HONG KONG FOOD: How MUTTON CURRY became this neighbourhood's FAVOURITE dish

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • Wai Kee 清真惠記, in Bowrington Cooked Food Centre has a fascinating history that is unlike anywhere else in the city. In this episode we get stuck into this halal Chinese Islam restaurant's most famous dish whilst asking the question: What really is Chinese food?
    VIDEO CREDITS-
    Written, produced, filmed, edited, hosted and original music by Sam Evans
    Assistant videographer: Vienne Leung-Evans
    Executive producer: Vienne Leung-Evans

Komentáře • 269

  • @ceciliac2225
    @ceciliac2225 Před rokem +55

    If I live in HK, I don’t have to cook. So many choices and excellent prices.

    • @BomberFletch31
      @BomberFletch31 Před rokem +7

      It's not uncommon for people there to dine out most of the time, partly due to the long hours that people work and the easy availability of eateries everywhere in HK.

    • @ometofu
      @ometofu Před rokem +3

      Plus u won’t have a kitchen.

    • @ceciliac2225
      @ceciliac2225 Před rokem +1

      @@ometofu Condos in HK have no kitchens?

    • @canicetang8837
      @canicetang8837 Před rokem +4

      @@ceciliac2225 Open kitchen (often has a built-in washer/dryer) with a mosquito flat of 300 square feet or sometimes even below 200 square feet would be only large enough for one cooking element, half-size fridge and everything on the tiny side. There is no incentive to cook after a long day of work with a tiny flat returning home only to sleep.

    • @ceciliac2225
      @ceciliac2225 Před rokem +2

      @@canicetang8837 I have to say HK architects are very creative, manage to design 200-300 sq. ft. into self contained living quarters. These units (capsules) are sold for gazillion $.

  • @madszwzteo5619
    @madszwzteo5619 Před rokem +29

    My husband and I returned home after 3 years abroad. We loved eating out. We stayed for 2 months and had different meals almost everyday. The Bowrington mutton curry is my husband’s favourite. Can’t wait to return to HK again soon. Hong Kong is a wonderful walking city. So much to see, so much to eat, and such so much to do.. the city, the walking trails, the islands, not forgetting the shopping!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing, I think your husband has excellent taste and I hope you get to revisit some of your favourite spots when you return to Hong Kong. It certainly is a great walking city, with so much to eat and do!

  • @winnieleung1871
    @winnieleung1871 Před rokem +21

    Sam, I've been in HK for 70 long years since birth, but never been there! Must try the mutton some day! Thanks for your introduction!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Winnie, and can’t recommend this place enough, it’s a true Bowrington food institution!

  • @Kevindiesel
    @Kevindiesel Před rokem +5

    Was just about to head to bed, but now I gotta watch some Hong Kong 'Hoods! Thanks Sam!

  • @yukjeanlee1
    @yukjeanlee1 Před rokem +5

    Thank you Sam again for another great video of Hong Kong.
    Haven't seen much of your videos so hoping you will be posting more as HK rules have now relaxed so will be visiting soon 😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for the arching Jean. Glad you enjoyed and we’re trying to put more out. Either way, more coming soon!

  • @SatishKumar41
    @SatishKumar41 Před rokem +4

    Both this video and the food covered were surprising. Look forward to more such surprises in the future. Hong Kong is so much more than what it looks like from the outside. Thank you Sam and team. Keep up the good work.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thank you as always Satish for your kind message- yes, yet another local gem that uncovers a different side of HK! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @lwkcwtlok2355
    @lwkcwtlok2355 Před rokem +1

    Hi Sam, lovely to see a passionate gwei-lo recommending Hong Kong local food, love all your videos, and thanks a lot for your passion for introducing all the local treats and you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy Hong Kong food. Tell you what I am a local and your videos do introduce me to many local places I have never been. Thanks for all the hard work and looking forward to many more videos from you!!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and your kind words, much appreciated! Very glad we can introduce even Hongkongers to local places they may not have yet been. More videos coming soon!

  • @francislee1854
    @francislee1854 Před rokem +2

    so happy to see ur videos again... we miss them, really !

  • @John-K-N
    @John-K-N Před rokem +8

    You have the arm-waving-for-service technique down like a true Hong Konger, Sam. Delightful video as always. 😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Haha cheers as always John! Much appreciated! The arm waving will continue

  • @carolwu171
    @carolwu171 Před rokem +1

    Good to see u Sam, wish u are well, another great video, and Im hungry !

