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In a city where restaurants rise and fall according to the admittedly fickle tastes of its discerning diners, Yung Kee is a singular success story. Indeed, the Cantonese eatery is something of an institution, having recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Despite being internationally renowned today, its roots, however, are humble to the extreme.
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Having begun as a dai pai dong in 1936, Yung Kee moved to a sturdier location in Wing Lok Street in 1942. Two years later, though, during Hong Kong’s occupation by the Japanese, the site was razed by US bombers and had to be rebuilt. Two decades on, Yung Kee finally found its forever home on Wellington Street, and to mark its landmark 80th year, the restaurant underwent significant renovations.
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“With the new refurbishment, we’ve ensured that each floor provides a different type of atmosphere to suit diners’ different needs,” says third-generation owner Yvonne Kam. “The ground floor is more for light dining, while the first floor has a ’50s / ’60s teahouse vibe. At the top is our formal dining area, replete with a stunning Dragon Phoenix Hall. We’ve even interspersed various pieces of memorabilia and artworks from Yung Kee’s past, so it’s almost like eating within a majestic living-history museum – one that has evolved alongside the city’s rapid culinary development.”
Multiple nods to the restaurant’s legacy are indeed to be found, from the painstakingly restored handcrafted Italian tiles that were fitted on the first floor in 1964 and the original signage that now graces the contemporary bar area, to the beautifully maintained gold-plated, traditional dragon and phoenix statues and custom-made art punctuating the second-floor grand hall.
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Amid this august environment, we kick off our own tasting with a duo of signature dim-sum dishes – Steamed Shrimp and Scallop Dumpling and Supreme Soup Pork Dumpling. The former encompasses delightfully delicate oceanic flavours, while the latter features a single oversized dumpling brimming with soup and a soft pork stuffing.
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Next to arrive is Roasted Pigeon Legs and Stir-fried Pigeon Fillet, an updated combination of two disparate dishes. Here, the plump bird’s legs have been deboned then sewn up, so not one iota of flavour or moisture can escape. Roasted to perfection, each mouthful combines succulent meat with crispy skin. The fillets, meanwhile, are beautifully tender, with the accompanying asparagus slivers and lily bulb petals adding a welcome textural element.
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Another new addition to the menu then hoves into view – Crispy Toast with Mixed Shrimps and Lobster Tail. An elevated interpretation of a dim-sum favourite (shrimp toast), this particular iteration sees the base layer of bread covered with a decadent lobster tail, which is then sprinkled with sakura shrimp for a dash of added texture. Crunchy yet subtly flavoured, this is a guaranteed hit for any shellfish aficionado.
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Rounding out our delicious tasting is a return to that Yung Kee classic – Signature Charcoal Roasted Goose. “The secret behind our iconic roast goose is our Chinese charcoal grill,” explains Kam. “We have the last remaining one in the CBD area, as the government no longer issues new licences for them. By slow-roasting the goose in it, the meat retains a succulent flavour while simultaneously being given a uniquely fragrant smokiness.”
That’s not all, though. The bird in question is no ordinary goose. It’s a purebred black-maned Chinese goose, carefully chosen for its juicy flesh, which is then bathed in a secret marinade that locks in extra flavour. The result is an explosion of fat, meat and saltiness with every bite – a powerfully addictive combination that keeps you coming back for more. Small wonder, then, that this dish, more than any other at Yung Kee, has kept eager epicureans in thrall across the decades.
