In Hong Kong, it is not surprisingly that there is no shortage of Chinese food and the range and variety of the different cuisines and qualities can be overwhelming. I was lucky that I’d had enough chance to do my research and had a few good ideas of where to go to get some decent food.

Yung Kee is one such place that you will no doubt first pop up on any searches for Chinese food in Hong Kong. It is one of Cathay Pacific’s collaborating restaurants for the “Best Chinese Food in the Air Promotion”, and major tourist guidebooks such as the Lonely Planet list this place as highly recommended. The books rate this restaurant most famous for its Roast Goose, many of which you can see simply hanging from its street side windows.

The restaurant itself is lavish, richly decorated in golden paint and bright lights and mirrors giving it a modern and spacious appearance. When you step in, you are welcomed by one, if not two, people who will quickly find out if you have a booking or simply stepped by to sit down. If you are there for dinner or with a large party, I highly suggest that you book in advance to avoid disappointment, but I personally found it easy to slip in for a late lunch at 2pm.

Ordering was trivial, with an English menu and prompt attendants who quickly took my order for Roast Goose and Rice. It comes in both the smaller bowl size, and the larger plate size, but not being particularly hungry I opted for the smaller bowl size that was still very filling and good value at only around HK$50-60. Whilst I waited for my order, I really enjoyed sipping on some tea and watching the bustling crowds coming in and out of the doors. Large families came to visit, but more frequently at this time, many individuals popped in to chat with a friend, and many businessmen just to chow down a quick lunch.

I was extremely pleased when my lunch arrived, the bowl being much larger than I thought it would be, and the chef considerate enough to accompany it with a few stalks of Chinese vegetables. A sweet dipping sauce came with the goose, not that I think it really needed it, especially with the rich dark colour of the skin alluding to the taste that would be unleashed when you put some into your mouth. Yung Kee’s goose, much like any other duck meat, is particularly fatty, but their version is bursting with excellent flavour that is definitely worth spoiling yourself with.

Details: Yung Kee
Found On: 32-40 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Contactable On: (852) 2522 1624
Highlights: Delicious roast goose that was at affordable prices
The Kua Rating:8 out of 10