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    Boiling BeiJing

    4.1 (860 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Hot Pot
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    老城一锅羊蝎子火锅套餐(红汤)Beijing Style Lamb Hot Pot Combo
    Jianming L.

    I came specifically for the crispy red bean rice cake, and it did not disappoint. The outer layer had that soft, glutinous rice texture, and it tasted freshly fried in clean oil. The chicken meatball soup, hotpot, and sliced tofu also all met expectations. This is easily one of the better Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes from the menu.

    Johnny Z.

    One of the most consistently solid Chinese spots I've been to in the area. The food quality is impressive across the board -- everything tastes fresh, well-balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell they don't cut corners. The flavors are authentic but still refined, not overly greasy or heavy like a lot of places. Portions are generous, making it great for sharing with a group. Service was smooth and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall atmosphere is lively yet comfortable -- perfect for both casual dinners and hosting friends. This is the kind of place you can confidently bring people to and know it'll deliver every time. Definitely a go-to spot.

    Arthur L.

    A group of friends came here during the weekend for lunch. One of them heard Boiling Beijing had the best duck around and had been dying to try it. The service was polite and quick, taking our orders and tending to our table as needed. The decor and atmosphere felt lavish but not overly fancy as the energy was more casual than formal. It wasn't too crowded when we got there. Only a few families and groups were present, so we were seated quickly. We took some time to look over the menu to figure out what else on top of the peking duck we wanted. The food came out by dish fairly quickly and in a linear fashion, which was great for the progression of the meal. We ordered the Roast Duck, Dry Cooked String Beans w Tofu, Griddle Cooked Cabbage w/ Pork, Beijing Style Louis Root Glutinous Rice in Osmanthus Date Sauce, and some Steamed Rice. The Roast Duck was perfect, and included sides, wraps, and sauce. The duck was juicy, crispy, and a delight to eat. The presentation was also super cute - it was on a two level platter was was a duck figurine. The the first level was a small flame to keep the food on the second level warm. Would recommend 10/10. The string beans and cabbage dishes were solid and came out well. The tofu that came with the string beans was super tasty and I thought was the star ingredient of that dish. The Louis Root Glutinous Rice was interesting, but I probably wouldn't order again since flavor wasn't to my liking. Overall, I had a memorable experience eating the duck here and I'd come back again just for that dish!

    $90 for a "large order"
    Yoona K.

    Ordered peking duck takeway (called 2 days in advance) for Christmas day pickup and I genuinely feel swindled by how little food was given for a $90 order. I used to live in NYC and used to order whole roasted duck from a couple of different places (Chinatown NYC) for years. On average, I would get 2-3 meals out of the actual duck meat/skin and another 1-2 meals from the duck bones they gave with the orders for $60-80 (shoutout to Hay Hay Roasted miss you guys so much). Boiling BeiJing advertises the "Large Duck" to feed "2-4 people" which is absolutely not true. My partner and I were able to finish the whole order by ourselves in 1 sitting. The order comes with 20 wraps, hoisin sauce, some poorly cut up green onions and cucumbers, and 2 chinese radish soups that includes a couple of duck bone. From pictures, it looks like they take more care in presentation when you eat inside their restaurant. I guess there aren't many other restaurants doing peking duck in this immediate area so they are able to charge the prices they do and people still order from them. I for one will now drive further to SF Chinatown to hopefully find a better place for value and taste. The one positive is that the duck skin was good and decently crispy even for takeaway, but not worth the price we paid for our meal.

    Peking Duck skin
    Ness S.

    Boiling Beijing requires reservation not only for the guests but also for the Peking Duck. The service is a definite miss. They seemed to be extremely busy and did not have enough utensils at times. For example, there were 5 of us and they brought only two glasses of water. However, you don't come to this restaurant for the ambiance or the service, and the food lived up to its billing. The duck was delicious. I also really liked their green vegetables (that were cooked in garlic) and their cauliflower dry pot. They also had a pepper beef dish, which was excellent. So overall, a very nice meal and I would definitely return.

    Maggie O.

