興記煲仔飯

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.