When I booked this rather ritzy hotel, I never would have imagined finding an authentic Chinese restaurant three doors down, but here it is. All traditional decor, this cozy spot even has a glass window with hanging ducks to separate the kitchen from the dining area, a sight that's been disappearing from American Chinatowns, and very much a sight for my sore eyes.
Colorful posters boast of their roast duck, and they have every right to brag. It's sweet and soy-saucy, salty and savory, fragrant and so tender it melts in your mouth...except for the layer of crispy skin that crackles before it dissolves.
Switch off with a gooey Soy Okra soaked in a garlic lagoon.
Prawn Toast is a crispy, sesame seed-crusted delight, a bit heavily fried so it's perfect for sharing.
The Signature Braised Pork Belly has soy sauce that's soaked all the way through and finishes sweet with some caramelization on the edges. The fat is juicy, the lean meat is tender, and it's impressively well-balanced for a dish that's meant to hit hard.
You can't eat all this meat without a good vegetable, and the Dry-Fried Green Beans are just that. Wok-kissed and so savory thanks to a smattering of ground pork, this dish is far better than just a side.
Cumin Lamb has crisped-up edges with centers full of gamey juice, juxtaposed with perky peppers.
Fantastic food and shockingly affordable for three hungry grown-ups who went all out. The chef here must have worked hard at their training because everything they serve is textbook. Amazing meal, so good we actually almost returned the following night.
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