<a href="http://yungkee.com.hk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yung Kee</a>. 32-40 Wellington Street, Central.&nbsp;(852) 2522 1624. <a href="http://yungkee.com.hk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yungkee.com.hk</a>
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<h6>(Text: Tenzing Thoundup)</h6>

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Yung Kee: A new look at the iconic Cantonese eatery

From pan-fried versions to steamed avatars, dumplings are one of the most iconic and beloved dishes of Chinese cuisine. The Cantonese wonton, though, is a rather more unique offering that can be found throughout the city. Be they stuffed with crunchy shrimps, pork or vegetables, these hearty morsels hold a special place in Hongkongers&#8217; hearts as being the epitome of comfort food. While they can be found on practically every street corner, only a handful merit recognition for their homey flavours and original recipes. Below are a few wonton noodle soup restaurants that top this list.&nbsp;
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Ho Hung Kee 
One of the longest-standing wonton noodle soup restaurants in Hong Kong (founded in 1946), it has earned many accolades and even nabbed a coveted Michelin star during its seventy years of operation. Though its portions are on the smaller side,&nbsp; their&nbsp;flavour-packed wontons filled with fresh crunchy shrimps pack a mighty punch, lovingly topped with al dente noodles in a lightly seasoned broth. 
Price: HK$39 per bowl 
Location: Causeway Bay
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Mak&#8217;s Noodle 
A household name among local gourmands, this Central-set eatery is known to many as the grandfather of wonton noodle soup restaurants. Although first-timers may be deterred by the shockingly small servings, the establishment&#8217;s signature broth and delicious fish-and-shrimp wontons have seen it find favour across the board. 
Price: HK$45 per bowl 
Location: Central
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Lau Sam Kee 
Whether it is wonton noodles in soup or wonton lo mein (where the noodles and a dipping soup are served separately), this eatery cooks up both to perfection. Set in the heart of Kowloon&#8217;s street food Mecca of Sham Shui Po, its wontons are made with a deliciously savoury pork and shrimp filling. The highlight, however, is the accompanying noodles. Being one of the few remaining places that makes their noodles by hand using the traditional method of Jook-Sing (bamboo hitting), Lam Sau Kee&#8217;s signature bouncy egg noodle is definitely a unique cultural treat. 
Price:&nbsp;HK$34 per bowl 
Location: Sham Shui Po
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Mak Man Kee 
Across its half-century legacy, this most eminent of wonton noodle soup restaurants has risen from humble beginnings as a street food cart to become one of Kowloon&#8217;s crowning culinary gems. Located on Parkes Street, Mak Man Kee is known for flavour-packed broths punctuated with wontons that are filled with shrimp, pork and Jinhua ham (a dry-cured ham). Each petite-sized bowl comes brimming with egg noodles and generously-sized wonton.&nbsp; 
Price: HK$36 per bowl 
Location: Jordan
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Yuen Hing Long Noodle House 
The delicious wontons served at this old-timey shop not only imparts a delightful shot of nostalgia, but also aims to satiate your appetite with nary a dash of MSG to be found. Located on Queen&#8217;s Road West, the wonton noodles here are served with an MSG-free pork bone broth that imparts a hint of sweetness to proceedings. Tucked between a pharmacy and a narrow alleyway, it&#8217;s easy to miss if you don&#8217;t watch your step.&nbsp; 
Price: HK$28 per bowl 
Location: Shek Tong Tsui
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Anyone who has lived in Hong Kong long enough know that siu-ngoh, which is Cantonese for roast goose, is an iconic Cantonese dish that, if done right, wins the hearts of any meat lover that appreciates a delicious barbecue dish. With the myriad of siu mei, which translates to roasted meat, restaurants around the city offering seemingly the same dish, it can be confusing as to what makes one stand out from the rest. This are some secrets behind how some of Hong Kong&#8217;s best roast goose dishes are made:
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The oven
Traditionally roast goose is roasted in charcoal ovens, which give the bird its sumptuous crispy skin and tender meat. However, over recent years however, many regulations set by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has made it difficult for restaurants to run a charcoal oven. On top of that, the high cost and lack of space has has led many siu mei owners to modernize their cooking methods and recipes to adopt gas ovens instead. There are only a few places in the city that still uses charcoal ovens, Yue Kee, being one of them insists on keeping up with tradition and as a result has been winning over locals and tourists alike with its aromatic and smoky geese for over 60 years.
