This small eatery is located in Sai Ying Pun, and as its Chinese name signifies famous for 'rice in clay pot', the local delicacy that the HK people are very fond of, particularly in winter times when the temperature are low. As luck would have it, today the weather suddenly turned quite cold and so it was the perfect time for trying it out.
One thing to remember is that the eatery does not serve dinner, and would close by 4pm, and also not opening on Sun or public holiday. The first thing that got my attention was the expensive cars parked just outside the eatery. And after sitting and observing all those are from the customers in the eatery. They just parked their car outside and enjoyed the meal so apparently it did attract those rich people as well.
We ordered two clay pots, with me going for the Yellow Eel Clay Pot Rice while my wife opting for Frog Clay Pot Rice. Both of them were prepared only upon order and so it took a short while to come, but when opening the lid we both agreed that it was worth waiting. With a good smell of onion and spring onion assaulting our nostril, there is also a nice bean paste aroma. After adding some soy sauce (the staff told us not to add too much) I found the taste is equally nice with the rice having a nice crisp at the bottom while not overly 'burnt'. A really delicious clay pot rice!
The frog legs are also good on the other rice, with the meat firm and having a nice bite while seasoned beautifully, without the sauce overpowering the delicate taste of the frog legs. I think overall the eatery has mastered the clay pot rice, with my only call-out being that for it might be a good idea to ask the customers whether they have any preference/concern for onion to allow adjustment in advance. But for me that does is not an issue.
Some people claimed that the service was not good but I honestly did not think so, and while the eatery might not be particularly impressive on service I would certainly say the staff are friendly. The place is clean and tidy, brightly lit and the washroom is also well-managed and hygienic. There are some interesting cartoons put on the wall and I guess they were from the owner of the eatery. A nice idea and adding a good personal touch to the simple decor.
With the two rice and two iced lemon tea, the price for the meal was $199, which for many might seem a bit on the high side. But overall we all enjoyed the lunch, and considering everything it is fairly reasonable in my opinion. I recommend others to come and try it out.
One thing to remember is that the eatery does not serve dinner, and would close by 4pm, and also not opening on Sun or public holiday. The first thing that got my attention was the expensive cars parked just outside the eatery. And after sitting and observing all those are from the customers in the eatery. They just parked their car outside and enjoyed the meal so apparently it did attract those rich people as well.
Some people claimed that the service was not good but I honestly did not think so, and while the eatery might not be particularly impressive on service I would certainly say the staff are friendly. The place is clean and tidy, brightly lit and the washroom is also well-managed and hygienic. There are some interesting cartoons put on the wall and I guess they were from the owner of the eatery. A nice idea and adding a good personal touch to the simple decor.
With the two rice and two iced lemon tea, the price for the meal was $199, which for many might seem a bit on the high side. But overall we all enjoyed the lunch, and considering everything it is fairly reasonable in my opinion. I recommend others to come and try it out.
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