This restaurant is located on 1/F of Dorsett Kwun Tong, and I believe it used to have association with the famous Chiu Chow cuisine Ah Hung Delicacies, but checking with the staff they are no longer related now.
The décor and setting have a traditional Chinese restaurant vibe, with lots of bright and gold-colour elements. While it might be a bit old-school, the place is clean and comfortable, with plenty of space between tables. We are seated at the corner.
Starting with a snack, we have Bamboo Charcoal Crispy Tofu ($18 each). The tofu has a crispy thin crust of bamboo charcoal, with some deep-fried garlic scattered on top. Seasoned well, appetizing and flavourful, it is definitely a good complement with icy cold beer.
The Sweet and Sour Pork ($268) has a modern twist, with the deep-fried pork loin served on a large bowl of ice, ensuring the crunchy texture of the pork can be maintained and creating the silky threads from the melted sugar. There are some fresh fruits on the side too to give a bit of acidity and sweetness, nicely matched with the flavours of the sauce used.
Each of us has ordered a soup, with me going for Stewed Bamboo Shredded Chicken with Agaricus Blazei and Conch Head ($88), while my wife has Apricot Juice Pork Lung Stew Soup ($88). The soup is served in a small clay teapot and cup, so it has taken many pourings to finish. But the soup is delicious, rich in flavours. Comparing the two, the pork lung stew soup is our preference.
Obviously, in coming to a Chiu Chow restaurant, we need to sample its Marinated Goose Slices, and we have added Layered Pork Intestine in Aspic as well ($328). The goose meat is tender, infused well with complex flavours but not too salty. The pork intestines are equally good, soft and delicious. The quality of the marinade is on par with what I would expect from Ah Hung.
We finish with Claypot Rice with Red Dates and Eel ($268). A signature dish, it is prepared tableside with the staff re-heating the claypot and then pouring some Chinese liquour on the pot before torching. The nice fragrance from the alcohol has seeped into the rice, with the eel seasoned well and red dates adding a hint of sweetness. It is of a large portion so we cannot finish and has to pack some home.
Service is good, with the staff friendly
and attentive. The overall dining experience is very comfortable and joyful. The
bill on the night is $1,236 which is reasonable as well. While it is a bit far
from the MTR station, it is still a nice place to consider if you are in the
Kwun Tong neighbourhood.
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