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The goose
For any meat dish to be mouth-wateringly delicious, the animal has to be well raised and cooked fresh. Healthy geese feed on grass or rice, which given the lack of farmlands and agricultural landscape in Hong Kong, it isn&#8217;t surprising that geese are imported to Hong Kong from its neighbouring cities in China. According to the food and health bureau, 90% of the total food supply in Hong Kong is imported food. Tin Hung restaurant which has been opened for almost a decade ships their geese in fresh daily from a farm in Foshan while Yue Kee on the other hand raise their own game in a farm in Guangdong where the geese are kept in clean environments and fed raw rice instead of man-made feed. This might explain why both restaurants have both landed a spot on the Michelin guide.
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The marinade
Every restaurant that is worth noting has built a reputation on the long-standing secret recipes that has been kept in the family for generations. But if there is something that is fundamental for any good roast goose, it would be the marinade. Stuffed with staple ingredients like salt, sugar, chinese cooking wine, spices, ginger and spring onioin and sealed in with a skewer. The juices within, called drippings, are then poured out when chopped, and poured over the dish before serving for an extra kick of richness. Some of the richest roast goose in the city with the oldest family recipes are the almost eight decade old Yung Kee and its contender Kam’s whose wonder was&nbsp; the grandson of one of the original Yung Kee members. &nbsp;
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The sauce
A mouth watering goose is not to be served without the iconic plum sauce. Sweet and slightly acidic, the plum sauce acts as a neutralizer to balance out the oil and richness of the goose. Only a fine line or a gentle dip is enough to complement the rich and savory goose. Unlike many other restaurants, Yue Kee makes their plum sauce homemade
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Feature image from Yung Kee restaurant

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Stepping into Madame Fu is like stepping back in time to a grand colonial era. Taking up the entire 8,000 sq.ft of the third floor of the Barracks block at Tai Kwun heritage centre, its long verandahs, cheerful lanterns, plush upholstery, velvet couches, private dining rooms all carefully recreate a slice of the bygone empire.
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With the restaurant separated into seven equally glamorous sections – the Instagrammable Pink Room, the Parisian Grand Cafe, the exclusive tasting room The Artist, the decadent Whisky Lounge, the private Library, the burlesque Fu Bar and the colourful Red &amp; Blue Verandahs, what unifies the space is the unmistakable feeling of luxury that permeates through every nook and corner. Yet, thanks to the creative genius of designer Christian Rhomberg, nowhere does it feel like a stiff-upper-lipped formal space, instead, it is as good for a casual tête-à-tête as it is for a special occasion.
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While the decor has a European vibe to it, the menu however is distinctly Cantonese, putting a modern spin on traditional dishes.&nbsp; First up was the dim sum platter, with crystal shrimp dumpling, mushroom and black truffle dumpling, char siu bao, and seafood and honey pea dumpling. While the char siu bao and seafood dumplings were more style than substance, the true highlight here was the mushroom and black truffle dumpling, with the rich aftertaste of the truffle lingering in the mouth long after the dumpling had been consumed.
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Of the mains, the Iberico Char Siu was a near-perfect combination of sweet succulence and a slightly charred crunchy finish. Meanwhile, the wood ear mushrooms with chilli oil and Shanxi vinegar was quite mild in taste with a hint of umami flavours. Vegetarians may also like the evenly charred wok-tossed broccoli spears with garlic, while the carb lovers will surely find the egg fried wild rice with seasonal vegetables to be a go-to comfort food.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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But while the food at Madame Fu is sophisticated and contemporary, but never too experimental, it&#8217;s the drinks that took us by surprise with their innovation,&nbsp; presentation and perfect balance of flavours. We would particularly recommend Good Fellas to whisky lovers and Madame Fox for sake loyalists. There&#8217;s also Madame Fu&#8217;s Mystery, with secret ingredients, that may appeal to those who want a dash of enigma along with their drink. We, for one, won&#8217;t sip and tell&#8230;
<pre>Madame Fu Grand Cafe Chinois, 3/F, Block Three, Tai Kwun, No. 10 Hollywood Road, Central, <a href="http://www.madamefu.com.hk">www.madamefu.com.hk</a></pre>
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

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Amid the hustle and bustle of Central’s busy streets comes a fine-dining Cantonese cuisinary that has elevated the city’s traditional fare to new heights. We are speaking, of course, of Ying Jee Club, the two Michelin-starred restaurant located on Connaught Road’s Nexxus Building. Part of the ZS Hospitality Group – which owns four other Central-set restaurants including Lee Lo Mei, Moi Moi and Sakana No Aji – it recently upped the epicurean stakes even further with the unveiling of an all-new seasonal tasting menu.