  • @mmlreview
    @mmlreview Před rokem +3

    Thank you Sam, really love your videos.
    I'm sure you've read this before, if time and schedule allows please more videos ❤❤❤

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much for the support! More videos on the way!❤️

  • @vhyleung
    @vhyleung Před rokem

    Hey Sam, a link from your japanguide 3 day road trip in Kyushu video redirected me here. I returned recently from our trip there and just wanted to say a big thank you for that marvelous video. I have to say I was extremely excited from watching your guide before getting to go, and very happy to say the trip was as great as you presented it to be in the video, the likes of Beppu, Yufuin, and Kurokawa Onsen. Happy to see you continue killing it here, now in my hometown of HK. Cheers to you!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Hi Victor, that's awesome that you found me through the japan-guide videos, they bring back such good memories of my years living in Japan! Hope you enjoyed your time in Kyushu and glad the video helped- it's such a marvellous place! Also thanks for the kind words about this channel, really happy you're enjoying it!

  • @dy7023
    @dy7023 Před rokem

    Thank you Sam for introducing us to Bowrington area. Will visit there for sure next time! Great videos about HK food, love you posting the prices of the dishes too.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching, and glad you're enjoying the videos. We'll certainly keep on posting the prices!

  • @pakfunwu6579
    @pakfunwu6579 Před rokem

    Thank you for your sharing Hong Kong’s food and everything 👍🏻😊👍🏻
    I feel very familiar and warm as I watch your video.Especially I am in overseas now.
    Support you and your sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the kind words! I'm happy you're enjoying our videos, and more are on the way soon!

  • @tonytony3895
    @tonytony3895 Před rokem +1

    Your presentations are always highly interesting to watch, excellent narrative and photography. Thank you very much and take care.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Tony, for the kind comment. Glad you’re enjoying our videos! 🙏

  • @simplyandco
    @simplyandco Před rokem

    Good to see you back! Can't wait to try this restaurant. Been passing in front the market for a MONTH, without knowing the gem that was inside!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching Mythily. I urge you to check it out, and do let us know what you think!

  • @draglionz
    @draglionz Před rokem +2

    Thank you Sam for Vlog and introducing new place to eat... Keep Eating delicious foods.

  • @martynl2015
    @martynl2015 Před rokem

    I enjoyed watching your latest video, the food centre looks an interesting place to visit when I eventually get to visit HK.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks Martyn. Yes this place is another local gem that a lot of people don’t know about!

  • @lee1207lee
    @lee1207lee Před rokem

    thank you for sharing, that's really nice 😋👍🏼

  • @Teomihaic
    @Teomihaic Před rokem +1

    Another nice and useful video. Still wait to come back again to HK. Definitely i will follow you in this unknown food place 😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video and more coming soon!

  • @nihilistlemon1995
    @nihilistlemon1995 Před rokem +2

    This and Ah Lung in Jordan are my favorite curry places ! Well done Sam !

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for the suggestion Boris, always like hearing about other good curry places!

  • @yiucara5662
    @yiucara5662 Před rokem

    Wai Kee is one of my favorite restaurants, thanks for sharing!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching, and good to hear that you like this place too!

  • @janegalella8743
    @janegalella8743 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for showing us this hidden gem in the heart of the city!!

  • @raychan8533
    @raychan8533 Před rokem +15

    Sam, its great to see your video again introducing this popular cooked food centre. For those who really wish to try out Wai Kee‘s signature dishes, order the curry lamb and roast duck without rice and complement them with a large bottle of Blue Girl lager beer 🍺 🤗

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks Ray, glad you enjoyed this one! Next time we’ll go after dark and have a beer (or 3) on your advice. Cheers for watching and glad you enjoyed!

    • @jumpinallans
      @jumpinallans Před rokem

      I would suggest to drink one of those beers that are made more locally like Huizhou (Carlsberg, San Miguel, Heineken, ...) & not Blue Girl that is imported from Korea.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +2

      @@jumpinallans Thanks for the tip! Do love the beers available in Hong Kong, especially locally brewed ones!

  • @cyjenkin
    @cyjenkin Před rokem

    Great recommendation! U really know the real good foods there! Good job mate!❤

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video, and plenty more on the way! 🙏💪😊

  • @d15z1sux
    @d15z1sux Před rokem +2

    Loved how you showed the finished food at the end

  • @johnsonleung6
    @johnsonleung6 Před rokem +5

    Thanks Sam again for this interesting episode. Yes, very local and traditional Chinese dishes, especially the curry mutton which, only the elderly chefs from the northern parts of China migrated to Hong-Kong can do it. In the popular hotels and famous restaurants in Hong-Kong, perhaps they may have these dishes in the manual, but, the price will be totally different and the taste maybe not that REAL; because 80% of the food cost will be generated into paying the estate lease, rental, staff salaries etc.....
    All in all, thanks for your informative presentations and explanations thereof.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Johnson for your thoughtful comment as always! The history behind this curry mutton food culture is fascinating, and you make a great point about the differentiation in price at different kinds of restaurants in Hong Kong- the difference can be HUGE!

