🫶🏻.
The texture is rich, slightly sweet from the sugar coating and has the sour-sweet flavor of sweet and sour pork, which really enhances the meat’s quality.
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Would I visit again: Yes!
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Note:
🔸 A 10% service charge applies for dining in.
🔸 Credit cards can only be used for bills over 500 HKD.
Location: Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
On a holiday evening, I came here and was surprised by the long line of people waiting. But there are three large dining areas for indoor seating, so I thought, okay, let’s wait! Fortunately, I didn’t have to wait too long, about 30 minutes, which is acceptable.
🌟 Stewed Chicken and Mushrooms Claypot Rice
Claypot rice is a very characteristic dish of Hong Kong. Once the lid is opened, there are a series of things to do: pour the sauce, mix it up. However, since I’m not a big fan of a lot of crispy rice, I started eating quickly. After mixing, it felt a bit like fried rice but with lots of ingredients. The mushrooms and chicken were well-seasoned; I personally think this flavor suits my taste.
🌟 Lap Cheong Claypot Rice (Beef)
There are three types of meat to choose from. I initially had high expectations for this because I saw many videos recommending it. However, to me, the lap cheong (cured sausage) tasted a bit too strong. The sausage I really like had too heavy a wine flavor. I didn’t really love it, but if someone enjoys bold flavors, they would probably love it.
🌟 Hing Kei Fried Oyster Cake
I think it resembles a fried oyster cake. You need to eat it quickly as soon as it’s served. The portion is quite substantial. Five of us ordered one serving, and we didn’t finish it. When it gets cold, it becomes super oily. Though it seems quite famous, I personally feel it’s okay not to order it.
Before arriving in Hong Kong, I already knew that Xingji Claypot Rice was very famous, so I came here to eat with my friend who lives in Hong Kong. I originally thought the place would be like a snack shop, but I actually feel it's quite similar to the hot stir-fry restaurants in Taiwan. Besides claypot rice, there are a lot of dishes or soups to choose from. However, the main dish that the restaurant focuses on is claypot rice.
This time, I ordered the restaurant's signature dish: Goose Liver, Pork Intestine, and Chicken Claypot Rice. When it's just out of the pot, it's recommended to drizzle a little soy sauce on it, then cover it and let it steam for 1-2 minutes. At this point, the rice will be just right in moisture, while also absorbing the aroma and saltiness of the soy sauce. If it's steamed for too long, the whole claypot rice will become too dry, which isn't very tasty.
The chicken was fine, quite tender, but it was rather average in terms of flavor. However, it was my first time trying goose intestines, and here the goose intestines aren't actually the intestines of the goose but rather some of its organs or other parts stuffed into sausages. The texture has a slight fishy taste, but because it's been marinated, the flavor is very salty and quite oily, which I'm not a big fan of. But it was just a chance to try something new!🤣
#Taipei Grand Hotel
#Jinghua Xuan
It's been a long time since I visited the Zhongshan District. After celebrating the Lunar New Year, I thought I’d take a chance by heading to the Grand Hotel's [Jinghua Xuan] for lunch on a weekday. I got lucky; there was one group of no-shows, and I was unexpectedly able to dine there.
Jinghua Xuan is renowned for its new-style Cantonese cuisine and is a Michelin recommended restaurant recognized with the OAD Asian Top 100 award in recent years.
As for the tea, based on the recommendation from the staff, I ordered the "Concubine Oolong Tea," which indeed has a fragrant aroma and is sweet and smooth to drink.
For the roasted meats, I found the pork a bit dry personally, but the oil chicken was tender and juicy.
The Hong Kong-style braised beef ribs in Zhu Hou sauce: I heard this is a classic dish; it utilizes a unique Guangdong seasoning sauce paired with well-braised beef ribs, resulting in a special rich aroma.
The Typhoon Shelter fried king prawns: I personally really like the texture here; it's crispy and spicy, and even after eating a lot, it doesn't feel greasy. The king prawns are truly large (I actually forgot to take a photo).
The pan-fried crispy noodles with chives and shredded meat: This dish was ordered out of curiosity since someone had never tried it before, but honestly, it could be skipped.
Overall, this experience was nothing short of wonderful; from the food to the service to the dining environment, it was a beautiful dining experience. It was truly worth the visit!
I am someone who really enjoys eating roasted meat bento boxes. Whenever I discover a potentially good roasted meat shop, the first thing I order is definitely the three treasure rice, because it’s the quickest way to sample all the meat options.
Since I haven't tried authentic Cantonese roasted meat, I describe it based on Taiwanese standards (according to a Hong Kong friend who has lived in Taiwan for a long time, he hasn't found a genuine Cantonese roasted meat shop in Taiwan yet 🤣). The char siu itself is on the sweeter side, and the meat is primarily lean, making it feel quite substantial. The oil chicken is very tender and served with crispy shallots. As for the duck, the skin is a bit moist and not very crispy, but the meat retains the right amount of moisture; otherwise, a lot of roasted meat shops serve duck that is a bit too dry. The other side dishes in the bento are just average.
However, I think what’s impressive about this shop is the soup. They use the leftover parts of the duck to make the broth, which has a mysterious aroma of roasted duck. I personally love it!
#Open During the New Year
Business hours: Open regularly except for New Year's Eve to the second day of the New Year.
