This was my favorite meal on my entire trip to Hong Kong, a city where Michelin-starred restaurants…read moreare a dime a dozen. A little hole in the wall, a seafood restaurant that doesn't sell seafood...wait, what was that? Ah Shun does not sell seafood. No - they *cook* seafood. You supply the seafood. I came quite nervous about all this; I don't know Cantonese very well and I don't know the area. And yet, it was all so simple. One of the owners simply escorted me to the local fish market, and together we filled up two bags of live fish, shrimp, and clams (approx. $100). Back at the restaurant, I just took a seat as the cooks did their thing, turning out three excellent, simple dishes (approx. $200). The experience was both surreal and comforting, and made the trek to Cheung Chau the most memorable day of the trip. If I could, I would go here again and again!

20HKD for 4 ginormous fish balls covered in your choice of sauces: curry, satay, mala, 2 other…read moreflavors. We got satay and it was tasty and spicy. Jin's been here for his fish ball fix and I've been here for my fish ball fix. The lady looks pretty serious at her job but she cooks up some mean squid. Definitely stop by here for fish balls when you visit Cheung Chau Island!

Many back to back seafood restaurants here but not sure if they get their supplies from local…read morefishermen. None of them look especially better than the other so we just randomly picked this place. Salt and chili pepper squid - no salt and chili pepper. Just fried squid with dipping sauce. Sweet and sour pork - execution is not bad since sauce just coats the meat. Taste is also ok Black bean razor clam - only 6 pieces?? Seems like such a rip off. Flavor is not bad. Just as expect with touristy areas claiming to be seafood stalls - mediocre food with higher prices.

There are a few seafood restaurants on this strip of Cheung Chau. I believe all of them sell…read moresimilar food with seafood as the specialty. I had about an hour left before the ferry and was trying to squeeze in a quick meal. They have sets but I just wanted an alacarte and they suggested the steamed prawns with garlic. It was sooo good. The seafood was fresh and covered in delicious garlic and scallions. Underneath, there is vermicelli to catch all the steamed prawn goodness. For $28 USD it was a bit pricey for HK standards but not bad for how large the portion was. Was it unique to the island? I don't know... maybe , maybe not. But it's nice to sit outside and stare at the sunset over the ocean and eat seafood.