  • @minniec.9127
    @minniec.9127 Před rokem +2

    Great meal, two of my favorite dishes 😋😋👍👍💕💕

  • @fishfish-mt1iq
    @fishfish-mt1iq Před rokem

    Hi Sam! They gave you a very good part of the roasted duck! 😊. I love their curry and duck dishes!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      They did indeed! So delicious. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙏💪

  • @paddlepopbest919
    @paddlepopbest919 Před rokem

    Awesome video, thanks for making me hungry with the yummy foods.. Sam..😂😂

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Paddlepop Best! More videos on the way!

  • @lawtam95
    @lawtam95 Před rokem

    as a hongkonger, i pass by the street market many times but didnt try the restaurant upstairs! Will definitely give it a try after this video! love your vibe and video!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Recommend it very much! Hope you enjoy it, and feel free to let us know what you thought of it. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @TheHongKongMuslim
    @TheHongKongMuslim Před rokem +1

    Assalamualaykum, I knew you was going to make a video on this place soon! Wai kee is literally my go to place in Hong Kong, the duck with curry & rice + cream soda hits different 😮‍💨😂

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Didn’t try the cream soda but that sounds amazing will definitely do next time! Thank you and glad you enjoyed it! 🙏👍

  • @maylailum5335
    @maylailum5335 Před rokem +1

    Awesome ‼️

  • @billylai6
    @billylai6 Před rokem +4

    Wow this curry is nice. Sam, you really dig very deep into Hong Kong for nice local food. 😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Billy and glad you enjoyed this one. Yes, we do a lot of research, and there is some interesting history behind this one!

    • @billylai6
      @billylai6 Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods THAT makes your video very enjoyable to watch. Thank you 💓

  • @josephlownang6992
    @josephlownang6992 Před rokem

    good video mate

  • @dslr_hunter_2547
    @dslr_hunter_2547 Před rokem

    Great video ! The store owner was present in the video wearing the cap with the blue mask on ! His grandfather opened this restaurant back in the 1930s as a street stall on the ground level near the same area to serve the Muslim community that would visit the nearby mosque before they moved the store to the market when it opened in the late 1970s !

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for that, it's so interesting to know these things! I wish I could go back in time and see it as it once was! And yes, the guy in the cap was the owner's son. I was lucky enough to speak to him a little bit, but he didn't want to talk on camera, unfortunately.

  • @APEXPASSION674
    @APEXPASSION674 Před rokem

    As a local it's always refreshing to see other introduce Hong Kong in a different perspective nicely done 🎉

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much, and glad you're enjoying the channel!

  • @sowhodecidedthat3924
    @sowhodecidedthat3924 Před rokem +1

    Hi Sam. Really love your videos and the indepth history to them. You seem to cover pretty much everything (certainly the most popular).....except one where it's just in passing like the duck rice here and the Hainan Chicken Rice. But the Cantonese roast rice (or noodle soup) is (or at least was) a very big thing in Hong Kong. Roast Duck/Goose Rice, Roast Belly Pork Rice, Char Sui Rice, Hainan (White Chopped) Chicken Rice, Braised (Soy) Rice. Suckling Pig Rice. And their noodle equivalents. Suckling Pig and Roast Goose seen as a cut above Belly Pork and Roast Duck. They come with 1/2 a salted egg, ginger/spring onion oil, a token gesture of a Chinese leaf vegetable to add colour contrast rather than to be healthy. I would say, at least during my time there, it would be one of the top 3 in terms of foods (second only to Dim Sum/Yum Chaa and maybe breakfast noodle soup varieties (fish balls/beef brisket) and congee with fried ghost. I don't think you've covered this except in passing? Why is that?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel, really glad you're enjoying our videos! Also thanks for explaining about the different meats and their status among Hongkongers. I love all the meats, and will definitely look to do more episodes involving the different kinds of roast meats, and congee and breakfast soups in the future... with so much great food around, we just haven't gotten around to them yet!

  • @timmyfc6768
    @timmyfc6768 Před rokem

    Sam/Vivienne, you're making me homesick 😢 keep the videos coming

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Timmy! Hope you're enjoying the videos, and glad their reminding you of your hometown!

