Wineshark HK Restaurant Review - Yue Kee 裕記大飯店

I have lived in Sham Tseng for over 20 years and has witnessed how the dining business in the neighbourhood has evolved. One thing that does not change is this place still being famous for roasted goose. Many people ask me which one I go most often, and without any doubt it is Yue Kee by far.

As a regular, apparently, we know the owner 華姐 well. But seeing how she spends time and interacting with new customers demonstrate her hospitality and care on services, as well as how much she pays attention to its food and quality. Today we come again, as I want to eat their signature roasted goose after returning from my trip.

Unlike the typical a la carte, this time we order 精選花膠二人餐 ($590 for two). There are two soup choices, and we go for 西洋菜燉陳腎湯. A serving big enough for five to six bowls, the soup is tasty, with the savoury notes of the preserved gizzard combining well the umami of the watercress and pork. Delicate yet flavourful.

Then comes 馳名裕記燒鵝. The Roasted Goose is on standard portion, essentially one quarter of the whole goose, which has been meticulously marinated in unique recipe before putting to grill over charcoal. The crispy skin, moist and flavourful flesh are amazing, with the goose freshly roasted and still hot from the stove.

Next is 花膠花菇扒時令時蔬. The fish maw has been braised well, soft yet retaining the texture of a good bite, while the shiitake is thick and meaty, both paired with a rich oyster sauce contributing to the umami sweetness, together with some Chinese cabbage on the side.

The last one on the set is 百花炸蝦丸, with four pieces in total. The deep-fried prawn balls have a bouncy texture, with a crisp surface but not hard. The seasoning is spot-on so that we can taste the prawn and just the flour or other fillers. Paired with a bit of Thai sweet chili sauce it is another wonderful dish.

Service is very good, with the staff chatting with us and providing complimentary dessert to us, as well as other customers. The bill on the night is $700. Considering the overall experience and food quality, I would rate this restaurant a Good 70 points. Worth trying whether you like roasted goose or not.