    First time at Biiling Beijing for dinner and it was Christmas Eve! My dad made a reservation for 5:30pm and we were promptly seated even though we arrived a bit earlier. Service was great and the ambiance is very vibey with lots of Chinese decor and furniture. Food was delicious and I could see why they were busy. We ordered a variety of dishes from the beijing peking duck to the braised pork and everything was amazing. I would definitely come back!

    Betty T.

    My friend raved about this place, so I knew I had to take my family here to try it out! Made a reservation on Thu for Fri night at 6:30, was not a problem - and emphasized I wanted to order the infamous duck. It's QR code ordering, so I took care of it for my mom. Probably over-ordered since everything looked so good. I ordered: - Infamous duck, with the wraps and duck soup (duck is done in 2 ways): SO GOOD. Skin is super crispy and light. - Shredded potatoes with vinegar: cuts the grease of other dishes, very nice and tart. - Dried cooked string beans: always a hit at any Chinese restaurant. - Sweet and sour whole fish: wow - fried perfectly, not hard at all. For someone like me who isn't a huge fan of sweet and sour, this one has a very nice balance and is very enjoyable. - Black pepper Angus beef: upgraded to a larger size, very meaty and seasoned well - Fried diced chicken with chili (not pictured): I thought this was good, had good heat. - Chinese cauliflower: my mom complained this was spicy, but I thought it was fine. - Beef with green onions: I'm running out of adjectives, just know this was GOOD too Definitely a great hidden gem in the Peninsula and I will be back!

    Danielle C.

    We made a reservation for a large party for a later lunch and they were able to snag us a big table with a lazy Susan. Overall we were happy with the food and would definitely come back at some point! We ordered two small ducks for the table and I thought it was pretty good! I guess the duck skin could have been a bit crispier but duck is usually pretty good because it's so oily. It went well with the thin pancakes that were served with them. I added some of the sauce to top it off. The duck bone soup that came with it was quite nice. It was a milky white broth with some duck bones and noodles. The broth perhaps was a tiny bit too salty but otherwise good and felt wholesome to eat. The spiced chicken is incredibly spicy! I liked it a lot but found myself having to pace my bites. Even one bite of chicken was sending me to spice town and the spice was lingering a lot! Yang Zhou fried rice was decent, maybe a little dry. This one did have shrimp in it though so I took them out. The mapo tofu was nice. Very saucy. I recommend eating this with white rice. The jalapeño pork belly was also not bad. A lot of jalapeño in here! The tong hao (veggie) was okay. I think this could have used a bit more flavor and salt. Service was okay - they were nice but a little slow in getting us some basics like napkins, spoons, bowls, etc. The napkins were also incredibly thin so you need a lot!

    Steph C.

    Came back for the duck this time with the fam and we enjoyed it. We preordered a large duck that came served sliced and then presented on a plate like a painting. Came with pancakes, scallions, cucumbers. Was also able to have the option to get the bones stir fried or soup. We chose the soup and it was flavorful. Ordered everything we did last time and this time added the large prawns (crunchy, sweet and good) and the eggplant and beans (I'd skip this one). They get busy so best to make a reservation. There's a service button on the app so it's nice to get their attention that way. Menus are QR code only.

    drew w.

    Food was delicious but unfortunately we didn't get to eat the Peking duck since it took a hour to make. The wings and fish were fresh and crispy. The walnut prawns weren't amazing. The menu was hard to read and didn't give much explanation. Half the items I ordered were spicy, which was challenging for my kids to eat. Service was promo and rushed

    Peking duck
    Violet Y.

    I've come here now three times for their Peking duck and it's one of my favorites places. The duck skin is perfect, the meat is tender, and the pancakes are very thin! The rainbow skin dish is a yummy cold mung bean noodle dish with eggs, cucumber, spam, tofu skin, and fungus. It's a go to for me every time I visit. We tried the spicy lamb hot pot and it comes with lamb ribs in a spicy broth. I want to try that next time with the thinly sliced lamb, tofu, and noodles like a true hot pot experience. You order on a QR code, so it's simple. Definitely book a duck early ahead of time and prepare for a wait if you didn't book a reservation. I've even seen them pretty busy for lunch!