  • @HP_____
    @HP_____ Před rokem

    Sam Eats It should also be known as Sam gets it! Another outstanding video. Keep going!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you so much HP, your words are much appreciated, and glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @sandychan480
    @sandychan480 Před rokem +3

    Oh boy that curry looked really really good. A full-bodied, multi-layered flavorful sauce.
    Was wondering if the roast goose may have tasted even better had you had that first and then the robust flavored mutton curry as second dish......But it's all good. Thx for this video.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Cheers Sandy, glad you enjoyed this one! Maybe the duck wudda tasted better first, but honestly they were both Stella

  • @NSXTypeRGTRLM
    @NSXTypeRGTRLM Před rokem

    Hi Sam, been watching your videos since Japan Travel! Miss your content from Japan but I also love your HK content because I have family there! Thanks for your awesome videos! Just an idea, any thoughts of doing videos in Macau?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Hi there, thanks for watching, and glad you're enjoying the channel! Macau is an excellent idea now the borders are open again. Definitely something we may explore for future videos. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @Gazmeizster_Wongatron
    @Gazmeizster_Wongatron Před rokem +1

    Love a good mutton curry! Will deffo look out for this place the next time in HK 😊

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Can’t recommend it enough. Thanks for watching!

  • @bryantmak4545
    @bryantmak4545 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Sam

  • @kentllee
    @kentllee Před rokem +1

    Great video. Hope you’re ok, you look as if you’ve lost some weight! Returning to HK in October after a 4 year absence. Will definitely try some places you’ve featured on your videos.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Hi Kent, thanks for watching, and yes, doing great, the weight loss is healthy- mostly through jogging! Glad you enjoyed the video, and I’m sure you’ll love your trip here in October, an energy has certainly returned to the city!

  • @chlauchlau6557
    @chlauchlau6557 Před rokem

    Remarkable 🎉🎉👍👍

  • @kiyoshitakeda452
    @kiyoshitakeda452 Před rokem +4

    The curry and duck looked delicious. Thank you enjoyed your vlog.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! 💪

  • @keih4669
    @keih4669 Před rokem +1

    it is my hot pick too~~~ also the vegetarian restaurant on the other side is my fave too~~~~

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Haven’t tried that place out but will make a note to go! Thank you!

  • @ManlyHK1
    @ManlyHK1 Před rokem

    I love your expressions!

  • @bababaghanoush
    @bababaghanoush Před rokem +2

    There used to be a Halal dim sum place near the mosque in Wan Chai. I hope it’s still there!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Oh, thanks for the info. Not entirely sure, but that gives me something else to investigate! Cheers!

  • @LeeLee-by2pe
    @LeeLee-by2pe Před rokem

    fabulous

  • @tanyachou4474
    @tanyachou4474 Před rokem

    You do you know stuff 😊👍🏻

  • @receition
    @receition Před rokem +1

    I am happy that you love the local food , and I believe that the food culture in HK is very charming although you may not know how to speak and read Chinese😊
    By the local Hong Kong citizen

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Peter, I really appreciate your kind words. I love learning more about Hong Kong culture and the language!

  • @tonicman2
    @tonicman2 Před rokem

    My mouth is watering!

  • @conmanumber1
    @conmanumber1 Před 9 měsíci

    Greetings from Oamaru Sth island New Zealand.
    Fatty browned cubed lamb or mutton with curry and potato with a little ginger casseroled is amazing. Casserole till potato starts to break up.😋

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před 9 měsíci

      Oooh sounds incredible. Thanks for watching!

  • @sz1767
    @sz1767 Před rokem +1

    OMG, I can almost taste that deliciousness :o

  • @headfakez
    @headfakez Před rokem +3

    Sam is back! If I were to visit hk for 1 week (maybe 2 depends on vacation sch), what would be the top 3 places for some hk-culture food? Kept seeing hot pot and tea house popping up on my YT feed.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Hi headfakez, thanks for watching! Hmmm good question. There are so many good places in HK, but a good start would be a dim sum place (check out our sim sum video here: czcams.com/video/71YsrUd4aWE/video.html but Lin Heung is now closed), a dai pai dong (czcams.com/video/IAkVd2oJZ_0/video.html) and a good cha chaan teng (Check out Cheung Hing in Happy Valley, which we covered here: czcams.com/video/rjHs4-F_aeE/video.html)

    • @headfakez
      @headfakez Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods thank you Sam! those dai pai dong looks like a cool place to start. Hoping to get to hk towards the end of the year. Looking forward to your next video!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      @@headfakez Cheers and no problem! HK is certainly getting some energy back that has been missing the last couple of years!

