Tuesday, November 23, 2010

A Taste of Hong Kong 燒臘, or maybe not

Okok, I admit, this 港式燒臘 is probably as authentic as Malay 咖哩here in Taiwan, which I assure you it's nowhere near the real deal. But you know the saying, beggars can't be choosers.

This is the Duck Drumstick Special (NTD80). I chose it when I needed some meat in the system, and boy, it's not just some meat, it's SOME meat. Just look at the size of the drumstick, and the char siew pieces too.

The side dishes were so-so, but there's something addictive about this springy, coiled seaweed thingy they serve here in Taiwan. It's gooey and chewy and all. Hey heck, I am starting to enjoy watching baseball, maybe I am turning Taiwanese.

The duck meat was succulent, but as all 便當s, the food was semi-warm. Roast meat should always be served hot and hopefully with a crackling layer of skin. But what i said about beggars...

Healthnut Rating:
Comments: I didn't eat the skin and I don't eat the skin. Maybe a nibble here and there but that's it. I only eat the skin when it's worth eating, like on good 燒肉 (sio bak). Not here it ain't.

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