    Beijing Style Traditional Roast Duck Comb (Halal Duck)
    Jack L.

    The duck is amazing! They have really thin wraps with plum sauce, veggies, and thin sliced crispy duck skin. The bones are also used in a rich and hearty duck soup. The dish does need to be preordered ahead of time and it is very much worth it! Most of the other dishes were really solid too from fried chicken and garlic beef. This was a much appreciated family Chinese style restaurant that stands a level above the rest. The only knock on it is that the service can be slow since it is so packed so we had to flag down waiters for stuff.

    soup made from the duck bones
    Lisa W.

    I'm finally writing my review for this restaurant after a year, but I never forgotten about this place because of the duck. The duck skin with the crepe is so delicious and crispy with the hoisin sauce. The whole duck takes about an hour to cook and depending on how many people want to order it. The Beijing sweet & sour fish was alright. It was a little too salty for me. After you finish the duck, they take the bones and make a soup out of it. The soup was super creamy from all the bones. My favorite is definitely the duck, but def get there early bc the tables fills up fast.

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    Shoryuken - All you can eat Sushi and Hotpot

    Shoryuken

    3.6(158 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    this place truly amazed me with the price and the options for all you can eat.... some all you can…read moreeat places charge you extra for drinks or don't offer bottomless refills but this place is for sure does! They have a fridge with an assortment of drinks from juice to tea to soda, it's so nice to be able to go and grab what drink you want. they also offer ice cream and other dessert type snacks like rice krispies, lollipops for the kids, chips which I thought was awesome and by ice cream I mean they had full sized drumstick assortment of flavors and butterfinger icecream!! like what!! the sushi they offer is a range of sashimi to sushi rolls and to handrolls. it was pretty damn good. my boyfriend enjoyed the salmon avocado handrolls and I enjoyed the salmon poke option...so delicious. for the meats for the hot pot they had a variety of options from pork belly, wagyu, lamb, shrimp and etc. they even offered appetizers dishes like my bf ordered pork gyozas.... the place is not huge but it's comfortable enough. the tables/seats aren't crowded. the staff is friendly enough although it being our first time I was a little uncertain of what we can get or what was included, I wish there was a little more direction but we made it by.

    Shabu Shabu / Hot Pot…read more They do offer a nice variety of broth options, but the one we chose (the tomato broth) was pretty underwhelming. It lacked depth and flavor and honestly tasted more like tomato concentrate/paste than an actual tomato-based soup. I also didn't see any real tomato in it -- mostly thinly sliced onions -- and it didn't compare to tomato broths I've had at places like Haidilao or Happy Lamb. The meat quality was also disappointing. It felt low quality enough that we actually asked if we were served the correct meat. We ordered around six plates but only received four, and the selection felt limited. I know their A5 Wagyu is now an add-on/paywall, which is understandable given the low AYCE price -- but the standard meat still didn't feel worth it. On the positive side: the veggies were clean, crisp, and fresh. The only exception was the pea sprouts, which didn't seem properly prepped and felt a bit veiny (though I get that pea sprouts are labor-intensive). Hot Pot Bar / Seafood Bar We didn't try the fish balls/ramen options, but the seafood bar was rough. If you don't order seafood from the menu and instead grab what's at the bar, it's very heavily frozen and not in a good way. The shrimp was honestly unpleasant -- even after cooking in boiling broth, the shell still stuck to the shrimp, making it hard and annoying to peel. It wasn't a fun eating experience at all. Sushi The sushi side was mixed. One thing I appreciated: they didn't overload the rolls with rice (some AYCE places do that to fill you up). The salmon sashimi was solid, and a few rolls were genuinely decent -- the Lion King roll was tasty. That said, the unagi was a bit bony, which wasn't what I expected. And the biggest red flag: on the Lion King roll, 2-3 pieces of the baked salmon were still raw inside, which was a no for me. Hand rolls were actually better -- they came with a good chunk of avocado and decent fish portions, so no complaints there. Sides The corn cheese was a huge letdown. It tasted like corn with mozzarella sprinkled on top and microwaved/baked without much effort or flavor. We also ordered the fried oysters, which were decent but didn't taste fresh -- they felt like they came frozen in a bag and refried, with a heavier batter than I'd want. The chicken karaage, on the other hand, was pretty good. It actually tasted like it was made in-house, and it was one of the better items we tried. Overall For the price, I wasn't expecting premium, but I was expecting decent execution and better quality control. Between the bland tomato broth, low-quality meat, unpleasant frozen seafood, and the undercooked "baked" salmon, I left feeling disappointed. Also worth noting: if you have a party of 4 or more, they automatically add a minimum 20% gratuity. For our party of four, that came out to about $32 per person. Personally, I wouldn't recommend Shoryuken, and I wouldn't return.