  • @choshun8
    @choshun8 Před rokem +2

    Some family friends took me to a place next to the wet market in Kowloon city which was packed and was/is a Muslim restaurant serving mutton curry. One of the best I’ve ever had. Also have lamb and beef grilled patties which were my favourite. Don’t know the name but might be a branch? Most people coming from China would have based themselves in Kowloon city first.
    Having googled it, not the same people. This is a halal restaurant but mainstay of beef. It’s on 33-35 tak ku ling road.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Hi Cho, thanks for watching and commenting! Would this restaurant happen to be Islam Food? We've covered it in our Kowloon City video. Ceck it out here and let us know if this is the place you visited!: czcams.com/video/8abORIePuTw/video.html

    • @choshun8
      @choshun8 Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods Hi Sam. It could possibly be Islam food. I remember the stools outside. Don’t remember inside being so big but it was a few years ago. Definitely remember the beef patties which are amazing!
      My mum has friends who own a small chain of bakeries a bit further away from centre. Can’t remember the name but they have some of the best baked buns. Most of the ones you get in the chains like maxims etc aren’t a patch on theirs! I’ll tell you the name when I find out

  • @Simonbacon023
    @Simonbacon023 Před rokem

    Hi Sam. I love your accent! Where is it coming from? I’m from the US, currently living in hk!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Hey, thanks for watching and the kind words! I’m from Manchester, England. Hope you’re enjoying living in HK, and that you find the vids helpful and inspiring!

  • @jcjocelyncastro9105
    @jcjocelyncastro9105 Před rokem

    Ohh I miss HK especially the yam cha every morning ❤

  • @Winter_Treedontdont
    @Winter_Treedontdont Před rokem

    you should try the hong kong fried side dishes, such as fried cabbage with garlic, garlic spareribs

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for the tip, noted for next time I visit!

  • @Letsrock0823
    @Letsrock0823 Před rokem

    This is my favourite joint since 30 years ago. So just happened I was there for lunch today!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Amazing! Hope your meal was as good as good as always!

    • @Letsrock0823
      @Letsrock0823 Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods It was great, they never disappoint!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      @@Letsrock0823 Glad to hear it!

  • @waiyimhongwai
    @waiyimhongwai Před 8 měsíci

    我係本土土生土長嘅香港人今日第一次睇你影片 覺得唔錯

  • @thearmyofskank
    @thearmyofskank Před 8 měsíci

    Had the roasted duck dish last month. It was so delicious and the skin was crispy. Recommended!

  • @chow729
    @chow729 Před rokem +2

    Hi Sam. Coincidentally I came across another food logging Hong Kong based channel today by "ichang". The couple ate the same dishes and spoke to the owner. He said his grandfather store was outside the wet market. Perhaps you guys collaborate in the future. I wonder a scenario where different bloggers appear on scene at the same time does it become a spaghetti western eat off. Any, great videos just patiently await for the next one.

    • @robbielee4984
      @robbielee4984 Před rokem +2

      Yes, before they moved into the current cooked food centre, they operated as 大排檔 dai pai dong (sidewalk snack booth) at 陳東里 Chan Tong Ln just outside the cooked food centre.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Hi Iann, sorry for the delay replying to this one, had family in HK last 2 weeks so it's been a little bit hectic! Thank you so much for this, that's such great info and kind of you to share. I've also checked out Ichang. I they're in Hong Kong, I may reach out to them for a collab - and yes, a spaghetti eat off sounds epic!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thank you Robbie for this information and sorry for the delay replying! This makes me so happy to know... if only I had a time machine to experience Wai Kee when it was in its 大排檔 stage...

    • @simplyme3306
      @simplyme3306 Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods Ichang and her hubby have recently shifted to Malaysia.

  • @daylight9997
    @daylight9997 Před rokem

    Oh is between wan chai and causeway bay I never know it turn into a food centre will try when I go back which will be next year

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Definitely recommend, you’re in for a treat Alice!

  • @ukprep
    @ukprep Před rokem

    hope u do some macau vids too

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Noted Wilfred. May look into it now the travel restrictions have been lifted.