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Personally curated by Chef Siu Hin Chi, the culinary genius who has collected 15 Michelin stars in the past decade, the new tasting menu at Ying Jee Club serves up seven separate courses that each boast a unique flavour profile. Yet, when taken as a whole, the experience is nothing so much as an homage to the very best of Cantonese culinary traditions and ingredients.
The line-up opened with Chilled Sliced Sea Whelk with Jelly Fish and Caviar, Wok-fried Kagoshima A4 Wagyu Beef with Scallion and Soy Sauce. A two-part appetiser that blends succulent seafood morsels with heartier bites of melt-in-your-mouth beef, it deftly showcased Chef Siu’s ability to create dishes that are far greater than the sum of their parts.
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Then it was onto back-to-back lobster courses. First up was Baked Lobster with Cheese and Garlic, which sees baby lobsters baked in a heavenly garlicky concoction and topped with cheese. An umami bomb from start to finish, it served as a perfect counter point to the next dish – Steamed Whole Lobster with Egg White and “Hua Diao”. Here, subtlety was the name of the game, with the steamed egg custard and lobster bites enhanced and sweetened with the judicious use of hua diao, a traditional Chinese yellow wine.
To follow, and in a knowing nod to local appetites, was Braised South African Abalone with Pork Belly and Vegetable in Oyster Sauce. Once again, Chef Siu’s adept handling of his ingredients sees the tender pork belly and delicate abalone merge to form a superbly mouth-watering dish.
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Next to hove into view was Poached Fish Maw with Wolfberry in Chicken Broth, a deliciously wholesome dish that called nothing to mind so much as a childhood favourite reborn – albeit with a fine-dining twist – before the final savoury course arrived tableside: Fried Rice with Barbecue Pork, Roast Duck, Shrimp, Crispy Conpoy and Vegetables. Boasting an amalgam of flavours and textures that came together in a uniquely cohesive manner, this was Cantonese comfort food at its very finest.
To end proceedings on a truly sweet note, the beautifully presented Ying Jee Dessert was unveiled. From the flaky Lotus Seed Paste Puff and Glutinous Dumpling to the decadent Double Boiled Bird’s Nest with Almond Juice, it served as the perfect sampling platter to satiate the sweet tooth of even the most discerning diner.
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The new seasonal tasting menu at Ying Jee Club is priced at HK$1,980 per person. Oenophiles can also opt for the wine pairing menu for an additional HK$600 as well.
Ying Jee Club. Shop G05 G/Fl &amp; Shops 107~108, 1/Fl, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Rd Central.(852)2801 6882. <a href="www.yingjeeclub.hk">www.yingjeeclub.hk</a>

Two Michelin-starred Ying Jee Club unveils sumptuous new tasting menu

As a newly-opened venue for Cantonese opera and other forms of Chinese theatre, the Xiqu Centre unapologetically celebrates the Chinese way of life. Taking the theme even further is the Moon Lok Chinese Restaurant, a traditional Cantonese cuisinary located within the Xiqu Centre.
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Covering an area of 8,000 sq. ft, the restaurant evokes the atmosphere of a Chinese garden, right from its jade-coloured floral painted walls down to its expansive menu. The highlight here is, of course, the succulent signature Peking Duck, that needs to be ordered a day in advance. Prepared in a temperature-controlled ageing oven, it takes more than a day to complete, and the result is tender perfection. The succulent slices of the roast duck come with an array of such accompaniments as finely sliced cucumbers, scallions, radish, ginger, cantaloupe, sweet sauce and thin pancakes.