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    Han Sang

    4.2(481 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I heard a lot about Han Sang in Millbrae before, a solid Korean place. And my experience was indeed…read morereally great, everything we ordered hit, there were no bad dish at all! I went around 8pm on a weekday and place was packedddd, but the service was impressive. All of our dishes came out all at one, within 5-10 minutes after ordering. What I had: Yuk hwe (beef tartare with pears and egg yolk): If you're hesitant about raw beef, please don't be. It's honestly just like eating sashimi. Wagyu meat was incredibly tender, sweet, and melted in my mouth. It was mixed with some kind of seasoning sauce and egg yolk, so savory and addictive I couldn't stop. Highly recommend you should try it if you can eat raw food Bossam: Great but I found it a bit too fatty (meat-to-fat ratio was like 50:50 ). My favorite way to eat was wrapping it in lettuce with garlic (extraaa), jalapeno, kimchi, and ssamjang. It also went well with rice. Big bite was super satisfying Galbi tang: Something we ordered to balance things out (2 previous dishes was just heavy), and it was a perfect decision. The soup was light, clean, and deeply comforting. Beef short ribs were super tender. I like to eat with a big spoon, ribs, rice, kimchi then dipped in the warm soup, perfect!!! I also appreciate that they serve complimentary warm tea, which was perfect for a cold day like today. Portions are generous, we had plenty of leftovers. Would definitely come back.

    I have been a fan of Han Sang as an alternative to Daeho in the past for the Kalbijim. However,…read morethis time we decided to try other dishes for lunch. The hubs ordered their soon tofu soup and I order the bibimbap. The food was that flavor wise, it was decent. The bad, and reason for low rating, is due to the portions and lack of ingredients. For $25 per dish, you would expect the same amount of protein, veggies, etc as other restaurants. We were shocked seeing how little beef and other ingredients were in our meals. Literally, the skirt of beef in my bibimbap was less than one spoonful. It was made up by increase amount of veggies either. I know inflation is causing everything to be more expensive, but this feels a bit ridiculous. We'll probably not return, at least not for those items. Perfects the noodle dishes and soups still have hearty portions?

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    Seoul Kalbi Korean BBQ - The spread

    Seoul Kalbi Korean BBQ

    3.8(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    All you can eat
    Takes reservations

    I've been to SK a handful of times over the past couple of years, and I haven't been the biggest…read morefan, but after yesterday, I definitely enjoyed it a lot more than past visits! My biggest gripe from past visits was the lack of ventilation, which for a charcoal grill kbbq can really make or break the experience, but it seems that they've worked on ventilation and it's not as stuffy. We had a reservation at 6:30, and we were sat really quickly, and had banchan ready for us at the table. I'm not too picky with meat quality, but I did enjoy the selection, but keep in mind each portion is pretty small, which can be nice if you're looking to try a wide variety of meats. We decided to stick with the regular menu, and we were happy with the selections. The service here was excellent! They were extremely attentive and quick to check on us and refill our water and meats. We tried to reorder galbi, but didn't know we were limited to one per person for the menu we chose, but they brought out extra on the house which we really appreciated! It seems that they've improved dining experience here, and look forward to visiting again in the future!

    came here for a friend's birthday, it's ayce bbq. as a pescatarian, options are kinda limited but…read moreyou can still get full off things like shrimp, fish, and all the sides (banchan, tofu soup, egg soufflé, etc). not the most variety for us but still works for group dinners. also heads up, it can get very smoky in there, so maybe don't wear anything you care about too much.

