Restaurant Review!
Chan Kan Gai l Sheung Wan l Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a surprisingly eclectic city. Waves of immigration from different parts of china have given the place a hidden diversity with a wide range of localized traditions, dialects and cuisines. One of the largest groups to move into Hong Kong was from Chiu Chow and they brought their unique dishes to the city.
Chan Kan Gai located in Sheung Wan is nondescript with the standard Chiu Chow array of fishes and meats hanging on display in its windows. Much of the food is served cold which is perfect for the often stifling Hong Kong summers. First up, was Chiu Chow style congee. It’s very different from your typical congee as its very brothy; filled with meat and vegetables. It’s not thick like your typical congee and this was one of the best I’d ever had. Our marinated goose with 5 layered pork belly was also wonderful. The goose, dipped in vinegar is always one of my favorite dishes and the pork belly was a new taste for me with an indulgent 3 layers of fat sandwiching 2 layers of tender pork. A oyster omelet rounded out the meal with that sort of puffy and browned texture you only seem to get with a well seasoned wok.
Chan Kan Gai is one of those neighborhood restaurants that just never seem to open up where you live. Lucky for Caroline, she has easy access to excellent Chiu Chow dishes at a startling affordable price.
Chan Kan Gai l Sheung Wan l Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a surprisingly eclectic city. Waves of immigration from different parts of china have given the place a hidden diversity with a wide range of localized traditions, dialects and cuisines. One of the largest groups to move into Hong Kong was from Chiu Chow and they brought their unique dishes to the city.
Chan Kan Gai located in Sheung Wan is nondescript with the standard Chiu Chow array of fishes and meats hanging on display in its windows. Much of the food is served cold which is perfect for the often stifling Hong Kong summers. First up, was Chiu Chow style congee. It’s very different from your typical congee as its very brothy; filled with meat and vegetables. It’s not thick like your typical congee and this was one of the best I’d ever had. Our marinated goose with 5 layered pork belly was also wonderful. The goose, dipped in vinegar is always one of my favorite dishes and the pork belly was a new taste for me with an indulgent 3 layers of fat sandwiching 2 layers of tender pork. A oyster omelet rounded out the meal with that sort of puffy and browned texture you only seem to get with a well seasoned wok.
Chan Kan Gai is one of those neighborhood restaurants that just never seem to open up where you live. Lucky for Caroline, she has easy access to excellent Chiu Chow dishes at a startling affordable price.
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