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But while roasted meat is one of the most popular dishes at Moon Lok Chinese Restaurant, it&#8217;d be a shame not to savour some of their other signature dishes like the Braised Mixed Mushrooms with Fungus, a vegetarian dish featuring elm fungus and yellow fungus, and Fried Rice with Minced Beef, Spring Onion and Garlic, a dish that is inspired by risotto, the Italian variant of rice. Flavourful and non-greasy, the humble rice is easily one of the hidden delights in the menu.
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Of course, as a proud Cantonese restaurant, Moon Lok boasts a comprehensive dim sum menu as well, but this traditional fare has in some cases been given a contemporary twist, in the form of such delicacies as Pan-fried Shredded Radish Cake with Sakura Shrimp, Pan-fried Pork Bun with Black Garlic, Baked BBQ Pork with Aged Orange Peel Pastry, Crab Meat, Mushroom and Basil Spring Roll, etc. Comfortingly familiar yet with a creative twist, each of the dishes at Moon Lok is testimony to the vision of its award-winning executive chef Hui Mei Tak, who has been acclaimed as one of the best culinary geniuses in China.
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It is no surprise, then, that Moon Lok Chinese Restaurant brings the best of Chinese culture and cuisine under one roof – and that&#8217;s indeed a joyful marriage for a restaurant whose name aptly means &#8220;full of happiness&#8221;.

Culture meets Canto cuisine at Moon Lok Chinese Restaurant

It&#8217;s one of the paradoxes of Hong Kong that in the midst of all its towering skyscrapers, old-school British colonial buildings still manage to retain their unique charm and legacy. It is one such heritage site, the Old Marine Police Headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui, that has been the latest to undergo a facelift, re-positioning itself from the former Hullett House to a brand-new hotel, House 1881. Housed within the posh interiors of this hotel is a new Cantonese restaurant, Fortune Villa, that has just opened its doors earlier this year.&nbsp;
<figure id="attachment_44042" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-44042" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-44042" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5.jpg" alt="Fortune Villa" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/5-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-44042" class="wp-caption-text">A mix of contemporary and traditional decor at Fortune Villa</figcaption></figure>
Curious to find out just what sets this restaurant apart in a city that&#8217;s chock-a-block with Chinese cuisine, we headed off to House 1881 on a particularly rainy afternoon. While locating the restaurant turned out to be a bit off a hunt – what with the hotel&#8217;s service staff not being able to help us and a rather nondescript door opening into the restaurant – the interiors proved to be pleasant in a minimalistic way from the moment we stepped in. Replete with Chinese motifs in black lacquer against a stark white backdrop, Fortune Villa&#8217;s decor is traditional with just a hit of modernity, and what it lacks in terms of size, it makes up for it in style and simple elegance. What remained to be seen is if this approach translated to the menu as well.
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The first dish we tried, the Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, was succulent and aromatic, but for a city that loves its dim sums, it may take a bit more to convert Hongkongers into a fan of this particular rendition of a very popular dish. The next item on the menu, the Baked Abalone Puff with Diced Chicken, turned out be quite a revelation. Although similar to a chicken pie in flavour and texture, the addition of the savoury abalone added a buttery goodness to the dish. The Drunken Foie Gras in Chinese Hua Diao Rice Wine proved to be another pleasant surprise, with the softness of the foie gras complementing the crunchiness of the toast in each bite. In contrast, the BB Pigeon in Rice Wine Sauce turned out to be a difficult dish to consume, with the bony bits of the pigeon somewhat distracting the diner from the juicy meat.
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In fact, meat lovers can forgo the pigeon completely and opt for the Barbecued Iberico Pork Fillets with Honey Sauce instead. Essentially an interpretation of the popular Cantonese dish char siu pork, here the meat was tender, aromatic and served in convenient bite-sized portions. But while it was flavourful in its own right, it does need a bit more finesse before it can compete with some of the better renditions of this much-sought-after dish at other Chinese restaurants.