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    Earl Spicy - Inside

    Earl Spicy

    4.3(492 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I'd been craving that spicy grilled fish from Earl Spicy for months. I'd talked about it so much…read morethat this time, instead of just dragging my husband, I brought the kids and my son's friend too. I was basically forming a fan club. But right before we left, my husband looked up the hours and said, "Wait... it's called Taste of Four Seasons now?" Uh, what? Did Earl Spicy close? Yelp still showed it alive and well, so we decided to go check it out anyway. My heart was already committed. We got there around 7 PM on a Friday. A few tables were filled -- seemed like a good sign. Plenty of servers, but no sign of the old owner. I started feeling a little nervous. We looked through the menu... no spicy grilled fish. Cue quiet panic. I pulled out my phone and showed the server a picture from our last visit. She said they still have it -- it's just made differently now and it's really good. Also, they now use a fresh fish called 多寶魚 instead of the frozen fish Earl Spicy used. Now, my husband and I thought we had decent Chinese, but we had no idea what 多寶魚 was. We stared at the tank she pointed to, still clueless. And honestly, if Earl Spicy really used frozen fish, they fooled us -- it never tasted frozen. I asked how much it was, since it wasn't on the menu. She said $42 per pound, usually around 1.5 pounds. I figured maybe $65-70. More than Earl Spicy's $48 XL version, but hey -- I am here for it. We ordered a few other dishes too. First came the "New Style Sweet and Sour Pork & Shrimp." The menu said pork and chicken, but the server said it was a typo -- it's actually pork cheek and shrimp. It ended up being the best dish of the night. The shrimp was excellent, 5/5. The pork cheek was good too, just a little fatty -- maybe 4/5 for me. My husband wanted Szechuan pepper chicken. The server said the kitchen could make it, even though only a tea-flavored version was listed. What we got was stir-fried chicken with jalapeños. Not deep-fried, not spicy, just... dry. It didn't really land. My son's friend loves fried rice, so we got the $19.95 special fried rice. It came out shaped like a fish -- super cute. First bite though? "Why is this so hard and dry?" the kids asked. I tried it -- yup, same. Crunchy in a weird way, like it had been sitting on the heat too long. I asked the server, and she apologized and had the kitchen remake it. The second version was slightly better, but still dry. Maybe that's just how they do it. Next came the salted fish eggplant casserole. It was only $9.85, but no one really touched it. Just not great. And finally, the main event: the fish I'd been dreaming about. It arrived in the same tray as before, but no tea light underneath. Not a big deal. They'd added a mountain of flat noodles (河粉) underneath, but the fish itself? Dry. Bland. Not the spicy grilled fish I remembered. The sauce was thin, almost like gravy, and the noodles were just soaked sadly in it. A friendly lady (maybe the new owner?) came by and explained that the restaurant now serves southern Chinese-style food, which is different from Earl Spicy's. I smiled politely, but inside I was crying, Why didn't you say that before we ordered? She brought out complimentary glass jelly for dessert -- nice touch. I liked it, but the kids thought it was too bitter. Then came the bill. The fish? $111.77. I did a double take. How was that 2.6 pounds?! I thought about asking, but my husband gave me the look: "Let's just go." So we paid. With tax and tip, the total came out to nearly $240. Final verdict: RIP Earl Spicy. You were loved. You are missed. As for Taste of Four Seasons? Once was enough.

