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. In actual fact, it was so superior that I went there two days in a row! 😝
Wai Kee was a reputation that stored popping up after we requested y’all for advice 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 they usually had been closing. So I went again the following day shiny and early for an early lunch at 11am. The place was truly simple sufficient to search out. It’s positioned on the ‘Cooked Meals Centre’ inside the Bowrington Highway Market.
Consider it like macam the hawker centre a part of the market 😁. This additionally means a reasonably hustle and bustle ambiance particularly through the peak hours however belief me – it’s completely value it.
There are some things that Wai Kee is known for however undoubtedly high of the listing is their HK Roast Duck! The #1 high vendor is unquestionably the #1 high factor it is best to attempt once 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 complete duck should you’ve bought 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 concerning 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 significant no-no in my books. Nice information then that we don’t need to name foul on this fowl 😛
I loved the superb Roast Duck with Rice (and likewise ala carte as an facet dish) however I do want I had tried it with noodles as an alternative or maybe even a mixture with Wai Kee’s Soy Sauce Hen which did look very inviting. Oh properly, mybe subsequent time
PRO TIP: Be sure you 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 regarded round on the different tables, all of the locals had been having it so meaning 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 just a little little bit of a touch of spiciness. However that nice curry flavour goes so properly with the mutton that has been cooked for hours to attain this stage of supreme tenderness. You’ve heard of fork-tender proper? Nicely, this was chopsticks-tender – pulls other than 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 food plan 😛 They’ve bought some leafy veggies at Wai Kee however should you’re recreation, 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 bought different stuff on the menu too like Steamed Fish (topic to availability), Wanton Noodles and even Marinated Duck Wings and Webs should you’re up for it!
Nicely, no matter you have got at Wai Kee, you’re nearly positively assured an incredible meal. Plus you get to expertise the way it’s like consuming shoulder to shoulder with the locals in a reasonably busy setting. Be sure you say hello to the boss of Wai Kee who’s a Muslim convert. Irrespective of how busy he appears, he’s all the time completely happy so cease and have a fast chat!
Stall #5 Bowrington Cooked Meals Centre 1/F
Bowrington Highway Market, 23 Bowrington Highway
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 multinational) are correct on the time of posting. All photographs used on this web site are property of The Halal Meals Weblog except said in any other case.
Initially posted: fifth October 2018
Up to date: 17 July 2024
