Hong Kong, Day 1 - Seafood Dinner.
We had our first seafood dinner at Sai Kung Hoi Pong Square in Hong Kong. Altogether there were twelve of us including three Hong Kong hosts. We were seated in an air-conditioned room on the first floor in Tung Kee Seafood Restaurant.
One of our host had taken care of the food orders and our part were to enjoy the food laid before us. We were all looking forward to enjoy the seafood feast!
We started off with this appetizer - Boiled Chicken Feet!
Razor Clams or Razor Shells cooked with big onions, green and red capsicums, preserved salted black beans, sauce, etc.
We couldn't decide on whether to steam or deep fry the oysters, so our host took a vote. Deep fry oysters has more votes. After having tasted the deep fried oysters, we all agreed that steamed oysters should taste better. The oysters were big!
Deep Fried Mantis Prawns with Chili and Salt. Very flavourful.
Escargots or Edible Snails cooked in Spicy Szechuan sauce. I only took one to try, a first time for me eating snail!
And fruits - watermelon and grapes. This was what's left when I remembered I haven't taken its photo.
Besides Chinese Tea, Blue Girl Beer and Schweppes (cream soda) were also served. Free flowing of drinks!
This was our 16 course seafood dinner
(inclusive of appetizer, pudding and fruits)
And what about the cost of the dinner?
I think it came to about MYR 270 - MYR 300 per pax
(approx. 70 - 79 USD per pax).
Tung Kee Seafood Restaurant
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Wow, that was quite a feast. I don't know about the boiled chicken feet and the raw seafood but the rest looks very appetizing. I know that chicken feet are a delicacy. You're a good sport to eat food that you normally wouldn't eat. It's all a matter of custom and taste.
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Hi Julia, yes, I surprised even myself that I ate and even liked the raw seafood! What an adventure indeed!
DeleteWow...delicious seafood feast...worth it after all HK famous for its fresh seafood :)
ReplyDeleteA great experience! Probably once in a life time experience? Hahaaa!
DeleteWhat a feast. Chicken feet, best...a lot of collagen in that plate. I want.
ReplyDeleteIrene, I like the chicken feet paired with the sand ginger dipping sauce. Do you know how to make this sauce?
DeleteSorry, Nancy. I have no idea what sauce is this?
DeleteDid you all eat steamed oysters here since you said that they taste better than deep fried oysters? I see some prawn heads on the raw platter but are there raw prawns body to be eaten too? I have never eaten raw prawns.
ReplyDeleteRM300 per person? Wow, that is expensive but as long as you all enjoyed eating all the food, that's what count.
Mun, we did not eat steamed oysters in the same restaurant. We had whole prawns to be eaten raw also, all peeled except for the heads. Its my first eating raw prawns. So adventurous of me hahaa! It is expensive but worth it. Once in a life time experience!
DeleteYou know Nancy, I would enjoy everything except boiled chicken feet and I enjoy seafood but not raw. Sorry but the rest that you had I know I would enjoy especially Escargots and Calamari. Yum, yum.
ReplyDeleteThank you taking us with you in your wonderful dinner ( Except boiled chicken feet ) See ya
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Hi Paul, I understand many do not eat chicken feet but over here chicken feet is a delicacy. I guess its a matter of getting used to it. I love Calamari but eat Escargots is new to me. I might get to love them once I get used to them. I thank you for joining me in this food experience!
DeleteNancy te dinner was so huge. In my opinion the best are chicken feet and fried chcken and desserts looks fantastic too.
ReplyDeleteOh Gosia, you like chicken feet too? Over here chicken feet is a delicacy. The fried chicken and desserts are good!
DeleteOh my goodness. What a feast. I love snails/escargot. I can eat all of them. I usually have them in garlic with butter, but would love to try them they way you had them.
ReplyDeleteYou know how to eat. Yes you do.
Have a fabulous day Nancy. ☺
Hi Sandee, I think I might get to like Escargots or snails. Maybe I should try them cooked in different recipes. I think garlic with butter taste good.
DeleteThe steamed scallps looked delicious, it certainly was a feast.
ReplyDeleteI like the steamed scallops too. A great feast..lol!
DeleteWhat a feast, Nancy. I have never tried chicken feet.
ReplyDeleteLinda, must try, you may like it. Cook till it is very soft. Lots of collagen!
DeleteOh yum! Seafood sounds great right now! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWe are seafood lovers!
DeleteI loves all the foods except the chicken feet...
ReplyDeleteSharon, you don't eat chicken feet? Have a great day!
DeleteWow! The ice mountain platter is good. Must be very fresh to ear them raw.
ReplyDeleteRose, that's the best part of the dinner. Must be fresh or else we will suffer tummy problems.
DeleteNancy, what a grand seafood feast! All looks good. But being a non-seafood fan, I am eyeing the deep fried sesame chicken hah..hah...
ReplyDeletePhong Hong, the fried sesame chicken is very good. I like it too.
DeleteChicken feet is totally my favourite! I'm keen to try making this sauce. Hopefully, google will help me find the recipe..lol ^.^
ReplyDeleteSharon, I hope you wouldn't mind sharing with me the recipe when you have found it.
DeleteOh gosh, all of the food looks so delicious!!! Especially the Razor Clams, this food look so yummy, I started be hungry a little.lol
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It was an amazing seafood feast.
DeleteI would like to try everything, maybe except of the chicken feet:)
ReplyDeleteHi Ola, maybe you will like the chicken feet once you have tried it? Lol!
DeleteYou made me hungry again Nancy. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteGood! Time to have a good meal, Tom!
DeleteThe boiled chicken feet looks strange but I know that it`s tasty :)) great choice :) fell so hungry now :(
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day :))
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Chicken feet is a delicacy to those who enjoy the dish. Have a nice day too, Lucy.
DeleteHi Lucy, I have visited your blog but I do not understand the language. I would love to read your blog, if only it can be translated into English.
DeleteWhat a fest! The sesame chicken would be a favorite of mine. Everything looks delicious! Thanks for sharing, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, You would love the sesame chicken. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteHi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteYummy! I loved the seafood at Sai Kung ... but I "attack" only the prawns, lobster, scallops & crabs :D I was told more value for $$ compared to Lei Yu Moon ...
What a feast! Enjoy!
Hi Karen, we have not been to Lei Yu Moon. This was a very adventurous experience for me.
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