  • @JosephAlanOliveros
    @JosephAlanOliveros Před rokem +3

    Hi Sam, I'm coming down to Hong Kong for a much needed visit. I've been there numerous times in the past but this will be the first time that I will visit HK on a specialised diet (for health purposes). I hope you can feature restaurants or food joints in HK that offer low-carb/ketogenic diet food staples. I know it's a bit of a tall order since HK/Chinese cuisine is high in carbohydrates (rice, the siu mai, pork buns, etc.). Cheers!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +2

      Hi and thanks for watching, hope you enjoy your trip here! Yes, you’re right, unfortunately a lot of Chinese food is high in carbs, so that might be difficult for this channel! Will bear it in mind incase we come across any places such as this though!

  • @kurlexchoi
    @kurlexchoi Před rokem

    I'm already in HK two weeks back. Only wish if I can meet Sam as I'm already admired his videos that he did here thus far. I didn't even get to explore all that he did except few places. I'll get to explore Cause Way Bay for his Mutton Curry as my ideal Curry Plates would consist of Potato & Onion regardless of its protein. His Roast Duck is very common all over BBQ Meat shop.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for the kind words, and really hope you are enjoying your Hong Kong trip! Yes, that's a very good point. I hope you get to try some more great foods that we've recommended, or other great restaurants, too

    • @kurlexchoi
      @kurlexchoi Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods My time was short. Only up to 9 days altogether in HK since I have to visit my spouse and her family in Philippine. My main purpose was to see my parents and other relatives just recently have health condition. I did went to Sha Wang Yip of Nam Cheong Street in Sham Shui Po to have snake soup, but didn't get to see any live snake like you had in one of your videos. I also went to Central Lan Fong Yuen, but they were closed on Sunday so I went back on Wednesday to have my late lunch and the stocking milk tea. I couldn't found Sing Heung Yuen for that Beef Tomato Macaroni or Instant Noodle Soup. One of my friends think is no longer exist there. By my parents Po On Road in So Uk, I have several dinners at Hei Wah and Maxim Cafe and one afternoon tea meal at Ngan Long Cafe. Didn't get to try out the Pork Chop spaghetti you had in one of your videos, but I like to recommend to you the Nasi Lemak in Maxim Cafe. It's one of Malay's popular international dishes consist of Pandan Coconut Rice, Sambal Chilli, Cucumber, Peanut, Anchovies, Hard-Boiled Egg, Served With Chicken Leg or Beef Stews. My meal came with Bak Kuh Teh-Herbal Pork Ribs Soup and Pandan Coconut Pudding. My spouse like that for our dinner meal.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      @@kurlexchoi Wow, sounds like you did a lot of eating! Sorry to hear of your relatives' health conditions. Too bad you couldn't find Sing Heung Yuen, it is a bit tricky to find, but I believe it's still open (walked past a few weeks ago, and Openrice says it's still there). The meals at Ngan Long and Maxim sound fantastic, I am a fan of some of the chain restaurants, especially when they do great foreign food like Nasi Lemak. Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @kurlexchoi
      @kurlexchoi Před rokem +1

      @@HongKongHoods I'll try to look for it again next year when I return to HK. I also struggled to look for Lan Fong Yuen when I go back there the 2nd time. Now I know is the 2nd exit down off the escalator. The Central district had lots of uphill with narrow street even my GPS couldn't get me to the right place. I forgot to mention I did had my Satay Beef Oval Shape Bun that came with thin slice of ham in Ngan Long for my tea meal and you can try it out when you have a chance or add to your future video.

  • @FelixTsang
    @FelixTsang Před rokem +2

    Hi, as a local I find a lot of other countries' food that are in HK but got influenced by HK culture and altered to fit HKer's tongue. It might be a good idea to make a video on cuisines that originated from other countries that are influenced by HK. Such as "HK style chili" which is a rich, slightly spicy chili mixed with either chicken, Sirloin, fried fish or pork chop with rice.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for the suggestions Felix, HK-style chili sounds great. Check our other videos out, you might something that you like in one of them!

  • @py8554
    @py8554 Před rokem

    Oh yes I traveled for 1.5 hours from New Territories to that market place building in Causeway Bay just to eat the mutton curry there 👍

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing Patrick! Hope you enjoyed it and it was worth the journey!

  • @user-mfsc-2024
    @user-mfsc-2024 Před rokem +1

    you should find somewhere else to taste Lamb Belly with Bean Curd Sheet in Claypot (枝竹羊腩煲).
    It taste much better in mutton curry in term of cooking style

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for the suggestion Adrian, that sounds delicious! 🤤

  • @kimchow6918
    @kimchow6918 Před rokem +1

    I am not a fan of curry or mutton but I am a huge fan of Sam's Hong Kong Hoods videos. My family was originally from Hong Kong but we immigrated to the US when I was a small child. We have been back to Hong Kong a few times to visit relatives but the last time we were there was about 10 years ago. All these food videos makes me want to make a trip back and try all the delicious food! Thank you for sharing!!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Kim, I'm really happy you're enjoying our videos, even if mutton curry isn't your favourite. Glad the videos are inspiring you to take a trip back now that you're living in the US. Hong Kong travel restrictions have ended (as I'm sure you know), so travelling here is once again feasible!