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Moving on to desserts, then, the Yin-yang Sesame Rolls were as pleasing to look at as they were to consume. Made with both black and the somewhat rarer white sesame seeds, Fortune Villa&#8217;s version of this popular dessert is both finely layered and mildly sweet and works just fine even for those without a sweet tooth.
<figure id="attachment_44046" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-44046" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-44046" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7.jpg" alt="Fortune Villa" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1-7-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-44046" class="wp-caption-text">Yin-yang Sesame Rolls</figcaption></figure>
With so many Cantonese restaurants vying for attention, it&#8217;s no doubt difficult for yet another Chinese restaurant to make its mark in an already saturated market. It&#8217;s only fair to say that, being the newest kid on the block, Fortune Villa is still trying to find its niche. And once it does, it&#8217;ll be a restaurant to watch out for.&nbsp;
Text: <a href="mailto:suchetana@itotalmedia.com">Suchetana Mukhopadhyay</a>

Fortune Villa: Canto cuisine in colonial setting with contemporary flair

The 128-year-old Lin Heung Tea House is Hong Kong’s oldest dim sum restaurant. But rumours are abound that we may be losing this culinary gem next year when its lease expires. If true, Hong Kong foodies will have to look elsewhere for their dian xin fix. Luckily, there are still plenty of other options. We’ve listed five standout dim sum restaurants you have to try.
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<a href="http://www.maxims.com.hk/en/search/restaurantsearch.asp?id=265&amp;m=2">City Hall Maxim’s Palace</a>
If you want an authentic dim sum experience, look no further than City Hall Maxim’s Palace. Elegant it is not, but there’s definitely an old-world charm to the cacophonous chattering, tightly packed tables and trolley-style service. If you’re a novice, don’t worry. Just walk up to the roving trolley ladies and check out the dishes on offer. Aim to arrive early as this place fills up fast!
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<a href="http://www.timhowan.com/">Tim Ho Wan</a>
In 2009, Chefs Mak Kwai Pui and Leung Fai Keung partnered up to open Tim Ho Wan, a modest 20-seater dim sum restaurant in Mong Kok. It acquired its first Michelin star just one year later, propelling the establishment to gastronomic superstardom. Known informally as the cheapest Michelin star restaurant in the world, this no-frills establishment now has multiple locations across Hong Kong and South East Asia.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-31366 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views.jpg" alt="Tin Lung Heen in Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong matches great dim sum with fantastic views" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tin-Lung-Heen-in-Ritz-Carlton-Hong-Kong-matches-great-dim-sum-with-fantastic-views-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
<a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/hong-kong/dining/tin-lung-heen/more">Tin Lung Heen</a>
Perched on the 102nd floor of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Hong Kong, Tim Lung Heen is the highest dim sum restaurant on our list, and perhaps the most expensive. But it’s worth every cent. This one Michelin star eatery serves top-notch dishes crafted from fantastically sourced ingredients. The panoramic views of Victoria Harbour further elevate the experience. Don’t forget to try their signature barbecue Iberian pork char siu.
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<a href="http://fooklammoon-grp.com/en">Fook Lam Moon</a>
This discrete dim sum restaurant in Wanchai is a great place for celebrity spotting. On some days you’ll even find paparazzi hanging around the building’s entrance, hoping to get an exclusive shot. But don’t assume it’s all flash and no substance. Fook Lam Moon serves top-quality dim sum bites with impeccably attentive service.
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<a href="https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/dining/hong-kong-disneyland-hotel/crystal-lotus-restaurant/">Crystal Lotus</a>
Located inside Hong Kong Disneyland, this is a fantastic dim sum option for families with little kids who are visiting the amusement park. Remember to book your reservation as far in advance as possible or you may find it’s fully booked. But if you’re lucky enough to nab a table, prepare to enjoy Disney-themed specialities such as Mickey’s Seafood Glutinous Pancakes and Baymax Buns.

