Three of my local friends took me to this Michelin rated restaurant, and I wasn't ready for what surprise they had in store for me... what a treat this meal would be! Service was thankfully quick, and we were seated upstairs - thankfully a table was available as they were quite booked for the night despite being a weekday!
For starters, we had their chilled jellyfish - my guilty pleasure. While the size looked larger than a normal portion in the States, the bottom was mostly cucumber slices, so don't get your hopes up! Of course, it tasted fresh, crisp, and perfectly seasoned!
Their pork trotters and chicken feet pot were dry and sticky but provided the perfect amount of snacking for cartilage, tendons, and pig skin - iykyk!
The che che vegetable pot with tong / ong choy? That shrimp paste and bold seasoning had a good mix of salty, sweet, and spicy.
Squid Oil Stick - ever had squid inside an oil stick? Nope, never had I, but this was a nice snack, too. Definitely a unique dish you won't find easily in the States!
Aside form this, we also had a honey-marinated eel and another salted egg seafood, both of which had the most unique flavors. I don't particularly enjoy eel but quickly downed a few slices in minutes. Salted egg? Also not my favorite, but I'd be lying if I said it lasted more than a minute after hitting my bowl!
Service had always been quick, and other tables around also ordered a variety of dishes. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, and the authentic cling-clang of ceramic and chopsticks and background conversations made for a lively environment. read more