Dian Ba Cantonese Restaurant is located in the alleys of the Eastern District in Taipei City, with the nearest MRT station being Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, Exit 4, about a 2-minute walk away. Dian Ba specializes in Cantonese cuisine and offers exquisite Hong Kong-style dim sum. The Zhongxiao branch is the second store opened by Dian Ba this November. The Dian Ba group also includes Dian 8 and Dian Ba Snacks, totaling three brands.
The restaurant has a large number of seats, with two seating areas: front and back. Most are four-person tables, and the back area features large round table private rooms. The decor style is modern and refined, unlike typical Chinese restaurants, with a low-saturation aesthetic of white, brown, and gray, popular among social media influencers.
Ordering is done by scanning a QR code with your phone, and payment is made after the meal. Cash and credit cards are accepted, and there is a service charge.
Today, we ordered quite a few dishes, and my thoughts are written below the photos ⬇️
Overall, the food quality is quite good, service, and speed of serving are average. Considering this new and spacious place in the Eastern District, it justifies the price (about 20% higher for the decor? 🤣), but I probably won’t come often due to my budget constraints.
The traditional Cantonese method of making pure rice paper is passed down and made fresh on the spot. Steamed healthily and deliciously, with less salt and oil, allowing everyone to enjoy tasty and healthy rice rolls is what the shop strives for, and it's really great and delicious.
Every time, it’s fresh shrimp and fresh oysters plus more shrimp, all fresh and large. The soft and chewy rice rolls, combined with a bit of vegetables and egg, are finally drizzled with the shop's homemade sauce and a finishing touch of chili—it's truly very delicious.
It’s so good that I directly bought the shop's homemade chili. Next time, I want to try the red oil dumplings that were sold out today.
I haven't had Hong Kong-style cuisine in a long time, and it just so happens that there's a restaurant at the Fuhai Resort Hotel in Kaohsiung. If I hadn't eaten there, I wouldn't have known how amazing it is. Of course, it may have been adjusted to suit Taiwanese tastes to some extent.
The roasted duck is absolutely fantastic. The duck skin is crispy and fragrant, while the meat is incredibly tender with just the right amount of sweetness. For the mouth-watering chicken, the chicken meat is equally tender, paired with the sweet and sour mouth-watering sauce, which truly makes you want to keep taking another bite.
As for the lo mein, I haven't had many that I enjoyed in Taiwan, but this restaurant's lo mein is slightly wetter, which I think aligns better with Taiwanese preferences. The shrimp-flavored stir-fried cabbage might be the best I've had in recent years; I believe the quality of the cabbage plays a significant role. The cabbage used is very plump and naturally sweet, and combined with the shrimp paste, it’s incredibly delicious.
Since the restaurant is located in the hotel, the space is very spacious and can also be used as a banquet hall, so I highly recommend coming here with a big group of friends!
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, we went to celebrate my grandmother's birthday at a restaurant. As soon as we entered, it was quite dark, and we were immediately led to a private room, not entirely sure if there were any dining areas inside. We had pre-ordered some dishes, and once we were seated, the food was served very quickly.
Each dish was above standard! The salt and pepper ribs were savory and flavorful, the crispy fish skin was crunchy without being greasy, and the tofu pancakes were moist and delicious!
Later, we added some side dishes, and the rice rolls had a rich texture! The shrimp fillings were all very fresh~ The spicy oil dumplings were substantial, and the sauce was well-prepared! I was so full, but I couldn’t resist eating the turnip cake and fried rice! For the birthday, we were given longevity peaches, and for the Mid-Autumn Festival, we received custard mooncakes, both of which were quite nice!
Overall, the service was friendly and thoughtful, and we had an enjoyable dinner.
Environment
The environment inside the store is comfortable and clean. There aren't many seats available for dining, so it’s advisable to call ahead during peak meal times 📞. However, the tables are quite small, and if you order many dishes, it easily fills up the entire table.
Dishes
📍 Pepper Pig Stomach Chicken 💰 460
As soon as it arrives at the table, you can smell the aroma of pepper. The dish contains some chicken and pig stomach, and you can choose to add vegetables. A full pot is perfect for 3-4 people to enjoy together.
📍 Cantonese Sausage Fried Rice 💰 120
The flavor is good but a bit on the salty side.
📍 Stir-Fried Beef Ho Fun 💰 150
Highly recommended for its wok hei (breath of the wok), the taste is rich, and the beef is tender.
📍 Twin Flavors Cheung Fun 💰 90
Half with beef and half with shrimp, the cheung fun has a crispy skin. However, the texture is very soft and mushy; I personally wouldn't recommend it.
📍 Native Chicken 💰 200
You can add some chicken to the pot, achieving a sense of freedom with chicken.
📍 Spicy Pork Intestines with Chili 💰 218
If you love pork intestines and can handle spicy food, order this because it’s really spicy and flavorful. Those who enjoy spicy food will find it very satisfying, and the intestines are quite tasty.
📍 Shrimp with Egg 💰 108
The egg is very delicious, smooth, and aromatic. The shrimp 🦐 tastes fairly ordinary with not much shrimp flavor, but the texture is chewy.
Parking
The restaurant is located near the Lugang Tianhou Temple, and there is no designated parking lot nearby 🅿️. You need to park on the roadside, and there are many areas with white lines available. Riding a scooter 🛵 is somewhat more convenient.
Service
The service attitude and speed of meal delivery provide a very comfortable dining experience. The ordering method is through QR code, and payment is made after the meal. Besides cash 💰, it also supports Line Pay and Taiwan Pay, so you don’t need to carry a wallet to fill your stomach.