Earlier than we dive into this one, I’m simply going to stat by saying that – this was one of many BEST meals I had in Hong Kong. Actually, it was so superior that I went there two days in a row! 😝
Wai Kee was a reputation that saved popping up once we requested y’all for suggestion for makan in Hong Kong. It was clear that Wai Kee was a MUST VISIT!
On my first day in Wan Chai, I used to be a bit late and so they had been closing. So I went again the subsequent day shiny and early for an early lunch at 11am. The place was truly straightforward sufficient to seek out. It’s situated on the ‘Cooked Meals Centre’ throughout the Bowrington Street Market.
Consider it like macam the hawker centre a part of the market 😁. This additionally means a fairly hustle and bustle ambiance particularly throughout the peak hours however belief me – it’s completely value it.
There are some things that Wai Kee is legendary for however undoubtedly prime of the record is their HK Roast Duck! The #1 prime vendor is certainly the #1 prime factor it’s best to attempt whenever you’re right here. They serve it a number of methods together with with rice or noodles… However you’ll in all probability wanna order an additional facet of Roast Duck (or perhaps a entire duck when you’ve received a giant group!) to savour 😀
It may be fairly a rarity to discover a good Halal Roast Duck am I proper? And whereas there are extra choices for us these days even again dwelling in Singapore, I’ve to say there’s simply one thing exquisitely completely different in regards to the Roast Duck I had at Wai Kee.
The roast duck was succulent and a pleasure to chomp down. The pores and skin had a slight crisp to it which was very welcome and added to the feel of this delicacy. There was additionally a skinny layer of duck fats which actually added to the flavour profile. Whereas the duck was very flavourful, there was completely no gamey style which is a serious no-no in my books. Nice information then that we don’t should name foul on this fowl 😛
I loved the wonderful Roast Duck with Rice (and likewise ala carte as an facet dish) however I do want I had tried it with noodles as a substitute or maybe even a combination with Wai Kee’s Soy Sauce Rooster which did look very inviting. Oh nicely, mybe subsequent time
PRO TIP: You should definitely benefit from the tender, juicy Roast Duck with the candy plum sauce that comes with each serving.
One other must-have at Wai Kee is their Curry Mutton. At first, I didn’t assume to do this after I noticed it on the menu. However after I appeared round on the different tables, all of the locals had been having it so which means it’s gotta be good proper!
I had tried HK-style Mutton Curry at one other makan place in Hong Kong (examine my go to to Islam Meals) but when I had to decide on between the 2, I’d say that Wai Kee has the sting in relation to Mutton Curry.
The curry was very flavourful with daring spices and a little bit little bit of a touch of spiciness. However that nice curry flavour goes so nicely with the mutton that has been cooked for hours to realize this stage of supreme tenderness. You’ve heard of fork-tender proper? Effectively, this was chopsticks-tender – pulls aside from the bone with little effort!
Finest loved piping scorching and with a serving of rice and veggies 😀
We’d wish to remind you to make sure to have some greens to make sure a well-balanced weight loss plan 😛 They’ve received some leafy veggies at Wai Kee however when you’re sport, we’d suggest to attempt the Simmered Turnip! Not precisely probably the most flavourful lah however sedap particularly when loved with the curries 🙂
They’ve received different stuff on the menu too like Steamed Fish (topic to availability), Wanton Noodles and even Marinated Duck Wings and Webs when you’re up for it!
Effectively, no matter you have got at Wai Kee, you’re nearly undoubtedly assured a fantastic meal. Plus you get to expertise the way it’s like consuming shoulder to shoulder with the locals in a fairly busy atmosphere. You should definitely say hello to the boss of Wai Kee who’s a Muslim convert. Irrespective of how busy he appears, he’s at all times glad so cease and have a fast chat!
Stall #5 Bowrington Cooked Meals Centre 1/F
Bowrington Street Market, 23 Bowrington Street
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2574 1131
Working Hours:
11.30am til 7.00pm DAILY
This meal we go to ourselves (like macam nameless ah) and pay personal cash one.
All data (together with costs, availability of merchandise on menu and Halal standing of firm) are correct on the time of posting. All photographs used on this web site are property of The Halal Meals Weblog until acknowledged in any other case.
Initially posted: fifth October 2018
Up to date: 17 July 2024