  • @aquamondIII
    @aquamondIII Před rokem

    did you survive eating curry mutton and roasted goose same time lol having seen your new vid for ages

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      I did... just about. I was pretty full at the end of this one, as always haha

    • @aquamondIII
      @aquamondIII Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods is fine you are so skinny lol

  • @clarissagafoor5222
    @clarissagafoor5222 Před rokem +1

    As long as it's not pork or pork based or cooked in lard most Hong Kong Muslims aren't that bothered, although I wonder if the halal meat stall in the TST market sells halal meats?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for that observation! Not sure about TST market. I saw what I thought was a halal meat stall near Haiphong Road... maybe it's that one.

  • @DenshaOtoko2
    @DenshaOtoko2 Před rokem

    I think this Wai Kee food center was at Chung King Mansions in Admiralty, Hong Kong Island. Est 1948.

    • @daylight9997
      @daylight9997 Před rokem

      There is old and new Chung king mansions which both is in Kowloon Nathan road

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Wow, thank you for this!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Need to research, I didn’t know that!

    • @mkk20042005
      @mkk20042005 Před rokem

      Don’t think it was possible to be located in Admiralty in 1948. By that time Admiralty was still military owned, unless the owner was asked to cook for the navy solider. 🤔

  • @McBicbic
    @McBicbic Před rokem

    Looks great. Looks akin to Indian curry.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      It was very similar in some respects. Thanks for watching Nate, hope you’re well!

  • @IWkris
    @IWkris Před rokem

    Thank u for using "comprising" properly the way giraffedata would have wanted

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      No problem. I really stuck my neck out with that one. 🦒

  • @chuchick590
    @chuchick590 Před rokem

    billion 😂
    you are not only a Gwai Lo,really a hong kong citizen 💪

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Haha thank you! I'm certainly a mixture of the two now I've been living here and investigating local culture for a few years!

  • @cheekykpop3389
    @cheekykpop3389 Před rokem +4

    Where is the store located?

    • @kiyoshitakeda452
      @kiyoshitakeda452 Před rokem +1

      Bowrington Cooked Food Centre, HK. I googled it and on the results page look on the right side and a quick run down of the place along with map. Click map and zoom out. It's in Causeway Bay. Hope this helps.

    • @pkhaha161
      @pkhaha161 Před rokem

      near time square, causeway bay, the market is located on the other side of the bridge

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      You did your homework Kiyoshi, thank you!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely correct!

  • @malihk97
    @malihk97 Před rokem +3

    Would that be winter melon and not fuzzy (hairy) melon?

    • @minniec.9127
      @minniec.9127 Před rokem

      yes, it's winter melon, not hairy melon.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Good looking out- but the menu that day said hairy melon. They are really similar though

  • @uncleken3599
    @uncleken3599 Před rokem +3

    Their mutton curry and roast duck are to die for 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
    Better than some so called Michelin starred restaurants 🫢🫢🫢🫢

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching Ken, and definitely agree!

  • @sailu4394
    @sailu4394 Před 7 měsíci

    Are you also a rapper?? Your hands are so active 😉

  • @fchow8652
    @fchow8652 Před rokem

    Just order a curry lamb with rice and a single roast duck leg. Then you won't be wasting an extra dish of rice. Happy eating, this place is really a gem in the city.

  • @julianlun3999
    @julianlun3999 Před rokem

    Don’t know why we never been there ! Probably we think they don’t have air con

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Not sure to be honest Julian, we filmed before it got hot in Hong Kong, so wasn't paying too much attention. A brilliant local gem regardless though- definitely recommend!

  • @marg5205
    @marg5205 Před rokem +3

    Chinese dishes one of best in the world ❤

  • @Benya9400
    @Benya9400 Před rokem

    I grew up in between the U.S and U.K in a mixed Muslim/Christian household, I'm not personally religious at all however with that being said I'm incredibly respectful of what both sides of my family where raised with. though. I eat pork but my Dad doesn't though despite not being a remotely religious person, that's just how he was raised.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing about your family's mixed heritage! That sounds incredibly culturally rich, and I'm sure it has shaped you. Pork is delicious, but likewise, we respect the choices of those that choose not to eat it. I guess restaurants like this provide a great place where people from many walks of life can converge and enjoy delicious food!