    Right off the bat, the service is impressive here, especially for a Chinese restaurant. Their menu…read moreis extensive with beautiful pictures to help you decide. The price point is a little high and I wondered if it's because they're not getting too many customers and they're just trying to stay in business. The restaurant is quite roomy and decorated with an authentic flare. We were greeted by friendly faces who very warm in all of their interactions. Here's how everything ranked: $22.95 Salted egg prawns $21.95 Spicy fried fish $21.95 Garlic pea sprouts $13.95 Beef scallion pancake rolls I think these are pretty standard Chongqing province dishes. Our The salted prawns were definitely flavorful with umami goodness -- you can really taste a good amount of quality salted egg, the prawns were huge without too much batter and the dish was a good size. I also enjoyed the little corn crunchies. Second best was the fried fish. Their standard level is not very spicy even though it comes with a ton of red peppers so if you like it hot, then don't hesitate to let them know. I appreciate that they don't heavily batter their fish. Our dishes arrived surprisingly quickly, almost too quickly and I felt the dishes could've been hotter so I'm not sure if they were already premade and just kept on a warmer or what. All in all the meal was satisfying and Earl Spicy would probably hit the mark for a lot of people.

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    K. Grill & Tofu House - Banchan

    K. Grill & Tofu House

    4.1(889 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I was in San Bruno today and was craving Korean food. Korean cuisine ranks high on my list due to…read morethe awesome variety of flavors and textures you get with your meal. K. Grill and Tofu House is an excellent, family run establishment that serves up delicious food. The space is very nice and the service is very friendly. I ordered a Dolsot bibimbop because I love food that comes to your table and it's still cooking! I also love that your entree is served with several Banchan (appetizer) dishes. One thing I love about any dining experience is getting a lot of different flavors and textures in one meal. The banchan here had seven different dishes! Of course you get your kimchee, bean sprouts, fish cakes and then some other pickled fruits and veggies. They also gave me what seemed like a roasted sardine? In any case, it was delicious! The Dolsot Bibimbap was a hit! Crispy rice, vegetables, beef and a fried egg on top. Plus, some gochujang sauce to go on it! So yummy! I feel like the prices here are pretty standard for the area, but I do think it's 100% worth the money. Check them out if you're in the area!

    Great neighborhood spot. My parents love it here. We usually get the soondobu, pancake, japchae,…read moredol sot and bulgogi (or galbi). The fish cake banchan is so good and we get at least 3 refills. Service is good put parking is annoying in the area because its not free! Wth, San Bruno Ave... Anyways, a solid 4 stars, no frills type of place!

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    K. Grill & Tofu House - Indoor ambiance

    Indoor ambiance

    K. Grill & Tofu House - Banchan

    Banchan

    K. Grill & Tofu House - Galbi $38

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    Galbi $38

    Hing Lung - Clay pot rice

    Hing Lung

    3.4(395 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The wife wasn't feeling well so in order to heal the soul, porridge is the way to go…read more I was recommended this place by a former colleague who mentioned their porridge was great. I don't eat porridge often, usually when really under the weather so I'm fortunate to not gone to get some in a while. I called my pickup order since I didn't see an online option. The store front is Ichi Ramen so it's confusing in case you get lost in the busy plaza. I ordered shrimp, fish and plain porridge (congee) along with beef chow fun. 4 dishes total. Total came out to under $60 and it was a heavy bag! The porridge has a nice thick consistency without being runny. It had flavor to not need seasoning and surprisingly large portions of seafood. The chow fun was decent but I've definitely tasted better. Kinda pricy at $18 though the beef slices were big. I appreciated it wasn't as oily as other chow fun I've had so easy to eat without feeling kinda gross after. Solid value, good food, and worth a rec for porridge. All in all, I'd definitely return. 4.5 stars.

    I like this place for congee and Chinese comfort food…read more This place stands out for congee because they serve it ripping hot (literally boiling in front of you on the table) in a clay pot. For some proteins, it is advisable to get an extra bowl to remove the protein as it will overcook in the crazy hot congee. The sliced beef congee comes out perfect so they must either add it to the hot congee rare or even raw so it ends up cooking perfectly. The friend Chinese donut was crispy and airy, slightly oily so fryer oil may have needed to be hotter and fry cook need to slow down and let oil temp recover. Place does get busy quick and may need to wait for a table though.

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    Hing Lung - Inside wall decoration

    Inside wall decoration

    Hing Lung - Wasabi sauce pork tripe w chicken

    Wasabi sauce pork tripe w chicken

    Hing Lung - Thai Style Fillet Cod

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