Before we get into this one, I’ll preface it by saying – this was one of the GOOD the food I ate in Hong Kong. In fact, it was so amazing that I went there two days in a row! 😝
Wai Kee was a name that kept coming up when we asked you for a nomakan recommendation in Hong Kong. It was clear that Wai Kee was A MUST VISIT!
On my first day in Wan Chai, I was late and they were closing. So I came back the next day refreshed and in the morning for lunch at 11am. The location was actually easy enough to find. Located at the ‘Cooked Food Centre’ within Bowrington Road Market.
Think of it like macam is a merchant center part of the market 😁. This also means a pretty hectic situation especially during peak hours but trust me – it’s totally worth it.
There are a few things that Wai Kee is famous for but undoubtedly at the top of the list is their HK Roast Duck! The #1 top seller is definitely the #1 top item to try when you’re here. They serve it in several ways including rice or noodles… But you’ll probably want to order an extra side of Roast Duck (or a whole duck if you have a big group!) to taste it 😀
It would be rare to find a good Halal Roast Duck am I right? And while there are other options for us today even at home in Singapore, I have to say that there is something very different about the Roast Duck I had at Wai Kee.
The roast duck was delicious and fun to chop. The skin had a little crunch to it which was very welcome and added to the texture of this delicious dish. There was also a thin layer of duck fat which really added to the flavor profile. Although the duck was very flavorful, there was absolutely no gamey flavor which is a big no-no in my books. The news that we should not insult this bird is good news 😛
I enjoyed the excellent Roast Duck with rice (and ala carte as a side dish) but I wish I had tried it with noodles instead or maybe paired it with Wai Kee’s Soy Sauce Chicken which seemed more inviting. Oh, I’ll be next time
PRO TIP: Be sure to enjoy the tender, juicy Roast Duck with delicious plum sauce that comes with every serving.
Another must-have at Wai Kee is their Curry Mutton. At first, I didn’t think to try this when I saw it on the menu. But when I looked around at the other tables, all the locals had it so that means it must be good!
I had tried HK style Mutton Curry at another makan place in Hong Kong (read about my visit to Islam Food) but if I had to choose between the two, I would say that Wai Kee has the edge when it comes to Mutton Curry.
The curry was very flavorful with bright spices and a hint of mild spice. But that great curry flavor goes really well with lamb that has been cooked for hours to achieve this level of tenderness. Ever heard of fork-tender right? Well, this was a tender of sticks – pulls out the bone with minimal effort!
What I enjoyed the most was piping hot and serving rice and vegetables 😀
We’d like to remind you to make sure you have some vegetables to ensure a nutritious meal 😛 They have leafy greens at Wai Kee but if you’re game, we’d recommend trying the Dried Turnip! Not really the most flavorful lah but sedap especially when enjoyed with curries 🙂
They have other items on the menu such as Steamed Fish (subject to availability), Wanton Noodles and even Marinated Duck Wings and Webs if you want it!
However, whatever you have at Wai Kee, you can be sure of a delicious meal. And you get to experience what it’s like to eat shoulder to shoulder with locals in a busy place. Be sure to say hello to the Muslim converted manager at Wai Kee. No matter how busy she seems, she’s always happy so stop by and have a quick chat!
Stand #5 Bowrington Catering Center 1/F
Bowrington Road Market, 23 Bowrington Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852 2574 1131
Hours of Operation:
11.30am to 7.00pm EVERY DAY
We visit this dish ourselves (as an unknown macam ah) and pay ourselves one fee.
All information (including prices, menu item availability and Halal establishment status) is accurate at the time of posting. All images used on this site are the property of Halal Food Blog unless otherwise stated.
Originally Posted: 5 October 2018
Updated: July 17, 2024