    • @Benya9400
      @Benya9400 Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods My Dad doesn't mind cooking it though because he's lived in the west for a very long time now, I for one basically grew up on it and still do occasionally eat it, delicious it certainly can be! diversity is a beautiful thing, luckily where I am in the east end of London you get people from all over.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      @@Benya9400 I hear that about the east end- have never been but would love to visit sometime!

  • @chikgeorge6542
    @chikgeorge6542 Před rokem

    鵝頸橋,街市咖哩,同以前無得比,而家啲㗎喱,又硬又唔香,同以前無得比,唔食無損失。

  • @Mesdddddd
    @Mesdddddd Před rokem

    The best thing if Wei kee is the goose wing

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      The goose was epic, to be fair. Can’t fault you, although liked the mutton slightly more for its relative uniqueness

  • @BB-yi6qn
    @BB-yi6qn Před rokem

    I am from Thailand , do you like Thailand ? Welcome to Bangkok Thailand

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! I love 🇹🇭 Thailand, visited Bangkok, Chiangmai and Phuket!

  • @swazy3130
    @swazy3130 Před rokem

    as a HongKonger I personally prefer Beef Brisket curry with deep fried potatoes inside

  • @Benya9400
    @Benya9400 Před rokem

    As you know already Eastern China(Xinjang province) is home to Uyghur Muslims. Is there a community of them in Hong kong at all? especially given that this place served Halal food?.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      That's a great question, and I'm really not sure about the Uyghur community in Hong Kong... it would be great to know the size of the population here in HK!

    • @jeremyooi1996
      @jeremyooi1996 Před 4 měsíci

      the hui ethnic (chinese muslim) in hong kong resides around the kowloon mosque area

  • @bababaghanoush
    @bababaghanoush Před rokem

    To British people watching: do you find places in Hong Kong British? To me as a Hongkonger many public buildings built in the 70-80s looks like those in London!

  • @sfbnr
    @sfbnr Před rokem +2

    sadly, the old Hong Kong is gone forever!!

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      There is renewed energy now the travel restrictions and mandatory mask wearing is finally over! Thanks for watching!

  • @waiyimhongwai
    @waiyimhongwai Před 8 měsíci

    不過如果能夠講廣東話就最好或影片有雙語版本(這是係我嘅寶貴意見)

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před 8 měsíci

      Unfortunately I am not bilingual, so that is difficult. But thank you for the suggestion!

  • @cccouple80
    @cccouple80 Před rokem

    If you go Hong Kong, don’t eat in Hong Kong Island but go to explore New territory like Tuen Mun , food much better ❤

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      I agree that in sticking just to Hong Kong Island, you'll miss out on so much great food in other parts of Hong Kong - but there are also some great spots on the Island!

  • @themrgumbatron
    @themrgumbatron Před rokem

    Hey! I didn't see a single ethnic muslim person in your video! LOL I wonder how this places dish compares to the well known epic curry mutton restaurant in Kowloon City.

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching! There were people of different ethnicities in there, I guess our shots didn’t capture that! If you’re talking about Islam Food in KC, the mutton curry compares well. Different taste to the food as Islam Food mutton curry is slightly thicker I’d say from memory, but both are stellar and fine examples of Islam cuisine in the city!

    • @themrgumbatron
      @themrgumbatron Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods That's the one! another great video. cheers

  • @Brokenwing24
    @Brokenwing24 Před rokem +3

    You should eat the duck first then curry

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the tip. Either way, both dishes were delicious!

    • @Brokenwing24
      @Brokenwing24 Před rokem

      @@HongKongHoods because the curry is strong and spicy which affect the taste of the duck 😊

  • @Siuming482
    @Siuming482 Před rokem

    惠記very famous on the Goose and curry Lamb. How can he know this local restaurant? He shouldn’t order the goose with rice only the goose. He ex-chef opened a restaurant besides him

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před rokem

      Thanks Gordon! We found this restaurant the same way we always do, by keeping our ear to the ground and doing lots of research! That’s a good tip on the roasted goose, certainly could have done without the rice with that- window for next time. Hope you’re enjoying our channel!

  • @FreedomWalker-xz1ss
    @FreedomWalker-xz1ss Před 11 měsíci

    Why I don't feel like Hongkong look beautiful?

    • @HongKongHoods
      @HongKongHoods  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hong Kong is memorable, impressive… but not always beautiful!