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When it comes to Cantonese cuisine, is there anything more iconic than dim sum? Whether they’re steamed or fried, savoury or sweet, these perfectly proportioned morsels are delightful no matter how you slice it – and that’s probably why most chefs won’t fiddle with the recipes. If you’re going to modernise dim sum, you’d better give it some finesse.
Dim Sum Library, an Aqua Restaurant Group fixture, has done just that. Conveniently located in Pacific Place, the restaurant taps into the creative side of traditional Cantonese fare. Here, dumplings are revamped and repackaged with new ingredients, textures and flavours.
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Master chef Leung Kwok-wah, who boasts 15 years of experience, uses centuries-old Chinese recipes to present classic dim sum favourites in a brand new light. It’s not just about the food, though. The black and gold decor harks back to the elegant Art Deco style of the 1920s, all with a Chinese twist – certainly not your grandmother’s dim sum, with its push carts and frenzied atmosphere.
Dim Sum Library’s stunning Chinoiserie cocktail bar near the front of the restaurant has an air of elegance. One of the best-known creations by in-house mixologist Simone Rossi is the signature One Thousand Years of Song cocktail. Jasmine tea-infused gin is blended with chilled white peach puree, yuzu and lemon juice, and finished with a delicate egg white foam. The sweet and citrusy flavours balance the silky texture on top.
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The options for dim sum, rice, noodles and other mains (plus vegetarian-friendly alternatives) were diverse. Their version of har gau was made from translucent black truffle wrappers, generously stuffed with shrimp and truffles served up neatly in a rectangular dim sum basket. The earthy flavour and intense aroma of the truffles make this dish a definite must-try.
The dan dan xiao long bao was equally vibrant in flavour. Although altogether a distinct dish, each bite delivered the unforgettable taste of dan dan noodles – here packed into a soupy dumpling. The minced pork, flavoured with a hint of Sichuan spice and peanut bits, was bundled in an intensely orange dumpling skin. This creative spin on a classic dish did not go unappreciated.
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The black garlic siu mai pork dumpling – a traditional pork dumpling topped with fish roe and unsuspectingly stuffed with a whole piece of black garlic – was a true delight. Long a local favourite, this umami-packed dish yielded an intense sweetness rounded out by a distinctly Japanese taste.
The Hokkaido king crab and sea urchin spring rolls were cut in half and served upright on a black slate atop a drizzle of Japanese kewpie mayonnaise. Each piece was stuffed with flaky crab meat and dotted with dollops of sea urchin paté, which provided a pungent flavour.
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The fried French sea bass fillet with preserved black olives, sautéed with brown enoki mushrooms and roughly cut kalian stems, was presented in a crispy taro basket. The flavours and textures of the boneless fish convened well on the palate, aided by the crunch of the vegetables.
The Iberico pork fried rice with Sakura shrimp and fennel seeds, paired with small cubes of zucchini and garnished with dried shrimp, was served in large proportion. However, unlike the previous dishes, this one was nothing exceptional.
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Dessert more than made up for it, though. The signature lava chocolate mochi was served piping hot – a gooey helping of glutinous rice filled with rich molten chocolate and topped with finely ground peanut powder. This dessert was a delightful modern interpretation of the traditional sesame paste-filled glutinous rice dumplings.
At Dim Sum Library you won’t go home hungry nor disappointed. Ingredients of the highest quality were incorporated with restraint and balance, with traditional dishes never taken too far beyond the point of recognition. Overall, this impressive venue is perfect for a quick, casual dim sum fix in stylish surrounds.
DIM SUM LIBRARY 
Address: 124, Level 1, Pacific Place, Admiralty 
Tel: 3643 0088 
<a href="http://dimsumlibrary.com.hk/">http://dimsumlibrary.com.hk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Text: Simran Mirpuri 
Photos: Gigi Ip, Dim Sum Library

Tag: cantonese cuisine