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. The truth is, 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 they usually have been closing. So I went again the subsequent day vibrant and early for an early lunch at 11am. The place was truly simple sufficient to seek out. It’s positioned on the ‘Cooked Meals Centre’ throughout the Bowrington Highway Market.
Consider it like macam the hawker centre a part of the market 😁. This additionally means a fairly hustle and bustle environment particularly in the course of 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 checklist is their HK Roast Duck! The #1 high vendor is unquestionably the #1 high factor it is best to attempt while you’re right here. They serve it just a few 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 when you’ve acquired an enormous 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 residence in Singapore, I’ve to say there’s simply one thing exquisitely totally 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 need to name foul on this fowl 😛
I loved the superb Roast Duck with Rice (and in addition ala carte as an facet dish) however I do want I had tried it with noodles as a substitute or maybe even a mixture with Wai Kee’s Soy Sauce Rooster which did look very inviting. Oh effectively, mybe subsequent time
PRO TIP: Make 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 once I noticed it on the menu. However once I appeared round on the different tables, all of the locals have 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 terms of Mutton Curry.
The curry was very flavourful with daring spices and somewhat little bit of a touch of spiciness. However that nice curry flavour goes so effectively with the mutton that has been cooked for hours to attain this stage of supreme tenderness. You’ve heard of fork-tender proper? Properly, this was chopsticks-tender – pulls aside from the bone with little effort!
Finest loved piping sizzling and with a serving of rice and veggies 😀
We’d prefer to remind you to you should definitely have some greens to make sure a well-balanced food plan 😛 They’ve acquired 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 acquired 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!
Properly, no matter you’ve gotten at Wai Kee, you’re virtually 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 setting. Make sure you say hello to the boss of Wai Kee who’s a Muslim convert. Regardless of how busy he appears, he’s at all times joyful 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 info (together with costs, availability of merchandise on menu and Halal standing of multinational) are correct on the time of posting. All images used on this website are property of The Halal Meals Weblog until said in any other case.
Initially posted: fifth October 2018
Up to date: 17 July 2024